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Sold STCReduced £50k (−7.1%) on 21 AugListed 180 days
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Guide price £750,000 - £800,000.
Elegant & spacious Victorian maisonette built circa 1901 arranged over the ground & first floors, set within a striking period residence in the highly sought-after West Hoe area of Plymouth.
Boasting breathtaking panoramic sea views across Plymouth Sound, the property retains a wealth of original features & offers excellent potential for modernisation.
The accommodation includes a generous reception hall, dining room with water views, study, large kitchen/breakfast room, impressive sitting room with balcony, 3 double bedrooms, including a principal en-suite & a family bathroom.
Further benefits include a substantial detached garage providing rare parking, all within easy reach of the Hoe, Barbican & City Centre.
Grand Parade House, Radford Road, West Hoe, Pl1 3B Guide Price £750,000 - £800,000 Location Set fronting onto Radford Road & at the side onto Hoe Road here in Plymouth's West Hoe with panoramic views looking out over Plymouth Sound & beyond.
An excellent range of local services found close by in Wesyt Hoe, Plymouth Hoe, The Barbican a short distance away & the City Centre within easy striking distance.
Summary A most spacious and impressive period maisonette, dating from circa 1901 and forming part of this striking four-storey Victorian residence.
Occupying the ground and first floors, the property retains a wealth of original character and period features, while offering exciting potential for modernisation to restore it to its former glory.
Ideally positioned in the highly sought-after West Hoe area of Plymouth, the property enjoys breathtaking panoramic views across Plymouth Sound-perfect for watching an ever-changing scene of coastal and cargo shipping, sailing activity, and motor vessels.
The ground floor features a private entrance leading into a welcoming lobby and an expansive reception hall.
Accommodation includes a cloakroom/WC, a generous dining room with stunning water views and a period fireplace, a spacious study, and a large fitted kitchen/breakfast room with integrated appliances.
On the first floor, a wide and airy landing with useful storage provides access to a magnificent sitting room with balcony, perfectly positioned to take in uninterrupted sea views.
There are three well-proportioned double bedrooms, including a superb principal bedroom with a spacious en-suite bathroom, along with a separate family bathroom.
A particularly valuable feature is the substantial detached garage (approximately 24’ x 28’), offering excellent and rare parking provision for the area.
Situated just a short distance from Plymouth’s historic Hoe and the vibrant Barbican, the city centre is also within easy reach, making this a superbly located and highly desirable home.
Accommodation Ground Floor Entrance Lobby (1.52m x 1.37m (5' x 4'6)) Reception Hall (5.03m deep x 3.20m wide in the main part (16'6 dee) Staircase rises & turns to the first floor.
Deep under-stairs storage cupboard. Wc (1.52m x 1.37m (5' x 4'6)) Wash hand basin & wc. Dining Room (6.71m x 4.98m (22' x 16'4)) Six windows & an outlook to Plymouth Sound.
A focal feature period fireplace. Study (3.78m x 3.07m (12'5 x 10'1)) Window to the side. Cupboard housing the Chubb fire alarm system.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (5.77m x 4.88m (18'11 x 16')) Four windows on two sides. Fitted integrated kitchen with an excellent range of cupboard & drawer storage.
Integrated appliances include a Hotpoint double oven/grill, Smeg 5 ring variable sized gas hob, sink unit, Samsung dishwasher.
First Floor Landing Long wide landing with various storage including an airing cupboard housing the large capacity Fortic hot water tank. Sitting Room (6.76m x 4.78m (22'2 x 15'8)) Period fireplace.
Four windows & two French style doors open to the; Balcony (5.28m x 1.09m (17'4 x 3'7)) Panoramic sea views. Master Bedroom (5.51m x 3.35m (18'1 x 11')) Range of built-in storage facilities.
Twin concertina doors into; En-Suite Bathroom (3.78m x 2.29m (12'5 x 7'6)) Suite comprising wc, bidet, His & Hers wash hand basins & bath.
Bedroom Two (3.86m x 2.97m (12'8 x 9'9)) Two built-in wardrobes. Window to the front. Bedroom Three (3.84m x 2.67m (12'7 x 8'9)) Built-in wardrobe. Windows to the front & side.
Bathroom (3.07m x 2.84m maximum (10'1 x 9'4 maximum)) Suite comprising a bath, wc, bidet & wash hand basin.
Communal Rear Lobby & Hall From the kitchen a door opens into the communal rear lobby & hall. Access to the; Double Garage (7.32m x 5.59m (24' x 18'4)) Remote controlled door to the front.
Work bench. Tenure Grand Parade House retains the freehold title for the whole building. The penthouse apartment was sold away many years ago on a 999 year lease.
The ground floor apartment is currently proceeding with a sale subject to probate being granted.
Council Tax Plymouth City Council Council Tax Band: E Services The property is connected to all the mains services: Gas, electricity, water and drainage.
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