Substantial and individually designed detached residence with character and scope for modernisation
Three generously proportioned bedrooms
Impressive 31' principal reception room
Spacious kitchen/breakfast room
First-floor principal bedroom suite with en-suite WC
Ground-floor family bathroom with sunken Jacuzzi bath
Utility room and separate games room
Substantial 24' integral garage with inspection pit
Extensive block-paved driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles
Generous mature rear garden measuring approximately 105' x 60'
Individually designed detached home set well back on a generous plot, with extensive parking, versatile accommodation and mature, secluded gardens.
Set well back from the road behind a wide block-paved driveway, Mountpleasant Bungalow is an individually designed detached home on an impressive plot, offering versatile accommodation over two floors.
The frontage is distinctive, with decorative gables, a covered entrance porch and a large integral garage. Inside, the rooms are well proportioned throughout and full of character, with exposed timber beams, decorative brickwork and traditional detailing.
The ground floor comprises a 25' reception hall, a 31' lounge, a kitchen/breakfast room, a utility room, a games room, two further bedrooms (one currently used as a study), a five-piece family bathroom with a Jacuzzi bath and a separate WC.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom suite is reached by a staircase from the lounge and looks out over the rear garden. It has fitted wardrobes, dressing furniture, air conditioning and an en-suite WC.
Outside, the driveway provides off-street parking for numerous vehicles. The secluded rear garden measures approximately 105' x 60' and has a balustraded terrace, a broad lawn and an abundance of mature trees and shrubs. Further features include a central vacuum system serving most rooms and a garage with a vehicle inspection pit, which will appeal to car enthusiasts.
The property would now benefit from some modernisation. It gives buyers the chance to put their own stamp on a large, characterful family home with considerable potential.
Early viewing is recommended to appreciate the size, setting, individuality and potential of this home.
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Entrance Porch
An attractive covered entrance porch with a timber front door featuring decorative glazed panels, opening into:
Reception Hall
25' 0" x 6' 0" (7.62m x 1.83m)
A welcoming and spacious reception hall featuring exposed timber beams, decorative brickwork and a characterful brick archway. Textured walls with contrasting timber detailing, radiator and ceiling lighting. Providing access to the principal ground-floor accommodation.
Lounge
31' 0" x 13' 0" (9.45m x 3.96m)
The heart of the home: a superb reception room with plenty of space for both relaxing and entertaining. An attractive brick-built fireplace forms the focal point, with exposed ceiling beams, decorative brickwork and traditional detailing. A large rear window overlooks the garden, with a further window to the side. Radiators and wall light points.
Kitchen / Breakfast Room
17' 0" x 11' 0" (5.18m x 3.35m)
A well-appointed kitchen with room for a breakfast table and uPVC double-glazed doors opening onto the rear garden, plus a double-glazed rear window. Fitted with a wide range of base and wall units, Corian work surfaces and a matching one-and-a-quarter bowl sink. Integrated appliances include a double oven, an electric hob with extractor canopy and a dishwasher. Also has a fitted wine rack, drawer pack, part-tiled walls, tiled flooring and ceiling coving. Leads through to:
Utility Room
15' 0" x 10' 0" (4.57m x 3.05m)
A large, practical utility room with an exposed brick archway opening into the games room. Double-glazed leaded-light window to the side, door to the rear garden, and a fitted worktop with space beneath for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Single drainer sink with double cupboard beneath.
Games Room
13' 0" x 10' 0" (3.96m x 3.05m)
A versatile second reception room, suitable as a playroom, home gym or hobby space. Tiled flooring, a walk-in storage cupboard that works well as a pantry, and internal access to the integral garage.
Ground Floor W.C
Obscure-glazed window to the rear, fully tiled walls and low-level WC.
Bedroom Two
13' 0" x 14' 0" (3.96m x 4.27m)
A well-proportioned double bedroom with a double-glazed leaded-light bay window to the front, a full wall of fitted wardrobes, radiator, power points and ceiling coving.
Study / Bedroom Three
13' 0" x 11' 0" (3.96m x 3.35m)
Currently used as a study, this room would also make a comfortable double bedroom. Double-glazed leaded-light window to the front, radiator, power points, ceiling coving and decorative plate rail.
Family Bathroom
11' 0" x 10' 0" (3.35m x 3.05m)
A large five-piece bathroom with a sunken Jacuzzi bath set in a tiled surround, a separate glazed shower enclosure, a vanity basin with storage beneath, a low-level WC and a bidet. Fully tiled walls and floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and an obscure double-glazed window to the side.
Principal Bedroom
17' 0" x 16' 0" (5.18m x 4.88m)
A private first-floor retreat reached by a staircase from the lounge. A large rear window looks out over the garden. Extensive fitted wardrobes and a dressing table flanked by matching drawer units. A wall-mounted air conditioning unit provides heating and cooling, and there is a wall light point and a door to eaves storage. Opens through to:
En-Suite WC
8' 0" x 6' 0" (2.44m x 1.83m)
Vanity basin with storage beneath, low-level WC and bidet. Built-in airing cupboard.
Integral Garage
24' 0" x 14' 0" (7.32m x 4.27m)
A large garage with folding front doors and an internal door to the games room. It has a vehicle inspection pit, a double-glazed leaded-light window to the side, and a built-in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. The central vacuum system is also housed here, with outlets serving most rooms. Power and lighting connected.
Rear Garden
105' 0" x 60' 0" (32.00m x 18.29m)
A real highlight of the property, the south-facing rear garden is a good size and has a lovely sense of seclusion. A wide paved terrace runs along the back of the house, with stone balustrading and ornamental planters, and is ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. Steps lead down to a broad lawn framed by mature trees, shrubs and well-stocked borders. Secure gated side access and outside lighting. There is scope for further landscaping if desired.
Front Garden
60' 0" x 56' 0" (18.29m x 17.07m)
The house sits well back from the road behind a block-paved driveway with off-street parking for numerous vehicles and room to extend it further. The attractive and distinctive façade incorporates decorative gables, a covered central entrance porch and access to the integral garage. Established boundary planting provides an attractive setting, with ample space for additional parking.