This exceptional semi-detached house, built in 1850, offers a splendid blend of period charm and modern living. With five spacious bedrooms and two well-appointed bathrooms, this early Victorian property is perfect for families seeking both comfort and style.
As you enter, you are greeted by an impressive handcrafted staircase and high ceilings adorned with intricate cornicing, showcasing the home’s original character. The ground floor boasts a large open-plan kitchen and dining area, complete with a traditional gas AGA, ideal for culinary enthusiasts. The separate living room, featuring a multifuel burner, provides a cosy retreat for relaxation.
Spread across four floors, the first and second levels house five generous double bedrooms, ensuring ample space for family and guests. One floor includes a convenient shower room, while the other features a family bathroom, catering to all your needs.
The lower ground floor is a delightful surprise, offering a games room, an additional reception room, a utility room with a W/C, and a beautiful conservatory that invites natural light and views of the garden.
Externally, the property is surrounded by stunning mature gardens, providing a tranquil oasis. The wrap-around gardens include a large terraced area, an elevated terrace off the kitchen, and a lawned area, perfect for outdoor activities. A double garage and an allotment area further enhance the appeal of this remarkable home.
Offered chain free, this property is a rare find, seamlessly blending period features with the demands of modern family life. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this beautiful house your new home.
Ground Floor - As you enter, you are greeted by a grand entrance hall that showcases an impressive original staircase adorned with a mahogany handrail, leading you through the four floors of this delightful home. The porch area retains its original period features, including beautiful wooden shutters that add to the property's charm.
The heart of the home is undoubtedly the high-specification kitchen, featuring a magnificent four-oven gas AGA and a gas hob. This fully fitted kitchen boasts a range of floor and ceiling built-in units with solid wood worktops, complemented by a large sink that offers charming views over the rear garden. The kitchen seamlessly flows into a spacious dining area, where you can enjoy meals by the warmth of a period fireplace, complete with a multi-fuel burner and granite hearth. The exposed floorboards and original wooden sash windows, fitted with shutters, enhance the room's character, while access to a small terraced area allows for delightful views of the private garden.
Additionally, this floor includes a large separate pantry that could easily be transformed into a utility or laundry room, adding to the home's practicality. The living room, located on the opposite side of the ground floor, features high ceilings adorned with original cornicing, further enhancing the sense of space. With another period fireplace, granite hearth, and two large sash windows that nearly reach the floor, this room is both inviting and elegant.
First And Second Floors - The first floor boasts two generously sized double bedrooms, each adorned with high ceilings, original wooden sash windows, and elegant cornicing, creating a sense of grandeur. A smaller double bedroom is also present, conveniently served by a separate W/C. Completing this floor is a modern shower room, featuring a stylish curved walk-in shower, a three-piece suite, a heated towel rail, and tasteful half-height tiling.
Venturing to the second floor, you will find two additional bedrooms, with the landing benefiting from a large Velux window that adds to the overall brightness of the space. The fourth bedroom is a comfortable double, fully carpeted and equipped with useful storage cupboards that extend into the eaves. The fifth bedroom, showcasing the charming timber roof frame, is versatile enough to serve as a home office or an occasional bedroom. This floor also features a more recently modernised bathroom, complete with a crisp white suite, a P-shaped bath with a shower over, a Velux window, and a heated towel rail.
Lower Ground Floor And Garden - As you enter, you are greeted by three inviting reception rooms, each designed to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The lower ground floor reveals a treasure trove of unexpected features, including a games room complete with a three quarter size snooker table, lowered ceilings, and integrated spotlighting, making it an ideal space for entertainment. Adjacent to this, a cosy additional reception room boasts a feature gas effect fire and leads into a stunning conservatory, which serves as a tranquil oasis, perfect for relaxation and enjoying views of the garden.
The sizeable garden terrace, crafted from exquisite Indian Stone, provides an excellent outdoor space for gatherings or quiet moments. The lower ground floor also includes a practical utility room and an additional W/C, which could easily be transformed into a wet room, subject to planning permissions.
Externally, the property is surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens that enhance its curb appeal. A large driveway accommodates multiple vehicles and leads to a spacious double garage, ideal for storage or as a workshop. The rear garden features a lawned area adjacent to the terrace, along with a mini-allotment for those with a passion for homegrown produce, complemented by mature trees that offer both shade and privacy.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Checks - As part of making an offer, we're required by law to complete Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks to confirm the identity of all purchasers. To cover the cost of this process, a fee of £30 incl. VAT per buyer is payable when your offer is accepted. This is a standard requirement for all buyers and helps us ensure your offer can be progressed as quickly and smoothly as possible.
