- The best of both town living & country lifestyle
- 4 bedroomed character property with flexible accommodation for home working
- Large garden - ¼ acre established south-facing walled garden
- Short walk, cycle to town centre, schools and hospital on green lanes
- 2 minutes to 24 hour convenience store, supermarket and a14
- Danish log cabin, office with internet, phone lines and mains electric
- Parking: permit/private by negotiation/on street all available
- Easily accessible to countryside, parks, sports and recreation facilities
- Spacious enigmatic attic bedroom
- Proven suitability as short-term lodging, rentals, airbnb
- EPC Band: E
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Step inside if you are looking for a property with character in a central location and a hidden garden paradise.
Built in the early 1960s to replicate the surrounding period properties of Southgate Street, location steeped in history, the property reflects charm with many period features including iron surround fireplace, wooden flooring, and limed beams. The large rear garden of approximately ¼ acre includes a substantial Danish log cabin.
This house, a former Smithy, offers the perfect combination of a town and country lifestyle, with characterful charm and functional spacious rooms. It has four generous sized bedrooms, of which one is an enigmatic attic bedroom.
Ground Floor
Entrance
Enter the property through the front door into an entrance hallway, with doors leading into the front sitting room, kitchen, and dining room. , Original pine wood flooring, meter and storage cupboard and modern gradient staircase leading to the first floor
Sitting room (3.6m – 2.8m)
A welcoming living area, perfect for relaxing and entertaining. Pine wood floor, fitted shelving and secondary-glazed windows to the front.
Dining/Family Room (3.6m x 3.5m)
The larger of the downstairs living areas, a versatile room that can accommodate a 10/12-seater dining table, or could be used as additional living space, as a relaxing family room. The period iron fireplace with a charming decorative surround and teak parquet floor are focal points of the room. French doors lead out to a paved area and garden beyond.
Kitchen (3.7m x 2.5m)
The kitchen utilises all the space available, with kitchen units to three sides, which provide plenty of storage and worktop space to prepare food, making this a cook’s kitchen. Fitted extractor and recycling bins, as well as space for a gas cooker, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Master Bedroom (3.9m x 3.6m)
A very spacious double bedroom offers full ceiling height, aspect view to the front, secondary glazing, flooring laid with laminate and built-in storage wardrobe.
Second Bedroom (3.8m x 3.5m)
Another spacious double bedroom, this room has the idyllic view out to the garden and beyond, benefiting from the height dynamics of the property and slight incline to the garden. Flooring laid with carpet and two built-in wardrobe storages.
Bedroom Three (2.8m x 2.4m)
Despite being the smallest of the bedrooms, this is still a good size as a spacious single or small double, with built in storage cupboard. Views to front, secondary glazing
Family Bathroom
The family bathroom comprises a suite of full-size bath with pumped shower over, washbasin and low-level w/c, heated towel rail and part tiled walls.
Second Floor
A bespoke staircase with a steep gradient, that adds charm to this space.
Attic Bedroom (4.8m x 2.4m) x (2.9m x 3.7m) Max
The attic room is a unique flexible space divided into two areas with outlooks to the side and rear of the property. Ideal as bedroom cum dressing room, lodging, office, or hobbies. Flooring laid with carpet and plenty of storage in the eaves.
Outside the bedroom at the top of the staircase is an Ensuite with Saniflo WC and handbasin. Possible scope for shower.
The Rear Garden, South facing
The gem of this property, appreciably larger than most surrounding properties, estimated at ¼ acre.
Accessed through the dining room French doors, onto a paved area with steps leading up to a grassed lawn, mature shrubs, and planting in borders to either side.
Follow the footpath under a climbing arch, the garden completely opens to a large lawn which is secluded and not overlooked. It has mature shrubs, and natural wildlife, including a nature pond with a seating area. Around the corner is a patio area ideal for enjoying an alfresco afternoon.
At the top of the garden are raised vegetable beds, a green house, compost area, sheds, and storage for 5 bicycles.
A gate at the end of the property leads to a pedestrian right of way which gives access to Southgate Street and a network of footpaths and cycle routes.
Danish Style Log cabin with mains electric and phone line (5.9m x 3.9m)
A versatile space that has many options as a home office or additional living space, children’s den/playroom, gym. The choices are endless. On mains electricity internet and TV connection are available.
This property offers the perfect combination of a town and country lifestyle.
Parking
There is the opportunity to obtain parking permits or private off-street parking. Further details may be requested on viewing. There is also free on-street parking nearby
Utilities Double and secondary glazing, with original windows in the kitchen and front rooms
Heating; Gas
Main’s water, metered
Council Tax Band D
EPC band: E
Lots of eaves and other storage throughout,
Viewings
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