Property description
InsideAn original and beautifully restored Victorian villa believed to date back to 1865 and owned by the same first family until the 1940's. Recently renovated by the present owner and offered with the potential for an income from 2 separate apartments or, with a few minor changes, restored to an original family home. This impressive property has been fully renovated and many original features include beautiful high ceilings with cornicing, grand fireplaces, deep skirting boards, tiled flooring, and large spacious rooms.
The property is approached via a beautifully decorative wrought iron rounded canopy with colourful tiling and double timber and glazed door with stained glass windows and brass pull bell leading to the LOBBY. A further door opens to the ENTRANCE HALLWAY with high ceilings, decorative cornice detailing and carved turnaround timber staircase leading to the first floor.
The MAIN ACCOMMODATION includes the following:
The FIRST SITTING ROOM is large and is beautifully proportioned with original stripped timber floorboards and a marble fireplace with original tiled hearth and front bay window overlooking the sea. Opening through to a formal DINING ROOM with further high ceilings, stripped timber floorboards and side window overlooking the gardens.
A dual aspect KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM has two windows overlooking the side and rear gardens a further two roof windows and double French doors. An excellent range of timber built-in wall and base units with work surfaces over, integral 4 point gas hob and double oven, integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer. One and a half sink with drainer and mixer taps over. Area overlooking gardens for table and chairs. An adjacent UTILITY ROOM has built-in cupboards and plumbing for a washing machine.
The INNER HALLWAY has two built-in storage cupboards and second staircase leading to the FIRST FLOOR. Door to BATHROOM with integrated basin and low level WC, panelled bath with shower attachment and tiled walls. Door to STUDY/3rd RECEPTION with marble and stone fireplace with timber mantle and wide rear window. Door to SECOND SITTING ROOM beautifully proportioned with front bay window overlooking the sea and high ceilings with decorative cornice detailing, marble fireplace with timber mantle.
From the second staircase, stairs lead to a LANDING with doors to the following: MASTER BEDROOM with two front windows enjoying wonderful sea views. Period marble fireplace and built-in large wardrobe and cupboards. An adjacent EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM has a large shower cubicle and integrated basin and WC. BEDROOM TWO has a feature marble mantle and covered fireplace and a view of the rear gardens.
APARTMENT 1: Approached from the original staircase on the first floor landing; door to Apartment 1 with formal sitting room and sea views, separate kitchen and large double bedroom and bathroom.
APARTMENT 2: A further staircase leads to the second floor landing; door to Apartment 2 provides a sitting room with sea views, kitchen/diner, two bedrooms and bathroom.
OutsideThe mature front gardens are walled and hedged to all sides being mainly laid to lawn with a wide range of shrubs and plants enjoying views towards the sea. There are further gardens to the side of the property with a pretty brick lock-up outbuilding and private patio area. To the rear of the property there is a further seating area with raised flower beds and steps to further garden area which is mainly laid to lawn bordered by soft planting. There is also a large section of off-road parking which could accommodate approx. 6 cars. There is also planning permission for more parking to the front of the propery.
LocationThis property is located on a sought-after road between Wyke Regis and Rodwell. There are amenities nearby to include doctors, dentist and a number of good schools including Holy Trinity. Good transport links into Weymouth town centre which also has a mainline (London/Waterloo) railway station and wide ranging shopping facilities, restaurants, together with renowned sandy beach. There are also a number of spectacular walks and cycle rides to be enjoyed along the Rodwell Trail from which you can enjoy the glorious sea and country views as you skirt the dramatic Dorset coastline.
DirectionsFrom our office at 7a Preston Road turn right along the Beach Road into Greenhill and onto the Esplanade. At the Jubilee Clock, turn right into King Street and carry on over the traffic lights, across the bridge taking the next left at the traffic lights into Westwey Road (A354) running alongside the Marina. At the next set of lights follow signs for Portland and ascend the hill over the lights & a second set of traffic lights where the road turns and becomes the Buxton Road. Proceed along Buxton Road and the property can be found on your right hand side just before Connaught Road.
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ORIGINAL PERIOD FEATURES
VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION
POTENTIAL INCOME
BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED
Room Measurements | Please Refer To Floor Plan
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Local Authority | Weymouth & Portland Borough Council - Tax Band:
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Services | Mains Gas, Electric & Drainage
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Lettings | Our Lettings Department is available to provide experienced assistance should this be relevant with your purchase; please contact 01305 756422.
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EPC | EPC's for all three flats are available to view upon request
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Important Notice | DOMVS and their Clients give notice that: they have no authority to make or give any representations or warranties in relation to the property. These particulars do not form part of any offer or contract and must not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact.
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. | Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate. The text, photographs and plans are for guidance only and are not necessarily comprehensive. It should not be assumed that the property has all necessary Planning, Building Regulation or other consents, and Domvs have not tested any services, equipment, or facilities. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
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