Property description
Castles present this 'absolutely stunning' large period Victorian house. This lovely house is considerably wider than most and brimming with the original period features - it also offers a tremendous amount of adaptable family living space. There is no mistaking the welcome feel you get when you enter the stunning entrance hallway with it's high ceilings and original period tessellated tiled floor that spans over 30ft long. Features include: Two large inter-communicating receptions with original doors to 'open up', or separate the living rooms, spacious kitchen and dining room, a grand staircase with original spindle balustrades leading up to a spacious landing, large family bathroom, huge master bedroom and additional two 'double' bedrooms. The garden measures 86ft with an additional 20ft side return and a large double garage (approx 20x18ft) located at the bottom of the garden. There is plenty of space and serious scope for anyone wanting to extend into the loft 'subject to local authority requirements'.
Front Garden:
A well presented front garden with sculptured hedge and path to front door.
The Grand Entrance Hallway:
An amazing entrance with great period features - high ceilings with original plaster corbels, radiator set within a decorative cover. The period tessellated tiled floor spans 30ft, door to the cellar and the offset staircase is a period feature in it's own right with original 'turned-spindle' balustrades.
Cellar:
Excellent storage space with lighting, power points.
The Lounge: - 15' 7'' x 14' 7'' (4.75m x 4.44m)
Naturally bright with plenty of natural light coming in through the wide sash cord bay window - this reflects nicely onto the hardwood flooring - just in front of the large period fireplace. The high ceilings dramatically add to the sense of space and the high moulded skirting boards, and original chunky inter-communicating period doors add to the period character. The two reception rooms can be 'opened up' or closed off for adaptable living space that's every bit as useful as it was 100 years ago.
Reception Two: - 12' 5'' x 12' 1'' (3.78m x 3.68m)
Tastefully decorated, high ceilings, radiator, contemporary hardwood flooring, double (french type) doors offering direct access out to the side area of the garden.
Laundry/Utility Room:
This is a very handy space for any large family - Naturally bright with two sash cord windows, storage cupboards and plumbing ready for washing machine.
Kitchen/Diner: - 22' 5'' x 11' 0'' (6.83m x 3.35m)
This spacious kitchen has been cleverly designed for family dining and home entertaining with the kitchen/cooking area at one end - and the dining area at the other looking out over the lovely garden. Naturally bright with two casement windows to side and a large sash cord bay window and door to rear, radiator, wall and base units, tiled floor.
Landing:
The landing is enormous and really highlights the extra space that this lovely old Victorian house has to offer. Split level, spindle balustrades, radiator, skylight window enhancing the natural light.
The Lovely Bathroom:
We absolutely love this huge bathroom - it's naturally bright with two sash cord windows and it has a contemporary feel that seamlessly blends in with the period fireplace, large bath, period style mixer tap with shower attachment, period sink with period style taps, WC, bidet, and tastefully painted floor boards.
Separate WC:
Great for any family - this additional WC has a sash cord window to side, modern wc, sink, tastefully painted floor boards.
Master Bedroom: - 17' 6'' x 15' 7'' (5.33m x 4.75m)
This enormous bedroom is naturally bright with it's large sash cord bay and additional sash window, radiator, two fitted alcove cupboards, power points.
Bedroom Two: - 12' 6'' x 12' 2'' (3.81m x 3.71m)
Sash cord window to rear, radiator, period fireplace, power points.
Bedroom Three: - 11' 9'' x 11' 0'' (3.58m x 3.35m)
Sash cord bay window to rear, radiator, period fireplace, fitted carpet, power points.
Garden:
This garden is 86ft when measured down to the garage - it also has an additional 25ft x 7ft side return. Featuring a well kept area of lawn, well stocked borders, patio area, large well stocked raised pond, and surrounding trees offer a really secluded feel for added privacy.
Garage: - 19' 5'' x 17' 5'' (5.91m x 5.30m)
This is a great space with a host of potential uses. It has power, lighting, and alarm and even a telephone point so you wont miss a call. It could make a perfect home office, a hobby/work space and more. With it's 'Up and Over' garage door and additional rear access door - you may simply decide to use it as a great garage!
What we love about this house:
We love the welcome feel you get as you enter the grand entrance hallway within this well presented Victorian house. The period features, and extra living space, make this an amazing family home - it's definitely 'one of a kind'.
Property Features :
- Huge period Victorian house
- Two inter-communicating receptions
- Cellar
- Spacious Kitchen and dining room
- Laundry/utility room