Property description
THE PROPERTY A most well presented classically designed 1930's semi-detached house which has in the past been professionally extended by way of a loft conversion and a substantial single storey addition added to the rear of the property. Now providing a generously proportioned four bedroom family style home offering flexibility of layout and usage. Having the benefit of quality uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating and a host of other modern conveniences and retaining an attractive variety of characterful and period features. The property is located on what is thought to be one of the largest plots on the Tor Estate within the Hartley area and has good private parking facilities on the drive and within the garage, well kept relatively level gardens to the front, enclosed and generous size southerly facing to the rear.
LOCATION The property is found on the desirable south side of Torland Road in this popular established residential area of Hartley which together with nearby Mannamead provide for an excellent range of local services and amenities. The position is convenient for easy access into the city and close by connection to major routes in other directions.
Panelled front door with leaded glazed light into:
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE LOBBY 4' 5" x 3' 6" (1.35m x 1.07m) Leaded glazed internal door with window to the side. Period tiled floor.
RECEPTION HALL 14' 2" x 7' 9" (4.32m x 2.36m) Staircase with carpeted treads, timber newel post and banister rail rises and turns to the first floor. Three useful understairs storage cupboards, the first housing the mains gas meter, mains electric meter and consumer unit with trip switches, the second with fitted shelving and the third a deep cupboard 4' x 2'8" with light point, clothes rail and housing the recently replaced 'Viesmann' gas fired condensing combination boiler which services the central heating and domestic hot water.
LOUNGE 14' 6" x 13' 5" max. (4.42m x 4.09m max.) Wide uPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling with multiple bulb light point. Attractive focal feature fireplace with timber surround, reproduction cast iron fireback with living flame coal effect gas fire and stone polished hearth. Arch with double sliding doors into:
FAMILY ROOM 13' 0" x 12' 9" (3.96m x 3.89m) Coved ceiling with pendant light point. Attractive natural timber polished floorboards. T. V. aerial cable. Panelled door to the hall and twin multi paned glazed doors with windows to either side open into the kitchen/dining room.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 21' 11" x 19' 10" max. (6.68m x 6.05m max.) 'L' shaped. A modern fitted kitchen with a good range of cupboard and drawer storage set in wall and base units. Roll edge work surfaces with tiled splashbacks. Quality integrated appliances include 'Electrolux' four ring variable size gas hob with illuminated extractor hood over. 'Belling' dual oven/grill. Space suitable for upright fridge/freezer. Dado rail with panelling under. Openly connected to the wide dining area with two roof lights set in sloping ceiling and with French doors having windows to either side overlooking and opening out to the rear garden. Two sets of triple ceiling light points. To one side incorporating a utility area with space and plumbing suitable for an automatic dishwasher. Bin storage. A uPVC double glazed side entrance door to the drive and two doors off to:
UTILITY CUPBOARD With light point. Power point. Two spaces suitable for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer.
W.C. 4' 2" x 3' 2" (1.27m x 0.97m) uPVC double glazed window to the rear. Modern suite comprising wall mounted wash hand basin and close coupled wc.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Tall uPVC double glazed window to the side. Picture rail. Ceiling light point and smoke detector.
BEDROOM 1 15' 1" max. x 12' 11" (4.6m max. x 3.94m) uPVC double glazed bay window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling with pendant light point. Modern fitted bedroom storage, contemporarily styled with four sliding soft close doors opening to an excellent range of storage facilities including hanging rails, shelving etc.
BEDROOM 2 12' 10" x 10' 1" max. (3.91m x 3.07m max. ) uPVC double glazed window to the rear with far reaching views towards Cornwall in the distance. Coved ceiling with pendant light point. Built-in book/display shelves to the recess.
BEDROOM 3 9' 3" x 8' 4" (2.82m x 2.54m) uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation. Coved ceiling. Pendant light point.
BATHROOM 9' 0" x 8' 3" (2.74m x 2.51m) Two patterned obscure uPVC double glazed windows to the side elevation. Quality white modern suite comprising close coupled wc , panelled bath with side set mixer tap. Pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap and mirror fronted bathroom cabinet over. Separate tiled shower with thermostatic overhead shower. Floor to ceiling decorative wall tiling. Chrome ladder radiator.
A door from the landing opens onto an inner landing with pine circular style staircase rising to:
SECOND FLOOR
BEDROOM 4 19' 2" x 17' 0" max. (5.84m x 5.18m max.) 'L' shaped. Two large 'Velux' double glazed windows to the side and to the rear enjoying far reaching views looking across the city towards Plymouth Sound and the sea in the distance and across towards rolling countryside of Cornwall. Two ceiling light points and smoke detector. Part sloping ceiling. Access hatch to eaves areas. Door to:
EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM 10' 0" x 5' 9" max. (3.05m x 1.75m max.) 'Velux' double glazed window to the front. Modern white suite comprising wall hung wash hand basin with tiled splashback and mirror over, close coupled wc, tiled shower with 'Mira Sport' electrically heated shower. Ceiling light point and extractor fan. Built-in storage cupboards.
EXTERNALLY A recently laid brick paved drive provides off street parking and leads down the side of the property giving access to the garage set to the rear. Set back from the street and pavement by a natural stone wall boundary to the front with low maintenance garden having a wide border covered with bark mulch and featuring a variety of ornamental shrubs and bushes.
To the rear of the property a generous size enclosed southerly facing back garden with wide decked seating terrace and patio areas next to the property incorporating lighting and outside water tap. Beyond a long level lawned garden with flower/shrub border on one side and at the end a childrens play area covered with bark mulch and a GARDEN SHED. With wall and fence boundaries.
GARAGE Metal up and over door to the front. PVC double glazed window and door opening to the rear garden.
FLOOR COVERINGS The quality fitted floor coverings as seen are included in the sale price.
TENURE Freehold
COUNCIL TAX BAND 'D'