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" A GRADE II LISTED 19TH CENTURY VICTORIAN VILLA OF CHARACTER ENJOYING WONDERFUL VIEWS OVER TOTNES AND WITHIN 10 MINUTES WALK OF ITS CENTRE.

RECEPTION HALL * CLOAKROOM * DRAWING ROOM * CONSERVATORY * DINING ROOM * MORNING/SITTING ROOM * STUDY/BEDROOM 5 * KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM * UTILITY * LARDER * 4 DOUBLE BEDROOMS * ENSUITE AND FAMILY BATHROOM * CELLARS * GAS CENTRAL HEATING * OUTBUILDINGS * PARKING AND DELIGHTFUL GARDENS

SITUATION & DESCRIPTION

Pomeroy Villas, which is part of a conservation area approached from Bridgetown Hill, comprises principally large period houses dating from the middle of the 19th Century, and the house is attached to a property of similar character.  Strathmore has an approach from this lane which gives access to the rear and parking area, but there is also an access on the south west side of the property  from a private grass and gravel lane owned by the Duke of Somerset, running past the front of the house and garden.  This imposing elevation enjoys a wonderful outlook over the garden and river valley to the historic town of Totnes, the centre of which is only 10 minutes walk away.  Totnes has a main line railway station which puts London within about 3 hours by train.

Strathmore is on the market for the first time in over a quarter of a century.  Houses of this size and character are rarely available in the town.  Whilst having been well maintained and improved by its present owners during their ownership, without in any way compromising the building?s features, the house offers great potential for upgrading to provide an exceptional family home, which also offers the possibility of creating a self contained annexe.  Listed Grade II some features of the house include fine sash windows, some with original shutters, ceiling heights of 3.48m

(11?6?) and marble fireplaces in the reception rooms. Externally. on the south west elevation, there is a 3 bay portico with balustrade balcony carried on Ionic columns and architrave doorway, with rectangular fanlight and panelled door.  The house is provided with gas fired central heating.

DIRECTIONS:  From The Plains at the bottom of Totnes town centre, drive or walk over the old bridge and walk through Bridgetown until reaching the main road.  Proceed up the hill for about 300 yards and take the first lane on the left immediately before Bourton Road.  Strathmore will then be seen on the left hand side.

ACCOMMODATION

RECEPTION  HALL 25' x 7'9" (7.62m x 2.36m) Including staircase.  Dado rail and moulded ceiling cornices.

REAR HALL Cloaks hanging area and access to cellars (1 small and 1 larger room with coal shute).

CLOAKROOM  With wash basin and wc. Quarry tiled floor.  Rear lobby with access to outside.

DRAWING ROOM (SW) 19'9" x 15' (6.02m x4.57m) Marble fireplace with inset open fire, dado rail, moulded ceiling cornice, picture rail, coloured glass window and pair of French doors to:-

CONSERVATORY (SW)  17'3" x 9'3" (5.26m x 2.82m) Quarry tiled floor. Door to garden.  Both of these rooms enjoy views over Bridgetown church to the town.

DINING ROOM (SW) 18'3" x 13'9" (5.56mx 4.19m) Marble fireplace with inset wrought iron interior and marble hearth.  2 Large sash windows with shutters. Moulded ceiling cornice and picture rail.  Good views.

MORNING/SITTING ROOM (NW)  20'10" Into bay x 12'10" (6.35mx 3.91m) Marble fireplace with inset woodburning stove.  Picture rail and dado rail.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM (NE)  17'1" x 13'3" (5.21m x 4.04m) Gas fired two-oven Aga in large fireplace recess.  Fitted kitchen units, wall units and sink.  Recessed window with shutters.  Door to:-

SIDE HALL/UTILITY  With deep glazed sink, plumbing for washing machine, gas fired boiler and understairs cupboard.  Flagstone floor and staircase to first floor.  Large walk-in shelved larder with shelving and flagstone floor.

From the RECEPTION HALL  There is a gracious easy rising staircase with mahogany handrail to a half landing which has a full height sash window.

FIRST FLOOR

LANDING  A spacious area, which has a walk-in inen/store cupboard.

BEDROOM 1 (SW)  15'7" x 15'2" (4.75m x 4.62m)  Built-in wardrobes, excellent views and wash basin.  Iron fireplace in painted slate surround and mantelpiece.

FAMILY BATHROOM  White bath with shower and vanitory basin.  Airing cupboard with lagged cylinder and immersion heater. Ladder style heated towel rail.

SEPARATE W.C. 

BEDROOM 2 (SW)  15' x 14'5" (4.57m x 4.39m) Two windows with views.  Wrought iron fireplace with painted slate surround and mantelpiece.

BEDROOM 3 (NE)  15' x 13'6" (4.57m x 4.11m) Blocked fireplace with painted slate surround.  Steps down to:-

ENSUITE SHOWER  Cubicle with mixer shower, pedestal wash basin and wc.  Connecting door to secondary stairs.

BEDROOM 4 (NW)  15'2" x 14' (4.62m x 4.27m) Wash basin, blocked painted slate surround fireplace with mantel shelf over. 

Approached by the staircase from the utility/side hall is the

STUDY/BEDROOM 5 (NW)  19'10" x 8'7" (6.05m x 2.62m)  With wrought iron fireplace having a timber surround.

N.B. There is an A1 size scale plan available of the accommodation at a cost of ?10.00 including postage.

EXTERNALLY

To the rear and approached through a pair of double timber gates and personal gate is a good parking area for several cars and a small carport. Two brick stores, outhouse and greenhouse.  There is space for garaging in this area, subject to planning consent.

The principal garden lies on the south west side of the house and this is a very attractive lawned area with well stocked flower beds and herbaceous borders.

The owners have planted a number of scented old fashioned roses.  There are some interesting shrub including Camellia and Japanese Maple,

Beneath the balustrade balcony is a terrace which faces south west and enjoys views over the garden.  This is very sheltered area being a real suntrap.

SERVICES All mains services connected.

VIEWING  By appointment with the agents at The Old Surgery, 26 Fore Street, Totnes.  Telephone (01803) 865116. E sales@michelmorehughes.co.uk

NOTE  All reasonable steps and due diligence have been taken in preparing these particulars.  If you have any queries as to any of the statements made herein please contact us before the viewing. These particulars do not constitute part of an offer or contract.  We are not qualified to test appliances and systems within the property and have not done so. Measurements are to the nearest three inches with computer generated metric conversion.