Property description
A Spacious & Unique, Grade II Listed Former School House Situation In The Heart Of The Village Of Silverton
Possible Home and Income/Holiday Let Potential
Large Lounge/Dining Room With High Ceilings
Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Utility Room
Downstairs Cloakroom
Three Double Bedrooms - Two Bedrooms With Ensuites
Family Bathroom
Large Roof Space With Possible Scope To Expand Into
Paved Sun Terrace Garden
Two Off Road Parking Spaces
The Richard's Endowed School for Boys was originally built in 1732 and later refurbished in the mid 19th century by John Richards, a wealthy London merchant. £1,200 was left of his estate in order for the contruction of the school to 'teach boys to read, write and draw up accounts'. In more recent years the building has served as a hall for the local branch of the Royal British Legion, which around 8 years ago was then converted again to form two homes. Now being offered onto the market is Francis House.
Set in the highy regarded village of Silverton, just 9 miles from the Cathedral City of Exeter. Silverton offers a range of local amenitites including: a junior school, doctors surgery with pharmacy, convience store, popular pubs and churches.
ENTRANCE HALL
Entrance to the property is via a wooden door with glazed panel into the vestiuble. Radiator. Further half glazed Victorian door opens into a small hallway leading through and opening up into the lounge.
LOUNGE/DINING ROOM
31'10 (9.7m) reducing to x 21'0 (6.4m) x 7.2m(23'7) maximum. An imposing open plan reception room of impressive proportions which benefits from a flow of natural light from the side and rear and high period style windows. High ceilings with two roses. A beautiful bespoke fireplace complimented with an oak chimneypiece, granite hearth and a log burner style coal effect gas fire. Solid oak flooring to the dining area. Built in cupboard housing the Worcester gas boiler, further understair storage cupboard. Three central heating radiators throughout the room, with wall mounted thermostat. Staircase rises up to the first floor with attractive balustrade and windows at the half landing.
DINING AREA
CLOAKROOM
Downstairs cloakroom, fitted with Victorian style pedestal wash basin and wc. Solid oak flooring and period window looking to the front aspect. Radiator.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM
14'9 (4.5m) x 14'1 (4.3m). An extensively fitted kitchen with a range of oak base and wall mounted cupboards and drawer units, display units and wine rack. Ample granite effect work surfaces with matching up-stands, complimented nicely with the natural slate flooring. This room also benefits from high ceilings and natural flow of light. Inset enamel one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer tap. Space for a range cooker with a large hood over. Integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and two integrated freezers. Radiator.
UTILITY ROOM
A useful utility room, allowing space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. Fitted with oak wall mounted cupboards and worksurface providing useful additional storage space. Continued slate flooring. Hatch allowing acces to roof space storage. Door leading to outside space.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Staircase from the lounge rises up to the first floor. Hatch with pull down ladder allowing access to the loft space. Radiator.
(The substantial roof space has apparent scope for development into futher accommodation and has been provided with electricity, central heating pipework and part flooring in readiness - please note conversion is subject to all required consents)
BEDROOM 1
15'1 (4.6m) x 12'10 (3.9m). A lovely sized master bedroom, with period style windows allowing sunlight to flow in throughout the day. Second velux window to the high ceiling. Doors lead off into a walk-in wardrobe, currently being used as a useful office space. Door to the master ensuite.
ENSUITE BATHROOM
Attractively presented and in keeping with the Victorian style, the ensuite is fitted with a feature roll edge bath on wooden stands. A separate walk in shower cubicle with fitted shower. Victorian style wash hand basin and wc and attractive tiled throughout. Period style radiator towel rail. Windows to side aspect.
BEDROOM 2
15'1 (4.6m) x 11'6 (3.5m). Spacious second double bedroom, keeping with the high ceilings and velux window. Period window also looking to the front aspect with deep sill. Radiator. Door to ensuite.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a separate shower cubicle with shower over. Continued Victorian style wash hand basin, wc and attractively tiled throughout. Period style radiator towel rail. Window looking to the side aspect.
BEDROOM 3
11'6 (3.5m) x 11'6 (3.5m). A generous third bedroom with high ceilings and two velux windows. Secondary door allowing access into the second bedroom. Radiator.
BATHROOM
Attractively tiled family sized bathroom fitted with a 'whirlpool' bath and shower over with shower screen. Victorian style wash hand basin and wc, with period style radiator towel rail. Windows looking to the side aspect.
PATIO
Enjoying sun from mid morning until evening, the block paved sun terrace provides the perfect spot to enjoy a little alfresco dining. Adjoining the house is a stone wall with hedging to one side and raised planted borders.
PARKING SPACE
This property benefits from having two parking spaces allocated immediate to the property.
Property Features :
- A Spacious & Unique, Grade II Listed Former School House Situation In The Heart Of The Village Of S
- Possible Home and Income/Holiday Let Potential
- Large Lounge/Dining Room With High Ceilings
- Fitted Kitchen/Breakfast Room
- Utility Room