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An exciting opportunity to acquire an exceptionally well proportioned and substantially extended modern semi-detached house providing cleverly designed and versatile living accommodation ideally suited to a family looking for such outstanding space and flexibility.
The property also has the benefit of a courtyard style parking area to front and further recessed parking space plus a former garage store and delightful enclosed rear garden.
Entrance Door To: Entrance Lobby With tiled flooring and door to: Entrance Hall With natural wood style flooring, staircase to first floor with built-in storage cupboard beneath, further deep built-in cloaks/storage cupboard, sealed unit double glazed window to side aspect and radiator.
Door to: Cloakroom With low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, part panelled walls, extractor fan, wall mounted radiator/towel rail and natural wood style flooring.
Living Room A well-proportioned reception room featuring an attractive decorative fireplace with marble hearth and wood burning stove, full height sealed unit double glazed windows to front aspect, natural wood style flooring and opening through to: Dining Room With double radiator, natural wood style flooring and folding glazed doors leading to: Garden Room A particularly light and airy addition with a high semi-vaulted ceiling incorporating two sealed unit double glazed Velux windows, natural wood style flooring and a triple aspect of sealed unit double glazed windows enjoying delightful views over the rear gardens.
A pair of full height sealed unit double glazed doors lead to a covered timber deck and gardens.
Door to: Utility Room Fitted with a butler sink with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, extensive range of base units with work surfaces over, space and plumbing for appliances, range of wall mounted storage cupboards, part ceramic tiled walls and further upright storage cupboard.
Contemporary style wall mounted radiator/towel rail and door to walk-in shelved pantry.
Sealed unit double glazed stable door leading to the terrace and rear gardens and opening through to: Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room Superbly fitted with an inset sink unit with mixer taps and cupboards beneath, complemented by an extensive range of base units comprising work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below.
Fitted with a classic range style cooker with four ring ceramic hob and ovens beneath, with contemporary style extractor hood above and ceramic tiled splashbacks.
Space and plumbing for dishwasher, additional appliance space, fitted breakfast bar and recess suitable for a large American style fridge freezer.
Sealed unit double glazed windows to front, side and rear aspects. First Floor Landing With radiator, trap door and loft ladder to roof space, and built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder.
Bedroom 1 With fitted shelving to recess, sealed unit double glazed windows to side and rear aspects.
Door to: En Suite Bathroom/Shower Room Fitted with a freestanding bath with mixer tap shower attachment set on ball and claw feet, pedestal wash hand basin with wall mirror above and ceramic tiled surrounds, low level WC and large walk-in shower area with glazed screen and wall mounted shower unit.
Sealed unit double glazed windows with frosted glass to side and front aspects, wall mounted radiator/towel rail and natural wood style flooring.
Bedroom 2 With radiator, fitted wardrobe and additional wardrobe recess, sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom 3 With radiator, wardrobe-style recess and sealed unit double glazed window to front aspect. Bedroom 4 With radiator and sealed unit double glazed window to rear aspect.
Family Bathroom Fitted with a suite comprising bath with wall mounted and fixed head shower units above, ceramic tiled walls, glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.
Sealed unit double glazed window with frosted glass to front aspect and contemporary style wall mounted radiator/towel rail.
Outside To the front of the property there is an extensive block paved courtyard style parking area together with a tarmacadam driveway, shared with the neighbouring property (Number 44), which in turn leads to a further courtyard style area and additional off street parking to the side.
This area also provides space for bins and an oil storage tank. Gated side access leads to a wide side passageway and into the rear gardens.
To the side of the property there is a garage, currently utilised as a workshop/store, with side door access. Adjacent to this is an open storage area with timber decking.
The delightful and generous rear gardens are principally laid to lawn with well stocked borders and a variety of mature shrubs.
Immediately adjoining the property is a paved patio area and a covered timber deck, ideal for seating and entertaining.
There is also a large paved alfresco dining area with an open timber covered structure above.
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