7 bed Semi - Detached House
C891
Victorian Villa
Seven Bedrooms
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
Snug/Study
Double Glazing
A well appointed Victorian Villa with myriad period features within one of Plymouth's most prestigious addresses. Vestibule; Reception Hall; Snug/Study; Sitting Room; Dining Room; Fitted Kitchen Breakfast Room; Utility Lobby; Cloakroom; Seven Bedrooms; Two Well Appointed Bathrooms; Large Shower Room; Front Garden; Attractive Courtyard; Double Glazing; Central Heating; Many and Splendid Period Features.
SITUATION Plymouth is a city adjacent to one of the most impressive natural harbours in the world. To the North is the Dartmoor National Park extending to over 300 square miles and which provides excellent recreational facilities. Plymouth itself has a population of well over 200,000 and has a full range of shopping, educational and sporting facilities. There is mainline train service to London (Paddington) and to Penzance in West Cornwall. Plymouth has its own airport with flights to London (Gatwick) and other inland destinations. Brittany Ferries operates services from Plymouth to France and Northern Spain.
DESCRIPTION This lovingly cared for, dual aspect, semi-detached Victorian villa is located within one of Plymouth's most prestigious addresses and favoured suburbs. Along with numbers 1 and 2, 19 and 20 Thorn Park are thought to have been the original houses constructed either side of market gardens and parkland around 1882. Over time the park was surrounded with late Victorian and Edwardian houses to create what is now the only Victorian square in the city. Mannamead has long been considered the city's premier residential suburb and offers easy access to the City Centre and A38. Local amenities at Mutley Plain are just a short stroll down the hill, as is the renowned Plymouth College Secondary School. 20 Thorn Park offers three storeys of accommodation positioned on a level plot that includes a landscaped front garden and an attractive walled courtyard finished with slate surfacing. There are no parking restrictions.
DESCRIPTION CONTINUED The house retains a plethora of outstanding period features. These include fireplaces, elaborate moulded ceilings with central roses, original doors and a beautiful original staircase which winds through the centre of the house. The exterior of the villa appears to be in excellent order and is well presented whilst internally the property has been lovingly restored over the past seven or eight years and boasts gas central heating and PVCu double glazing. The current owners have taken the opportunity to adopt a variety of influences through the property, seamlessly blending Victorian character with contemporary styling where appropriate. For example the kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a sleek white range of cabinetry incorporating solid beech worktops and a full range of integrated appliances whilst the family bathroom is also very contemporary in its feel and styling. Alternatively the Jack and Jill bathroom located on the first floor offers a Victorian suite complete with roll top cast iron bath. This generously proportioned home needs to be viewed to be appreciated and there will be no onward chain.
ACCOMMODATION Reference made to any fixtures, fittings, appliances or any of the building services does not imply that they are in working order or have been tested by us. Purchasers should establish the suitability and working condition of these items and services themselves.
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE Original entrance door into entrance vestibule. Ornate moulded ceiling, Travertine marble tiled floor, PVCu window to side, dado rail, cut glass vestibule door, leaded quarter-light over and adjacent glazed panels to:
RECEPTION HALL The spacious reception hall meanders through the ground floor with note-worthy features including elaborate moulded ceiling and cornicing and a beautiful staircase with two understair storage cupboards housing shelving and gas meter. Stripped original doors to all rooms, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings, two radiators, burglar alarm control panel.
SNUG/STUDY 4.60m(15'1'') x 2.82m(9'3'')PVCu double glazed window to front, ornate cast iron fireplace, grate and inset and slate hearth. Exquisite central ceiling rose, moulded cornice, picture rail, exposed and varnished floorboards, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings including dimmer switch, radiator.
SITTING ROOM 7.92m(26'0'') x 4.19m(13'9'')Extraordinarily spacious sitting room which features on a magnificent open fireplace with marble surround and mantlelpiece, cast iron inset and grate, and slate hearth. Splendid moulded ceilings include a central rose and cornicing with egg and dart and fleur-de-lys detail. An expansive bay window is fitted with PVCu double glazed units that overlook the front garden. Exposed varnished floorboards, two radiators, cable and terrestrial TV points, cable telephone, brushed nickel electrical fittings including dimmer switch.
