This wonderful family house has been completely refurbished and remodelled by the current owners to the highest stanrdard. Set back from the road behind electrically operated oak gates the property has ample gravel parking at the front and a garage with adjoining plant room. Internally, the house has been extended and remodelled to provide comfortable, high tech and luxurious family accommodation. The entrance hall has stairs rising to the first floor with vaulted ceiling above and a beautiful encaustic tiled floor. To the front of the house there is a study with original cast iron fireplace and fitted cupboards. The sitting room also has a fireplace with stone surround. Glazed double doors from the reception hall lead to the open plan family living space which includes the beautifully equipped kitchen with hand made John Lewis of Hungerford units in carefully designed two tone colour scheme with white quartz working surfaces and central island. There is a Quooker hot water tap, integrated dishwasher, large fridge/freezer and Mercury induction range. The family room incorporates a breakfast/dining area and double doors lead through to the adjoining tv room/snug. There are sliding Velfac doors providing views and access to the garden and a reclaimed timber floor with underfloor heating in the kitchen and family room. There is also a large utility and cloaks area and adjoining wc. Upstairs there are five good sized bedrooms. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with doors and Juliet balcony overlooking the rear garden, a dressing area, which in turn leads to the luxuriously appointed en suite shower room with large walk in shower, twin Corian sink units and attractive wall and floor tiling with underfloor heating. The family bathroom has been fitted with a marble herringbone floor, matching marble walls tiles, underfloor heating and a white suite. Outside, to the rear of the house is a large extensive stone terrace with attractive bull nose steps leading down to the formal gardens which have all been landscaped and maintained by Sylvia Newman, the local and highly regarded landscape architect. They include a variety of shrubs, plants and trees with discreet and bespoke automatic lighting and irrigation system. Beyond the lawned gardens there is a paved terrace and vegetable garden and a cedar potting shed and adjoining greenhouse. At the very end of the garden there is a detached annexe with cedar panelling and aluminium roof. Glazed doors lead to the open plan annexe/studio space, currently used as a gymnasium, there is a vaulted ceiling, four velux roof lights and air conditioning. It would suit a home office or occasional accommodation if required. There is also an en suite shower room. Adjoining the annexe is a sauna and hot tub area. All in all a truly remarkable family home, the like of which is rarely seen on the market and one that should be viewed to be appreciated.
Location
Huntingdon Road is situated to the north of the City within easy walking or cycling distance of the centre and many of the facilities offered by the University. There is excellent schooling for all age groups within the area.
