Standing in a commanding position on Hetton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring, Ravensbourne has all the splendour of a true character property with substantial proportions as well as the grandeur of a Manor House. Set within its own grounds having private gated access to the house and gardens, this detached period property offers four reception areas which include a Lounge with bay window, Dining Room with adequate space for entertaining, Morning Room and former Ballroom currently utilised as a family room. Off the hallway there is a cloakroom/wc and two useful cupboards, the larger offering a wine storage area. This substantial home has the benefit of accommodation over two floors offering five/six bedrooms, the master having an en-suite bathroom. There is a further family bathroom specially designed in a his and hers style. The present owner has retained many original features adding to the quirky charm of this property. The brick built outhouse with old range including bread oven offers those with a little imagination a peaceful outdoor office or perhaps for the artists amongst you a pottery studio! The garden has been lovingly planted with many areas landscaped and laid to lawn with secret gardens that are accessed via an ornamental wrought iron gateway and walkways leading to private patio areas ideal for alfresco dining. This home embraces all that a period property has to offer enrapturing potential purchasers with its intrinsically appealing nature. We would encourage viewings from families looking for a property of grandeur to the potential developer. Early viewing recommended.
Standing in a commanding position on Hetton Road, Houghton-Le-Spring, Ravensbourne has all the splendour of a true character property with substantial proportions as well as the grandeur of a Manor House. Set within its own grounds having private gated access to the house and gardens, this detached period property offers four reception areas which include a Lounge with bay window, Dining Room with adequate space for entertaining, Morning Room and former Ballroom currently utilised as a family room. Off the hallway there is a cloakroom/wc and two useful cupboards, the larger offering a wine storage area. This substantial home has the benefit of accommodation over two floors offering five/six bedrooms, the master having an en-suite bathroom. There is a further family bathroom specially designed in a his and hers style. The present owner has retained many original features adding to the quirky charm of this property. The brick built outhouse with old range including bread oven offers those with a little imagination a peaceful outdoor office or perhaps for the artists amongst you a pottery studio! The garden has been lovingly planted with many areas landscaped and laid to lawn with secret gardens that are accessed via an ornamental wrought iron gateway and walkways leading to private patio areas ideal for alfresco dining. This home embraces all that a period property has to offer enrapturing potential purchasers with its intrinsically appealing nature. We would encourage viewings from families looking for a property of grandeur to the potential developer. Early viewing recommended.
ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES
GROUND FLOOR
Storm porch with stained glass panes to attractive double hardwood front entrance door leading to inner lobby.
RECEPTION HALL
Grand entrance hall with mosaic tiled flooring, dado rail, radiator, and three tiered staircase leading to the upper level.
LOUNGE 5.53m (18''2) x 5.44m (17''10) into bay window
Spacious family living room to the front aspect of the property. Gas feature fireplace with tiled hearth and original mantel, coving to the ceiling, picture rail, two central heating radiators. Sash bay window with views over the front landscaped garden.
DINING ROOM 6.3m (20''8) into bay window x 4.8m (15''9) into bay window
Extremely generous dining room ideal for entertaining. Gas feature fireplace with period mantel, coving to the ceiling, three radiators, sash bay window with open aspect over the front garden. Door leading to kitchen.
MORNING ROOM 4.46m (14''8) x 3.71m (12''2)
Two windows double sash to the side aspect, feature gas fire with character brick fireplace. Radiators, delph rack.
CLOAKROOM/W.C. 2.57m (8''5) x 2.55m (8''4)
Wash hand basin, low level w.c, dado rail, electric heater and sash window.
INNER HALLWAY
Cloaks cupboard and understairs storage.
BALLROOM 7.42m (24''4) x 4.56m (15'')
Large reception room formerly used as a ballroom with gas feature fire and Adam style surround, two radiators, picture rail, two sash windows to the side aspect and a sash window to the rear.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 4.94m (16''2) x 3.44m (11''3)
Fitted wall and base units with tiled work surfaces, integrated electric double oven and gas hob, one and a half bowl sink and drainer unit, breakfast bench, storage cupboard, part tiling to the walls, plumbed for dishwasher, two sash windows to the side aspect.
SCULLERY/LAUNDRY ROOM 4.01m (13''2) x 2.4m (7''10)
Entered via the kitchen, with wall and base units, stainless steel sink unit, plumbed for washing machine, part tiled walls, built in pantry, sash window looking out over the rear walled garden area and door to the exterior .
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Spacious first floor landing with radiator. Row of windows to the rear offering views over the rear garden, door off to:
MASTER BEDROOM 5.06m (16''7) x 4.86m (15''11)
Radiator, feature stone pillar balcony, three windows with views over the front landscaped garden and leading on to en-suite bathroom.
EN-SUITE 4.3m (14''1) x 1.9m (6''3)
Five piece spacious bathroom suite comprising of sunken bath, shower cubicle with electric shower, low level w.c., bidet, vanity wash basin, tiled walls, three windows.
BEDROOM TWO/STUDY 2.59m (8''6) x 4.08m (13''5)
Radiator, picture rail and row of feature windows to the front aspect.
BEDROOM THREE/LINEN ROOM 2.29m (7''6) x 2.8m (9''2)
Shelving and sash window.
BEDROOM FOUR 4.47m (14''8) x 4.39m (14''5)
Radiator, picture rail, feature stone pillar balcony and three sash windows to the front aspect.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.88m (12''9) x 3.23m (10''7)
Radiator, dado rail, two single glazed sash windows with views to the side aspect and door leading to possible sixth bedroom.
BEDROOM SIX/DRESSING ROOM 4.57m (15'') x 3.35m (11'')
Fitted open hanging space and shelving, two sash windows to the side aspect, plus loft access to a 11''0 x 3''0 fully boarded loft with fold away ladder.
FAMILY BATHROOM 4.65m (15''3) x 3.62m (11''11)
Access via inner lobby, five piece bathroom suite comprising of his and hers vanity wash basins, larger than average oval bath, double shower cubicle with mains shower and seat, low level w.c, two radiators, original wood flooring, assorted lighting including dimmer switches to wall and ceiling. Half panelling to walls and sash window to rear.
EXTERNAL
Private gated access through to large front landscaped garden, established shrubs and hedging. Garden to the side with two split level patios leading through to the rear courtyard area with established shrubs and hedging, part walled garden to the rear, double garage attached with power and lighting, brick built outhouse with old style range in need of development.
GARAGE
Double garage with up and over door, power and lighting and sash window.
AGENTS NOTE
Exterior picture provided by courtesy of ncj media, July 2008.
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