Well situated traditional 1930s semi in need of refurbishment.
140 Gilbert Road was constructed during the 1930's of mainly dark buff brick elevations with timber leaded light windows beneath a tiled roof. The property extends to xxxx sq ft of accommodation laid out over ground and first floors. The property which has been in the same ownership since the late 1970's might now benefit from a program of refurbishment which could also include some reconfiguration and extension(s), subject to the necessary consents being granted. The house is set back from Gilbert Road and has off street parking to the side for three cars, this is gated mid-way and leads to a single garage. The property is accessed via a wide storm porch with glazed door to a large entrance hallway and has an oak handrail and stairs to the first floor.
There is a sitting room to the front which has a wide bay window with (concealed) fireplace whilst to the rear is a double dining/reception room reception room which has an open fireplace and ornate surround and is fully glazed to the rear which leads to a garden room, again fully glazed to the rear. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with basic cabinetry and laminated work surfaces, there is a floor standing Ideal Mexico central heating boiler. To the rear is a glazed lobby along with ground floor bathroom which has a dual aspect and yellow coloured sanitary-ware. At first floor are three bedrooms including two large doubles, both of which have a range of built-in wardrobes, the principal bedroom also has a vanity unit. The bathroom was re-fitted to create a modern shower room, and along the landing, many years ago, the galleried landing was enclosed to create a small box room which could be undone to create more light. There are number of houses along Gilbert Road which have benefitted from side, rear and loft extensions so there is ample potential to create a much larger home. The house which retains panelled doors internally and has wide timber bay windows is available with no onward chain and is seen in greater detail on the attached floorplans.
The front garden is enclosed by a retaining wall and laid to gravel and partially paved. The rear garden has an extensive paved terrace, beyond which is laid mostly to lawn with tall mature trees including a beech and a fir and mature shrubs along with a summer house. For those now working from home, there might be opportunity to construct a detached home office/ work space or similar if required.
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This a really superb opportunity to refurbish and extend to create a fabulous well situated family home.
Stewart ChipchaseProperty agent