Property description
A wide, low built house now in need of some updating, situated on the south side of this prestigious street. Arranged over 3 floors, there is also a cellar in the basement, a large attic space, and of particular note is the delightful south facing garden.There is planning permission to extend the house to 5,802 sq ft.
Ilchester Place is a serene tree lined street with the entrance to Holland Park at the eastern end, whilst also conveniently placed for the shopping and transport facilities of High Street Kensington.
8 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 en suite), drawing room, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room, pantry, 2 cloakrooms, cellar/utility room, 3 storage rooms, attic, front and rear gardensGROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall Accessed via an entrance lobby with marble floor. Part glazed door leading to the main entrance hall which is situated centrally within the house. Elegant sweeping staircase to the upper floors with plenty of natural light coming from the windows on the half landings. Two mirrored recesses, ornate cornicing, ornate wood carved door frames.
Study Situated to the front of the house, a good sized room approached via double doors. Fireplace having wood surround, marble hearth and slips and gas coal effect fire. Ornate cornicing.
Drawing Room A beautifully proportioned room situated to the rear of the house and having two sets of south facing French windows opening onto the garden. Fireplace with painted wood surround, marble hearth and slips and gas coal effect fire.
Dining Room A good sized dining room having two sash windows overlooking the street. Separate double doors giving access to the pantry and kitchen.
Inner Hall Accessed from both the main entrance hall and the pantry. Coats cupboard with hanging and shelving space.
Cloakroom WC, recessed wash basin into marble surround with shelf below. Marble floor. Cupboard housing the fuse boxes and with shelving space.
Pantry This room links the kitchen to the dining room and also gives access to the main entrance hall. Range of wall and base units. Fitted cupboard with shelving space. Access to the cellar in the basement and also to the garden via a part glazed door.
Kitchen A good sized room with the main kitchen area having an excellent range of wall and base units incorporating 2½ bowl stainless steel sink. Appliances include Zanussi large electric oven, Bosch five ring gas hob with Zanussi extractor fan over, separate Neff electric oven, Bosch dishwasher, Hotpoint freestanding fridge/freezer. Hatch through to the breakfast room. Separate range of wall and base units with single stainless steel sink and having the following appliances; Bosch dishwasher, Electrolux freestanding fridge, Belling plate warmer. Part glazed stable door giving access to the garden, conservatory style atrium roof, further window. Door to
Breakfast Room Situated to the rear of the house and with part glazed door giving access onto the south facing garden. Door to
Cloakroom Wash basin recessed into tiled surface with cupboard below and fitted mirror over, window. Door giving access to separate room with the WC and also having a window.
Garden A wonderful south facing garden mainly laid to lawn with two patio areas ideal for table and chairs, one with a pergola for shade, the other having a retractable awning. Raised flower beds on three sides with a selection of mature shrubs, small trees and flowers. Lighting and water tap.
BASEMENT
Cellar Accessed from the pantry, this is a useful area with plenty of storage space having shelving and with space for extra fridge, freezer, etc. Housing the fuse box, the Potterton gas fired boiler, hot water cylinder. Utility area with two Bosch washing machines and two separate Bosch tumble dryers. There are three further storage rooms accessed from the cellar, one housing all the controls / computer equipment and two more with extensive storage space.
1ST FLOOR
Landing Two deep fitted storage cupboards, one with slatted shelving for linen and the other with hanging space.
Bedroom A well proportioned room to the front of the house with two sash windows. Fireplace with wood surround, marble hearth and slips and gas log effect fire. Fitted shelving in the recesses either side of the chimney breast. Storage cupboard with shelving. Door giving access to the master bedroom.
Master Bedroom A lovely double bedroom with two sash windows overlooking the street. Fireplace with marble surround and hearth, gas log effect fire. Second door giving access to
Dressing room A south facing room with views over the garden. A good selection of fitted cupboards with drawers, hanging and shelving space. Dressing table with good selection of drawers and with semi recessed wash hand basin having large mirror over. Door to
Bathroom En Suite Bath with overhead hand shower attachment, wash basin with mirror fronted medicine cabinet over. WC, heated towel rail. Fully tiled walls and floor. South facing window.
Bedroom Accessed via a small lobby with fitted cupboards having hanging and shelving space. The bedroom is a wonderful south facing room with two sash windows overlooking the garden.
Bathroom En Suite Bath with overhead hand shower attachment, wash hand basin and WC with mirror fronted medicine cabinet over. Heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor. Window.
2ND FLOOR
Landing Three deep fitted cupboards with hanging and shelving space. Access to extensive loft storage.
Bathroom Bath with overhead hand shower attachment, wash basin with mirror fronted medicine cabinet over, WC. Heated towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor. South facing window.
Bedroom A single bedroom situated to the rear of the house with a south facing sash window overlooking the garden.
Bedroom A good double bedroom to the front of the house overlooking the street.
Bedroom A good double bedroom situated to the front of the house overlooking the street.
Bedroom A double bedroom situated to the front of the house overlooking the street. Fitted cupboard with hanging and shelving space.
Bedroom A lovely bedroom situated quietly to the rear of the house with two south facing sash windows overlooking the garden.
Bathroom Bath with overhead hand shower attachment, wash basin with fitted mirror over, WC. Heated towel rail, mirror fronted medicine cabinet, two windows. Fully tiled walls and floor.
Attic An excellent area running the depth of the house with lighting and floorboards. There is planning permission to create another bedroom and bathroom within this space.
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