DINING ROOM 4.57m(15'0'') x 3.89m(12'9'')Focusing on slate fire surround and mantle piece, moulded ceiling including central rose and cornicing. Splay bayed window with PVCu double glazing units to the side of the property, exposed and varnished floorboards, radiator, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings including dimmer switch.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.20m(10'6'')Equipped with a stylish contemporary range of cabinets mounted at both eye and base level incorporating solid beech worktop with matching breakfast bar. Saucepan drawers, under lighting, tiled splashbacks, stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer with Franke swan necked mixer tap with extending spray head. Integrated appliances include Neff dishwasher, fridge, freezer, combination microwave/oven/grill, Neff fan assisted electric oven, Neff four plate gas hob and Stoves filter hood over. PVCu double glazed french window to courtyard, quarter-light window over, exposed and varnished floorboards, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings.
REAR UTILITY LOBBY PVCu double glazed door to courtyard. tiled floor, cylindrical stainless steel sink with monoblock mixer tap over set in rolled edge worktop with cupboards under and over, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer. Door to:
DOWNSTAIRS CLOAKROOM Spacious, with white suite comprising low level WC, corner wash hand basin, tiled splashback, opaque PVCu double glazed window, and housing the Worcester Bosch gas combination boiler.
HALF LANDING Door to:
BATHROOM Equipped with a contemporary white suite comprising a large counter top wash hand basin with monobloc mixer tap, bidet with monobloc mixer tap, WC with concealed cistern and panel bath with corner placed monobloc mixer taps, mains powered wall mounted shower over with telescopic shower screen, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, two opaque PVCu double glazed windows, extractor fan and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Radiator, stripped original doors to all rooms, leaded original window to rear.
MASTER BEDROOM 7.92m(26'0'') x 4.19m(13'9'')With large carved pine fire surround and mantlepiece, moulded ceiling including central rose and cornicing, exposed and varnished floorboards, large splay bay window with PVCu double glazed units to front, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings, two radiators.
BEDROOM TWO 4.57m(15'0'') x 2.77m(9'1'')PVCu double glazed window to front, cornicing, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings, wash hand basin in vanity unit, radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 4.70m(15'5'') x 3.66m(12'0'')Splay bay window to side with PVCu double glazed units, cornicing, picture rail, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings, broadband connection, door to
BATHROOM Arranged Jack and Jill style between bedroom three and the main landing. Comprising of semi-detached Victorian style suite including a roll top cast iron bath, porcelain countertop wash hand basin with vanity unit under, low level WC with concealed cistern. Tiled flooring, PVCu window to side.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.81m(12'6'') x 2.95m(9'8'')PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings.
SECOND FLOOR LANDING With airing cupboard concealing a gas combination boiler which delivers domestic hot water and powers gas central heating on the second floor. Walk in storage cupboard, full height shelving and radiator.
BEDROOM FIVE 4.65m(15'3'') x 4.22m(13'10'')Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, PVCu double glazed window to front, radiator, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings.
BEDROOM SIX 4.60m(15'1'') x 4.37m(14'4'')Open fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, PVCu double glazed window to side, radiator, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings.
BEDROOM SEVEN 5.38m(17'8'') x 2.77m(9'1'')Large walk in storage cupboard with shelving, radiator, PVCu double glazed window to side, brushed nickel effect electrical fittings.
SHOWER ROOM 2.95m(9'8'') x 2.92m(9'7'')Spacious room equipped with a modern white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level WC and double width tiled shower enclosure with mains powered shower, part panelled walls to dado rail, PVCu double glazed window to rear, radiator.
FRONT GARDEN Approximately 30 feet deep, the front garden is level and predominantly laid to lawn. A central tarmac path proceeds to the front door which is rebated at the side of the house. Stocked with a wide variety of mature shrubs and flowers. A further flower bed runs along the side of the property.
REAR COURTYARD Superbly landscaped with slate block work surfacing, fully enclosed by walling with pedestrian gate to rear, cold water tap, washing line.
SERVICES Mains gas, water, electric and mains drainage.
VIEWING By appointment with MANSBRIDGE & BALMENT on 01752 229292.
OUTGOINGS We understand the property is in band ' F ' for council tax purposes and the amount payable for the year 2009/2010 is £2,062.83 (by internet enquiry with Plymouth City Council). These details are subject to change.
FLOOR PLANS These plans are set out as a guideline only and should not be relied upon as a representation of fact. They are intended for information purposes only and are not to scale. Copyright @ Mansbridge & Balment 2009.
GROUND FLOOR PLAN FIRST FLOOR PLAN SECOND FLOOR PLAN HOME INFORMATION PACK Purchasers are advised there is a Home Information Pack for this property.
These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
