6 Bedroom Detached For Sale

Property description

THE PROPERTY An impressive substantial detached house Grade II listed when it was recognised as a property of special architectural and historic interest, developed over the years but largely believed to date from early Victorian times. It is recorded that by 1834 a substantial house was completed together with stables and coach house nearby.



An imposing property which is photogenic from the rear having partly slate clad external elevations with a long glazed verandah. Offering a most spacious family home with flexibility of layout and use and this combined with the now separated lodge annexe which can be used independently or amalgamated into the main accommodation.



The main house with five reception rooms and six bedrooms, four bathrooms and with the adjoining two bedroom lodge.



The entrance via a fabulous large former orangery providing an impressive conservatory with high glazed period roof lights. The property retaining and incorporating many interesting period and architectural features with working shuttered windows, balustrades, substantial heavy panelled doors and door furniture. The accommodation upgraded and improved in sympathetic style. 

LOCATION Set in the popular and well established residential area of Plymstock and conveniently positioned lying within easy reach of Plymstock Broadway shopping centre, with good local schools, bus services, access into the city and close by connection to major routes in other directions. Lying on the south eastern side of Plymouth with the surrounding countryside of the South Hams, with scenic South Devon coastline, a choice of beaches nearby and an excellent variety of marine and water sports facilities close by and Dartmoor lying just to the north. 

ACCOMMODATION  

Substantial timber panelled doors with slate name plate adjoining opening into: 

GROUND FLOOR  

CONSERVATORY/ORANGERY 27' 7" x 15' 0" average (8.41m x 4.57m average) Former large orangery with attractive period tiled floor, double glazed vaulted ceiling with thermostatically controlled vents, wide French doors opening to the garden.  

KITCHEN 17' 1" max. x 11' 10" (5.21m max. x 3.61m) Window to the courtyard. Attractive period style tiling matching the conservatory/orangery. Modern fitted with polished contemporary work surfaces and upstands. Tiled splashbacks. An excellent range of cupboard and drawer storage. 11 year Magnet warranty on units. Glazed display units. 'Kenwood' range style cooker with extractor hood over.  

UTILITY ROOM 12' 2" x 5' 6" (3.71m x 1.68m) 'L' shaped. Window to the courtyard. 'Vaillant' wall mounted gas boiler services the central heating and domestic hot water. Space and plumbing for washing machine. 

INNER HALL 22' 10" max x 9' 0" overall (6.96m max. x 2.74m overall) Period archway. Staircase with carpeted treads, timber newel post, turned and carved spindles rising to the first floor. Understairs cloaks area and storage cupboard. 

SITTING ROOM 18' 0" x 14' 0" (5.49m x 4.27m) Imposing period marble fire surround with a reproduction cast iron fireback, gas fired and granite polished hearth. Window with twin French doors overlooking the garden. Decorative coved ceiling and ceiling rose. Picture rail. Arched recess with storage under. Wide twin concertina panelled doors into: 

DINING ROOM 14' 0" x 13' 0" (4.27m x 3.96m) Matching style and decoration to the sitting room with decorative coved ceiling, ceiling rose. Picture rail. Focal feature period fireplace with marble surround, reproduction cast iron fireback, gas fire and granite hearth. Twin French doors overlook the side garden. Deep arch recess with storage cupboard under. Twin French doors into: 

CONSERVATORY 15' 2" x 8' 5" (4.62m x 2.57m) Period style tiled floor. Double glazed windows on three sides and with a door opening to the garden. 

DRAWING ROOM 19' 0" x 18' 6" max. (5.79m x 5.64m max.) Period fireplace with ornate timber surround, cast iron fireback with fitted gas fire, tiled hearth. Timber boarded floor. Two sets of French doors open to the verandah/side garden. 

INNER HALL 26' 0" long in part 5' 4" (7.92m long in part 1.63m wide Window to the courtyard with shutters. Doors off to rear lobby and porch. Large storage cupboard. 

OFFICE 17' 1" x 11' 6" (5.21m x 3.51m) Window and French doors opening to the side verandah and back garden. Picture rail. Focal feature reproduction fireplace with gas fire and granite polished hearth.  

