Extended and extensively modernised detached residence within large East facing gardens in this favoured South Devon village close to the coast and within walking distance of Churston Ferrers Grammar School.
| Situation and Description: | Situated in an enviable location adjoining Churston Common and amongst similar high quality homes 'The Firs' has in recent years undergone a comprehensive program of improvement and modernisation very much with family living in mind. A large double storey extension has been added to the Southern elevation providing a further reception room and a master bedroom suite. Of traditional layout, the reception hall has access to all ground floor rooms which are well proportioned and include a sitting room having a contemporary fireplace and wide patio doors and a picture window providing ample natural light and enjoying a lovely outlook over the swimming pool and recreation area. The sitting room has direct access to a large conservatory and also to a dining area which has been created at one end of the room adjacent to a superb integrated kitchen breakfast room making this an ideal social area for the family.
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| . | There is also a separate dining room or lounge and of particular note, an extremely well appointed shower/cloakroom. Most of the four double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and all enjoy pleasant outlook over either the gardens or of the swimming pool and sea beyond. Both the en-suite shower and family bathrooms have been refitted to a high specification with beautiful ceramic tiling and quality sanitary wear. The high standard of internal presentation is enhanced by oak and maple flooring to the reception hall and dining area, ceiling cornicing and brushed steel door fittings. The property additionally benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. Outside there are level gardens which being on a corner plot have driveways at both the front and rear of the house thereby providing ample parking and with access to a detached double garage with adjoining storage/workshop.
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| . | The pretty village of Churston Ferrers is set just inland from the beautiful South Devon coast and has amenities including the parish church of St Mary, Churston Court Inn, a listed manor house providing a small hotel and restaurant and local shops which are a short car journey away at Churston Broadway. There are highly regarded primary and secondary schools at Churston Ferrers and Galmpton including a Grammar School, whilst leisure opportunities can be found nearby at Broadsands Beach and Elberry Cove accessed by a walk across the golf course and through the woods. The bustling fishing port of Brixham offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, inns and leisure facilities and there are marinas at Dartmouth and Kingswear with many deep water moorings.
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| . | The two larger neighbouring towns of Paignton and Torquay complete the 'English Riviera' and offer comprehensive facilities including a mainline railway station at Paignton providing access to London Paddington. Exeter and the M5 motorway are easily accessed by the A380 Torbay ring road providing easy connection to the rest of the country. Regional airports at both Plymouth and Exeter connect to many national and international destinations.
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| Storm Canopy: | Outside courtesy light. Front door with double glazed panels to:
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| Reception Hall: | Polished Oak floor. Double radiator. Ceiling cornicing. Stairs rising to the first floor. Doors to:
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| Shower/Cloakroom: | Superbly appointed room with a 'Victory Spa' shower cubicle having a deluge shower head, body jets and incorporating a steam cabinet. Integrated radio and LED lighting. Further suite comprising a WC with concealed cistern. Hand wash basin and vanity unit with adjoining Corian roll edge surfaces. Shaver point. Towel shelving and storage cupboard to the side of the hand wash basin. Wall mounted chrome towel rail with mirror. Extractor fan. Recess ceiling downlighting. Underfloor heating.
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| Dining Room: | 15'9\" x 15'1\" (4.8m x 4.6m). Currently utilised as a study and lounge, this room has a window to the front and a fitted work station area incorporating a desk, wall mounted storage cupboard and bookcase. Double radiator. Dado rail. Coved ceiling.
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| Sitting Room: | 32'10\" x 10'10\" (10m x 3.3m). Incorporating a raised dining area at one end and being dual aspect with window to front and double glazed patio doors opening onto the conservatory. Further large picture window overlooking the terrace and swimming pool. Raised limestone fireplace with inset contemporary flame effect gas fire. Double radiator. Television aerial point. Satellite connection point. Wall lights. Ceiling cornicing. Dimmer switch. Open plan to:
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| Dining Area: | Polished Maple flooring and double glazed patio doors opening onto the swimming pool terrace. Double radiator. Wall lights. Ceiling cornicing. Extending ceiling track spotlighting over the dining table. Dimmer switch. Connecting door to kitchen breakfast room.
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| Conservatory: | 22'8\" x 9'6\" (6.9m x 2.9m). A superb addition to the property with uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the garden and swimming pool area. Tiled foor with underfloor heating. Motorised roof blinds. Combined ceiling fan and light. French doors opening onto the garden. Patio doors to the swimming pool terrace area.
