Property description

Located in the prestigious Avenues area of this coastal town is this absolutely gorgeous two bedroomed first floor apartment with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, a stunning private garden and a garage.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This beautifully presented property has been a happy home for its current owners for the past 8 years. The property which once formed part of a large detached residence dates originally from the turn of the century and was converted into 7 flats in the 1960s. The apartment oozes charm and character with some of its original period features still intact. It offers extremely spacious accommodation which is immaculately presented. The principal rooms enjoy views across open countryside and the rear private garden is unique and stunning. It is packed with mature plants and is about the size of a tennis court. It offers a secluded oasis of peace and tranquility in which to enjoy gardening and al fresco dining in the sunshine. We highly recommend a viewing to fully appreciate the wonderful lifestyle opportunity this property affords.

ENTRANCE
The property is approached across a tarmac driveway leading to a solid wooden communal door with attractive double glazed panel which opens into:

COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Small shelved storage cupboard for number 3. Courtesy light. Turning staircase rises to a half-landing where there is a fitted cupboard concealing the electricity meters and then further steps rise to a communal hallway on the first floor, with windows looking out over the car park area. Solid wooden door with attractive glazed panel leads to number 3 and 4.

INNER COMMUNAL HALLWAY
Ceiling-mounted smoke alarm. Lovely panelled crittall window. Large panelled crittall window above provides light to this area with five steps rising and banister rail to solid oak front door having attractive central arched ornate glazed panel to number 3, opening into:

RECEPTION HALLWAY/DINING ROOM - 20' 4'' x 10' 7'' (6.19m x 3.22m) (narrowing to 9'8 2.94m)
This is a really welcoming and spacious room. Original ceiling cornicing and central moulded, ornate light surround. Picture rail. High-level display shelf running above the entrance doorway and across one wall. Four wall light points. Radiator. Double glazed picture window overlooking the front area towards Douglas Avenue. Beautiful recessed shelved cupboard with integrated lighting having double doors which have latticed glazed paneling and a further floor-level cupboard with lattice glazed paneling providing shelved storage beneath. A door opens into a deep spacious cupboard, which has a light and heater provided and slatted shelving for linen storage. TV aerial and 2 telephone points. Doors (the doors are solid, original painted doors with brass key lock and glass door knob fittings with finger plates) open into:

SITTING ROOM - 18' 3'' x 16' 10'' (5.56m x 5.13m)
This is a stunning dual aspect room where light floods in via four double glazed windows (two affording superb views across open countryside and fields to the side and two overlooking a courtyard garden to the rear). Original cornicing to the ceiling and ornate moulded central light surround. Picture rail. A focal point is provided by a wonderful 'Adams' style painted fire surround with marble style hearth and backplate inset with a gas flame-effect fire. Two radiators are concealed behind painted lattice fretwork covers. Recessed false door in one corner. TV point.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 15' 5'' x 6' 8'' (4.70m x 2.03m)
There is a double glazed window with a wonderful view across the private garden belonging to number three and to open countryside and fields beyond. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cupboards with pale green door fronts and pine handles and fitted with a complementary worktop inset with a one and half bowl composite sink and drainer. Integrated appliances include; slimline dishwasher, 'Hotpoint' gas hob with an electric 'Hotpoint' fan oven beneath and extractor above. Space for tall fridge/freezer. Features of the kitchen include a breakfast bar to one side, open display shelving and open corner display unit, also a 15 bottle maple style wine rack and three drawer base unit. Original corniced ceiling. Radiator. Water resistant vinyl cushion flooring. Concealed worktop lighting with complementary tiled splashback areas. A 'Worcester' boiler is concealed within a cupboard (this boiler is less than a year old). The water stopcock and gas meter are located in the base cupboard beneath the sink.

