Property description
THE PROPERTY A substantial detached period home located in a popular residential area of the town, offering generously proportioned rooms and a flexible arrangement of accommodation over four floors.
The property is thought to have been built in the 1800s and a later extension added to the rear. At one time the property was owned by the Berners Estate and later sold in the early 1920s and run as a chicken farm.
The present owner has successfully refurbished the property to a high standard and has extended to provide a substantial family room which combines as a kitchen with bi-fold doors on to the rear garden.
An imposing entrance hall with mosaic tiled floor has a sweeping staircase rising to the additional floors and gives access to the principal reception rooms including a sitting room and dining room, both of which have French doors on to the garden. To the front of the property is a generously sized playroom with additional store room and a snug, both with sash windows. There is a utility room on this floor in addition to the imposing family kitchen, which has extensive floor and wall mounted units as well as a central island providing additional storage, all under granite worktops. The kitchen offers a dishwasher, steamer, microwave, a dual fuel cooking range and an American-style fridge/freezer. The kitchen also has under-floor heating.
The basement has been tanked, with under-floor heating fitted, and comprises four further rooms in addition to a boiler room.
Upstairs, the master bedroom enjoys sash windows and a fireplace, with fitted wardrobes and a modern en suite shower room comprising a modern white suite. The guest bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and overlooks the rear garden. There is a further guest bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and an impressively large family bathroom, which includes a roll top bath, two wash hand basins, WC and a tiled shower cubicle.
A private driveway with a detached outbuilding provides garaging for two cars and space for a home office. The rear garden is a real feature of the property, having been attractively landscaped to include a large paved patio with pond and flower bed. Steps lead down to a good-sized lawn with a further seating area planted with summer-flowering roses and lavender. There are several mature trees and the garden is fully enclosed, enjoying a sunny aspect.
The property has all mains services connected, including a gas heating system to radiators. Early internal viewing of this substantial family home is highly recommended.
N.B. There are three new executive-style detached homes under construction on the adjacent land. Access to West Lodge garage and parking will be by right of way over the private driveway to the new properties, which will be gated. One of the properties is located to the rear of West Lodge garden, with the gable wall closest. Details of the development can be obtained from the Agent.
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