House For Sale £975,000
Introducing Devonhurst, a substantial period residence set on a wide, tree-lined Avenue that leads down to Walpole Bay with its iconic, Grade II Listed tidal pool (0.2 miles). The current owners have sympathetically yet dramatically transformed the accommodation to create a truly exceptional home, reinstating period features and detailing including deep skirting boards, picture rails, and leaded light windows.
Over the threshold and through the original front door, you are greeted by an impressive reception hall with light oak Herringbone Amtico flooring which draws the eye through the glazed double doors to the rear, open plan kitchen/living area, the real showpiece of this fine family home.
This voluminous space is flooded with natural light from wall to wall, Crittal-style French doors, and a glazed roof lantern. Although large, the room has been designed to create ‘zoned’ areas, providing an ideal space for the whole family to enjoy.
The high-specification, custom-designed shaker-style kitchen is complete with a Smeg range cooker, Neff dishwasher, Fisher & Paykel American-style fridge freezer with water and ice dispenser, wine fridge and solid bronze Quooker tap at the island sink. The hand-painted doors are solid timber with solid brass knobs and cup handles.
Off the kitchen, there is a generous utility room with matching units, Belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine and a cupboard housing a new boiler, pressurised water cylinder and water softener.
The front of the house offers two further reception rooms including an elegant yet calming reception room with Chesney’s inspired fireplace and large, curved bay window which overlooks the front garden. Additionally, there is a study with a bay window, an ideal area for anyone looking for a quiet room away from the main living area.
Heading upstairs, past the large picture window which creates a wonderfully bright landing area that is vast and allows further expansion in the loft, there is live, current planning permission in place for another bedroom and bathroom.
The principal bedroom is a haven of tranquillity, with a deep curved bay window with sea views. There is a luxuriously appointed en-suite shower room with a twin vanity unit, topped with marble effect quartz and walk-in shower with a rainhead shower along with underfloor heating.
All remaining bedrooms are impressively spacious with bedroom two having a Juliette balcony with Crittal-style doors, offering green, open views over the rear garden. The two remaining double rooms have their own character with deep, dormer windows with vaulted ceilings.
The quality of the family bathroom matches the en-suite but offers a free-standing, roll top bath, separate shower cubicle and underfloor heating. All sanitary ware has been supplied by Burlington, with unrivalled quality and authentic traditional design which complements the period of the house beautifully.
Externally, there is a newly landscaped garden to the rear with an Indian sandstone patio that spans the width of the plot, an ideal area for alfresco entertaining. Beyond is a brand-new lawn which is boarded by flowerbeds. In the right-hand corner is the original garage. The garage also has live, current planning permission to create a self-contained annex with kitchenette and shower room, which would be ideal for a family member or holiday rental. There is side access on both sides.
The front offers gated, off-street parking for several cars. The front garden is set behind a retaining original wall with Cherry Laurels and a flowering Magnolia, and established flower and shrub borders frame the lawn.
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EPC Rating: C
Entrance
Door to:
Hallway
Leading to:
Living Room (4.6m x 5.54m)
18'2 x 15'1
Study (3.1m x 3.5m)
11'6 x 10'2
Kitchen (4.4m x 7.8m)
25'7 x 14'5
Utility Room (2.1m x 3.6m)
11'10 x 6'11
Sitting/Dining Room (5.4m x 5.9m)
19'4 x 17'9
WC (1.1m x 2.1m)
6'11 x 3'7
First Floor
Leading to:
Bedroom (4.6m x 5.4m)
17'9 x 15'1
En-suite (5.1m x 9.1m)
29'10 x 16'9
Bedroom (3.9m x 5.5m)
18'1 x 12'10
Bedroom (3.7m x 4.6m)
15'1 x 12'2
Bedroom (3.8m x 4.4m)
14'5 x 12'6
Bathroom (8.1m x 9.1m)
29'10 x 26'7
Parking - Garage
Parking - On Drive
