Located in the enduringly popular location of Highfield, this imposing detached family home is situated within the designated conservation area and has the advantage of backing onto the residents gardens. During the current ownership the vendor has undergone a comprehensive program of improvement and refurbishment and now offers a superbly appointed 22' 5" x 19' 11" kitchen/dining room, a generously proportioned 17' 5" x 17' lounge, additional family room, study as well as utility room and ground floor cloakroom.
The remainder of the accommodation is equally generous with six good size bedrooms, two well appointed bathrooms with a further room which is prepared for conversion to a shower room. The property retains many original features to include feature moulded coving, ornamental fireplaces, superb balustrade returning stair case with deep moulded skirtings as well as exposed original floor boards. Externally, the property continues to impress with an in and out driveway providing ample off road parking, a substantial plot which extends to over a quarter of an acre which enjoys a south westerly aspect. The combination of features as well as a continually popular location and extensive accommodation combines to provide the perfect family home in a superb well favoured location. Early viewings are recommended.
ENTRANCE PORCH
Detailed tiled flooring with substantial period door with obscure glazed windows leading to:-
RECEPTION LOBBY
The original exposed wood flooring marries perfectly with the deep moulded skirtings and moulded coving. Secondary glazed leaded light side elevation window with stained glass inserts. Door with feature architrave leading to:-
CLOAKROOM
Concealed cistern WC, wall mounted wash hand basin, mosaic tiling, tiled floor.
RECEPTION HALL
A fine spindle balustrade stair case with arts and crafts spindles and dark wood newel posts, the exposed and finished wood flooring, is complemented by picture railing and featire moulded coving trims the high ceilings. Period style radiator.
LOUNGE 17' 4" (5.28m) x 17' 3" (5.25m):
Offering a delightful aspect towards the rear elevation, a large bay window provides significant natural light. The three radiators situated in bay are finished in a period style and the exposed and finished wood flooring, with the picture railing and moulded coving add to the character. The room centres on a feature open fireplace with marble mantel and provides a natural focal point.
FAMILY ROOM 13' 7" (4.13m) x 12' 9" (3.88m):
Radiator, Exposed and finshed wood flooring with front elevation window, moulded coving, picture railing and deepskirting boards.
STUDY
A large bay window to the front elevation overlooks the front garden, two radiators, exposed and finished wood flooring, the high ceilings are trimmed with feature moulded coving, recessed built in storage cupboard with additional shelved storage over. Picture railing. Deep moulded skirting boards. A feature cast iron fireplace is complemented with a tiled hearth.
KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 23' 5" (7.13m) x 23' 4" (7.11m):
Providing a natural hub for this family home the Kitchen has been re-fitted with a range of contemporary wall and base units with corian and stainless steel work tops over, one and a half bowl integrated stainless steel sink with swan neck mixer tap. A superb feature island provides additional storage with further integrated stainless steel vegetable sink and breakfast bar for casual dining and finished with a bespoke stainless steel surface. Fitted Neff double oven, five ring electric hob with feature contemporary extractor hood over. Built in microwave, coffee machine. Fitted dishwasher and integrated wine fridge all to remain, two rear elevation windows, two side elevation windows, tiled floor. The high ceilings are again trimmed with feature moulded coving. Detailed architrave trims the doorway from the entrance hall. Picture railing, feature radiator, recessed lighting, space for fridge/freezer. The dining area offers ample space for large table and chairs and there is built-in shelving within a recess and ample space for further seating. The rear elevation window provides a high degree of natural light and a personal door provides access to the rear garden. The floor is finished with tiled and flows unbroken between the kitchen and dining area.
UTILITY ROOM 12' 4" (3.76m) x 8' 2" (2.49m):
Re-fitted with range of base units with corian work tops over the utility cupboards match the kitchen units, underlaid stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps and integrated drainer within the work surfaces, swan neck mixer tap fitting. Plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, two side elevation windows, front elevation window, tiled floor to match the kitchen. high ceiling, double radiator, door to garden.
FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING
The dark wood newel posts and matching bannister rails trim the spindle balustrade. A Sash window and further side elevation window provide natural light. Decorative moulded coving is matched with picture railing, and a further flight of stairs rise to the second floor, period style radiator, airing cupboard. The landing is split level in design.
BEDROOM ONE 17' 5" (5.31m) x 14' 5" (4.39m):
The generous master bedroom features a cast iron fireplace with ornate wood surround and mantle over. Double glazed rear elevation window offers views towards the residents gardens. The high ceiling is trimmed with moulded coving, picture railing and the wood effect floor is set within deep skirting boards.
BEDROOM TWO 14' 10" (4.52m) x 14' 6" (4.42m):
Double glazed rear elevation window with views towards residents gardens, moulded coving, picture railing, feature cast iron fireplace with decorative tiling and wooden surround with integrated mirror. Wood effect flooring and deep skirting boards.
BEDROOM THREE 13' 7" (4.13m) x 12' 10" (3.91m):
Double glazed front elevation window, additional storage is provided with built in wardrobe cupboard, moulded coving, picture railing and double radiator. Deep skirting boards. Views towards Highfield church.
POTENTIAL SHOWER ROOM/EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Prospective purchaser should be aware that this property has already been plumbed and re plastered in readiness for a shower room including a WC and pedestal wash hand basin. The work has been completed to first fix stage.
BATHROOM
The feature free-standing bath has a centrally located swan neck mixer tap fitting and hair washing attachment, bidet, Low level w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, moulded coving, picture railing and deep skirting boards. Feature wall with a tiled finish. Obscure double glazed window to front elevation. Heated towel rail with chrome finish. Radiator and deep skirting boards.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Double glazed side elevation window, access to loft space.
BEDROOM FOUR 19' 1" (5.82m) x 13' 2" (4.01m):
Two double glazed front elevation windows, access to eaves storage cupboards, high ceilings and picture railing, the built in wardrobe provides additional storage. Double radiator. Views towards Highfield church.
BEDROOM FIVE 14' 1" (4.30m) x 13' 6" (4.12m):
Double glazed side elevation window, picture rail, feature cast iron fireplace, high ceiling, double radiator.
BEDROOM SIX 11' 3" (3.44m) x 7' 7" (2.30m):
Double glazed window to rear elevation with high ceiling, and large walk in 5' 9" x 5' 7" wardrobe with light.
BATHROOM
The second floor bathroom has been refitted with a free-standing feature bath with centrally positioned swan neck mixer tap and shower attachment, wall mounted wash hand basin with chrome finish mixer tap, obscure double glazed side elevation window, chrome finish heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE
A particular feature of this property is the southerly facing plot that measures in excess of a quarter of an acre. To the front of the property there is an in and out shingle driveway with mature flower and shrub beds and drive giving access to GARAGE which measures 20' 8" x 8' 1" with electric up and over door, two Worcester boilers, Mega-flow hot water tank, light and access to the garden store.
The garden store measures 11' 2" x 7' 6" over looking the rear garden with light and double doors to the rear garden. An extensive decked area spans the width of the house with steps leading to formal lawned area, brick paviour pathways, mature flower and shrub beds, shed, side access to the front garden, a private gate leads to the residents gardens
RESIDENTS GARDENS
There are two residents gardens the informal residents gardens measure approximately three and half acres which enjoy a meadow style feel and are predominately laid to lawn with a small stream. There are also allotments subject to availability. On the opposite side of Abbotts Way there are the formal residents gardens, these gardens have a number of hard and grass tennis courts, croquet lawn and a small orchard and a delightful Edwardian summer pavilion.
AGENTS NOTE
Prospective purchasers should be aware that the use of the residents gardens is subject to an annual subscription fee.
COUNCIL TAX
BAND: F
CHARGE: £2,973.19
YEAR: 2023/2024
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