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" The unique Marsley House proudly sits in an elevated position on Sylvan Road in the popular area of Pennsylvania. Turreted octagonal bay windows to the south-side of the property create a striking first look and feature outstanding far-reaching views from four rooms. A step over the threshold reveals a beautiful and loved family home. Positioned on a quiet road with the benefit of regular bus links to the city centre, the property has easy access to local amenities including easy walking distance to the university through its lovely grounds. The surrounding countryside is also just a short drive away, providing beautiful local walks.

Internally, the delightfully arranged accommodation has been well designed for family living, comprising a lounge with octagonal bay, a large second reception with box bay and a spacious dining room, with octagonal bay, which leads onto a paved pergola area and the garden. The ground floor also benefits from a cloakroom, kitchen breakfast room, larder, workshop and utility room. Upstairs, there are 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a WC. Outside, there are beautiful gardens boasting fruit shrubs as well as cherry blossom, crab apple, and holly trees flanking the front door. A large driveway provides off-road parking and a garage is reminiscent of the property's origins for housing a carriage. There is also a second outbuilding which could be used as a studio, complimented by power and lighting.

Owned by the current vendors for over 40 years, this incredible property is a once in a lifetime opportunity which should not be missed. With its spectacular views, fantastic location and unique Victorian features, this family home must be viewed in order to fully appreciate all it has to offer.

Entrance Hall
The front door, with a coloured glass detailed pane above, opens to the entrance hall where there is a gas central heating radiator and a wide balustraded staircase to the first floor. Doors open to the lounge, a second reception room, cloakroom, a storage cupboard under the stairwell and the kitchen breakfast room. An archway leads to the dining room.

Lounge - 15' 11'' x 13' 7 (4.86m x 4.15m) max plus octagonal bay
This spacious room features the beautiful octagonal bay window with uPVC double glazed vertical sliders boasting views over the city and countryside beyond. There is also a gas fire with a tiled fireplace, decorative coving, a ceiling rose and a uPVC double glazed sash window to the side aspect.

Second Reception - 17' 5'' x 12' 1 (5.30m x 3.68m) max plus box bay
A large room benefitting from a gas fire with a tiled fireplace and marble surround, picture rails, decorative coving, a large ornate ceiling rose and a box bay window to the front aspect with uPVC double glazed vertical sash windows.

Dining Room - 13' 7'' x 13' 7 (4.15m x 4.15m) max plus octagonal bay
At the heart of this family home, the dining room provides space for a large dining table and chairs. There is also a gas fire with a tiled fireplace and wood surround, a built-in storage cupboard with a service hatch above to the kitchen, picture rails and a door to the garden with glass pane giving excellent views. A fantastic octagonal bay creates a peaceful seating area with uPVC double glazed sash window allowing views over the garden. A second door provides access to the garden.

Cloakroom
Comprising a low level WC, storage unit with an inset wash hand basin and a patterned glass window to the side aspect. There are also part tiled walls.

Kitchen & Breakfast Room - 17' 0'' x 12' 8 (5.19m x 3.86m) max
The kitchen benefits from matching wall and base units with roll edge worktops, tiled splashback and a stainless steel sink with mixer tap over and double drainer. Space is available for a fridge freezer, separate fridge and a range oven or two free-standing ovens. There is a recessed storage area with fitted shelving and a cupboard below, the gas central heating boiler, a uPVC double glazed window to the rear aspect and doors to the utility room and larder.

Larder - 9' 5'' x 5' 9 (2.88m x 1.75m)
A useful addition to the home, the larder provides ample space for storing ingredients and cooking equipment with the additional benefit of electric power. A uPVC double glazed window faces the rear aspect.

Workshop - 10' 11'' x 9' 6 (3.32m x 2.89m)
Another excellent space, benefitting from a Belfast sink, windows to the side and rear, and a door to the driveway.

