Property description

An elegant and tastefully presented 4 bedroom, 3 reception period town house with additional flexible lower floor rooms. Grade II listed, dating from circa 1840 and built in the late Georgian style with an abundance of period features and a charming atmosphere.



GROUND FLOOR

APPROACH:
from the pavement find the wrought iron gateway set between brick pillars and follow the flagstone pathway through the front garden to the solid wooden front door with fanlight above.

ENTRANCE VESTIBULE:
ceiling cornice, dado rail, tiled floor, door with stained glass and etched glass inserts opens into:-

RECEPTION HALL:
wooden floorboards, radiator, fine period staircase rises to first floor landing, doors radiate to dining/breakfast room, kitchen, and rear lobby from which doors in turn radiate off to the study, wc and staircase which leads down to the lower floor rooms. Also within this rear lobby is a tiled floor, radiator and ceiling loft hatch with drop down ladder which provides access to useful storage area.

DINING (BREAKFAST ROOM) - (front) 14‘ 2‘‘ min x 14‘ 2‘‘ into chimney recess (4.31m x 4.31m)
ceiling cornice and picture rail, 2 arched sash windows to front elevation with working shutters, stripped wooden floorboards, period fireplace with surround and cast iron insert, radiator, large fold-back door on parliament hinges provides for separation between this room and the kitchen, alternatively when opened it allows for a more open plan kitchen/breakfast room arrangement with a through measurement of 29ft/8.84m.

KITCHEN: - (rear) 14‘ 0‘‘ x 10‘ 10‘‘ (4.26m x 3.30m)
good range of base and wall mounted kitchen units with granite work surfaces and 1 ½ bowl inset sink unit with mixer tap. Built-in De Dietrich electric oven, microwave and 5 gas burner hob unit with extractor fan above. Built in fridge, freezer and dishwasher, tiled floor, ceiling halogen downlighters, vertical radiator, sash window to rear elevation with working shutters, door leads back onto the hall and glazed wooden door to the rear of the kitchen opens onto the rear courtyard garden via 6 small steps.

STUDY: - 7‘ 0‘‘ x 5‘ 0‘‘ (2.13m x 1.52m)
tiled floor, ceiling downlighters, wooden casement window to rear elevation, cupboard housing Vaillant gas boiler (this boiler serves the upper floors of the house).

WC:
low level wc with wooden seat and lid, bowl style wash hand basin with Monobloc tap tower located upon wooden cupboard, picture rail, timber tongue and groove wainscoting to dado rail to 2 walls, ceiling downlighter, window to side elevation, extractor fan.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR

APPROACH:
externally via steps down from the front garden to entrance door or internally via doorway to the rear of the ground floor reception hall with stairs down to an inner hallway with stone tiled floor, understairs storage cupboard and doors in turn lead off to the front and rear rooms and also to the utility.

FRONT ROOM: - 18‘ 0‘‘ into chimney recess x 14‘ 2‘‘ including entrance lobby (5.48m x 4.31m)
recessed cupboard housing electricity meter and fuse board, Vaillant wall mounted gas boiler (this boiler serves this floor), entrance door to front lobby, radiator, ceiling downlighters, sash window to front elevation and Kitchenette with stoned tiled floor and range of units with granite work surface with 1 ½ bowl stainless steel sink unit with drainer and mixer tap, electric cooker and hob, built-in microwave and plumbing for washing machine. Door opens into:-

REAR ROOM: - 14‘ 0‘‘ x 11‘ 10‘‘ including shower room/wc (4.26m x 3.60m)
sash window to rear elevation, recessed wardrobe, radiator, door leads back onto the inner hallway and further door leads to:-

Shower Room/wc:
white suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, shower cubicle with mains fed shower, radiator, extractor fan.

UTILITY: - 10‘ 10‘‘ x 5‘ 10‘‘ (3.30m x 1.78m)
ceiling downlighters, stone tiled floor, butchers block work surface above useful storage recesses and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, window to side elevation which overlooks the rear courtyard garden and door provides access out to that garden. In turn a wooden part glazed door opens into:-

GARDEN ROOM: - 11‘ 9‘‘ x 6‘ 4‘‘ (3.58m x 1.93m)
lean-to glazed enclosure, radiator, power and light. High level double doors open onto the rear courtyard garden. In the floor of this room is a trap door to a subterranean void which could be a potential wine cellar.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING:
sash window to rear elevation provides natural light to the stairwell. From the first floor landing doors radiate to the drawing room and sitting room and staircase rises to the second floor landing. The two principal rooms on this floor are mainly open plan with a through measurement of 29ft/8.84m and are described and measured separately as follows:-

DRAWING ROOM: - (front) 17‘ 5‘‘ into chimney recess x 14‘ 3‘‘ (5.30m x 4.34m)
sash windows to front elevation set in shallow square bays with working shutters, ceiling cornice, period fireplace with marble surround and cast iron insert with gas coal effect fire and slate hearth, radiator. Large opening through to the sitting room to the rear and to the front the sash windows provide access onto:-

Sitting out balcony: - 16‘ 0‘‘ x 2‘ 9‘‘ (4.87m x 0.84m)
with timber base and iron railings.

