House For Sale £2,000,000
A substantial, stone built detached Victorian villa situated in this sought after area a short stroll away from the fashionable shops, bars and restaurants in Sharrowvale and Nether Edge. This gorgeous property has a wealth of accommodation over three floors complemented by mature south facing grounds which, when combined with the property, will be sure to impress. Muswell Lodge occupies an exclusive and slightly elevated position away from the road with an open outlook to the rear. Brincliffe is a highly desirable and leafy suburb of predominantly Victorian architecture situated a short stroll away from a thriving social scene found around the lower part of Ecclesall Road and the cosmopolitan Sharrowvale area, with their many bars, bistros and restaurants. There are other excellent facilities found at Nether Edge. The area is a firm family favourite due to its highly regarded schooling for all age groups and is also very popular for those with a medical or academic background as it is well placed for access to the main city hospitals and universities.
Description - A substantial Victorian property originally constructed by Harry Atkin, silversmith and in turn then sold onto the Ross brothers who added personal touches including the beautiful silver plated door furniture throughout the majority of the home. The property then passed hands to Sir Harold West the Chairman of Newton Chambers who laid the formal gardens and the beautiful Art Deco bathrooms, which are still in situ today. The current vendors have improved the property immeasurably by partly remodelling the ground floor to include an open plan breakfast kitchen, modern electrics and a heating system were also both installed in 2010. The gas central heating is now run by two boilers and can be zoned for convenience. With the house having a north to south orientation, with the majority of the accommodation situated on the east and southerly sides, an abundance of natural light is provided throughout. Approached via a sweeping driveway that leads round to a turning apron and a level lawned garden. The impressive storm porch has a pitched glazed roof and double stained and leaded doors opening to the entrance foyer and in turn through to the large reception hall, with the formal staircase being a lovely feature. To the side of the hallway at the bottom of the stairs the downstairs cloakroom/w.c. has retained the original Art Deco fixtures, which include an elegant blend of Vitrolite and stained glass which is sure to impress. The sitting room on the right of the hall has a front facing bay window which catches the morning sun and an open fireplace, leading through to two, front facing and interlinking studies, ideal for people who now have more time working from home. The two more formal reception rooms, on the south facing side of the house include a magnificent drawing room which is fitted with the original mahogany display cabinets and an open fire which is flanked by leaded and stained windows. The focal point of this room being the walk-in bay window which overlooks a bank of Rhododendrons. The large dining room has the same bayed outlook, oak flooring and a further feature fireplace and provides the perfect setting for special occasions. Off the reception hall an inner hallway provides access to the cellars. The bespoke breakfasting kitchen is of particular note, having been remodelled in recent years to include a central island unit and opening to the breakfast room which overlooks the kitchen garden. The first floor accommodation has a walk through linen room leading to the boiler room and the secondary staircase that rises to the second floor. The fabulous Art Deco bathroom has been retained, with beautiful yellow and black Vitrolite panels to complement the coloured suite accentuated by the glass and diamond mirrors in the design and the elegant stained window, it is a stand out feature. There are three huge double bedrooms on this level, all of which have bay windows. The principal having bespoke fitted wardrobes by David J Martin and a modern ensuite bathroom contrasting with the original stained glass window. The formal staircase continues to a second floor where two further large and well presented double bedrooms are complemented by an occasional sixth bedroom which would make sense to be converted into a further bathroom. The secondary staircase descends from here, past a wash room to the linen room and the boiler room on the first floor. The basement rooms include a wine cellar, a storage room with original stone thrall and a particularly large room (set beneath both the drawing and dining rooms), with a high head height, open fires at either end of the room and huge potential to develop into accommodation, perhaps as a dining kitchen featuring French windows on to the garden, although this would be subject to regulations. At present a full size snooker table is in situ which is included in the sale. Externally, as well as the approach and front lawned garden, behind the study and kitchen there is a courtyard, kitchen garden with gated access to a side path giving pedestrian access to the Crescent, or alternatively the rear garden along with a gardener's w.c. The substantial rear facing garden features a path winding its way through a mature bank of Rhododendrons which give a blaze of colour throughout the spring months to a level lawned garden area which catches the sun virtually the whole of the day. There is also gated access from the lower garden to Osborne Road. A striking property which will please any family, all set in beautiful grounds and an opportunity not to be missed.
