The Richard's Endowed School for Boys was originally built in 1732 and later refurbished in the mid 19th century by John Richard, a wealthy London merchant. £1200 was left from his estate in order for the construction 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 to form 2 homes. \"Francis House\" is now offered for sale for the first time and offers a wealth of interesting features. Only by full internal viewing will the quality of workmanship and features be appreciated.
| Entrance Hall | Wooden door with glazed panel into the vestibule, radiator, further half glazed Victorian door opens into the hallway leading through to the lounge.
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| Lounge/Dining Room | Dog leg staircase with oak handrail and bulustrades (intrudes into the room sizes), an imposing open plan reception room of impressive proportions, high ceilings and 2 roses, beautiful bespoke fireplace complemented with an oak chimney piece, granite hearth and log burner style coal effect gas fire, solid oak flooring to the dining area, built in cupboard housing central heating boiler, under stair cupboard, 3 radiators, central heating thermostat, windows to front and side, staircase to first floor.
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| Cloak Room | Victorian style pedestal wash hand basin, low level W.C, solid oak flooring, period window to front.
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| Kitchen/Breakfast Room | 15' x 14'2\" (4.57m x 4.32m). Extensively fitted with a range of quality oak wall and base cupboards, drawer units, display units and wine rack, granite effect work surfaces, natural slate flooring, high ceilings, inset 1.5 bowl enamel sink unit with mixer tap, space for a range cooker with hood over, integrated dishwasher, refrigerator and 2 freezers, radiator, window to side.
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| Utility Room | 7'5\" x 6'3\" (2.26m x 1.9m). Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, oak wall units and granite effect work surfaces, slate flooring, access to roof area, door to outside area.
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| Landing | Doors to all rooms.
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| Bedroom 1 | Period style window to front, small Felux window to side, radiator, high ceilings, door to study ( dressing room)
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| Study | Off bedroom 1, radiator, window to side.
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| En Suite Bathroom | Fitted in the Victorian style including, feature roll edge bath on wooden stands, separate walk in shower cubicle with fitted shower, wash hand basin, low level W.C, period style radiator/towel rail, window to side.
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| Bedroom 2 | Period window to front, small Felux style window to side, high ceiling, radiator.
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| En Suite Shower Room | Separate shower cubicle, Victorian style wash hand basin, low level W.C, fully tiled, period style radiator/towel rail, window to side.
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| Bedroom 3 | 11'8\" (3.55m) (11'8\" (3.56m)') x 11'7\" (3.54m) (11'7\" (3.53m)'). High ceiling, radiator, 2 Felux style windows to side.
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| Bathroom | Whirl pool bath with shower over and shower screen, Victorian style wash hand basin, low level W.C, period style radiator/towel rail, windows to side.
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| Patio Garden | To front of property, silver granite cobbles, stone wall and hedging to side and front, raised planted borders in Thoverton stone.
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| Car Parking | 2 car parking spaces to front of property.
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