SITTING ROOM: - (rear) 14‘ 0‘‘ into chimney recess x 11‘ 3‘‘ (4.26m x 3.43m)
picture rail, sash window to rear elevation in shallow square bay with working shutters, period fireplace with surround and cast iron insert, radiator, bookshelves to one side of the chimney breast.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING:
doors radiate to bedroom 1 and bedroom 2 and staircase rises to third floor landing with sash window to rear elevation and ceiling downlighters.

BEDROOM 1: - (front) 17‘ 5‘‘ into chimney recess x 14‘ 4‘‘ (5.30m x 4.37m)
picture rail, period fireplace with cast iron insert, sash windows in shallow bays to front elevation, radiator. Door leads through to ‘Jack & Jill‘ bathroom/wc (also shared with bedroom 2)

‘JACK & JILL‘ BATHROOM/WC: - 14‘ 0‘‘ x 5‘ 5‘‘ including airing cupboard (4.26m x 1.65m)
extensive wall tiling and tiled floor, white suite comprising low level wc with concealed cistern, pedestal wash hand basin, bath with concertina shower shield and shower over, mosaic tiled sides, heated towel rail, ceiling downlighters, small window to rear elevation, extractor fan, door to Airing Cupboard with large hot water tank and linen shelving.

BEDROOM 2/NURSERY/DRESSING ROOM: - (rear) (14‘ 4‘‘ x 5‘ 7‘‘ including cupboard/wardrobe (4.37m x 1.70m)
sash window to rear elevation with working shutter set in square shallow bay, radiator, useful cupboard/wardrobe. Door leads into the ‘Jack and Jill‘ bathroom/wc.

THIRD FLOOR

LANDING:
ceiling loft hatch (the loft benefits from a skylight), doors radiate off to bedrooms 3 and 4.

BEDROOM 3: - (front) 17‘ 6‘‘ x 15‘ 3‘‘ max including ‘Jack & Jill‘ shower room/wc (5.33m x 4.64m)
sash windows to front elevation, ceiling cornice, ceiling downlighters, loft access hatch, 2 radiators, period fireplace, built-in wardrobe. Door leads to:-

‘JACK & JILL‘ SHOWER ROOM/WC:
Travertine tiled floor and extensive wall tiling, white suite comprising low level wc with concealed cistern, large shower unit with mains fed shower unit, contemporary wall mounted wash hand basin with Monobloc tower tap and storage drawer beneath. Heated towel rail, ceiling downlighters, extractor fan. Door leads through to:-

BEDROOM 4: - (rear) 15‘ 3‘‘ x 11‘ 6‘‘ including large cupboard/wardrobe (4.64m x 3.50m)
ceiling downlighters, ceiling cornice, sash window to rear elevation, radiator, door to third floor landing and door to large storage cupboard/wardrobe with period fireplace.

OUTSIDE

GARDENS:

Front: - circa 19‘ 0‘‘ x 17‘ 0‘‘ (5.79m x 5.18m)
mainly laid to lawn with cherry tree, brick boundary walls and laurel hedge, wrought iron railings, steps lead to down to useful storage vaults (one with door and one without) useful for bin storage/bikes and so on, gas meter, outside tap. Entrance door to lower ground floor.

Rear Courtyard Garden: - circa 16‘ 0‘‘ x 10‘ 0‘‘ (4.87m x 3.05m)
accessed from the rear of the kitchen. A town sitting out garden with pea shingle covering and a number of Victorian tile edged beds with many climbers, shrubs and bushes. Door to utility, outside storage cupboard and to the garden room.

IMPORTANT REMARKS

VIEWING & FURTHER INFORMATION:
available exclusively through the sole agents, Richard Harding Estate Agents, tel: 0117 946 6690.

FIXTURES & FITTINGS:
only items mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Any other items such as carpets etc. are not included but may be available by separate arrangement.

TENURE:
it is understood that the property is freehold with an annual rent charge of £8. This information should be checked by your legal adviser.

PLEASE NOTE:
1.The photographs may have been taken using a wide angle lens.2.Any services, heating systems, appliances or installations referred to in these particulars have not been tested and no warranty can be given that these are in working order. Whilst we believe these particulars to be correct we would be pleased to check any information of particular importance to you. 3.We endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable but they should not be relied on as statements or representations of fact and they do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. The seller does not make any representation or give any warranty in relation to the property and we have no authority to do so on behalf of the seller. 4.Please contact us before viewing the property. If there is any point of particular importance to you we will be pleased to provide additional information or to make further enquiries. We will also confirm that the property remains available. This is particularly important if you are contemplating travelling some distance to view the property. 5.Any floor plans provided are not drawn to scale and are produced as an indicative rough guide only to help illustrate and identify the general layout of the property.6.Any reference to alterations to, or use of, any part of the property is not a statement that any necessary planning, building regulations, listed buildings or other consents have been obtained. These matters must be verified by any intending buyer.7.Please be aware that firstly, areas of first priority (AFP) for schools do change and, secondly, just because a property is located within an AFP this does not mean schooling is guaranteed for resident children. Please make appropriate enquiries of the local authority to ensure you are fully aware of the exact position prior to exchange of contracts.

Property Features :

• A gracious home on the doorstep of Clifton Village just off Christchurch Green and convenient for C
• Flexible spacious accommodation currently providing 4 bedrooms, 3 receptions, family kitchen, as we
• Two further large rooms, utility, shower room/wc and garden room
• Could be of particular interest for those with independent teenagers, dependent relatives, au pair,
• Hall Floor: vestibule, reception hall, dining/breakfast room, kitchen, study, wc