SHOWER ROOM 12' 7" x 4' 4" (3.84m x 1.32m) Quality white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc and walk-in double size tiled shower with 'Balmoral' thermostatic shower control. 

BEDROOM 6 10' 6" x 8' 4" (3.2m x 2.54m) Window to the courtyard. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Galleried with timber balustrading to the stairwell. Window overlooking the main garden. Window overlooking the courtyard. 

MASTER BEDROOM 17' 4" x 16' 4" (5.28m x 4.98m) Two tall windows overlook the main garden. High decorative coved ceiling with ceiling rose. Picture rail. Decorative wall covering. Range of quality built-in bedroom furniture with wardrobes, cupboards and drawers. Door to: 

EN-SUITE BATHROOM 8' 11" x 5' 9", 8'4" max (2.72m x 1.75m, 2.54m max) Quality white contemporary suite with wall hung wash hand basin, close coupled wc and deep panelled bath with side set mixer tap. Separate tiled shower. 

BEDROOM 2 17' 0" x 12' 2" (5.18m x 3.71m) Two windows overlooking the courtyard and further window looking over the conservatory/orangery. Ornate ceiling rose. Fitted wardrobe/cupboard storage. 

BEDROOM 3 16' 7" x 9' 4" (5.05m x 2.84m) Window overlooking the conservatory/orangery. Period fireplace with cast iron fire back. 

BEDROOM 4 18' 0" x 14' 2" (5.49m x 4.32m) Two windows overlooking the garden. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose. Picture rail. Focal feature period fireplace with timber surround, cast iron fire back and slate hearth. Connecting door to: 

BEDROOM 5 14' 0" x 13' 1" (4.27m x 3.99m) Window overlooking the main garden. Coved ceiling. Picture rail. Focal feature period cast iron fireplace. 

BATHROOM 2 11' 11" x 9' 2" (3.63m x 2.79m) Two windows overlooking the main garden. Suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc, panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment plus separate tiled shower with 'Mira' thermostatic shower. 

BATHROOM 3 8' 11" x 6' 7" (2.72m x 2.01m) Window. Quality white modern suite comprising close coupled wc, pedestal wash hand basin with mirror over. Panelled bath with mixer tap and separate wall mounted shower. Shower screen. 

EXTERNALLY The property is approached over a private drive leading to a wide courtyard set to the rear of the property which provides an area for parking various vehicles, garages and access to the rear courtyard.



Extensive gardens that wrap around with wide expanses of lawn. Enclosed by wall, timber overlap fence and hedge boundaries. Six entrances opening into the property. GARDEN SHED.  

LODGE/ANNEXE  

LOUNGE 12' 6" x 10' 3" (3.81m x 3.12m) Window with shutters to the courtyard. Fireplace with gas fire. Cupboard. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' x 4' 10" (3.05m x 1.47m) Double glazed window to the rear. Stainless steel sink set in work surface with modern cupboard units under. Space and plumbing suitable for washing machine. Door to: 

WC 4' 9" x 4' 4" (1.45m x 1.32m) Double glazed window. White modern WC and pedestal wash hand basin. 

KITCHEN/DINER 12' 3" x 12' 11" (3.73m x 3.94m) Three windows on two sides with working shutters. Paved flagstone floor. Run of fitted units with roll edge work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, cupboard and drawer storage, stainless steel sink, gas hob, electric cooker and extractor. Plumbing for dishwasher. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Window to the rear. 

BEDROOM ONE 12' 9" x 11' (3.89m x 3.35m) Window. Feature period fireplace. Recessed cupboard. 

BEDROOM TWO 12' 3" x 10' 6" (3.73m x 3.2m) Window to the side. Feature period fireplace. 

BATHROOM 8' 10" x 8' 9" (2.69m x 2.67m) Window. Modern white suite. Pedestal wash hand basin, WC and panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment. Recessed cupboard and boiler cupboard housing Gloworm gas fired boiler.