Property description
An exceptional period town house situated in the heart of St Leonards within easy walking distance of a wide variety of local amenities. The well appointed ground floor accommodation comprises entrance vestibule, hallway, sitting room with open fire, dining room and a modern kitchen extending across the full width of the house with doors to the walled garden. The first floor has two double bedrooms and a delightful bathroom. A well planned loft conversion provides a great third bedroom. The property has a small walled frontage and an enclosed courtyard style garden to the rear.
West Grove Road is situated in the heart of St Leonards and close to the city centre. The property is only a short walk from a number of excellent private schools including Exeter School and The Maynard. There are also a number of state schools at all levels together with a red brick University and expanding College. The Royal Devon and Exeter, and Nuffield hospital’s are also situated nearby. The Cathedral city has a wide range of sports and leisure facilities, theatres, cinemas, a museum and a new shopping centre in Princesshay, which is again only a short walk away. Rail links to London Paddington are about 2 hours. Exeter airport is 5 miles away providing regular air services to the UK and international destinations.
Solid wood front door with window over to
Entrance Vestibule: Period coved ceiling. Attractive tiled floor. Part coloured glazed stripped wood inner door to
Entrance Hall: Corniced arch. Radiator. Attractive tiled floor. Stripped wood door to
Sitting Room: 12'6 (3.81m) into bay x 10'6 (3.2m) to chimney breast plus two recessed areas.. Walk-in bay with UPVC double glazed window with aspect to the front. Period coved ceiling. Picture rail. Television point. Telephone point. Sky television point. Inset lighting. Two illuminated display niches. Period cast iron fireplace with open grate and slate hearth. Wood floorboards. Radiator.
Dining Room: 11'3 (3.43m) x 10'9 (3.27m). Open plan from the entrance hall. Coved ceiling. Wood floorboards. Inset lighting. Wood fire surround and slate hearth. Radiator. Under stairs storage cupboard with fitted shelving and light
Kitchen: 15' (4.57m) x 10'6 (3.2m). Extending across the full width of the property with UPVC doors opening onto the sunny courtyard garden. Double glazed Velux window. Fitted with a range of modern matching wall mounted and base units in a wood finish with brush stainless steel door furniture. Granite effect roll edge vinyl worktops with tiled surrounds. One and a half bowl single drainer stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer taps over. Washing machine. Dish washer. Integrated appliances include fridge/ freezer and microwave with electric oven below. Inset lighting. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator.
First Floor Landing: Stairs rising to the second floor. Under stairs storage cupboard. Recessed lighting. Stripped wood doors to
Bedroom 1: 14' (4.26m) to chimney breast x 12'9 (3.88m) into bay reducing to 10'9 (3.27m). Walk-in bay with UPVC double glazed window to the from aspect. Picture rail. Recessed lighting. Wood floor boards. Period cast iron fireplace with tiled inset. Slate hearth. Shelved storage area. Radiator.
Bedroom 2: 10'10 (3.3m) x 8'6 (2.59m) to chimney breast plus recessed area. Double glazed window with aspect to the rear. Wood floorboards. Picture rail. Recessed lighting. Built in shelved storage cupboard. Period style cast iron fireplace with surround and slate hearth. Radiator.
Bathroom: 10' (3.05m) x 10' (3.05m). Fitted with a matching white suite comprising low level WC bidet. Wash basin with chrome mixer taps over. Double ended bath in wood surround. Tiled and glazed corner shower enclosure with fitted chrome shower unit. Radiator. Oak flooring. Recessed lighting. Built in cupboard housing wall mounted gas fire boiler. Obscure UPVC double glazed window. Part glazed wood door from the first floor landing.
Second Floor: Double glazed velux style window. Wood display shelving.
Bedroom 3: 16'4 (4.97m) to eaves x 10'3 (3.12m) to chimney breast. Vaulted ceiling. Three double glazed velux style windows. Radiator. Wood floorboards. Under eave storage cupboards.
Outside: The property has a small walled frontage whilst the rear is an attractive enclosed walled garden.