Description - A substantial Victorian property originally constructed by Harry Atkin, silversmith and in turn then sold onto the Ross brothers who added personal touches including the beautiful silver plated door furniture throughout the majority of the home. The property then passed hands to Sir Harold West the Chairman of Newton Chambers who laid the formal gardens and the beautiful Art Deco bathrooms, which are still in situ today. The current vendors have improved the property immeasurably by partly remodelling the ground floor to include an open plan breakfast kitchen, modern electrics and a heating system were also both installed in 2010. The gas central heating is now run by two boilers and can be zoned for convenience. With the house having a north to south orientation, with the majority of the accommodation situated on the east and southerly sides, an abundance of natural light is provided throughout. Approached via a sweeping driveway that leads round to a turning apron and a level lawned garden. The impressive storm porch has a pitched glazed roof and double stained and leaded doors opening to the entrance foyer and in turn through to the large reception hall, with the formal staircase being a lovely feature. To the side of the hallway at the bottom of the stairs the downstairs cloakroom/w.c. has retained the original Art Deco fixtures, which include an elegant blend of Vitrolite and stained glass which is sure to impress. The sitting room on the right of the hall has a front facing bay window which catches the morning sun and an open fireplace, leading through to two, front facing and interlinking studies, ideal for people who now have more time working from home. The two more formal reception rooms, on the south facing side of the house include a magnificent drawing room which is fitted with the original mahogany display cabinets and an open fire which is flanked by leaded and stained windows. The focal point of this room being the walk-in bay window which overlooks a bank of Rhododendrons. The large dining room has the same bayed outlook, oak flooring and a further feature fireplace and provides the perfect setting for special occasions. Off the reception hall an inner hallway provides access to the cellars. The bespoke breakfasting kitchen is of particular note, having been remodelled in recent years to include a central island unit and opening to the breakfast room which overlooks the kitchen garden. The first floor accommodation has a walk through linen room leading to the boiler room and the secondary staircase that rises to the second floor. The fabulous Art Deco bathroom has been retained, with beautiful yellow and black Vitrolite panels to complement the coloured suite accentuated by the glass and diamond mirrors in the design and the elegant stained window, it is a stand out feature. There are three huge double bedrooms on this level, all of which have bay windows. The principal having bespoke fitted wardrobes by David J Martin and a modern ensuite bathroom contrasting with the original stained glass window. The formal staircase continues to a second floor where two further large and well presented double bedrooms are complemented by an occasional sixth bedroom which would make sense to be converted into a further bathroom. The secondary staircase descends from here, past a wash room to the linen room and the boiler room on the first floor. The basement rooms include a wine cellar, a storage room with original stone thrall and a particularly large room (set beneath both the drawing and dining rooms), with a high head height, open fires at either end of the room and huge potential to develop into accommodation, perhaps as a dining kitchen featuring French windows on to the garden, although this would be subject to regulations. At present a full size snooker table is in situ which is included in the sale. Externally, as well as the approach and front lawned garden, behind the study and kitchen there is a courtyard, kitchen garden with gated access to a side path giving pedestrian access to the Crescent, or alternatively the rear garden along with a gardener's w.c. The substantial rear facing garden features a path winding its way through a mature bank of Rhododendrons which give a blaze of colour throughout the spring months to a level lawned garden area which catches the sun virtually the whole of the day. There is also gated access from the lower garden to Osborne Road. A striking property which will please any family, all set in beautiful grounds and an opportunity not to be missed.
