Property description
An OUTSTANDING DETACHED Victorian house located on Clevedon's hillside with superb rooftop VIEWS across Clevedon towards the Mendip Hills. Standing in IMPRESSIVE GARDENS that sweep around three sides of the property providing space and privacy hard to find in a town property. \"Highdale Cottage\" appears to have it all, being also within striking distance of the town centre and the local school. The accommodation flows beautifully with EXCEPTIONAL LIVING ROOMS, and a great OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. There are CELLARS below and FOUR GENEROUS BEDROOMS with a LUXURY BATHROOM on the first floor. There is scope to extend, subject to the necessary planning consents.
Accommodation (all measurements approximate)
GROUND FLOORImpressive Victorian front entrance door which opens to the entrance vestibule with an attractive mosaic tiled floor. A further door opens into a fabulous hallway, with an impressive Victorian staircase which rises up to the first floor accommodation. Stairs below drop down to the cellars. Access to the:
Cloakroom
With WC and washbasin.
Lounge - 15' 9'' x 16' 4'' into bay (4.80m x 4.97m into bay)
A room with stunning proportions and high cornice ceilings. A fine focal point is a Victorian white marble open fireplace which is in regular use. High moulded skirtings. A superb bay window with far reaching rooftop views across Clevedon towards the Mendip Hills.
Sitting Room - 17' 3'' into bay x 13' 0'' (5.25m into bay x 3.96m)
Again offering stunning proportions and this time looking directly out onto the gardens. A fabulous Victorian marble open fireplace, again in regular use. Additional features include the high moulded skirtings, dado rail, picture rail and surrounding ceiling cornicing.
Kitchen - 17' 7'' x 8' 5'' (5.36m x 2.56m) approx
Well fitted with a good range of cupboard and drawer units and complemented by excellent granite worktops which also surround the sink unit. Integrated dishwasher, space for fridge.freezer, plumbing for washing machine and space for a range oven with stainless steel extractor hood above. From the kitchen sink there are great views of the gardens. There is also a side door which opens out onto the drive which connects easily to both the front and back gardens. A ceramic tiled floor extends into the:
Open Plan Dining Room - 12' 2'' x 11' 6'' max (3.71m x 3.50m max)
Large enough to entertain and enjoying an attractive aspect of the gardens. Former fireplace with cupboard to side concealing the Vaillant gas fired central heating boiler. There is display shelving to the other side of the fireplace.
FIRST FLOOR
A stunning galleried landing with a large velux window cascading light down into the stairwell. Linen cupboard.
Principal Bedroom - 16' 5'' into bay x 15' 5'' (5.00m into bay x 4.70m)
With an absolutely stunning Victorian fireplace which is further complemented by the elegant ceiling cornicing and picture rail and the high moulded skirtings. From the impressive bay window there are rooftop views across Clevedon to the Mendip Hills.
Bedroom 2 - 17' 5'' into bay x 12' 5'' (5.30m into bay x 3.78m)
Again a fabulous room with high cornice ceilings. A beautiful bay window looks out onto the gardens. There is an exceptional white marble fireplace.
Bedroom 3 - 12' 5'' x 11' 6'' (3.78m x 3.50m)
Overlooking the main gardens. Incorporating an attractive Victorian bedroom fireplace. High moulded skirtings. Picture rail.
Bedroom 4 - 12' 0'' x 5' 10'' (3.65m x 1.78m)
Overlooking the main gardens. Ceiling coving. This room would also convert to a superb dressing room and en-suite to the principal bedroom if desired.
Luxury Family Bathroom
With a sumptuous suite comprising the rectangular double ended bath on feet. Pedestal washbasin, WC and a fine corner shower. Attractive tiling to the walls and floor. Spotlighting. Chrome ladder style radiator. A pair of Victorian etched glass windows.
Access to the Cellars
A series of steps drop down into the cellars.
Cellar 1 - 15' 6'' x 12' 7'' (4.72m x 3.83m)
Cellar 2 - 15' 0'' x 4' 8'' (4.57m x 1.42m)
The main cellar has a window providing natural light and additional spotlighting. This room has proved to be a great hobbies room and offers amazing storage. There is also scope to convert to further living accommodation, subject to the necessary consents.
OUTSIDE
A pillared and gated entrance to the driveway which will provide parking for three large cars with a conveniently located cold water tap and outside lighting. The main gardens sweep around the back, side and front of the property with a rolling lawn and borders to side. Partially shaded by a majestic Gingko tree. Immediately to the back of the house is a well situated patio and within striking distance two garden sheds. It is unusual to see such generous gardens with a town property.
Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: North Somerset Council Tel: 01934 888888
Council Tax Band: F
Energy Rating: F
Services: All mains services connected including gas fired central heating by way of a combi boiler concealed within a cupboard off the kitchen/dining room.
All viewings strictly by appointment with the agent Steven Smith Town and Country Estate Agents Ltd 01275 877771
PLEASE NOTE: 1. Items shown in photographs are not included unless specifically mentioned within the sales particulars. They may be available by separate negotiations. We often use a panoramic photo of a location. This is not a view from the property.2. Any services, heating systems, appliances or installations referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty can be given that these are in working order. Whilst we believe these particulars to be correct we would be pleased to check any information of particular importance to you. 3. We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. 4. The photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.5. Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 6. Any floor plans provided are not drawn to scale and are produced as an indicative rough guide only to help illustrate and identify the general layout of the property 7. Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer8. References to the tenure of a property are based on information provided by the seller. The Agent has not had sight of the title documents. A buyer is advised to obtain verification from their solicitor
Property Features :
- Impressive Victorian hillside residence
- Four generous bedrooms
- Great living rooms
- A host of period features
- Particularly fine Victorian fireplaces
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