Property description
This imposing town house occupies a superb central location close to both the city centre and train station. Arranged over five floors, the versatile accommodation includes five bedrooms and a self-contained, one bedroom, basement apartment. Full of character, the property has high ceilings throughout and retains many period and interesting features.
With wood effect flooring, the inviting entrance hall has an impressive staircase leading to the first floor. With charming fireplace having wooden surround, the sitting room has French doors providing direct access on to a raised decked area with illuminated awning. With southerly aspect, the kitchen/dining room enjoys a wealth of natural light through a large bay window with storage window seat. It is fitted with granite work surfaces having matching splash backs, range of cupboard units, ceramic sink and space for a dishwasher. Off the entrance hall is a useful utility room with space and plumbing for a washing machine, stainless steel sink with draining unit and window to side.
The lower ground floor has been converted into a self-contained apartment with its own entrance. With door to front, the spacious living room has an original fireplace with wooden surround. The dining area provides access to all principal rooms and has the kitchen off. Double in size, the bedroom has French doors to the rear garden. Fully tiled, the bathroom has a panelled bath with shower over, low-level WC and pedestal wash basin.
On the first floor, the split-level landing has the re-fitted family bathroom off and stairs to the second floor. The main bedroom is double in size and has a built-in triple wardrobe, two further storage units, exposed floorboards and window to rear. Enjoying a sunny, southerly aspect, the delightful drawing room/bedroom (5) boasts an original fireplace, stained glass fan light, exposed floorboards and built-in shelving unit.
The second floor comprises a landing with airing cupboard, two double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, and a re-fitted shower room with WC. Off the landing is a further enclosed landing, currently used as a study area, with timber stairs that lead to a well renovated attic room. Enjoying a dual aspect, the attic room is of a good size and has built-in cupboards with integrated wash basin, wood effect flooring and views of the Catholic Church.
Outside, the house is set back behind traditional cast iron railings with steps up to the house and down to the basement flat. To the rear is an enclosed and fully paved split level garden with a raised decked sitting area, well-planted shrub borders and surrounding trellises.
Property Features :
- Superb central location
- Many period and interesting features
- Five bedrooms
- Two reception rooms
- Self-contained flat