Property description
SUMMARY 'Dormers' is a substantial detached residence in a highly sought-after location within the coastal village of Wembury. The house occupies a generous plot of approximately 1/3rd of an acre. 'Dormers' was built in approximately 1937 and has been in the ownership of the current family since 1981. The accommodation is spacious and characterful and briefly comprises an entrance hall, sitting room, separate formal dining room and kitchen/breakfast room which opens onto the rear garden. There is also a utility room and downstairs wc. On the first floor a spacious landing provides access to 4 bedrooms and the family bathroom. In addition, the master bedroom has an ensuite shower room. Within the grounds there is ample parking with garaging.
7 BROWNHILL LANE, WEMBURY, PLYMOUTH PL9 0JQ Accommodation Hardwood front door opens into the entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL Provides access to the ground floor accommodation. Coved ceiling. Staircase ascending to the first floor.
SITTING ROOM 17' 8 into bay" x 16' 10" (5.38m x 5.13m) Spacious, dual aspect room with a window to the front elevation and semi-circular bay window to the rear, enjoying views over the secluded rear garden. Fireplace with a marble inset hearth and surround, incorporating a gas 'Living Flame'-style fire. Coved ceiling.
DINING ROOM 12' 10" x 10' 10" (3.91m x 3.3m) Dual aspect room with windows to the front and side elevations, overlooking the front garden. Polished, hardwood floor. Coved ceiling. Fireplace with a cast inset, featuring tiles and timber surround.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 20' 5" x 12' 11" (6.22m x 3.94m) Superb family room situated to the rear of the house, comprising comprehensive range of base and wall-mounted cabinets with oak fascias,matching work surfaces and tiled splash-backs. Inset stainless-steel, one-and-a-half-bowl, single-drainer sink unit. Matching large cupboard, with light, shelving and coat hooks, housing Worcester boiler. The breakfast area provides ample space for table and chairs. To the side there are sliding double-glazed doors, providing access to outside, and a window to the rear elevation overlooks the garden. Doorway opens into the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM 6' 5" x 5' 8" (1.96m x 1.73m) Space and plumbing for washing machine. Work surface and cabinet. Inset stainless-steel sink. Tiled floor. Space for free-standing fridge/freezer. Window, with a matching tiled sill, to the rear elevation overlooking the garden.
DOWNSTAIRS WC/CLOAKROOM 6' 0" x 5' 8" (1.83m x 1.73m) Split-level room with steps descending from the entrance hall, fitted with a wc, pedestal wash handbasin and small, recessed cupboard with 2 matching hardwood doors concealing the consumer unit.
FIRST FLOOR HALF LANDING Superb, feature window to the side elevation flooding the staircase and landing with natural light. Hardwood balustrade and spindles lead to a galleried landing, which in turn provides access to the first floor accommodation. Built-in airing cupboard, with slatted shelving, housing hot water cylinder. To the front elevation there is a window, with window seat, providing lovely views over the front garden and beyond. Coved ceiling. Loft access hatch.
BEDROOM ONE 15' 11" x 13' 7" (4.85m x 4.14m) Situated to the rear elevation, a spacious double bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden. Coved ceiling. Doorway provides access to a lower, split-level, ensuite shower room.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM 10' 4" x 7' 10" (3.15m x 2.39m) Comprising enclosed, tiled shower with a Triton shower system, wc and vanity-style basin set into a cabinet, providing a work surface with 2 storage cupboards. Window to the rear elevation, overlooking the garden. Vaulted ceiling.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 9" x 11' 10" (4.5m x 3.61m) Dual aspect room with recessed bay to the rear, overlooking the rear garden. Window to the front elevation, with window seat, providing lovely views over the front garden and beyond. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 8" x 10' 11" (4.17m x 3.33m) Window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM FOUR 11' 4" x 11' 0" (3.45m x 3.35m) Window to the rear elevation, overlooking the rear garden. Built-in cupboard with shelving. Recessed alcove with shelving. Coved ceiling.
FAMILY BATHROOM 11' 6" x 10' 5" (3.51m x 3.18m) Lower, split-level room comprising jacuzzi-style spa-bath, wc, bidet and twin sinks with matching splash-backs. Window to the front elevation, with fitted vertical blinds, overlooking the front garden. Vaulted ceiling.
GARAGE 19' 10" x 12' 6" (6.05m x 3.81m) Up-and-over-style door to the front elevation. Glazed French doors to the rear open onto the garden. Double-glazed window to the rear elevation. Power and lighting. Roll-edged work surface with tiled splash-back, beneath which is space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble-drier to side.
THE GROUNDS The property is approached via a sweeping driveway which provides ample off-road parking, and turning, for a number of vehicles. Either side of the driveway are mature gardens, mainly laid to lawn, but including a variety of mature species. To one side of the house the driveway leads to the garage. Outside light. Beside the garage a pathway leads around to the rear garden. In addition there is a light illuminating the main front entrance. A pathway leads around the other side of the house, also accessing the rear garden. The rear garden offers a high degree of privacy and seclusion and is laid to lawn, which is bordered by mature shrubs and trees. Adjacent to the rear of the property is a screeded patio area.
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