Property description
Chestnut and Rowen trees line the approach to this home. Built in 1906 and set in a secluded area the house stands elegantly behind its front garden edged with shrubs and clipped box hedging. You are immediately drawn to the grand frontage with its beautiful stained glass door and windows. A large garage stands attached to the side of the property with a cobbled parking space.
Enter through the wood and stained glass large front door into the vestibule that is partially ceramic tiled and with amtico tile flooring, an ideal space for those muddy boots. This sets the scene of the character and sense of period living that runs throughout the house. A partial leaded glazed door takes you into a vast hallway where delft shelving, decorative coving and deep skirting draw you into the warmth and security of a true home.
The main reception room is adorned by the large stained glass bay window which pays you with views to the front of the delightful tree lined road and other character properties. There is a cream painted wood decorative fire surround where sits a coal effect gas fire. The tiled surround has lovely detail of reeds and birds. You can almost hear the chatter of the whole family gathered together. The second reception room has a leaded window to the side, full of character and history as this was a servant area off the main kitchen, you can imagine the tinkle of the original room bell that sits above the door and servants hurrying to the masters needs. In the present day this offers the homeowner a delightful, cosy snug. An oak fire surround houses an electric coal effect fire. Deep skirting and the original fireside cupboard ensure a quiet and relaxing retreat to enjoy at the end of the day.
A little added luxury from the hallway is a modern cloakroom with sink and wc. And now a real surprise, a door from the hall leads into a most delightful contemporary large kitchen diner with an aura of spaciousness and light provided from the large upvc windows and French doors leading to the garden. Clearly the heart of the home, you can imagine the children doing homework or playing board games on a huge dining table, or just chatting over the family meal. Also an amazing space to entertain. Cream hand painted units surround the kitchen area and the large central island offers more storage and waste disposal. Built into the units are an eye level double oven with grill, microwave, fridge freezer and warming drawer. The 5 burner glass and cast hob offers masses of space for using your culinary skills. A large pantry offers more storage and houses the boiler. The views over the mature garden are delightful during any season and offer you privacy and serenity.
Back into the hall way and make your way up the open spindled stair way with an obscure side facing window at the top. The large landing area leads the way to four bedrooms and family bathroom. The space is encouraging for any family.
The Master bedroom has front facing stained glass sash windows in full working order. The views again to the tree lined road. The fitted units and wardrobes offer masses of storage space. This is a delightful and peaceful room.
Bedroom two has a side facing window where the light pours through. Fitted wardrobes with sliding doors and also having a contemporary en-suite with shower enclosure and basin.
Bedroom three is also a double bedroom with a large rear facing window where you can take in views over the garden. A cast decorative fire makes this room serene and warm. Another excellent sized bedroom is presently used as an office, being fully fitted with office furniture ensures ideal space to work from home or use as a private study. The stained glass window with its views to the front will offer a little peace and tranquillity through the working day. There is a separate room with wc and a leaded Art Deco door takes you into the family bathroom. Here there are double sinks set into a vanity unit, bath and large shower cubicle. The room is partially tiled and has a lovely karndean floor.
From the landing a door puts us onto an enclosed stairway leading to the attic space and two further excellent sized bedrooms. The first having a side facing window giving far reaching views. There is a large en-suite with shower unit, wc and sink along with designer radiator and a side facing obscure window, The room gives access through a short door in the huge eaves space. An opportunity here for a teenager den or younger persons playroom, or indeed just extra storage. The second bedroom on this floor has built in wardrobe and dressing table with a large velux window adding masses of light. A beautiful, pretty single room.
Head back down stairs to the kitchen diner where a side door leads to a block paved area to the rear of the 1 and 1/4 size garage. Access to the garage can be gained through a rear door. To the side of the house are two outhouses that at the moment are used as garden storage and utility area. Having running water and electricity these could easily be converted into a workshop, office or studio. The opportunities are endless.
The block paving leads to a large patio area with plenty of space for summer dining with the family or entertaining with the grown ups. A path snakes its way round the rear of the property where a small pond with a bridge across and rockery area give a little peace where you can ponder away the summer evenings. There is a large area laid to lawn and a stone wall holding back the bedding areas adorned with mature shrubs and trees. There is also a large space currently used as a vegetable patch, great for the kids to get their hands dirty in the garden or to be kept as perhaps a more formal herb garden.
A path leads to a magnolia covered archway which secretly gives way to a paved area and potting shed, a place to hide with an evening gin and tonic or a morning cup of tea. The whole garden is enclosed, secure and private. It offers space for everyone to enjoy. The garden can also be reached from the double French doors in the kitchen diner which during summer months when open offers light and air in abundance. The solar panels set to the roof on three sections ensure a healthy balance on energy and carbon footprint. This is truly a family home with masses of space for everyone’s needs.