6 bedroom detached house for sale

£395,000

Fortuneswell, Portland DT5 Compare mortgages

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Property description

A substantial detached Victorian house, formally the manse house for the nearby chapel. The property benefits from character features including mosaic tiled floor, original wooden doors and fittings, sash windows and marble fireplace surround. The spacious accommodation offers bed and breakfast.

The spacious accommodation is flexible offering a variety of uses and arrangements of the accommodation which in brief comprises: entrance vestibule, entrance hall, four reception rooms, lean to conservatory, kitchen area, breakfast area and downstairs bathroom. Whilst on the first floor there are six bedrooms, four w

The property is situated in a prominent location at the upper end of Fortuneswell close to the Methodist church.

Accommodation (All sizes are approximate)

Stone Storm Canopy:
Over sized wooden entrance door with etched panes, giving access to:

Entrance Vestibule:
Original mosaic tiled flooring, ceiling light point. Door with leaded and stained panels leading to:

Entrance Hall:
Original mosaic tiled floor, radiator, ceiling light point, coved ceiling. Staircase rising to first floor with attractive turned spindled balustrade. Doors off. Coat hanging hooks, under stairs storage cupboard with light connected.

Reception Room One: 15' 2'' x 12' 9'' (4.64m x 3.89m) into bay
Triple sash bay window to front, decorative cornice, fireplace with marble surround, tiled inserts, tiled hearth, living flame effect gas fire, television aerial point, radiator, telephone point, two wall light points, ceiling light point, ceiling rose.

Reception Room Two: 15' 1'' x 9' 4'' (4.61m x 2.87m) into bay
Triple sash bay window to front, fireplace with plaster surround and marble style hearth housing living flame effect gas fire, radiator, two wall light points, ceiling light point, ceiling rose, decorative cornice.

Reception Room Three: 12' 7'' x 10' 10'' (3.86m x 3.32m)

Sash window to side, marble and slate fireplace, tiled inserts, tiled hearth, radiator, television aerial point, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back, cornice, ceiling light point, ceiling rose.

Reception Room Four: 7' 3'' x 6' 0'' (2.23m x 1.84m)
Sash window to rear, radiator, television aerial point, ceiling light point.

Purpose Built Storage Area: 10' 7'' x 9' 11'' (3.24m x 3.03m)
Double skin poly carbonate roof, power and light connected, base and wall mounted fitted cabinets, laminated work surface.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:

Kitchen: 11' 0'' x 7' 0'' (3.36m x 2.14m)
Window to side, door to outside. Featuring a range of base and wall mounted cabinets, laminated work surfaces, inset one and a half bowl sink unit, mixer tap, Range Master gas cooker, space and plumbing for dishwasher, space for up right fridge freezer, tiled splash back, ceiling light point. Walk-in larder cupboard with window to side, light connected. (Open through to:)

Breakfast Room: 12' 8'' x 10' 10'' (3.87m x 3.32m)
Window overlooking courtyard. Fitted with a range of base and wall mounted cabinets, tiled splash back, laminated work surfaces, gas fired boiler providing central heating and hot water, space and plumbing for washing machine, space and vent for tumble dryer, floor to ceiling fitted storage cupboard, radiator, ceiling light point.

Inner Lobby:
Ceiling light point,

Downstairs Bathroom:
Two windows, white suite comprising panelled bath, mixer tap, wash hand basin, low level WC, radiator, part tiled walls, ceiling light point.

First Floor Landing:
A split level landing with attractive turned spindled balustrade, newel post, skylight, ceiling light point, coved ceiling, access to attic space. Doors off.

Bedroom One: 12' 9'' x 10' 11'' (3.89m x 3.33m) including en-suite
Sash window to side, cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, radiator, light and shaver outlet, wash hand basin, tiled splash back, fluorescent strip light, shaver outlet, television aerial point, ceiling light point, ceiling rose.

En-Suite Shower Room:
Tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, low level WC, extractor, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Two: 15' 4'' into bay x 12' 8'' (4.69m x 3.88m) including en-suite
Triple sash bay window into front, cast iron fireplace with marble style surround and mantle, tiled inserts and hearth, radiator, television aerial point, ceiling light point, ceiling rose, coved ceiling,

En-Suite Shower Room:
Tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back, low level WC, fluorescent strip light, shaver outlet, extractor, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Three:
Triple sash bay window to front, cast iron fireplace with marble style surround and mantle, tiled inserts and hearth, radiator, television aerial point, picture rail, decorative cornice, ceiling light point, ceiling rose.

En-Suite Shower Room:

Tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back, low level WC, florescent strip light, shaver outlet, extractor, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Four: 12' 9'' x 9' 8'' (3.89m x 2.97m) including en-suite
Sash window to side providing sea views over roof tops, cast iron fireplace, tiled surround and hearth, television aerial point, radiator, ceiling mounted fan and light point, ceiling rose.

En-Suite Shower Room:
Tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back, florescent strip light, shaver outlet, extractor, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Five: 9' 11'' x 6' 8'' (3.03m x 2.04m)
Sash window to front, radiator, television aerial point, ceiling light point, ceiling rose, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back.

Shower Room:
Two sash windows to side, tiled shower cubicle, plumbed shower, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled splash back, low level WC, radiator, ceiling light point.

Bedroom Six: 10' 6'' x 9' 10'' (3.22m x 3.00m)

Two sash windows to side, sash window to rear, radiator, television aerial point, wash hand basin, tiled splash back, ceiling light point, ceiling rose.

Outside:
The front garden is mainly laid to lawn with a Damask rose hedge, various flowers and shrubs, low stone wall, capped pillars to either side of gated entrance. Gated access to rear. At the side of the property there is a courtyard seating area with outside tap, ornamental pond, water feature, outside light. Leading round to a further courtyard area enclosed by stone wall. Pedestrian gated access to rear.

Agents Note:
The current owners utilise two of the ground floor reception rooms to provide owners accommodation.

Book a Viewing:
Viewing is strictly by appointment through the agents. To book a viewing please call Red House Estate Agents on .

About Weymouth and Portland, Dorset:
The Borough of Weymouth and Portland is located at the heart of Dorset's World Heritage Coastline, known as the 'Jurassic Coast'. The Isle of Portland is a centre for leisure activities including fishing, diving, bird watching, rock climbing, walking and a variety of water sports, including sailing at the newly opened Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, venue for the sailing events at the 2012 Olympic Games. Nearby Weymouth offers a lively nightlife, high street shops and a sweeping sandy beach. The area has a varied array of property types and styles, from houses and flats to cottages and apartments.

Services for Buyers:
Red House Estate Agents are property specialists in Weymouth and Portland, Dorset. We offer a good selection of property for sale in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments, including the prestigious Ocean Views development. Please call us to discuss your needs.

Services for Sellers:
Red House Estate Agents specialise in the sale of property in the Portland area, from houses and flats to cottages and luxury apartments. Please call us to discuss your needs or to arrange a free market appraisal of your property.

Services for Landlords and Investors:
Red House Letting Agents also offer lettings advice and appraisals to buy-to-let investors and landlords, whether they are experienced in property or new to the challenges and rewards of property investment and lettings. We offer a top quality professional, yet personal, service to property owners looking to let in Weymouth and Portland. Please call us to book a property appraisal or talk about our lettings services. The lettings team at Red House Letting Agents look forward to hearing from you.

Buying, selling, renting or landlords, the team at Red House Estate Agents and Red House Letting Agents look forward to hearing from you.

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