mansbridge & balment issue 84

PLYMOUTH

Tuesday Sept 2 - Monday Sept 15 2014 ISSUE 84

Luxurious LivingAn opulent first floor apartment in a sunny south facing position

with beautiful parkland and sea views and a private balcony.

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Plymouth PRoPERty PAPER IssuE 84 september 2 - september 15, 20142

RESIDENTIAL FEATURE PRoPERty

Price: £259,950

Where: Queens Gate, Lipson, Plymouth

Bedrooms: 3

An opulent first floor apartment in a sunny south facing positionwith beautiful parkland and sea views and a private balcony.

AT A GLANCE

Simply ExquisiteA beautifully appointed first floor apartment having undergone meticulous

renovations by its current owners and now providing adaptable accommodation whilst retaining many original features.

The accommodation is accessed via a private front door to the ground floor which provides access to the staircase ascending to the

first floor landing. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted to a high standard with a matching range of base and eye level storage cupboards and glazed display cabinets with post formed and roll topped worksurfaces incorporating a ceramic one and a half bowl sink drainer unit with mixer tap, integral dishwasher, an electric oven, four burner gas hob and filter canopy, fitted freezer and fridge. There is a feature cast iron fireplace with fitted mirror over, a large box bay window to the rear elevation and a further large window to the side, moulded ceiling and laminate flooring. The inner hallway provides fitted storage cupboards, moulded ceiling, ceiling rose and ornate corbels.

The main hallway features a ceiling rose, decorative frieze, picture rail and doorway to the sitting room where the window to the front elevation provides outstanding far reaching views of Lipson Park, across the city to Plymouth Sound and beyond. The sitting room is beautifully decorated with a moulded ceiling, decorative frieze, picture rail, sandstone fireplace with a living flame gas fire and hearth. An opening with corbels leads into the dining room with a continuation of the decorative theme, ceiling rose, ornate frieze, picture rail and French doors leading to the south facing balcony which is fully railing enclosed with far reaching views.

Bedroom one is an incredibly spacious double with a window to the front taking in the views, a feature cast iron fireplace with tiled hearth and inset mirror, a moulded ceiling, picture rail and a doorway to the en-suite shower room. The en-suite is equipped with a large tiled shower enclosure with direct feed shower unit, low level WC, wash hand basin with storage beneath, a further period fireplace, moulded ceiling and a window to the rear. Bedroom two is a further large double with a window to the rear, a large fitted wardrobe storage cupboard, further period fireplace with moulded ceiling and picture rail. Bedroom three is a spacious single, currently used as a study with a window to the rear and a moulded ceiling. The principal bathroom is fitted to a high standard with a window to the side elevation and a matching white three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and a panel enclosed bath with white tiled splashbacks and an electric shower unit.

The property retains many original features to include multi-panelled internal doors, sash windows, fireplaces, picture rails and ceiling mouldings. Modern benefits include gas fired central heating and an intercom entry system. Externally, there is a rear shared courtyard which is flagged for ease of maintenance and parking for one vehicle, whilst there is a fabulous balcony to the front. The apartment is held on a leasehold basis with in excess of 180 years remaining and a maintenance charge of approximatley £68 per calendar month is payable. There is a one third share of the freehold. An internal viewing is very highly recommended.

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Agent: Mansbridge Balment 01752 229292

mansbridgebalment.co.uk

Plymouth City 229292 North Plymouth 791333www.mansbridgebalment.co.uk

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