Property description
A unique fabulous three bedroom duplex. The property is a two storey (plus large cellar beneath) developed from the original main entrance of a converted 19th Century manor house; originally occupied by the Tate family of Tate & Lyle. Located within wonderful large parkland communal gardens. This property is larger than your average family home despite only being part of this development and retains a feeling of grandeur with many original features including an impressive sweeping staircase and large leaded window, period fireplace within the lounge, high ceilings and detailed cornices. However there is a perfect balance between these features and contemporary living requirements with a high spec kitchen, and modern bathroom and en-suite. There is gas fired central heating parking directly to the front of the property and a garage.
Entrance Porch
Stone framed archway with wooden double doors opening into the porch with leaded window, and patterned tiled floor. Second wooden door with panels and windows to each side opening into the hallway.
Hallway/Dining Room/Family Room - 23' 4'' x 19' 5'' (7.12m x 5.93m) Max
A very impressive large hallway with an abundance of original features particularly wooden details including wonderful archway, foot high carved skirtings with matching panelling and pillar style supports, oak flooring, period original grand sweeping staircase with barley twist balustrade with enormous leaded window over. Large doors to the drawing room, and downstairs toilet plus double central arched doors into Kitchen with windows either side, two modern ceiling chandelier lights and matching wall lights, part timber panelling to ceiling.
Drawing Room - 14' 10'' x 17' 5'' (4.52m x 5.31m)
An absolutely delightful room featuring a wealth of fabulous detailed plastering to cornices. There is also a period Adams style fireplace with living flame gas fire, sash bay window taking full advantage of the views of the communal gardens plus a second sash to the front aspect. Oak flooring and details inlay to the walls.
Downstairs Toilet
White wash hand basin and toilet, tiled floor and extractor.
Study - 15' 11'' x 7' 3'' (4.84m x 2.22m)
Archway from the dining hallway, two leaded windows to front and side, inset ceiling spotlights, built in desk with storage beneath. Built in cupboard housing the Worcester combination boiler, television aerial and telephone connection points. Carpeted flooring.
Kitchen - 17' 4'' x 12' 11'' (5.29m x 3.93m) Max
Entered via double arched doors with large glazed panels from the Dining Hall. Wide range of ivory wall base and drawer units with granite worktops. Central island with the built in fridge beneath and pull out basket storage plus breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include double oven, 5 ring gas hob with extractor canopy over, dishwasher, refrigerator, separate freezer and dishwasher. Part tiled splashback and inset ceiling spotlights. 1.5 inset stainless steel sink unit with swan neck mixer tap over, tiled floor. Window with modern shutter to the front elevation, additional built in shelving.
First Floor Landing
Accessed via the original impressive sweeping staircase rising from the hall. With light from the huge window and a second window over the stairs. Timber archways, pillars and inset beamed ceiling. Doors to the 3 bedrooms and the family bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - 16' 7'' x 12' 11'' (5.06m x 3.94m)
A large double bedroom with a bay window overlooking the parkland gardens. Carpeted flooring, door to the en-suite showeroom.
En-suite Shower room - 7' 8'' x 7' 3'' (2.33m x 2.21m)
Spacious en-suite with a three piece suite comprising: wash basin set within vanity unit, low level w.c, oversized walk in shower tray with curved shower screen and drying area, both rainforest style shower head and a hand held showerhead, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, inset ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and heated chrome ladder style towel rail.
Bedroom 2 - 16' 10'' x 15' 4'' (5.13m x 4.67m)
A beautiful large bedroom mirroring the drawing room below with bay window overlooking the garden and second window to the front elevation. Carpeted flooring, built in triple wardrobe.
Bedroom 3 - 17' 8'' x 7' 4'' (5.38m x 2.23m)
Triple aspect with windows to both sides and the front elevation. Run of built in wardrobes with 4 doors, carpeted flooring.
Family Bathroom - 11' 3'' x 7' 3'' (3.44m x 2.21m)
Spacious bathroom with three piece white bathroom suite comprising: wash basin set within vanity unit, jacuzzi style corner bath, low level w.c, heated chrome towel rail, tiled flooring and part tiled walls, extractor fan and feature timber pillar and inset ceiling spotlights
Cellar/Basement
A substantial basement with access via a stone case to the side of the front door, with a number of separate rooms, lighting and power. The current owners have considered adding a spiral staircase from the hallway to incorporate this large unused space into the property but moved on before doing so. Any changes would be subject to planning and building regulation approval.
Externally
Externally the property is approached via a long communal driveway that serves the properties within Strathalyn and leads to a parking space as well as the private GARAGE. The property has the benefits of the extensive formal communal gardens which provide a delightful setting.
Additional Information
There are service charges for this property.
Property Features :
- Fabulous 3 bedroom, 2 storey duplex
- Within the converted Strathalyn 19th century manor house development
- Large cellar with standing height as yet undeveloped
- As this was the original entrance to the house it retains very impressive original features
- Parking and garage