Property description
For sale via tender, (Tender Applications in by 12 noon Wednesday 21st September 2016) the former St. James Vicarage stands prominently on the corner of Valley Road and Seamer Road in the Falsgrave area of town within a 5 minute walk to the Falsgrave amenities. The former vicarage is within the grounds of St. James Church and is adjacent to both the church and the St James arts and crafts workshop. This imposing four bedroom detached property comes with three receptions rooms, two kitchens, pantry, splendid entrance hall, office, house bathroom, W.C, outbuildings, garage, gardens and basement. The property is in good condition throughout and benefitting from many retained original features, gas central heating via a new Valient combi boiler, secondary glazed timber frame windows and a super full return split level staircase with full length hallway landing.
LOCATION: The property is located prominently on the corner of Seamer Road and Valley Road next to a junction in the Falsgrave area within a short walk to Falsgrave Road and all amenities therein.
From Scarborough Railway Station head west along Westborough until reaching the traffic lights outside the Tap & Spile pub, take the left onto Seamer Road and continue along Seamer Road for approximately half a mile. The church and vicarage are on the left hand side just before another set of traffic lights.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE: 8ft 2 inches x 5ft 6 inches [2.49 x 1.68 m] Decorative porch entrance leading to entrance vestibule with original ceramic red parquet tiled flooring.
ENTRANCE HALL: 28ft 2 inches x 8ft 2 inches [8.59 x 2.49 m] Light and spacious entrance hall with a feature period timber staircase with a painted panelled side and a continuation of the red ceramic parquet flooring throughout. There are two radiators in the hallway as well as two large glass windows.
SITTING ROOM: 15ft 7 inches x 12ft 8 inches [4.75 x 3.86 m] The sitting room has laminate wood flooring, two radiators, two large timber frame sash windows with secondary glazing, painted timber fire place surround and a cornice ceiling.
DINING ROOM: 15ft 7 inches x 15ft 1 inches [4.75 x 4.6 m] A large room with bay fronted window, original varnished timber floor, two radiators, painted timber fire place surround and a cornice ceiling.
LOUNGE: 18ft 7 inches x 15ft 1 inches [5.66 x 4.6 m] Original stained timber floor, box bay window fronting the garden, fire place with painted timber surround and inset gas fire and a cornice ceiling.
KITCHEN: 15ft 13ft 8 inches [4.57 x 4.17 m] A large kitchen with scope to knock through into the adjacent second kitchen making a huge room. The current kitchen comprises modern fitted floor and wall units with a 1.5 stainless steel sink and drainer, vinyl floor covering and fluorescent strip lighting. There is also plumbing for a washing machine.
SEPARATE KITCHEN: 15ft 7 inches x 9ft 2 inches [4.75 x 2.79 m] Adjacent to the main kitchen is another smaller kitchen with stainless steel sink and drainer, matching kitchen units and worktops to the main kitchen, washing machine and shelving. There is enough room for fridges and freezers and the room is heated via a radiator.
PANTRY: 8ft 8 inches x 3ft 9 inches [2.64 x 1.14 m] The pantry is off the main kitchen and comes with shelving, a window to the yard and a single pendant light.
BEDROOM 1: 15ft 7 inches x 12ft 8 inches [4.75 x 3.86 m] Bedroom 1 is a corner room with two windows, radiator, carpet flooring, fire place with timber surround and sink unit.
BEDROOM 2: 18ft 7 inches x 15ft 1 inches [5.66 x 4.6 m] Bedroom 2 is a sizable middle room with window fronting Valley Road, original stained timber flooring, original glazed tiled hearth and timber surround fire place, single radiator and in built cupboard space.
MASTER BEDROOM: 18ft 7 inches x 15ft 1 inches [5.66 x 4.6 m] The largest bedroom with the addition of the box bay window fronting the garden to the side.
BEDROOM 4: 9ft 8 inches x 8ft 5 inches [2.95 x 2.57 m] A small single room with carpeted floor covering, single window with radiator underneath and boarded over fire place with a timber surround.
BATHROOM: 9ft 8 inches x 8ft 2 inches [2.95 x 2.49 m] The house bathroom is located at the end of the corridor and has a vinyl floor, pedestal sink, bath with electric shower and tiled surround, and a low flush W.C.
OFFICE: 22ft 9 inches x 8ft 5 inches [6.93 x 2.57 m] The office is currently separate from the main house and has its own independent access via a footbridge. The office will come with the house and could be knocked through to create a 4th large bedroom, or kept as an office with separate external entrance or a door way made through bedroom 4.
OUTBUILDINGS: There are some brick built out buildings under the footbridge and steps up the side of the craft space. The outbuilding has electric lighting and a door leading to the garden.
GARAGE: There is a single garage to the side of the house within the garden. The garage is a pre formed concrete unit with low pitch roof and an up and over garage door.
GARDEN: The garden is a good size and wraps around the property on two sides. There is a walled perimeter and hedges providing an element of seclusion.
EPC RATING: D
RESIDENTIAL DISCLAIMER: The agent has not tested any apparatus, fittings or services and so cannot verify they are in working order. The buyer is advised to obtain verification from their own solicitor or surveyor. Occasionally a wide angle lens may be used. This property was inspected by COLIN ELLIS PROPERTY SERVICES. We always try to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, but if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, especially if you are considering travelling some distance to view the property, please do not hesitate to contact this office, we will be pleased to check the information for you.