Property description
DESCRIPTION An individually designed detached residence which has been in the same family since it was built in the 1940's. The property was built single handily by the present owner's father, this involved digging out and infilling the foundations (no merchandised equipment used) making every concrete block using a manual making machine that could provide two blocks at a time (no cement mixer used), making all the joinery including the windows and doors and built in furniture etc. The floors are 8" suspended concrete supported with steel girders, which creates the cellar and also used elsewhere in the construction. The build took about six years to get to the stage where the house was habitable and it was eventually moved into in circa 1956. The property was originally planned as a two bedroom bungalow as post war building materials were rationed and therefore this restricted what could be built. When restrictions were lifted towards the end of the 1940's the plans were amended and permission was given for two double bedrooms to be in built in the roof with a staircase raising from the hall. The house was occupied by the same family from 1956 to 2014. Whilst the property appears structurally to be sound, it is now in need of complete renovation and updating and would offer excellent investment potential for the right buyer.
The living accommodation which is arranged over two levels comprises; entrance porch, entrance hall, lounge with steps leading up to the dining room, kitchen, utility area, bathroom and two double bedrooms on the ground floor. On the first floor, the landing leads to two further double bedrooms both with built in storage and a separate WC.
Externally the property stands on a plot that incorporates low maintenance front and rear gardens, lawned gardens to the side and a garage and driveway. Once in the garage there is access to two further additional cellar storage rooms. The property also has the benefit of gas central heating and original sash windows and is being sold with no onward chain.
ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixture, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
The living accommodation approached through an obscured glazed double doors to
ENTRANCE PORCH Further obscured glazed door to:
ENTRANCE HALL Stairs to first floor, radiator, doors to all ground floor accommodation.
LOUNGE Dual aspect with secondary glazed sash windows to both the front and the side, open fireplace with tiled surround, mantle and hearth. Stairs up to:
DINING AREA Secondary glazed French doors to side, secondary glazed window to rear, serving hatch to kitchen.
KITCHEN Double drainer stainless steel sink with mixer tap, cupboards and drawers under, further built in cupboards and matching wall units, gas cooker point, tiled floor, tiled splash backs, built in recessed storage area. Door to:
UTILITY AREA Plumbing for washing machine, UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side, uPVC double glazed door.
BEDROOM THREE/DINING ROOM Sash windows to front and side, radiator.
BEDROOM FOUR Sash windows to rear and side, radiator.
BATHROOM Comprising panelled bath, with chrome mixer tap and shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC, half tiled walls, tiled floor, radiator, sash window to rear.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to all first floor accommodation, window to front enjoying far reaching views, radiator, built in storage cupboard.
BEDROOM ONE Sash window to side enjoying moorland views, built in eaves storage cupboards, built in wardrobe, radiator.
BEDROOM TWO Sash window to front, built in eaves storage cupboards, further built in storage cupboards.
SEPARATE WC Comprising of a low level WC.
EXTERNALLY The property stands on a fairly level, corner plot. To the front there is a low maintenance garden with steps leading up to the front door. A driveway providing parking for one car leading to the garage. There are lawned gardens to both sides of the property and to the rear there is a further low maintenance paved area. The gardens are enclosed by wall and fence boundaries.
GARAGE Metal up and over door, power and light connected, door to
CELLAR STORAGE ROOM ONE Power and light connected, built in work bench, door to:
CELLAR STORAGE ROOM TWO Wall mounted gas boiler, serving domestic hot water and central heating system, light connected.
SERVICES Mains water, gas, electricity and mains drainage.
VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01752 791333.
OUTGOINGS We understand the property is in band ' D ' for council tax purposes and the amount payable for the year 2014/2015 is £1537.86 (by internet enquiry with Plymouth City Council). These details are subject to change.
FLOOR PLANS AND ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale. Copyright Mansbridge Balment 2015. P6478
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