Property description
It is a well-known fact that dogs and their owners often share similar characteristics and the owner of this particular house wondered if the same theory applies to properties. When I reminded her that her own home, whilst not exactly in its first flush of youth, is sturdy and full of character, I thought she was going to hit me! It's an interesting concept though and you can certainly have some fun when you think about it and apply it to your own circumstances. Anyway, back to the serious stuff. The accommodation is spread over three floors and provides enough space for a growing family. There are four bedrooms, all of which may safely be described as 'doubles', the one on the top floor possibly doubling as a studio or additional living room, depending on your circumstances. Then there's the spacious entrance hall with its original Minton tiled floor, a front door with leaded light stained glass features (along with matching window on the first floor landing) and a lovely staircase off. In addition, there are two reception rooms, both having open fireplaces and the rear dining room also doubles as a family room with ample space for comfy sofas, as well as dining table and chairs. The kitchen has a rustic feel with its part exposed brick walls and also comes with a hob and split-level cooker. From here, there is access to the utility and downstairs loo. Upstairs, there are three further double bedrooms, plus a study (with potential for conversion to an en-suite off the master bedroom) and a family bathroom, whilst outside, the rear garden has the constant sound of running water from the fountain feature in the purpose-built fish pond. There is a most useful covered barbecue/dining area directly to the rear of the house. To the front, there is even a detached garage and off-road parking in the driveway. The house is located within a short stroll of Whitchurch Church of England Junior School and it is also within easy reach of the town centre. The railway station is just up the road and there are regular bus stops nearby, so you could easily live here and not need to own a car - a massive saving in its own right. So there you have it, a 'mature' property, that, like its owner, is not old and knackered and has enough quirky characteristics to charm the most discerning of buyers.
The Accommodation Comprises:-
GROUND FLOOR
Porch
Spacious Entrance Hall - 16' 4'' x 7' 6'' (4.97m x 2.28m)
Minton tiled floor and staircase to first floor with built-in cupboards and recessed spotlights below. Corniced ceiling, timber panelled wall feature, double radiator and original front door with leaded light stained glass features.
Sitting Room - 15' 0'' into bay x 13' 1'' (4.57m into bay x 3.98m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed bay window, pine fireplace with cast iron open grate on slate tiled hearth, corniced ceiling, picture rail, laminate woodstrip floor and double radiator.
Dining/Family Room - 15' 6'' x 10' 11'' (4.72m x 3.32m)
Pine fireplace with cast iron open grate on slate tiled hearth, timber floor, picture rail, corniced ceiling, french double doors to rear garden and double radiator.
Inner Hall - 6' 3'' x 3' 0'' (1.90m x 0.91m)
Minton tiled floor and wall light point.
Open Plan Kitchen/Utility. Comprising:-
Kitchen - 14' 0'' max x 12' 0'' (4.26m max x 3.65m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in rolltop working surfaces, cupboards and plumbing for automatic dishwasher below and incorporating 5 ring gas hob inset in exposed brick inglenook/chimney breast and split level cooker comprising electric double oven and grill. Matching range of base units and wall cupboards, part exposed brick walls, exposed timber floor and double radiator.
Utility Area - 12' 0'' x 5' 8'' (3.65m x 1.73m)
Matching base units and wall cupboards, plumbing for automatic washer, cupboard housing the Potterton wall mounted gas central heating boiler, side facing uPVC double glazed window, double radiator, exposed timber floor and door to rear garden.
Cloakroom - 7' 9'' x 3' 11'' (2.36m x 1.19m)
Side facing uPVC double glazed window, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Exposed timber floor and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing - 18' 2'' x 7' 6'' (5.53m x 2.28m)
Original side facing window with leaded light stained glass features, double radiator, archway leading to inner landing and staircase to second floor.
Study - 6' 5'' x 4' 3'' (1.95m x 1.29m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, laminate woodstrip floor, bookshelves and radiator.
Bedroom 1 - 15' 0'' into bay x 13' 2'' (4.57m x 4.01m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, laminate woodstrip floor, corniced ceiling, picture rail and radiator.
Bedroom 2 - 15' 6'' x 11' 11'' (4.72m x 3.63m)
Picture rail, 2 rear facing windows and radiator.
Inner Landing - 9' 5'' x 3' 2'' (2.87m x 0.96m)
Wall light point.
Bedroom 3 - 11' 4'' x 10' 11'' (3.45m x 3.32m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, laminate woodstrip floor and double radiator.
Family Bathroom - 9' 6'' max x 7' 4'' max (2.89m max x 2.23m max)
Irregular shaped room. White suite comprising corner bath with mains mixer shower unit and glazed shower screen, close coupled WC and contemporary wash hand basin. Recessed ceiling spotlights, side facing window and double radiator.
SECOND FLOOR
Landing - 7' 6'' x 7' 4'' (2.28m x 2.23m)
Side facing uPVC double glazed window.
Bedroom 4/Living Room - 12' 2'' x 11' 10'' (3.71m x 3.60m)
and front facing uPVC double glazed bay window 5' 2'' x 3' 10'' (1.57m x 1.17m) Laminate wood strip floor, cast iron fireplace with open grate and double radiator. L-shaped walk-in storage area with light.
OUTSIDE
Driveway leading to DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE.Easily managed front garden with flower bed having oak chippings and mature shrubs.Enclosed rear garden laid to lawn with raised flower/shrub bed, ornamental fish pond with pump and flowing water feature. Covered barbecue area to the rear of the house and timber decking.
Services
Mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Central Heating
Gas fired boiler to radiators and also supplying domestic hot water.
Property Features :
- Mature Semi-Detached House
- 4 Double Bedrooms & 2 Reception Rooms
- Accommodation Over 3 Floors
- Many Original Features
- Single Garage & Driveway