Property description
THE PROPERTY We are delighted to offer for sale this substantial Georgian property which occupies a prime position within the centre of the town, with views over the historic Market Place. This Grade II listed building has been sensitively refurbished and restored by the present owners and comprises a large family home with retail shop unit (A2) which is currently let, producing an income of £8,700 per annum. The tenants have a ten year lease with three years to run.
The main residence is entered via a spacious entrance hall which runs from the front to the rear of the building and gives access to both the principal ground floor reception rooms. The front reception room is currently being utilised as an office by the owners and has a bay sash window to the front, with views over the Market Place. There is an attractive fireplace with tiled and marbled surround and tiled hearth. Beyond this is the dining room, which is fitted with a Heritage range used for cooking and hot water. The kitchen has a most attractive glazed window to the rear, with views to the garden, and is fitted with an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units from the John Lewis Kitchen Company. These include a ceramic hob with extractor over, an integral dishwasher, oven and combination microwave/ oven. The rear porch leads to the cloakroom/utility and the rear garden. Beneath the front reception room is a good-sized cellar, which has been refurbished and is currently used for storage.
On the first floor is a split-level landing, providing access to three large double bedrooms and a first floor sitting room with corner fireplace. Also on this level is an attractive refitted bathroom which includes a free-standing roll-top bath and a sizeable shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin.
On the second floor is a further large double bedroom, giving access to a fifth bedroom/large games room. There is also a loft storage space with restricted head room, accessed from the first floor sitting room.
To the rear of the property is a small walled garden which is laid to patio and attractively landscaped with lawn and raised flowerbeds, with gated access to a parking area providing off-road parking for at least two vehicles. This is accessed from Swan Lane, which runs parallel to the Market Place, by way of a shared access with the adjacent property. There is also a garden shed.
The property has many original period features, including fireplaces in the majority of the rooms, panelling, exposed timbers and a wig cupboard!
The retail unit covers an area of approximately 465 sq ft with a store room to the rear and a cloakroom. It is currently let to a successful floristry business. The property is situated in a conservation area.
Internal viewing of this wonderful period home is highly recommended.
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