Property description
DESCRIPTION Occupying a wonderful private plot of approximately 1/3 acre off the beaten track yet within a short walk to an excellent range of amenities is this gracious detached property, sympathetically improved by the current owners to create a very comfortable family home. The property boasts some excellent features including a substantial parking forecourt, double garage with eves room, extensive south facing rear garden backing onto the original "Drakes Leat", spacious reception areas, four double bedrooms (master en suite), study and sun lounge. The property has been finished to an excellent standard throughout with solid wood window shutters, "Imperial bathroom company" fittings, solid wood doors and flooring to most rooms and a quality fitted kitchen with granite work surface and working AGA. The living room features a multi fuel burning stove and tri-fold doors opening to a full width conservatory. The living accommodation is arranged over two levels and briefly comprises entrance porch, entrance hall, side entrance porch, utility, Kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, living room, study and conservatory on the ground floor, four double bedrooms (master en suite) and a family bathroom on the first floor
Externally, double gates open to the front into a substantial tarmac driveway with adjacent lawn garden, car port and access to the double garage. Pedestrian gates to both sides access the rear which is a delightful feature of the property, a good size with a south facing aspect screened with mature hedge and fence boundaries. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and planted flower beds with a diverse range of plants, shrubs and fruit trees. The property also benefits from vendor owned solar panels, PVCu double glazing and gas central heating.
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 accommodation, is as follows:
PVCu double glazed door opens into:
ENTRANCE PORCH Herringbone tiled floor, double glazed window to the side, hardwood glazed door into:
ENTRANCE HALL Ornate Oak staircase, solid Oak flooring, radiator, doors to the living room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and study, deep understairs storage cupboard with alarm control panel.
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STUDY/FIFTH BEDROOM Ornate Oak staircase, solid Oak flooring, radiator, doors to the living room, dining room, kitchen, cloakroom and study, deep understairs storage cupboard with alarm control panel.
LIVING ROOM Fireplace with fitted multi fuel burner, slate hearth and a solid wooden mantle, exposed
floorboards, radiator, double glazed window to the side with fitted shutters, solid Oak tri-fold doors opening into:
SUN LOUNGE Tiled floor, two radiators, solid wood double glazed windows to all sides with wooden sills, loft hatch, PVCu double glazed double doors leading out to the rear garden.
DINING ROOM Radiator, double glazed window to the side with fitted shutters, exposed wood flooring, display recesses, door into the entrance hall, solid Oak tri-fold doors to the sun lounge.
CLOAKROOM Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, storage cupboard, folding doors and obscure double glazed window to the side.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM Treyone designed and manufactured Oak kitchen with granite work surfaces, matching up-stands and window sill, recess drainer and inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and hand held attachment. Double glazed window to the side. Range of base and eye level units, display cabinet, soft closed drawers, space for a range cooker with extractor hood over, original 1950's Aga which has been converted to gas, wall mounted Worcester gas combination boiler serving the domestic hot water and central heating system, spotlighting, door to larder, original hardwood painted dresser unit and display cabinet with cupboards and drawers, stripped wooden flooring, part tiled floor surround the Aga area, central island unit with granite work top, power point and a breakfast bar, door to side entrance porch with a double glazed door leading to the parking forecourt, tiled floor and tiled splashbacks, door to:
SIDE ENTRANCE PORCH Quarry tiled floor, part tiled walls, door to utility area, door to double garage and a side door opening to the car port
UTILITY AREA Roll edge laminate work surface, fitted shelving, space and plumbing for a washing machine.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING A galleried landing leads to four double bedrooms, airing cupboard, family bathroom and a separate WC. Double glazed window to the side with fitted shutters.
BEDROOM ONE Exposed wooden floors, dual aspect double glazed windows with fitted shutters overlooking the rear garden, door to:
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Tiled floor and walls, oversized shower cubicle with mains shower over, spotlights, extractor fan, wash hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboard under, heated towel rail, double glazed window to the rear.
BEDROOM TWO Dual aspect double glazed windows with fitted shutters overlooking the rear garden, built-in wardrobe, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE Exposed wooden floors, double glazed window to the side and front both with fitted wooden shutters, radiator, built-in wardrobe.
BEDROOM FOUR Radiator, double glazed windows to the side and front both with fitted wooden shutters, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, built-in wardrobe.
EXTERNALLY Approached via a private track, double wooden gates open into an extensive tarmac parking forecourt with lawned area and established planted flower beds enclosed by fence and wall boundaries. There is a car port found adjacent to the garage with a door to the inner porch, double wrought iron gates lead around to the side and rear.
The rear south facing gardens offer an extremely high level of privacy and are of a good size and extending to two feature Oak trees and bordering what was originally 'Drake's Leat' at the rear boundary. The garden is predominately laid to lawned areas, crazy paving patios and a range of planted flower beds and rockery with a colourful, diverse range of established flowers, plants and shrubs. There is also a range of fruit bearing trees and shrubs including apples, gooseberries, rhubarb. The garden is fully enclosed with a mixture of hedge and fence boundaries. There is a 'sleeper' built shed to remain, outside water tab, water butt and an outside power supply.
BATHROOM Tiled floor and wall, panelled bath with mixer tap and hand held shower attachment over, folding shower screen, double glazed window to the side with fitted wooden shutter, wash hand basin with vanity unit with cupboard under, stainless steel heated towel rail.
SEPARATE WC Low level WC, tiled splashbacks, obscure double glazed window to the side.
DOUBLE GARAGE Electric roller door, double glazed window to the side, staircase ascending to a useful eaves storage room, boarded loft area extending over the garage and carport, velux window to the rear, this area could provide additional accommodation or office (subject to necessary planning consents).
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AGENT'S NOTE Outright owned solar panel to the south elevation.