Property description
A rare and unique opportunity to acquire this Victorian three storey, four bedroom, double fronted residence in need of general modernisation and improvement, lying in this enviable town centre position, ideal as a family residence or potential business, subject to change of use. The gas centrally heated accommodation currently comprises: entrance into side hallway, front sitting room, lounge and dining room, rear garden room/studio, kitchen and cellar. On the first floor: three double bedrooms, bathroom with three pieces suite and separate shower cubicle with body jets, further return staircase to attic bedroom four and storage into the roof eaves. Outside: off street parking for at least two cars to the front, tandem garage, potting shed and outside WC, beautiful enclosed patio style and extensive gardens with palm tree, patios, ornamental pond, mature trees, gated access to further garage on Browns lane.The property lies at the beginning section of Forest Road, in town centre position with no upward chain and the Agent strongly recommends early internal inspection to appreciate the character and potential on offer. EPC Rating: E.
Side Entrance
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Good Sized Entrance Hallway - 13‘ 0‘‘ x 6‘ 8‘‘ (3.96m x 2.03m)
Original tiled flooring, radiator, stairs rising to first floor with banister and spindles.
Front Living Room - 15‘ 5‘‘ into Bay x 13‘ 0‘‘ (4.70m x 3.96m)
Front bay window, side feature arch window, feature surround fireplace with tiled inset, ornate coved ceiling, double radiator.
Open Plan Living Dining Room - 32‘ 0‘‘ x 12‘ 5‘‘ (9.75m x 3.78m)
With living room area, radiator, wood laminate flooring, feature surround fireplace with inset living flame gas fire, sash window to the front elevation, ornamental coved original ceiling, central rose, square archway into the dining area With high ceiling, coving, double radiator, double glazed patio doors to the: -
Rear Conservatory - 9‘ 0‘‘ x 8‘ 6‘‘ (2.74m x 2.59m)
Tiled floor, double glazed French doors to the side, double glazed side and rear matching windows, ideal as a studio or garden room.
Kitchen - 12‘ 0‘‘ x 8‘ 8‘‘ (3.65m x 2.64m)
Double glazed aluminium window to the rear elevation, split stable rear door, double radiator, terrazzo tiled flooring, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, built into preparation works surfaces to the side, part tiled, base cupboards, plumbing for automatic washing machine, further matching worktops with base cupboard and drawers, matching eye level units over, electric cooker point, wall mounted gas fired boiler, servicing the central heating and hot water system, strip light to the ceiling, access door through to the: -
Cellar - 13‘ 3‘‘ x 13‘ 2‘‘ (4.04m x 4.01m)
With side shelving for pantry storage, brick steps leading through to the main cellar area with electric light, original thralls, ideal for general storage.
First Floor Landing
Original banister and spindles, further return staircase to second floor, feature sash arch window to the side elevation.
Front Double Bedroom One - 13‘ 2‘‘ x 13‘ 0‘‘ (4.01m x 3.96m)
Sash window to the front elevation, double fronted wardrobe cupboard, radiator.
Front Double Bedroom Two - 13‘ 0‘‘ x 12‘ 0‘‘ (3.96m x 3.65m)
Exposed tongue and groove floorboards, sash window to the front elevation, radiator.
Double Rear Bedroom Three - 15‘ 10‘‘ x 12‘ 0‘‘ (4.82m x 3.65m)
L shaped, UPVC double glazed windows to the rear gardens, radiator.
Bathroom - 12‘ 10‘‘ x 8‘ 6‘‘ (3.91m x 2.59m)
White suite comprising: central panelled bath with chrome mixer taps, vanity wash hand basin with double cupboard, low flush WC, separate shower cubicle with rain shower, handheld shower and body jets, built-in mirror, roll glass doors, airing cupboard with cylinder and immersion with twenty four hour time clock and programmer, radiator, coved ceiling, wall mounted mirror and shelving.
Stairs to Second Floor
Recess storage cupboard into roof eaves.
Attic Bedroom Four - 13‘ 0‘‘ x 11‘ 6‘‘ plus 5‘ 3" x 7‘ 7" to recess (3.96m x 3.50m)
Feature arch sash window to the side elevation, exposed tongue and groove floorboards.
Outside
The property lies in the centre of the town on Forest Road, set back from the main road with ornamental brick walling and front patio style gardens with conifers and stocked perennial borders, main slabbed and tarmacadam driveway affording car standing for at least two vehicles, garage, outside WC and potting shed. The rear gardens are a particular feature of the property offering extensive proportions in a cottage style with palm tree, patios, fig tree, ornamental square pond currently with pathway to the bottom of the garden and patios, mature trees, rear gated access onto Brown Lane with separate concrete sectional garage.
Garage - 24‘ 8‘‘ x 7‘ 6‘‘ approx (7.51m x 2.28m)
With double side half glazed doors and further access door, power and light, up and over front garage door.
Outside WC - 7‘ 8‘‘ x 3‘ 0‘‘ (2.34m x 0.91m)
With low flush WC, wash hand basin and electric light.
Potting Shed - 10‘ 10‘‘ x 7‘ 8‘‘ (3.30m x 2.34m)
With double French doors to the rear, side panels and side window, feature leaded light window to the roof and back to the WC.
Separate Garage - 17‘ 0‘‘ x 8‘ 0‘‘ (5.18m x 2.44m)
With up and over door, drop curb onto Brown Lane.
Directional Note
The property lies in town centre position in the first part of Forest Road on the one way system and is located on the left hand side as denoted by the ‘For Sale‘ board.
Fixtures, Fittings and Appliances
The mention of any fixtures, fittings and/or appliances does not imply they are in full efficient working order.
Internal Photographs
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Measurements
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General Note
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract, intending purchasers should not rely on these Particulars of Sale as statements of representation or fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in the employment of Nicholas Bonfield has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
Money Laundering
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Services
Mains water, gas and electricity are available to the property but none of these, nor any of the appliances attached have been tested by Nicholas Bonfield, who gives no warranties as to their condition or working order. Telephone subject to suppliers‘ regulations.
Mortgages
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Property Features :
- A rare opportunity to acquire this Victorian three storey, four bedroom residence
- Lying in Town centre position
- In need of general modernisation and improvement
- 32ft through lounge and dining room
- Front living room, rear garden room/studio, Kitchen, cellar