A beautifully presented detached family home and separate detached cottage, occupying a plot of over half an acre, in this wonderfully desirable area close to the City and excellent schools
St Martins is a substantial and beautifully presented detached family home providing first class accommodation. It was built in 1913 and has more recently been significantly improved to an exceptional standard. The main house extends to over 3280 sq. ft. and sits in wonderful mature grounds of 0.52 acres, which contain a variety of fruit and spring flowering cherry trees.
The well stocked garden provides an attractive outlook for all the ground floor rooms. The property has a wonderful curb appeal, from which the sweeping driveway (which could be extend to provide further parking) leads up to the side of the house and cottage.
From a lovely front door, the welcoming entrance is of a light airy feeling and with large hallway, from which the four principal reception rooms can be accessed. These principle rooms are all of excellent proportions and comprise of a sitting room; a large dining room with an open fire set in an attractive fireplace; a spacious and elegant drawing room and a large kitchen/breakfast room with a separate pantry and utility room. The kitchen features a gas fired Aga. The ground floor also a a very good sized cloakroom/WC and a staircase leading down into a cellar.
From a first floor galleried landing the accommodation is equally spacious, with four large family bedrooms. The principal bedroom has a dressing room and an en suite bathroom. The main family bathroom has recently been modernised. A further staircase leads to a superb guest bedroom with an en suite bathroom.
The property was further enhanced in the 1980s with the addition of a detached cottage which also incorporates a double garage. The cottage comprises of fitted kitchen; a bathroom; a double bedroom and separate living room. The cottage provides excellent accommodation which could also be used a home office, annexe or simply for family and guest visitors.
Outside, the mature generous garden of around 0.52 acre has some lovely areas of lawn and landscaped borders, with further selectively planted trees and fruit trees. The garden provided a wonderful area for family fun and entertainment.
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A beautifully presented family home with the unique feature of a detached annexe. The large garden is absolutely delightful and the location allows for a convenient walking distance into the City - overall a superb family home!
Jon LaceyProperty agent