1850's VICTORIAN SEMI DETACHED VILLA | 13 FT CEILING HEIGHT | STUNNING PERIOD FEATURES | SET BACK FROM ROAD WITHIN THE GARDENS | FIVE BEDROOMS | 3.5 BATHROOMS | OVER 2600 SQ FT APPROX LIVING SPACE | MOMENTS FROM VICTORIA PARK ...
A stunning Victorian semi-detached Villa dating back to 1850, facing Cassland Gardens ( now known as Kit Crowley Gardens ), which has been sympathetically modernised whilst retaining glorious, original, period features, set inside a facade oozing of kerb appeal, history and grandeur.
This stunning family home incorporates the perfect ratio of living space with number of bedrooms, offering two floors of each. Unusually, the lower ground floor boasts great ceiling height and large, triple aspect windows giving the open plan kitchen/ dining room an influx of natural light. Featuring gorgeous parquet flooring, a stunning feature fireplace, original shutters, Falcon Oven, integrated appliances and a large island the kitchen/ diner mixes a traditional style with modern practicality. With views of the garden from the sink, this kitchen is a dream for families and those who love entertaining guests. Double doors lead to a well maintained, landscaped, walled garden. This floor is completed by a large utility room with masses of storage and houses the washing machine and a brand new boiler, water tank and megaflow system.
A highlight of the property is the imposing reception rooms on the raised ground floor. Measuring over 33ft long with 13ft high ceilings, the room features dual aspect, triple sash windows ( the front with views of Kit Crowley Gardens), original wooden floorboards, two striking fireplaces, pristine cornicing’s, ceiling roses, window shutters, made to measure cabinets and cast iron radiators. This versatile room gives masses of entertaining space whether with family or guests. The grand entrance hall, from the front exterior to inside the property, exudes elegance with original stained glass windows and front door, cornicing’s and another cast iron radiator. A W/C and cloak room is off the entrance hall.
The top two floors comprise of four double bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, a large single/ small double bedroom, shower room, stained glass side window and masses of built in storage. Beautiful fireplaces are the main feature of most bedrooms with high ceilings and large windows. The master bedroom, situated at the front of the property on the first floor, is the most glamorous with views overlooking Cassland Gardens and benefits from custom made wardrobes incorporating the Victorian style. A roll top, cast iron bath puts the last touches to the en-suite bathroom.
The stunning brick walled garden is extremely wide and a fantastic space full of mature shrubbery, beautiful flowers and plants providing a real calming oasis to relax in. With separate sections for dining, sunbathing, cooking ( brick built BBQ) and for the green fingered the space has been carefully configured for low maintanance living. There is scope to alter the garden for a large play/ grass area if required.
This Victorian Villa further offers side access to the garden, integrated sound system with Bowers and Wilkins speakers, a roof overhaul in 2015, newly installed alarm system, new boiler system and pumps and a gated front garden full of beautiful flowers.
Cassland Road Gardens is on your doorstep and dates back to 1850s and has a green flag award. Trendy Victoria Park and Well Street Commons are literally seconds away with acclaimed lakes, fountains, play parks, sports facilities, walk routes and open green spaces - perfect for the family and pets.
Independent restaurants, organic coffee shops, lively bars and other amenities are easily accessible from Well Street and Victoria Park Village whilst nearby Mare Street offers an ever popular array of shops. There are numerous 'outstanding' schools nearby from nursery ages all the way to college, ensuring this area is family friendly. The above open spaces, schools and excellent amenities are why this area has flourished into a trendy, desirable location for an array of buyers.
GUIDE PRICE £2,700,000 - £2,900,000