Property description
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DETACHED PERIOD HOUSE WITH SEPARATE ANNEXE AND FABULOUS GARDENS
Located in the heart of Probus yet surprisingly private and enjoying far reaching countryside views from the rear.
Internally the house is presented to a very high standard, the substantial entrance hallway is a fine introduction to the house with turning staircase, sitting room with electric convection fire, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, four bedrooms and family shower room. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. The self contained apartment is at lower ground floor level with separate access from the rear and includes kitchen/breakfast room, shower room, separate w.c., sitting room, double bedroom and entrance porch (possibly sun room/second bedroom). An internal viewing is absolutely essential.
In greater detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Entrance Hallway - A large hallway and an excellent introduction to the house with hardwood floor, staircase leading to first floor, exposed beams, storage cupboard and solid oak entrance door.
Sitting Room - 5.26m x 3.81m - Feature fireplace incorporating electric convection fire with granite side pillars and slate hearth. Twin aspect room with windows overlooking the front and side. Exposed beams, picture rail, telephone and t.v point.
Dining Room - 4.62m x 3.66m - Twin aspect room with window overlooking the front gardens plus side port hole window, hardwood floor, exposed beams, picture rail. Double radiator.
Kitchen - 4.47m x 2.08m - A comprehensive range of base and eye level kitchen units. Worktops with tiled splashbacks incorporating one and a half bowl sink with single drainer, space for cooker, exposed beams, extractor fan, window to rear enjoying distant countryside views. Radiator. Door to lower ground floor apartment (currently locked). Glazed door leading to:
Side Porch - Slate tiled floor, wall light and half glazed door leading to side garden.
First Floor -
Landing - Arched window to rear enjoying fine views. Radiator.
Master Bedroom - 3.99m x 3.66m - Measured into wardrobes. Twin aspect room with picture window overlooking the front garden. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe, picture rail.
En-Suite Bathroom - A modern white suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level w.c, wash hand basin, airing cupboard, radiator/towel rail and extractor fan.
Bedroom 2 - 2.95m x 2.59m - Views over the front garden, picture rail, radiator.
Bathroom - White suite comprising low level w.c, wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with glass door. Extractor fan. Spotlights.
Bedroom 3 - 3.48m x 2.79m - Measured into wardrobes. Window overlooking the front garden. Double built-in wardrobe, picture rail, single wall light.
Bedroom 4 - 3.25m x 2.34m - Measured to face of wardrobe. Being twin aspect with window to rear enjoying distant rural views. Picture rail, radiator and built-in wardrobe.
Lower Ground Floor - APARTMENT
The apartment is accessed via internal stairs from the main house or alternatively from the rear driveway.
Entrance Porch - 3.28m x 2.64m - Double glazed french doors. Radiator. Storage cupboards. (This could be a second bedroom/sunroom if required). Door to:
Sitting Room - 4.34m x 2.54m - Including staircase leading to the main house above. (Lockable door). Radiator, dado rail, glazed door to inner hallway.
Bedroom - 3.68m x 2.49m - Window to side, radiator, coved ceiling.
Inner Hallway - Radiator, coved ceiling, dado rail and door to:
Separate W.C. - Low level w.c, tiled floor, timber wall panelling to dado level height. Coving.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 4.47m x 3.56m - An excellent range of base and eye level kitchen cupboards, work surfaces incorporating stainless steel sink with single drainer. Space for electric cooker, radiator, space and plumbing for washing machine. Airing cupboard.
Shower Room - A tiled room with suite comprising wash hand basin, shower cubicle with Triton shower, extractor fan, spotlights and wall mounted mirror.
Side Porch - Providing a second entrance to the property which leads to the main garden.
Outside - Gainsborough House has two driveways. Accessed from Fore Street is a brick driveway approached by double gates which provides parking for a single vehicle and access to:
Garage 1 - 5.26m x 3.30m - Electrically operated up and over door, light and power is connected. Storage in loft space and side pedestrian door.
Rear drive, attractive brick driveway provides parking for several cars and space for boat or caravan storage if required.
Garage 2 - 6.73m x 4.83m - Up and over garage door. Worcester oil fired central heating boiler for the main house, annexe and heated swimming pool. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Light and power connected. Half glazed side pedestrian door with steps to the garden.
Garden - The gardens are a credit to the current owners and are meticulously maintained and provide year round interest and colour. The main entrance is through the attractive lych gate and a slate paved pathway meanders to the front door with side borders well stocked with shrubs and plants including camellias and rhododendrons. The dense front boundary is a well maintained conifer hedge giving a good degree of privacy, the house is almost hidden. There is a level lawn and along the front garage is a trellis with superb wisteria and within this garden is a water feature with small bridge leading to a former granite cider press. There are numerous outside lights and lamps. Immediately outside Gainsborough House is an undercover veranda which provides a pleasant sitting out area with views over the garden.
Swimming Pool - 9.14m x 4.27m - With summer and winter covers. Heated by the central heating boiler within the garage. Costings are available from the agent. The swimming pool is enclosed within a fence and is surrounded by patio paving.
At the far end of the pool are separate changing rooms with tiled floors, wash hand basin and separate w.c.
Games Room - 8.69m x 3.61m - An irregular shaped room. Feature vaulted roof with exposed trusses, heated HOT TUB, Belfast sink and further STORAGE ROOM 6'8\" x 6'6'. Former telephone box converted as a shower with Triton shower.