Property description

THE PROPERTY A most spacious period built semi-detached house which is thought to date back to the late Victorian period. In the same family ownership for many years and largely laid out in its original format. Retaining an impressive number of original and period characterful features such as ceiling mouldings, stained glass windows and fireplaces.



On the ground floor with an entrance porch having well-kept original ornate tile work, a spacious and wide reception hall, a generous size bay fronted lounge with twin sliding doors having stained glass opening to a large dining room 'L' shaped and retaining an original period fireplace. In the tenement section a large breakfast room and this leading through to the kitchen. From the breakfast room stairs descend to a generous size 'L' shaped basement cellar providing excellent storage space, potential for additional accommodation. At first floor level four bedrooms, a bathroom and separate wc. The two main bedrooms both having period fireplaces.



The property stands on a rectangular shaped plot having a small area of frontage, side access with renewed gates and to the rear a southerly facing enclosed private sheltered back garden. From the rear of the property enjoying some long views looking across the city.



The property is in need of a major programme of updating, improvement and refurbishment and as such offers good potential.

 

LOCATION Set on the southerly side of Western College Road in this prime popular residential area of Mannamead, set in this short street comprising properties of particular architectural note. Number 20 having impressive features such as granite stonework detailing and a tessellated roof design. The location convenient for a good variety of local services and amenities which include those found close by on Mutley Plain, the city lies within easy striking distance and there is nearby connection to major routes in other directions.



 

ENTRANCE PORCH Period tiling. Panelled part leaded glazed door into: 

RECEPTION HALL 26' 6" x 5' 9" (8.08m x 1.75m)  

SITTING ROOM 18' 2" x 15' 2" (5.54m x 4.62m) Decorative mouldings, picture rail. Tiled fireplace. Arch with twin doors having leaded stained glass inserts into: 

DINING ROOM 29' 0" max. x 14' 6" (8.84m max. x 4.42m) 'L' shaped. Decorative coved ceiling. Picture rail. Period fireplace. 

BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 11" x 12' 9" (4.55m x 3.89m) Tiled fireplace. 

KITCHEN 12' 9" x 7' 3" (3.89m x 2.21m) Long views. Double drainer stainless steel sink. Space for electric cooker. Two spaces and plumbing suitable for washing machine and tumble dryer.  

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Stained glass window to the side. 

BEDROOM 1 19' 4" x 13' 3" max. (5.89m x 4.04m max.) Period fireplace. 

BEDROOM 2 17' 5" x 14' 7" max. (5.31m x 4.44m max.) 'L' shaped. Period fireplace. Door to small balcony. 

BEDROOM 4 12' 8" x 7' 5" (3.86m x 2.26m) Window to front. 

BEDROOM 3 15' 6" x 12' 10" max. (4.72m x 3.91m max.) Bay window to the rear with long views. Corner tiled fireplace. 

BATHROOM 7' 5" x 6' 1" (2.26m x 1.85m) Pink suite with pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath. Airing cupboard houses fortic style hot water tank with immersion heater. 

W.C. 9' 3" x 3' 0" (2.82m x 0.91m) High flush wc. 

Stairs rise from the first floor landing to a door opening onto the roof terrace, with railing around, access to the main flat roof. Far reaching views to Plymouth Sound and beyond. 

LOWER GROUND FLOOR  

CELLAR 23' 5" x 19' 10" (7.14m x 6.05m) overall. 'L' shaped. With two access doors to the side and rear garden. Sink. 7'9" head height. Mains electric fuse boxes and meter. 

EXTERNALLY Set back from the street and pavement by a small front garden. Side access with pedestrian gate through to the enclosed southerly facing small back garden with lawn and well stocked flower and shrub borders. Wall and fence boundaries. Outside water tap. Outside wc. 

TENURE Freehold. 

COUNCIL TAX BAND: D