Property description
THE PROPERTY Most interesting period built detached house which is understood to be well over 100 years old and which we are informed that the original building was built as a toll gate for Modbury Turnpike. The property has under gone a major programme of upgrading improvement and refurbishment and now provides a comfortable characterful period property having a welcoming and homely feel to it. The property has the benefit of uPVC double glazing and gas fired central heating.
The accommodation is laid out on two storeys and on the ground floor with front porch, a central hall, a good size kitchen with hardwood worksurfaces, spacious dining room with window to front and Victorian style period working fireplace, a generous sized dual aspect lounge with window to the front and French doors overlooking and opening out to the rear garden. This room also having a working period fireplace. At first floor level three good sized bedrooms. Master bedroom with ensuite shower room and boiler room off, a large second bedroom and a third bedroom currently used as a study. A separate family bathroom.
The property stands within a walled gardens and grounds having main access from the rear from Pennys Lane where wide double gates open into a private drive providing off street parking and giving access to the large garage. With cottage style gardens.
LOCATION Situated in an unusual position along Elburton Road and at the rear backing onto Pennys Lane which cuts back into Elburton village. On the south side of Pennys Lane is farmland, with the benefits of countryside on your doorstep. It is also convenient position for a good variety of local services and amenities which are found nearby in Elburton village. With easy access into the city and closeby connections to major routes and other direction.
ACCOMMODATION The property affords the following accommodation. NB The measurements supplied are for guidance only and prospective buyers are advised to check these before committing themselves to any expense.
Panelled front door with arched top light opens into:
GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH 8' 0" x 3' 7" (2.44m x 1.09m) Three uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side. coved ceiling. Light point. Stripped pine panelled door part glazed opens into:
HALL 14' 8" x 6' 0" (4.47m x 1.83m) Coved ceiling with two pendant light points. nature timber floor boards. Dado rail. Staircase finished in timber with carved and turned newel posts, turned spindles, hardwood banister and a carpet runner, rises in a straight run to the first floor. Useful understairs storage cupboard.
LOUNGE 14' 9" x 12' 9" (4.5m x 3.89m) two uPVC double glazed windows to the front and wide uPVC double glazed French doors overlook and open out to the rear garden. Coved ceiling with ceiling rose and pendant light point. Focal feature period fire place with ornate surround, cast iron fire back with slate hearth. Picture light to either side of the chimney breast. T.v aerial and telephone point.
DINING ROOM 13' 9" x 12' 8" (4.19m x 3.86m) Two uPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation. Coved ceiling. Ceiling rose and triple bulb light point on dimmer switch control. Two sets of double wall lights point to either side of the chimney breast with dimmer switch control. Focal feature period working fireplace, decorated surround, cast iron fireback with tiled slips and hearth. Timber floor boards.
KITCHEN 16' 5" max x 12' 2" max (5m x 3.71m) incorporating the pantry. uPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden. Coved ceiling. Six downlighters. Teak hardwood worksurfaces with tiled splashbacks, inset contemporary Belfast sink unit with chrome mixer tap. Quality integrated appliances with four ring variable size gas hob, illuminated extractor hood over and electric oven under. Spaces for automatic washing machine and dishwasher. Corner shelved pantry with light point.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING uPVC double glazed window to the rear with open views towards farmland. Ogive coved ceiling with pendant light point. Cupboard with meters. Access hatch to spacious loft which is partially floored with pull down ladder and light point.
MASTER BEDROOM 13' 6" x 11' 6" (4.11m x 3.51m) Two uPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation. Ogive coved ceiling with ceiling rose and pendant light point. Built-in wardrobe. Door to:
ENSUITE 8' 10" x 7' 6" (2.69m x 2.29m) max uPVC obscured double glazed window to the side elevation. Suite comprising wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Tiled shower with Mira Sport electrically heated shower. Coved ceiling with four light points. Door to:
BOILER ROOM 4' 0" x 8' 0" (1.22m x 2.44m) Walk-in airing cupboard with fitted shelving. Coved ceiling, light point and housing the wall mounted gas fired boiler servicing the central heating and domestic hot water.
BEDROOM TWO 16' 4" x 12' 0" (4.98m x 3.66m) max floor area uPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation and uPVC double window to the rear with open views to adjoining farmland. Ogive coved ceiling with ceiling rose and pendant light point. Two built-in wardrobes to either side of the chimney breast.
BEDROOM THREE/STUDY 12' 9" x 8' 8" (3.89m x 2.64m) Four uPVC double glazed windows to the front. Ogive coved ceiling. Pendant light point.
BATHROOM 13' 6" x 8' 6"max (4.11m x 2.59m) 'irregular shaped' Patterned obscured uPCV double glazed window. White modern suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and shaver socket. Close coupled wc. Corner panelled bath with integral seat, side set mixer and shower attachment. Coved ceiling with four downlighters.
EXTERNALLY Small area frontage. Main access from the rear, via a wide double gate opening to gravel laid drive providing off street parking and giving access to the large detached garage. The garden low maintenance with wide patio areas covered with decorative stone chippings, raised borders containing a variety of ornamental bushes and shrubs. Timber pergola leading through to further walled garden beside the garage.
GARAGE 19' 6" x 12' 5" (5.94m x 3.78m) approx internal measurements Metal up and over door to the front. Window and PVC glazed door to the side. Main electric. Power and lighting.
FLOOR COVERINGS Fitted floor covering as seen are included in the sale price.
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