Property description
THE PROPERTY A deliciously quirky Victorian home created from the original County Police Station and peacefully situated a short walk from the centre of this pretty market town.
The former Police Station is now converted into several character homes, retaining some unusual original features and much charm. Number 4 includes two of the original cells, complete with cell doors and the brick arched ceilings, which is certainly a talking point over dinner.
The ground floor comprises a light and spacious sitting room with a lovely high ceiling and an open fireplace with a new wood burning stove and fire surround. The two large windows to the rear enjoy a sunny aspect and are now fitted with wooden shutters in keeping with the original feel of the home. The dining room sits adjacent to an extensively fitted galley kitchen which includes a water softener, eye-level double oven, electric hob and extractor over, with plumbing for a washing machine and a dishwasher. There is a modern cloakroom and the inner hall doubles as a study area, with stairs rising to the first floor.
The master bedroom has a modern en suite with a large walk-in shower cubicle and plenty of storage. There are three further bedrooms, all of which have built-in wardrobes, and Bedroom Two has been utilised as a dressing room and an office with the addition of further storage and fitted wardrobe. The bathroom benefits from a separate shower cubicle and a modern white suite.
Outside, to the front of the property, is one designated off-road parking space. Opposite the property is a single garage (the former stables), which has a fixed staircase leading up to a useful storage room above. To the rear of the property is a charming walled garden which enjoys a sunny, southerly facing aspect and is reached from the kitchen of the property via wooden decking and steps down. There is a large paved patio with lawn and well-stocked flower and shrub borders, a potting shed and gated rear access. N.B. The occupants of the Old Police Station share an additional parking space which is accessed via the pedestrian gate to the rear of the property.
The property is not thought to be listed but does lie within a conservation area and benefits from replacement double glazing throughout and a modern central heating system with a combination boiler and radiators fitted by the present owners in October 2013. It is worth noting that the roof and electrics have been up-dated in the same timescales. The Agents understand there is also potential to open up a cellar area beneath the sitting room.