6 bedroom detached house for sale

Description
A substantial detached property standing in its own grounds (approaching 4 acres) which is situated in an elevated position with a picturesque outlook. Stratvale is approached through a pair of electric wrought iron gates, opening onto a sweeping drive that leads up to this beautiful house, which was constructed in 1902 and offers many original features. This well presented property offers the following spacious accommodation: Entrance porch, reception hall with mosaic tiled flooring, sitting room with marble surround, dining room, rear hall, cloakroom and kitchen/breakfast room with bespoke 'Simply Wood' kitchen; whilst on the first floor there are four bedrooms, with 'Jack and Jill' bathroom to two bedrooms and a separate family bathroom; on the second floor there are two further bedrooms, WC and an attic room. Outside, is a large garage with self-contained flat above with lounge/kitchen/bedroom and shower room. Gardens are laid mainly to lawn with gates leading to two enclosed paddocks, concrete yard and a stable block.

Directions

Proceed out of town along The Strand turning left at the mini roundabout into Bencoolen Road. Stay on this road all the way up the hill passing Morrisons supermarket and continue upwards until reaching the 'T' junction, turning left onto the A39 in the Bideford direction. Continue along this road for approximately 2 miles until you pass the small hamlet signposted Bush. As you proceed through Bush the property will be located on the righthand side, before the red telephone box.

Entrance Porch 9'10 x 6'

Entering via double glazed wooden door to entrance porch with wooden double glazed windows to the front elevation and wooden double glazed windows to either side overlooking the garden. Tiled flooring and wooden glazed door to:-

Reception Hall

Wooden turning staircase ascending to the first floor, original tiled flooring, plaster cornice and cast iron radiator. Wooden panel doors serve the following rooms:-

Sitting Room 24'6 x 11'9, plus bay window 6'9 x 5'1

A dual aspect room with walk-in bay window to the front elevation, wooden double glazed windows to the front and side elevations overlooking the front garden and a further wooden double glazed window to the side elevation with wooden double glazed french doors. A large spacious room with ornate plaster cornice and ceiling light roses, central fireplace with open fire grate, three cast iron radiators, door opening to rear hall, TV point and telephone point.

Dining Room 13' x 11'11, plus bay window 6'8 x 5'2

A dual aspect room with double glazed wooden windows to the front and side elevations and a walk-in bay window. Ornate plaster cornice and ceiling light rose, attractive fireplace surround and hearth, cast iron radiator.

Rear Hall

Door to understairs storage cupboard and a further wooden panel door returning to the sitting room. Slate flagstone flooring and wooden part obscure glazed door to:-

Cloakroom 8'6 x 4'4

Triple aspect room with wooden double glazed windows to the rear and side elevations. WC, pedestal wash hand basin, slate flagstone flooring and radiator.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:-

Breakfast Area 11'10 x 9'4

A triple aspect room with wooden double glazed windows to the front, side and rear elevations and a wooden double glazed door leading out to the rear garden and patio seating area. 'Stanley' oil-fired cooker with storage to either side of the chimney breast and slate flagstone flooring.

Kitchen Area 7'10 x 7'8

Fitted with a bespoke 'Simply Wood' kitchen incorporating a wide range of oak wood base units with inset granite work surfaces and matching upstands, inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink with side drainer and mixer tap over. Integrated 'Neff' touch control hob with pullout extractor canopy over, integrated 'Neff' double oven, 'Neff' microwave and continuation of the slate flagstone flooring and cast iron radiator.

Half Landing

Wooden sliding door to:-

Family Bathroom 6'8 x 6', plus shower enclosure

A dual aspect room with wooden double glazed windows to the rear and side elevation overlooking the rear gardens. Shower enclosure with mains fed shower over and rain shower head, corner bath with mixer telephone style attachment over, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. Fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and wall mounted chrome heated towel rail.

First Floor Landing

Wooden turning staircase ascends to the second floor and radiator. Wooden four panel doors serve the following rooms:-

Bedroom 1 13' x 10'6, plus bay window 6'8 x 5'4

A spacious double bedroom with wooden double glazed windows to the front elevation, wooden double glazed windows to the side elevation and a wooden double glazed door leading out to the balcony seating area. Ornate plaster cornice and central light rose, feature fireplace, radiator and TV point. Oak doors with feature stained glass opening to:-

'Jack and Jill' Bathroom 9' x 8'10

Wooden double glazed window to the front elevation, fully tiled walls and tiled flooring. Double shower enclosure with mains fed shower over, large rain shower head, further shower attachment and full body jets. The main feature of this room is the roll top double ended bath with central freestanding shower mixer attachments over. Pedestal wash hand basin, WC and two chrome heated towel rails.

Bedroom 2 10'5 x 7'10, plus bay window 6'8 x 5'3

Wooden double glazed windows to the front and side elevations into the bay and a wooden double glazed door leading out to the balcony. A further wooden double glazed window to the side elevation overlooks the gardens and enjoys views of the surrounding countryside. Ornate plaster cornice and central light rose, contemporary wall mounted radiator, oak doors with feature stained glass open to the 'Jack and Jill' bathroom and a further wooden door opening into a walk-in wardrobe/airing cupboard.

Bedroom 3 11'11 x 11'9

Wooden double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the gardens. A spacious double bedroom with ornate plaster cornice and central light rose, radiator and TV point.

Bedroom 4 12' x 11'4

Wooden double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden. A double bedroom with ornate plaster cornice and central light rose, feature fireplace, radiator and TV point.

Second Floor Landing

Wooden double glazed window to the rear elevation overlooking the rear garden. Wooden four panel doors serve the following rooms:-

Bedroom 5 10'9 x 8'10

Wooden double glazed window to the front elevation overlooking the front garden and with countryside views. Radiator.

Bedroom 6 13'4 x 10'5

Wooden double glazed window to the side elevation overlooking the garden and with countryside views. A double bedroom with radiator and doors to built-in storage.

Cloakroom

WC, pedestal wash hand basin and radiator.

Attic Room - 'L' shaped 13'6 x 12'5 x 5'4 x 4'4

Wooden doors to eaves storage and radiator.

Self-contained flat

Living/Kitchen/Dining Room 24'6 x 12'5

Three velux windows, two radiators, base units with fitted work surface over, space for freestanding electric cooker, space for under counter fridge and radiator. Door to:-

Shower Room 7'2 x 6'6

Double shower enclosure with electric shower over, pedestal wash hand basin, WC, fully tiled walls, tiled flooring and electric heated towel rail.

Outside

Wooden stairs lead to a raised decked seating area with outdoor sockets and enjoying views over the gardens.

Garage 24'5 x 12'2

Electrically operated up and over door, with light and power connected and glazed window to the side elevation.

Laundry Room

Wooden door and wooden glazed window to the front elevation. Housing the oil-fired boiler and pressurised water cylinder, with space and plumbing for washing machine.

Gardens

The property is approached via a pair or electrically operated wrought iron gates, with intercom system, opening onto a private tarmac drive providing an extensive area of off-road parking and turning space for a number of vehicles. To the front of the property the garden slopes down and is mainly laid to lawn with established trees and shrubs, and to the rear, there is a paved patio seating area with paved steps and stone retaining wall leading to the garden which again is mainly laid to lawn.

Stable Block 42' x 12'

From the rear of the property, a wooden gate opens onto a concrete yard with an adjacent stable block consisting of two loose boxes and a tack room/food storage, with light connected. Two wooden five bar gates open to two separate and enclosed paddocks, with the larger of the paddocks being bordered by a bridleway and leading to the surrounding countryside.

Services

To be confirmed, Oil-fired central heating.

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax

Band F

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