Property description

THE PROPERTY A most substantial and spacious semi-detached Victorian built villa which provides a well-presented and comfortably appointed home arranged over three storeys and standing on a generous size plot. The property has the benefit of double glazing and gas fired central heating and provides a characterful home retaining an attractive variety of original and period features and these complemented by a host of modern conveniences.



On the ground floor with porch, hall, front set sitting room with arch and double doors to a good size dining room with working fireplace and this leading off to the rear set conservatory. In the tenement section a spacious kitchen/family room, a breakfast room with window set overlooking the back garden, a useful utility area and a downstairs wet room/wc. At first floor level the master bedroom with patio doors to a roof terrace/balcony, an en-suite shower room and a spacious walk-in wardrobe, a further double bedroom, a bathroom and separate wc. At second floor level three further double bedrooms and a bathroom. With a boarded loft insulated and with pull down ladder.



The property having delightful well-kept gardens, terraced and with stepped access at the front and at the rear access to the southerly facing level enclosed garden with a double garage to the end. 

LOCATION Set in this prime, popular residential area of Mannamead and with a number of local services and amenities found close by. The position convenient for access into the city and nearby connection to major routes in other directions. 

Panelled front door with window light over into: 

GROUND FLOOR  

ENTRANCE LOBBY 8' 10" x 5' 0" (2.69m x 1.52m) Dado rail. Panelled part glazed door into: 

RECEPTION HALL 13' 5" x 9' 0" (4.09m x 2.74m) overall. Staircase with carved and turned newel post, timber banister rail and carpeted treads rises and turns to the first floor. Decorative ceiling mouldings. Deep under stairs storage cupboard housing the 'Worcester Highflo 400' electronic gas fired boiler servicing the central heating and domestic hot water. Light point and gas meter. 

SITTING ROOM 17' 7" x 12' 6" (5.36m x 3.81m) Wide bay to the front. Focal feature period fireplace with marble surround, cast iron fireback, tiled hearth and slips. Arch with double sliding doors to: 

DINING ROOM 15' 4" x 12' 6" (4.67m x 3.81m) Period ceiling mouldings and picture rail. Impressive fireplace with timber surround incorporating over mantel. Twin multi paned glazed doors to: 

CONSERVATORY 12' 0" x 5' 2" (3.66m x 1.57m) Refurbished with low height walling. uPVC double glazed windows and door to the back garden, set under a glass double glazed roof. Tiled floor. Lighting and power points. 

KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM 26' 9" x 12' 0" (8.15m x 3.66m) overall. Three windows on two sides. Family area with coved ceiling, ceiling rose and light point. A spacious kitchen/breakfast room with quality fitted units running along two sides. Roll edge work surfaces, tiled splashbacks. Inset contemporary one and a half bowl Belfast style sink. Integrated 'Smeg' automatic dishwasher, fridge. 'Rangemaster Toledo' cooker with dual ovens, grill, five variable size gas hob and 'Rangemaster' illuminated extractor hood over. Attractive tiled floor to the kitchen. Feature fireplace surround and recessed cupboard housing the electric meter. Shelving incorporating wine rack. 

BREAKFAST ROOM 7' 0" x 6' 10" (2.13m x 2.08m) Window overlooking the rear garden. 

WET ROOM 6' 10" x 4' 11" (2.08m x 1.5m) Recently refurbished with quality white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled wc. Coved ceiling. Tiled walls. Wet room floor with 'Mira Discovery' thermostatic shower. Chrome ladder radiator. 

UTILITY ROOM 10' 7" x 4' 7" (3.23m x 1.4m) Two PVC part double glazed doors to either end. Window overlooking the back garden and set under polycarbonate glazed roof covering. Work surface with cupboard under, inset stainless steel sink, space and plumbing for washinhg machine and space for freezer. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Window to the side. Staircase continues to rise to the second floor.  

MASTER BEDROOM 13' 7" x 12' 0" (4.14m x 3.66m) Panelled ceiling. Window to the side and double glazed sliding door to the rear set ROOF TERRACE with views over the back garden. 

EN-SUITE 9' 0" x 4' 4" (2.74m x 1.32m) Tiled shower with thermostatic control. His and Hers vanity wash hand basins, wc. Chrome ladder radiator. Door to: 

DRESSING ROOM 13' 1" x 7' 10" max.(3.99m x 2.39m max. Window overlooking the rear garden. 

BEDROOM 2 14' 3" x 12' 8" (4.34m x 3.86m) Two windows to the front. Period fireplace with white marble surround, cast iron fireback, tiled slips and hearth. 

BATHROOM 8' 8" x 6' 3" (2.64m x 1.91m) 'Heritage' pedestal wash hand basin, claw foot bath with overhead shower. 

W.C. 5' 8" x 3' 0" (1.73m x 0.91m) White wc and 'Armitage Shanks' wall mounted wash hand basin. 

SECOND FLOOR  

LANDING Access hatch to loft with pull down ladder. Insulated, floored and light point. 

BEDROOM 3 16' 6" x 12' 6" max. (5.03m x 3.81m max.) Long views to Dartmoor. Feature of period cast iron fireplace. 

BEDROOM 4 12' 6" x 10' 11" (3.81m x 3.33m) Open views at the rear. Feature of period cast iron fireplace. 

BEDROOM 5 12' 0" x 9' 4" (3.66m x 2.84m) Window to the side. 

BATHROOM 10' 0" x 9' 8" (3.05m x 2.95m) Quality 'Heritage' suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, high flush wc, corner moulded bath with seat, side set taps and 'Derby' thermostatic shower over. Tiled floor. Velux window. 

EXTERNALLY Standing on a generous size rectangular shaped plot. From Compton Avenue a pedestrian entrance opens into a stepped and paved pathway leading up to the front door past a delightful well-kept front garden with lawn, well-stocked flower and shrub borders, a variety of ornamental and specimen bushes and shrubs. A decorative iron gate to the side leads into a long side corridor, laid to period tiling with outside water tap and lean to STORE.



To the rear a delightful good size southerly facing enclosed landscaped back garden with sheltered paved patio area next to the conservatory enjoying a good degree of privacy and beyond a lawned garden with borders to the perimeter stocked with a profusion of interesting specimen bushes, shrubs and herbaceous plants. Relatively level with clothes washing line. Leading down to the end where there are three steps up to a second wide slate covered terraced area ideal for alfresco entertaining and this set above the double garage. Timber overlap fencing and wall boundaries. External power point. 

DOUBLE GARAGE 17' 7" x 16' 0" (5.36m x 4.88m) approx. internal measurements. Wide roll up door on remote control activation. Power and lighting. Cold water tap. Entrance onto Dormy Avenue at rear. 

TENURE: FREEHOLD  

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