Utility Room - 7' 10'' x 7' 7 (2.40m x 2.32m)
With space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and a chest freezer. There are modern fitted wall and base units, with a roll edge worktop, tiled splashback and a stainless steel sink with drainer. Space is available for hanging coats and a sash window faces the side aspect. An external door opens to the driveway.

Stairs & Landing
Stairs lead to the first floor, where a large original archway frames a long sash window. There is a gas central heating radiator and doors which lead to five bedrooms, a study, two bathrooms, a WC and a small room providing access to the loft.

Bedroom 1 - 15' 12'' x 13' 8 (4.87m x 4.16m) max plus octagonal bay
An attractive master bedroom with an octagonal bay affording views over the holly tree in the garden, city and countryside beyond; inviting a restful seating space. There are picture rails, a tiled fireplace with wood surround, an additional uPVC double glazed window to the side and door to bedroom 6.

Bedroom 6 - 12' 2'' x 7' 7 (3.70m x 2.30m) max
This charming room provides the potential for a master en-suite, or its current use as a study. There is currently a gas central heating radiator and two uPVC double glazed sash windows to the front.

Bedroom 2 - 13' 8'' x 13' 8 (4.17m x 4.16m) max plus octagonal bay
A second large double bedroom with an octagonal bay comprising uPVC double glazed sash windows, drawing the eye to a prime feature; spectacular far reaching views as far as Exmouth, Powderham Belvedere and Haldon Belvedere. This excellent room also benefits from a Victorian cast iron fireplace with tiled surround and mantel, a vanity storage unit with an inset basin, picture rails, a gas central heating radiator, a balanced flue gas fire and an additional uPVC double glazed sash window to the side.

Bathroom
Comprising a pedestal wash hand basin and a wood panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround. A uPVC double glazed sash window with pleasant views looks out to the rear aspect and there is a gas central heating radiator and shaver socket.

Bedroom 3 - 14' 12'' x 12' 0 (4.56m x 3.67m) max plus box bay
Another large double bedroom comprising a gas fire with tiled fireplace and mantel, picture rails, a basin with tiled splashback, gas central heating radiator and a box bay with uPVC double glazed sash windows to the front aspect.

Bedroom 4 - 13' 1'' x 10' 11 (4.00m x 3.33m) max
The smallest of the bedrooms, this very large single bedroom includes a gas fire, a large airing cupboard housing the hot water tank and with storage space, fitted shelving and a uPVC double glazed sash window to the rear aspect.

Second Bathroom
Comprising a low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over and tiled surround, a gas central heating radiator and an obscure glazed window to the side aspect.

WC
With a low level WC, storage unit with an inset wash hand basin and tiled splashback, and a sash window to the side.

Bedroom 5 - 15' 7'' x 9' 3 (4.75m x 2.82m) max
The fifth double bedroom benefits from built-in wardrobes, a gas central heating radiator, a storage unit with an inset basin and tiled splashback, a gas central heating radiator, balanced flue gas fire and a uPVC double glazed sash window to the rear aspect.

Gardens & Parking
A rear door from the dining room opens to a beautiful and secluded pergola complimented by a covering grape vine and wisteria. Bathed with morning sun, this fantastic area is ideal for breakfast and is frequently used for this purpose by the current vendors.

The lawn extends in an L-shape around the rear and side of the house. There are hedge borders, various flowerbeds and fruits including apple trees, raspberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries and the possibility for bean rows. Steps lead to a sheltered sun terrace with a quarry tiled floor creating a perfect seating area for appreciating the wonderful views.

At the front of the property holly, crab apple and cherry blossom trees frame the striking home and a driveway to the side provides off-road parking for multiple vehicles with a cultivated blackberry bush alongside.

Garage & Studio
At the end of the driveway, there is a garage with double doors and a pitched roof providing additional storage space. Doors to the side can be opened to the studio. This multi-functional room benefits from power, lighting and uPVC double glazed windows to the front and side aspects.

Tenure: Freehold

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