New Street, Torrington, EX38

Grade II listed five bedroom period residence in a central and convenient location not far from the Torrington town centre. The property has impressive sized rooms with an abundance of character, three log burners, studio/office and a large south facing rear garden.

Porch House is a fine example of an early Georgian or late Stuart, five-bedroom townhouse in central Great Torrington.

The property is conveniently set in the heart of the popular rural town of Torrington which offers a good range of amenities, including a selection of shops, medical facilities, schooling etc. Approximately 7 miles distant is the larger town of Bideford and with the regional centre of Barnstaple being some 12 miles away.

SERVICES: All mains services. Gas fired central heating. Mostly single glazed windows with a mix of secondary glazed windows and double glazed windows in the studio.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: C.

TENURE: Freehold

AGENST NOTE: A GARAGE is available close by, which can be bought via separate negotiation.

DIRECTIONS TO FIND: Upon entering Torrington via New Street, passing Torrington common on your left hand side, follow the road passing Lidl's supermarket and just after the left hand turning into Stonemans Lane the property will be found on the right handside with name displayed.

The property is at present arranged to provide (measurements are approximate):-

PORCH: Coving and tiled floor. Large 6 panel door with knocker leading into:

ENTRANCE HALL: Impressive winding staircase to the first floor, radiator, pine shelving and arch. Built in cupboard and understairs recess with plumbing for washing machine. Door into the rear garden.

WC: High level WC and corner basin.

KITCHEN/DINER: 5.85m x 5.81m max Working Surface incorporating single drainer stainless steel sink unit with tiled splashbacking, cupboards, drawers and matching wall units. Large cooker with six ring gas hob, oven below and extractor above. Integrated dishwasher. Tiled hearth with mantle and inset contemporary log burner. Wood panelled walls, tiled flooring and radiator. Large bay window.

DRAWING ROOM: 6.55m x 5.37m max Large impressive reception room full of character and period features including detailed cornice to the ceiling. Log burner plus grand stone hearth and mantle. Built in shelved cupboard. Two radiators and large windows with shutters.

INNER HALL: Boiler/storage room with Baxi boiler, shelving plus shelved double door cupboard.

STUDY/STUDIO: 6.48m x 2.30m. Log burner with slate hearth, radiator, hatch to loft space and wash basin with tiled splash back. Single glazed doors into rear garden. Mostly wooden framed double glazed windows.

STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING: Impressive open balustrade curved staircase with exposed wood flooring. Large feature window with shutters. Radiator.

BEDROOM: 4.01m x 3.31m Currently used as a dressing room, wood flooring, radiator with window and shutters.

BEDROOM: 4.84m x 3.92m Wood flooring, attractive painted wall panelling, coving and radiator.

STAIRS TO HALF LANDING: Wood flooring.

MASTER BEDROOM: 5.47m x 4.70m max Feature mantle and surround. Exposed beams, fitted carpet and radiator. Large window with shutters and airing cupboard housing hot water tank.

BATHROOM: Bath, wash basin and large separate shower cubicle with tiled splashback. Chrome ladder style radiator and wood flooring.

CLOAK ROOM: High level WC and Velux window.

STAIRS TO SECOND FLOOR: Wood flooring.

BEDROOM: 3.55m x 3.50m (max). Exposed beams, wood floor and a radiator.

BEDROOM: 4.79m x 3.58m. Exposed beams, radiator and wood flooring. Built in shelved cupboard and two Velux windows, door to attic:

OUTSIDE: Fully enclosed, stone wall private south facing REAR GARDEN with large patio area and a bespoke made slate table with granite legs and outside power sockets. The garden is tiered with large level lawn, stone paths and a diverse mix of large trees, bushes and flowers. There is also a useful covered log shed/store, workshop and large ramshackle store but the benefit of a power supply and water. A rear pedestrian access leads onto Villa Road.