Property description
THE PROPERTY A characterful mid-terraced two storey cottage style property which is understood to have been built in the late Victorian period circa.1901 and which has undergone a major programme of updating, improvement and refurbishment over the last few years to bring it up to its present high standard. The property having had in the past a renewed roof covering and uPVC double glazing. Major works have included re-plastering throughout together with insulation to the external walls, timber treatment, remodelling and upgrading of the tenement section with increased roof height having benefit of relevant approval and re-fitting with modern and contemporary features to the kitchen and bathroom. The property retaining an attractive variety of original and period features such as fireplaces. The lounge having a wood burning stove and with full gas fired central heating. The gardens landscaped and attractively laid out.
LOCATION Set in this established mainly residential area of Laira where there are a variety of local services and amenities nearby. The position is convenient for access into the city and with close by connection to major routes in other directions.
A re-inforced replacement front door with double glazed panel and window light over opens into:
GROUND FLOOR
HALL Natural timber floorboards. Ceiling light and smoke detector. Staircase with carpeted treads rises and turns to the first floor. Two useful understairs cupboards, one walk-in with light point, coat hooks, shelving and the second with mains electric meter and consumer unit with trip switches.
LOUNGE 10' 8" x 10' 8" (3.25m x 3.25m) Double glazed window to the front. Focal feature fireplace with polished hearth and 'Bosca' wood burning stove, display shelving. Corner cupboard housing the mains gas meter.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 12' 9" x 10' 8" (3.89m x 3.25m) floor area. A light and airy room with six downlighters, contemporary fittings with roll edge work surfaces and stainless steel splashback, inset circular sink and circular drainer with chrome mixer tap. Quality integrated 'Neff' appliances include four ring variable size gas hob with electric fan assisted oven under. Space for microwave. Feature period fireplace with cast iron fireback and deep cupboards to either side, on the left housing the 'Worcester' gas fired boiler servicing the central heating and domestic hot water.
REAR LOBBY PVC double glazed back door. Tiled floor. Spotlighting. Deep utility cupboard with space and plumbing suitable for automatic washing machine and adjoining broom cupboard.
BATHROOM 7' 5" x 5' 6" max. (2.26m x 1.68m max. Cleverely designed, remodelled and refurbished with quality fittings. 'Rak' close coupled wc and pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, sunken panelled bath with side set mixer tap, overhead electric shower with sliding shower screen. Decorative wall tiling and matching floor tiling. Various spotlamps. Designer radiator. Extractor fan. Double glazed roof light.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING` 14' 0" x 5' 0" (4.27m x 1.52m) including stairwell. Access hatch to loft which is insulated, part boarded for storage, pull down ladder and light point.
BEDROOM 1 13' 0" x 11' 4" max,. 3.96m x 3.45m max.) floor area Feature fireplace with cast iron fireback, built-in wardrobes to either side.
BEDROOM 2 13' 1" max. x 10' 8" (3.99m max. x 3.25m) Feature cast iron fireplace and slate hearth. Built-in wardrobes to either side.
EXTERNALLY To the rear of the property a landscaped enclosed back garden attractively laid out with a series of descending terraces laid to decking, ideal for alfresco entertaining and with two areas of lawn. With separate timber flower/shrub borders to the sides. Clothes washing line. Log store. GARDEN SHED. Enclosed by timber overlap fencing.