Property description
PROPERTY SUMMARY ‘Byway‘ is not what you would expect when step over the threshold of this detached family home, it retains many of the original features including, high curved ceilings, light, well proportioned and spacious rooms with a welcoming atmosphere, however the internal accommodation has been sympathetically and sensitively updated to provide a contemporary style with an open layout on the ground floor but yet retaining the traditional four bedrooms and bathroom upstairs. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and provides over 2,211 sq ft of living space which includes an impressive single storey extension which incorporates a 19‘ kitchen / breakfast room, also on the ground floor are a dining room, living room, study and a separate cloakroom, on the first floor are four bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen / breakfast room opens up via bi-folding doors onto a split level rear garden with a southerly aspect and to the front are views over rooftops of neighbouring properties towards woodland and fields in the distance. Located in a cul-de-sac of only fourteen similar aged properties and being within the catchment for both Springfield and Court Lane Schools early internal viewing of this truly impressive family home is strongly recommended in order to appreciate both the accommodation and location on offer.
ENTRANCE Brick retaining walls with pillars leading to pathway and steps leading to up main front door, to either side of the pathway are lawned gardens with mature manicured hedges, evergreens and bushes. To the left hand side is a brick paviour driveway leading to the rear and providing joint vehicular access to the neighbouring property. An arched gateway leads to rear garden, to the right hand side is a further gateway leading to the rear, double glazed twin storm doors with frosted glazed panels with matching panels to either side leading to:
PORCH Original internal front door with bulls eye glazed panel and frosted leadlight panels to either side leading to:
HALLWAY 15‘ 3" maximum x 11‘ 0" (4.65m x 3.35m) Decreasing to 7‘1" at narrowest point, dog legged staircase rising to first floor with understairs storage cupboard with cloaks hanging area, radiator with cover over, original curved ceiling with feature archway, twin low level meter cupboards housing gas and electric meters with shelf over, power points, doors to primary rooms.
DINING ROOM 13‘ 1" x 14‘ 11" (3.99m x 4.55m) Double glazed bay window to front aspect with radiator under, original curved ceiling, picture rail, power points, dimmer switches, wood surround fireplace with ceramic tiled inlay and slate hearth, double glazed window to side aspect, twin glazed doors with matching panels to either side leading to:
LIVING ROOM 17‘ 0" x 11‘ 5" (5.18m x 3.48m) Twin double glazed windows to side aspect, central chimney breast with composite stone surround fireplace with matching hearth and living flame coal effect gas fire (not tested), double glazed sliding patio door leading to rear garden, curved ceiling with ceiling rose, picture rail, power points, glazed panelled door to hallway, radiator.
STUDY 11‘ 7" x 8‘ 9" (3.53m x 2.67m) Double glazed window to front aspect with radiator under, picture rail, glazed panelled door to hallway, power points.
SEPARATE CLOAKROOM ‘Charlotte‘ suite with pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c with chrome fittings, tongue and groove panelling to dado rail level with dado rail over, ceiling spotlights and coving, double glazed frosted glass window to side aspect, wooden flooring, radiator.
KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM 19‘ 6" x 15‘ 2" (5.94m x 4.62m) Feature bi-folding doors to rear aspect leading onto rear garden with twin double doors to side, tall contemporary style mirror radiator, comprehensive range of wall and floor units with feature curved corners, brushed steel handles, soft close mechanism, granite work surface with inset twin bowl and drainer sink unit with cupboard space under, integrated ‘Siemens‘ appliances including dishwasher, eye-level double oven and grill with storage cupboards over and under, tall pull out larder style unit, wood laminate flooring, one wall mounted cupboard housing ‘Worcester‘ boiler supplying domestic hot water and central heating (not tested), ceiling spotlights, coving, range of drawer units, space for free standing American style fridge/freezer with cold water supply and storage cupboards to either side and over, central island with granite work surface and curved corners with breakfast bars to either side with central storage units, range of drawers, brushed steel fronted wine cooler, range of pan drawers, ‘Siemens‘ five ring stainless steel gas hob with feature glass extractor fan and light over.
FIRST FLOOR Landing with balustrade, access to loft space, radiator, access into storage eaves, double glazed dormer window to front aspect.
BEDROOM 1 15‘ 0" x 13‘ 7" (4.57m x 4.14m) Into bay window, double glazed bay window to front aspect with far reaching views towards Bunker Hill and Purbrook Heath in the distance, radiator, power points, original curved ceiling, picture rail, ceiling rose, power points, panelled door.
BEDROOM 2 17‘ 1" x 11‘ 6" (5.21m x 3.51m) Double glazed window to rear aspect overlooking garden with radiator under, original curved ceiling, picture rail, panelled door, power points.
BEDROOM 3 10‘ 4" x 8‘ 9" (3.15m x 2.67m) Measurements do not include dormer double glazed window to front aspect, access into storage eaves, picture rail, power points, panelled door, radiator.
BEDROOM 4 8‘ 6" x 8‘ 4" (2.59m x 2.54m) Double glazed window to rear aspect with radiator under, picture rail, panelled door, power points.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11‘ 0" x 5‘ 2" (3.35m x 1.57m) Measurements do not include recessed area with 1½ size shower cubicle with curved panelled door, extractor fan and light over, plinth with matching circular wash hand basins with mixer taps and cupboard space under, shelving to either side, ceramic tiled to half wall level, twin mirrors, ceiling coving, spotlights, double glazed frosted glass window to rear aspect with shutters, chrome heated towel rail, double ended panelled bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment, close coupled w.c with twin flush, wood laminate flooring.
OUTSIDE To the front is a brick retaining wall with pillars, central pathway and stepping stones leading up to main front door, lawned garden to either side with mature shrubs evergreens and bushes with side access to either side of property. To the left hand side of the property is a shared driveway leading to garage and car parking, directly to the rear of the property accessible from the drawing room and family room/kitchen is a terrace with brick retaining wall incorporating flint and brick curved walls and steps leading up to terraced rear garden with water feature, mature shrubs, evergreens and bushes, enclosed by fence panelling and mature hedge, external light and curved wall with pathway leading to other side of property, external security lights and cold outside water tap. Brick retaining wall with panelling over leading to vehicular access with car parking to front of the garage.
DOUBLE GARAGE Up and over door, security light.