Bankfield, Shelley, HD8

NESTLED IN A PLEASANT, TUCKED AWAY POSITION IS THIS FABULOUS, DETACHED FAMILY HOME OFFERING SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE ACCOMMODATION. OCCUPYING AN ELEVATED POSITION, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SUPERB PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY, THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN THE POPULAR VILLAGE OF SHELLEY. IN CATCHMENT FOR WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING, AND IDEALLY POSITIONED FOR ACCESS TO COMMUTER LINKS. THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN MUCH IMPROVED TO A HIGH STANDARD THROUGHOUT BY THE CURRENT VENDORS.

The property accommodation briefly comprises of entrance hall, downstairs w.c., cloaks cupboard, utility cupboard, lounge, office/playroom and open-plan dining-kitchen and family room to the ground floor. To the first floor there are four generous proportioned double bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedroom one having space for a dressing area, king sized bed and benefiting from ensuite bathroom facilities. Externally the property has a driveway leading to a double detached garage, the front garden has patio and lawn taking full advantage of the views. To the rear is a low maintenance garden with raised beds and hardstanding for a greenhouse.

 

EPC Rating: D

ENTRANCE HALL

Enter the property through a double-glazed PVC front door with obscure and stained glass inserts with lead detailing into the entrance hall. There are adjoining double glazed windows with obscure glass to the front elevation, providing the entrance hall with a great deal of natural light. The entrance hall has inset spotlights into the ceiling, beautiful oak flooring, multi panel doors provide access to the downstairs w.c., lounge, home office, enclosed useful understairs storage cupboard and a multi panel timber and glazed door proceeds to the open plan dining kitchen and family room. There is a vertical cast iron column radiator and a fabulous bespoke cloaks cupboard.

LOUNGE (4.8m x 5.38m)

The beautiful oak flooring continues through from the entrance hall into a spacious lounge which is decorated to a high standard and features both two ceiling light points and recessed spotlighting to the ceiling. There is a bank of double-glazed anthracite aluminium bi-folding doors to the front elevation which has a fabulous open aspect view across the property’s front garden and with far reaching views over rooftops across the valley. There are two vertical cast iron column radiators, and television and telephone points.

HOME OFFICE / GROUND FLOOR BEDROOM (2.34m x 5m)

This versatile space can be utilised for a variety of uses. It features a bank of double-glazed windows to the rear elevation with a double-glazed stable style door with integral blinds provided access to the rear garden. There is oak flooring, a central ceiling light point and a vertical cast iron column radiator.

DOWNSTAIRS WC

The downstairs w.c. features a modern contemporary two-piece suite which comprises low level w.c. with push button flush and a pedestal wash hand basin with Chrome monobloc mixer tap. There is attractive tiled flooring with contrasting tiling to the walls, a double-glazed window with obscure glass and tiled sill to the front elevation, Chrome ladder style radiator and inset spotlighting to the ceiling

OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN AND FAMILY ROOM

As the photography suggests, the impressive open plan, dining kitchen and family room enjoy a great deal of natural light, which cascades through the dual aspect banks of aluminum Bi-folding doors to both the front and rear elevations. There is inset spotlighting to the ceiling, beautiful oak flooring, two vertical cast iron column radiators and a telephone point. The Bi-folding doors to the front elevation provide direct access to a fantastic, raised patio, which offers fabulous open aspect view across the valley. The kitchen features a wide range of fixed frame, high quality fitted wall and base units with shaker style cupboard fronts and with complementary quartz work surfaces over which incorporate a twin composite inset sink unit with brushed Chrome mixer tap.

KITCHEN AREA

The kitchen is well equipped with high-quality, built-in Neff appliances including a four-ring induction hob with an additional gas on glass hob with Elica cooker hood over, shoulder level slide and hide fan assisted oven, a microwave combination and grill oven with warming drawer beneath and a steam oven again with warming drawer beneath. There are further integral appliances, including a built-in dishwasher, base and provisions for an American style fridge and freezer unit and the kitchen benefits from both under unit lighting, a matching quartz upstand to the work surfaces and glaze display cabinets. There are soft closing doors and drawers, and the centre piece of the kitchen area is a fabulous breakfast island with an oak breakfast area and with ample cupboards beneath.

