Property description
A fine detached property close to local facilities, offering spacious and versatile family accommodation, set in large mature grounds, with easy access to the A38. Stroma was constructed in 1928, for Dr. H Moreton, organist of St Andrews church in Plymouth, who graduated from the Royal College of Music with Sir Malcolm Sargeant. The house was built to accommodate a full size organ which was dismantled on the good doctors demise and was re-installed in the chapel of the College of St. Mark and St. John, in Plymouth, probably to the relief of his neighbours. In 70 years of existence the property has only had 3 owners, it"s current occupiers have spent the last 5 years bringing the property up to date whilst maintaining the original features. Suitable for a large family the property has the benefit of delightful front gardens, in which we are informed by the vendors are, a riot of colour in the spring and the summer. The side of the property has an outdoor pool surrounded by a decked and paved sunbathing area. At the rear of the house is a large lawned area, coupled with an elevated Italian styled garden, offering potential for numerous leisure activities or delight for an enthusiastic gardener.
Part glazed entrance door is approached via a long gravelled driveway. Wooden door leads into an entrance porch which in turn leads into an;
Impressively elegant L shaped hallway with feature Italian Walnut parquet flooring and Tudor style wall panelling. Gas central heating Radiator and superb stairwell to upper landing. Door leads into an;
With coat hooks, storage cupboard, doors lead into;
WC with high level cistern, corner wash hand basin with tiled splashes
C. 16 3 X 10 5 appox max sizes
Folding doors, power and lights.
Further doors lead off from hallway
C. 21 04 into recess X 12 10
Feature fireplace with stone hearth and mirrored wood surrounds, built in glazed corner cabinets, further storage cupboards under, panelled walls, beamed and panelled ceiling radiator stripped wooden flooring, windows to the side, part glazed French doors lead into;
C. 19 08 X 8 04
Wooden frame with windows to 3 sides overlooking the front aspect. Tiled flooring, double doors into garden.
C. 15 00 X 13 09
Farmhouse style kitchen comprises a range of fitted, matching units and drawers. Roll edged kitchen work surface. UPVC double glazed window to front aspect, windows overlook the side aspect and swimming pool. Aga incorporating central heating boiler, tiled splashbacks, stable door into rear garden, access into dining room, sliding door leads into;
C. 9 06 X 8 08
Feature Belfast sink, plumbing for automatic washing machine, UPVC double glazed window to side, door leads into built in larder with stone slate shelf, door into cloakroom with high flush WC.
C. 21 9 max X 13 9 max
Large bay window with feature leaded lights overlooks the rear elevation, feature brick fireplace and hearth, further wood surrounds and mantle, 2 radiators, TV point
C. 15 07 max into bay X 21 02 max
Formerly the organ room, this room has a high ceiling and an oversized bay window which overlooks the rear elevation, feature fireplace incorporates tiled and wooden surrounds, inset cast iron fireplace, slate hearth and marble surrounds. Picture rail, coved ceiling and door to rear.
Magnificent staircase leads up from hallway to first floor landing via a spectacular stained leaded window.
Sumptious landing give access into all first floor living accommodation, incorporating:
C. 18 9 max X 15 5
Bay window overlooks the rear elevation, window overlooks the side, radiator, telephone point, door leads into a dressing room with shelving and hanging space.
C. 11 1 X 8 0
Fireplace, window overlooks the rear elevation. Door leads into;
Full en-suite bathroom incorporating matching bathroom suite, comprising a panelled bath with electric shower over. Low flush WC, pedestal hand wash basin, radiator, UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side elevation. Inset ceiling spots and wall lights, heated towel radiator.
Bedroom 2
c. 18 8 max into bay X 13 8 max
Large bay window with views over rear garden, feature fireplace with tiled hearth and surrounds, inset cast iron fireplace, stripped wooden flooring, picture rail, radiators, panelled walls, door leads into;
Shower cubicle with high level shower over, wall mounted hand wash basin.
Bedroom 3
c. 13 11 X 12 10 min
UPVC double glazed bay window to front, feature fireplace with tiled hearth and surrounds, inset cast Iron fireplace, wood mantle over. Radiator, panelled walls, picture rail.
Bedroom 4
c. 13 0 x 12 4 max
UPVC double glazed window to the front. Feature fireplace with cast iron fire, wood surrounds and mantle, radiator, built in cupboard, picture rail. Door leads into;
Fully tiled shower cubicle with walk in shower over, tiled walls, low flush WC, Pedestal hand wash basin, UPVC double glazed window to side.
Bedroom 5
c. 12 10 X 8 8 max
Feature inset cast iron fireplace, UPVC double glazed window to the front, radiator, picture rail.
C. 11 7 X 8 0 max
Bathroom suite comprising a panelled bath, low flush WC, pedestal hand wash basin, partly tiled walls, 2 UPVC double glazed window to side, radiator with heated towel rail over.
Further stairwell leads up to an attic room in which further development could create a variety of possibilities. A landing area with a large easterly facing UPVC double glazed window offers superb far reaching views towards the Dartmoor National park and local villages, access into;
Irregular shaped room which is 29 2 long X 16 8 max
Originally the servants quarters. Large UPVC double glazed windows to the westerly aspect offers far reaching views over Plympton and towards Cornwall. Full utilities and built in cupboards into the eaves. Fireplace with tiled surrounds and wooden mantle. This room would make an ideal development project, or would make an ideal office or playroom.
Accessed from the Ridgeway, stone chipped driveway offers substantial space for off road parking and access to garage.
At the front of the property are beautiful, mature, well stocked gardens with a proliferation of flowers, shrubs, bushes, mature trees and established lawn areas. To the side of the property is a swimming pool, surrounded by paving and decking.
C. Approx 26 X 12
Surrounded by paving and decking, large shed houses pump and filters.
The side garden encompasses a crazy paved area with flower beds and a magnolia tree. Paths on both sides of the property leads to a substantial rear garden. A walled path leads onto a feature Italian styled garden, with ornamental pond and symmetrical paths and built up flower borders. The bottom level of this rear garden is a substantial level lawn, surrounded by mature conifers and other trees.