UTILITY - 10' 2'' x 3' 2'' (3.10m x 0.96m)
A very useful additional space. Double glazed window to the side aspect. Worktop with space above for dryer and plumbing and space below for washing machine. Laminate beech-effect flooring to this area and a further carpeted section with cloak hanging space and shelved storage. Radiator. Doors open from this area to:

BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect. Fitted with a white suite comprising; panelled bath having 'Triton Cara' electric shower over with shower curtain supplied, pedestal wash hand basin, bathroom cabinet partially inset to the wall with mirrored front. Part-tiling to the walls and tiling to the floor area. Radiator.

SEPARATE WC
Obscure double glazed window to the front aspect. Picture rail. Radiator. Fitted with a white close-coupled, WC.

MASTER BEDROOM - 15' 7'' (into door recess) x 15' 4'' (4.75m x 4.67m)
Another superb dual aspect room with two double glazed windows overlooking the surrounding rolling countryside. Another double glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the private garden for number three and the fields beyond. Original corniced ceiling. Radiator. Picture rail. Recessed deep double wardrobe having hanging space with storage shelf above and open storage shelves to one side. Painted wooden doors; one having an internal full length mirror. One wall light point. Original 'Art Deco' style 'Shanks' ceramic sink with modern white bathroom cabinet above, having two integral downlighters and mirrored door having open display shelving to either side and shelved storage inside.

BEDROOM 2/STUDY - 16' 0'' x 11' 9'' (4.87m x 3.58m)
This is a large double bedroom and the current owners accommodate a study area to one end. Two double glazed windows afford wonderful views again over the fields and countryside. Original cornice to ceiling. Picture rail. Radiator. Original wall-mounted cupboard which is partially set into the wall with shelved storage with mirrored door front. Beneath this cupboard there is plumbing in place for a wash hand basin, with hot and cold capped pipes and waste pipe. A further large recessed cupboard, provides useful hanging space or shelved storage. Telephone point. Original fireplace, surround and mantel.

OUTSIDE
There is a tennis court sized rear garden, which is adjacent to the fields and mainly laid to lawn and surrounded by fencing on all sides, this has a wonderful array of mature shrubs and specimen trees. There are different areas of seating including a central timber decked area with adjacent pond. The flower beds are packed with a superb array of mature shrubs and perennials which include pieris, honeysuckle, foxgloves, rhododendrons and poppy's, to name but a few.The garden is approached via a paved walkway to a a trellis archway with honeysuckle and a low-level picket gate opens into the immaculately manicured garden. Water and electricity point.

GARAGE - 16' 4'' x 8' 0'' (4.97m x 2.44m)
The garage is approached via a tarmac drive. The garage entrance is 8' but widens to 10'2". Brick built garage en bloc with light and power supplied and access is gained via an 'up and over' door.

TENURE & RATES & SERVICES
We are informed by the vendors that this apartment is leasehold with 144 years from 24/06/2005. The occupants of the flats have formed their own management company. The maintenance/service charge is £55 per calendar month which includes the 1/7th share of maintenance costs for the building and communal gardening. In addition flats 3, 4, & 5 share the cost of the lighting to their communal hallway. There is no ground rent. The private rear garden which belongs to this property has a separate lease with 30 years remaining. Under the terms of the lease you are permitted with the other leaseholders and freeholders permission to have a cat but not dogs. You are not permitted to rent the property either as a holiday let or on an assured shorthold tenancy basis.All mains service, including gas, electric and water are supplied. It is not possible to have a water meter at the property so the charges are fixed and based on the number of people living in flat 3.

DIRECTIONS
From our office proceed into Rolle Street travelling away from the town centre. Carry straight on into Rolle Road. At the roundabout take the 2nd exit into Rolle Road. Follow this route which bears round to the left into Douglas Avenue. The Knoll is a red brick building on the right hand side at 36, Douglas Avenue. After passing through the brick pillars keep to the right where you will see the communal front door for flats 3, 4 and 5 straight ahead.

Property Features :

• ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS TWO BEDROOM FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT
• DUAL ASPECT SITTING ROOM WITH VIEWS
• KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM WITH COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS/UTILITY
• SPACIOUS RECEPTION/DINING ROOM
• BATH/SHOWER ROOM/SEPARATE WC

Property Info:

• FLOOR PLAN