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| Kitchen Breakfast Room: | 21'8\" x 11'10\" (6.6m x 3.6m). Refitted with a comprehensive range of quality base and eye level 'soft close' storage units. Storage cupboards and drawers with maple worktop surface over and full length extending rack shelving to sides. Inset one and half bowl Corian sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining matching worktop surfaces in tiled surround. Matching breakfast bar. Gas point and tiled range cooker space with stainless steel extractor canopy over. Glass fronted display cabinet with concealed lighting. Extending waste bins. Pan drawers and corner storage unit. Integrated appliances including a Neff combination microwave oven and dishwasher. Space for an American style fridge freezer. Floor level LED lighting. Tiled floor with underfloor heating. Intruder alarm control pad. Further controls for outside lighting. Recess ceiling downlighting. Bevelled glass door to the sitting room. Further door to:
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| Utility Room: | 14'5\" x 6'7\" (4.4m x 2m). Inset stainless steel sink unit and mixer tap with adjoining Corian worktop surfaces. Full length triple storage cupboards. Extending laundry storage. Plumbing and space for washing machine. Additional appliance space. Wall mounted stainless steel radiator and towel rail. Concealed gas boiler. Tiled floor. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Window and door to rear courtyard and with access to the garage.
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| First Floor Landing: | Window to front. Double radiator. Walk in airing cupboard with pressurised tank, slatted shelves and central heating timer. Coved ceiling. Large hatch with extending ladder to a mainly boarded roof space.
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| Master Bedroom Suite: |
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| Bedroom: | 17'1\" (5.2m) reducing to 9'10\" (3.0m) x 15'1\" (4.6m). A dual aspect room with window to rear and window to front with pleasant views over the garden. Radiator. Sliding doors to large built in wardrobes. Telephone point. Coved ceiling. Door to:
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| En-suite Shower Room: | Another superbly appointed suite with a shower cubicle and 'Grohe' shower unit incorporating massage jets. Dual flush close coupled WC with concealed cistern. Circular wash basin and mixer tap within a timber stand and shelving under. Wall lights over hand wash basin. Shaver point. Contemporary energy efficient ceramic radiator with thermostat. Extractor fan. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling downlighting.
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| Bedroom 2: | 20' x 11'10\" (6.1m x 3.6m). A dual aspect room with windows to side and rear enjoying far reaching views towards the sea. Double radiator. Dimmer switch. Coved ceiling. Ceiling spotlights.
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| Bedroom 3: | 16'9\" x 9'10\" (5.1m x 3m). Window to side with views over the swimming pool and of the sea. Double radiator. Built in wardrobe. Dimmer switch. Coved ceiling. Ceiling spotlighting.
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| Bedroom 4: | 12'10\" x 10'10\" (3.91m x 3.3m). Window to side with views similar to bedroom 3. Double radiator. Range of fitted wardrobes and chest of drawers. Matching fitted shelving and bookcase with storage cupboard.
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| Bathroom: | 10'2\" x 7'10\" (3.1m x 2.39m). A beautifully appointed bathroom having ceramic tiled walls with attractive coloured glass insets. Refitted suite comprising; a double width shpwer enclosure with 'Grohe' shower, body jets and hand spray attachment. Recessed ceiling light and extractor over. Double ended cast 'Bette' panelled bath with central mixer tap. WC with concealed cistern. Bidet. Hand wash basin and mixer tap within a Corian surround and with vanity cupboard under. Fitted mirror with light over sink. Shaver point. Wall mounted cupboards with glass shelving between. Corian display shelf under storage cupboard. Wall mounted chrome ladder towel rail. Tiled floor. Coved ceiling. Recessed ceiling downlighting. Obscure window.
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| Outside and Gardens: |
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| Detached Double Garage: | 20'4\" x 19' (6.2m x 5.8m). Twin up and over doors. uPVC double glazed window. Door to side. Power and light. Pitched roof storage area.
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| Store/Workshop: | 17'1\" x 6'7\" (5.2m x 2m). Situated at the end of the garage and access from the rear courtyard with double doors and further door at the far end. Power and electric light.
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| . | A five bar gateway opens onto a tarmacdam driveway providing a parking and turning area directly in front of the house. At the side of the drive there is a lawned garden with shrub borders being well screened from the road by mature trees including a lovely Eucalyptus tree. The garden extends principally to the East and North of the property and is bordered by a dry stone walls with high hedging ensuring a high degree of privacy. A heated swimming pool within the flagged and timber decked recreational area is situated adjacent to the conservatory and sitting room. The terracing around the pool has floor lighting and leads to a raised timber decked terrace which continues to the side and with space for a hot tub. This area also contains the pump house with filtration equipment and gas boiler supplying the swimming pool. The swimming pool is also overlooked by a timber summerhouse. A further tarmacdam driveway from Bascombe Road provides additional parking and leads to the double garage
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| . | and an aluminium framed greenhouse
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| . | At the side of the garage there is a courtyard area featuring two raised ornamental ponds with water feature. Hot and cold water taps and access to the utility room.
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