UTILITY ROOM

Conveniently positioned underneath the stairs, there is a utility cupboard with plumbing and provisions for an automatic washing machine with work surface over providing adequate space for a condensing tumbled dryer. The oak flooring continues through from the entrance hall and there is additional space under the kite winding staircase, and it also houses the wall mounted combination boiler.

LANDING

Taking the kite winding staircase from the entrance hall you reach the first-floor landing, which features a double-glazed window to the rear elevation, pleasant views across the property’s rear garden. There is a chandelier point, a cast iron column radiator and multi panel doors provide access to four double bedrooms and the house bathroom. There is a useful airing cupboard, additional ceiling light point and a loft hatch which provides access to a useful attic space.

BEDROOM ONE (4.8m x 5.38m)

Bedroom one is a fabulous proportioned double bedroom which has ample space for free standing furniture. There are three windows to the front elevation, taking full advantage of the elevated position of the property with open aspect views across the valley, inset spotlighting to the ceiling and a cast iron column radiator. The principal bedroom benefits from ensuite bathroom facilities.

EN SUITE BEDROOM ONE (2.31m x 4.98m)

The luxury en-suite bathroom is sure to impress with a fabulous modern contemporary five-piece suite comprising double ended panel bath with cascading waterfall and shower head mixer tap, a low level w.c. with push button flush, twin inset wash hand basin with quartz work surface over and matching Chrome cascading waterfall mixer taps over, vanity cupboards beneath and a fixed framework in double shower with thermostatic rainfall shower and with separate held attachment. There is attractive tiled flooring and tiled walls, inset spotlighting to the ceiling, an extractor fan and a Chrome ladder style radiator. Additionally, there is an extractor fan, a bank of double-glazed windows with obscure glass to the rear elevation and an additional double-glazed window providing a pleasant view across the rear garden.

BEDROOM TWO (3.4m x 4.37m)

As the photography suggests, bedroom two is a generously proportioned light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation, taking full advantage of superb open aspect views, a central ceiling light point and cast-iron column radiator.

BEDROOM THREE (3.45m x 3.61m)

Bedroom three again is a well-proportioned light and airy double bedroom which has ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a double-glazed Juliet balcony to the front elevation with integrated blinds, a vertical cast iron column radiator, ceiling light point and television point.

BEDROOM FOUR (2.92m x 3.35m)

Bedroom four is a double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. There is a bank of double-glazed windows to the rear elevation with pleasant views across the property’s rear garden and the recreational area beyond, a central ceiling light point, cast iron column radiator and television point.

HOUSE BATHROOM (2.26m x 2.92m)

The bathroom features a modern contemporary four-piece suite comprising inset bath with cascading waterfall and shower head mixer tap, a low level w.c. with push button flush, pedestal wash hand basin with Chrome cascading water fall mixer tap and a fixed frame shower cubicle with thermostatic rainfall shower and separate handheld attachment. There is attractive tiled flooring and tiling to the walls, a recess shelving unit for toiletries and towels, two double glazed windows with obscure glass to the rear elevation and a Chrome ladder style radiator.

Front Garden

Externally to the front, the property occupies a particularly enviable position at the edge of the cul-de-sac with a gated tarmacadam driveway providing off street parking for multiple vehicles and leading to a particularly large double detached garage. The front garden has Indian stone flagged steps and pathways that meander through lawn areas and lead to the front terrace where there is a door canopy by the front door and up and down lights to the front of the property. The front garden is laid predominantly to lawn with an Indian stone patio area, ideal for alfresco dining and barbecuing and from the top of the garden there are fantastic open aspect views over rooftops across the valley. Down the side of the property is a hard standing for a garden shed and a gravel area with an attractive dry stonewall boundary.

Rear Garden

To the rear of the property there is a lawn area ornamental pond and a vegetable patch with raised beds and a hard standing for a greenhouse. To the rear of the property there are external up and down lights and an external tap. To the other side of the property is a flagged pathway.