Property description
A substantial double fronted semi detached dwelling situated within this established, desirable and affluent residential location. A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a fine example of Victorian architecture which offers an abundance of original features, charm and character as well as spacious and elegant accommodation laid out over two floors. There is also a substantial cellar and established, mature and well proportioned gardens in addition to a substantial driveway and garage. The property displays craftsmanship and attention to detail rarely seen today and will no doubt provide any prospective purchaser with and enviable lifestyle. The property is approached via a deep front garden and accessible via a glazed entrance porch with a pitched roof. The reception hall is substantial in size and enjoys an elegant return staircase leading to the upper floor typical of a property of this nature. The drawing room is impressive in size and there is a formal dining room, sitting room, morning room, kitchen, ground floor WC and wash/utility room. To the first floor there are six bedrooms, two bathrooms and a WC. The cellar is substantial in size and holds a total of six room plus a wine cellar and cold storage areas. As previously mentioned the gardens are established and mature and well proportioned. Much of the original character and charm has been retained including a selection of wonderful fireplaces, several of which have over mantles as well as detailed joinery work, coved and corniced ceiling and an unusual galvanised steam shower to the main bathroom.
ACCOMMODATION
Approached via deep, established and semi secluded front garden 'Wyngarth' is accessible via twin gate piers and a substantial driveway which curves to the left and extends to the side leading to the garage.
ENTRANCE
Timber and glazed porch with a pitched glazed roof over and windows to either side with delicate glazing bars, black and white tiled floor. Internal original entrance door with etched glass detail, side windows and fan light over leads into:
RECEPTION HALL - 28' 4'' x 7' 11'' (8.63m x 2.42m) overall & including stairs
A stunning part of the property with a return staircase leading to the first floor with solid newel posts, spindle balustrade and panelled string, wood block herringbone flooring, radiator, glazed book cabinet to rear wall. deep skirting boards, wide architraves, dado rail, picture rail, coved ceiling.
DRAWING ROOM (to the left) - 21' 10'' x 17' 1'' into bay (6.65m x 5.2m)
A striking room with an impressive full height splayed bay with inset sash windows overlooking the front garden, Victorian radiator, stunning fire surround with carved over mantle and open fire decorated with blue glazed tiles through to the hearth and surrounded by a wooden fender, book shelving, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail, coved ceiling.
SITTING ROOM (to the right) - 15' 8'' x 13' 10'' (4.77m x 4.21m)
Bay with inset sash windows, feature fire surround with over mantle and inset mirror, tiled hearth and open fire, radiator, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail with lincrusta at frieze height, coved ceiling.
FORMAL DINING ROOM - 21' 11'' x 17' 7'' into bay (6.69m x 5.37m)
Full height splayed bay inset sash windows to the side aspect, french door to the rear, polished fire surround with copper hearth, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, coved ceiling.
REAR HALL
Access to the cellar and following rooms.
MORNING ROOM - 13' 11'' x 11' 3'' (4.23m x 3.43m)
Sash window, open chimney breast housing a stove, radiator, fitted units and shelving.
KITCHEN - 13' 11'' x 8' 4'' max (4.25m x 2.54m)
Belfast sink unit, electric cooker point, range of units and shelving, sash window.
WASH/UTILITY ROOM - 6' 0'' x 5' 10'' (1.83m x 1.78m)
Belfast sink unit, sash window, part tiled walls, original cupboards.
GROUND FLOOR WC - 5' 10'' x 3' 10'' (1.78m x 1.18m)
Close coupled WC, pedestal wash basin, original cupboard, sash window.
FIRST FLOOR
HALF LANDING
Sash window opening into a glazed potting area. Continuation of stairs leading to the main landing, deep skirting boards, wide architraves. Accessible from the half landing are the following rooms:
BATHROOM - 7' 4'' x 3' 11'' (2.24m x 1.19m)
Cast iron roll-top bath, part tiled walls, sash window.
SEPARATE WC - 7' 5'' x 5' 4'' (2.25m x 1.63m)
Original high level flush system, pedestal wash basin, sash window.
MAIN LANDING
Continuation of balustrade, picture rail, coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 1 - 14' 0'' x 13' 11'' (4.27m x 4.23m)
Twin sash windows to the front, beautiful fire surround with over mantle and inset oval mirror, decorative tiling and an open fire, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail, coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 2 - 15' 1'' x 13' 11'' (4.61m x 4.25m)
Twin sash windows, feature fireplace with red glazed tiling and carved hearth, decorative barley twist, deep skirting boards, wide architraves.
BEDROOM 3 - 13' 5'' x 13' 11'' (4.1m x 4.23m)
Twin sash windows, original fire surround with arched head grate and open fire, slate hearth, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail, coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 4 - 11' 7'' x 10' 7'' (3.53m x 3.22m)
Sash window, feature fireplace, pedestal wash basin, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, coved ceiling.
BEDROOM 5 - 14' 8'' x 13' 11'' (4.48m x 4.23m)
Twin sash windows, original fireplace with open fire and arched head grate, deep skirting boards, wide architraves, picture rail, coved ceiling. Original canter levered wash basin. Connecting door to:
BEDROOM 6 - 9' 10'' x 6' 10'' (3m x 2.08m)
Sash window, dado rail, picture rail.
BATHROOM
Having a roll top cast iron bath with a wonderful galvanized Victorian shower enclosure with plunge, spray and shower system, high level flush, pedestal wash basin, original part tiled walls with a green glazed border, sash window, original heated towel rail.
CELLAR
The cellar is accessible from the rear hall as previously mentioned accessed via stone steps where there is an additional WC.
ROOM 1 - 18' 3'' x 11' 6'' (5.57m x 3.5m)
Sink unit, plumbing for washing machine, vent for tumble dryer. Door leading to coal store.
ROOM 2 - 8' 0'' x 7' 8'' (2.45m x 2.34m)
Sash window.
WINE CELLAR - 9' 3'' x 4' 8'' (2.82m x 1.43m)
ROOM 3 - 17' 7'' x 22' 1'' (5.35m x 6.72m)
Coal storage area with cobbled floor.
ROOM 4 - 15' 9'' x 14' 1'' (4.8m x 4.28m)
Sash window.
ROOM 5 - 21' 11'' x 17' 7'' (6.67m x 5.35m)
Sash window.
ROOM 6 - 14' 1'' x 8' 2'' (4.28m x 2.48m)
OUTSIDE
The gardens are semi secluded, established and mature with the front garden having a sweeping driveway, detailed hedging and a wide variety of established trees and shrubs. There is an area of lawn. A selection of roses provides an abundance of colour during their growing season. The driveway extends to the side and into the garage. The rear garden is established, mature and again offers a wonderful selection of trees and shrubs set around a mature lawn.
DETACHED GARAGE
With double timber entrance doors to the front and electricity laid on.
Property Features :
- A Substantial Period Property
- Double Front & Semi Detached
- A Fine Example Of Period Architecture
- Established & Desirable Location
- Abundance Of Period Features & Charm