Albany Road, St Leonards-On-Sea, TN38
£1,500,000
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Key Features:
- Substantial Period Property
- Original Features
- Unique Opportunity
- Steeped in History
- On approx 0.66 Acre
- Superb grounds.
- Approx. 4,400 sq ft
- Off-road parking.
- Character in Abundance
- Absolute One-Off!
Summary:
Home & Castle are pleased to advertise Ford Bank, a stunning property of approximately 4,500 sq ft, built for Major P. Vipan in 1883. This beautiful home is steeped in history, full of original features and sits on a plot of approx. 2/3 of an acre, in one of St Leonards' most sought after residential areas.Within walking distance of the wide variety of independent retail outlets available on Kings Road, London Road and Norman Road. The seafront is a short walk, as are nearby parks and train services.
Full Details:
Dimensions
All dimensions supplied are approximate and for guidance purposes only. They do not form part of any contract. No systems or appliances have been tested. Kitchen appliances shown on floor plan are only included if built-in, integrated or specifically stated.
Ground Floor
Consists of Vestibule, Entrance Hall, Dining Room, Drawing Room, Library, Lounge, Study, Kitchen, Utility Room, Pantry and Bathroom.
Vestibule
Original wooden front door to vestibule with original mosaic tiled floor, original stained glass windows to the left hand side and opaque single glazed windows to the right. Exposed wooden beams above. Brickwork archway leading to original wooden door of main house.
Entrance Hall
Mosaic tiled floor continues from the vestibule into the main hallway. Original doors, architraves, skirting and exposed beams above. Spindled staircase. Chandelier light. Radiator. Window to vestibule and another to the front of the property. Door under stairs to cellar below.
Drawing Room (8.94m x 5.49m incl bay (29'4" x 18' incl bay))
Magnificent room featuring all original woodwork including flooring, skirting. architraves with exposed beams above. Dual aspect with original sash windows to side and rear of property. Original fireplace. Radiators x 4. Connecting door to library.
Conservatory (4.70m x 3.05m (15'5" x 10'))
Overlooking rear garden. Door to patio area and garden.
Dining Room (7.19m x 4.60m (23'7" x 15'1"))
Another magnificent room with original woodwork throughout including flooring, door, architraves, skirting with exposed beams above. Original carved oak panels some which are believed to be a representation of the original owners of Ford Bank. Original stone window mullions with 2 looking out to the patio area and 2 looking to the rear garden. Fireplace.
Library (4.70m x 3.35m (15'5" x 11'))
Original woodwork including floor to ceiling book case which runs the length of the right hand side of the room. Original wood flooring with sash windows x 2 to the side of the property. Original brickwork fireplace. Radiator. Connecting door to drawing room.
Door from Entrance Hall To
Inner Hallway
Mosaic tiled floor. Radiator. Door to patio and garden to rear of property.
Lounge (4.50m x 4.24m (14'9" x 13'11"))
Original wood flooring, fireplace, built-in cupboard, original sash windows x 2 to rear patio area and garden. Radiator. 2nd door to hallway.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.47m x 4.37m (14'8" x 14'4"))
Original wood flooring. A range of cupboards and worktops. Range cooker, dishwasher and space for tall fridge freezer. Original sash windows x 2 to front of property. Radiator.
Bathroom Ground Floor (4.42m x 1.65m (14'6" x 5'5"))
Bath, WC and basin. Opaque sash window to front of property with another to the side. Partly tiled walls. Original mosaic tiled floor. Radiator.
Inner Hallway
Quarry tiled floor. Door to front of property.
Study (4.50m x 3.00m (14'9" x 9'10"))
Dual aspect with original sash windows to rear of property and to courtyard at the side. Wooden door to courtyard. Fireplace. Radiator.
Utility Room (3.43m max x 3.43m max (11'3" max x 11'3" max))
Utility room with plumbing for washing machine and space for many appliances. Belfast sink. Wall mounted gas boilers x 2. Plenty of storage space.
Pantry (3.35m x 1.73m (11' x 5'8"))
Plenty of additional storage space. Original quarry tiled flooring. Original sash window to front of property.
Separate WC
WC & Basin. Opaque sash window to courtyard. Radiator.
1st Floor
9 Bedrooms, 1 x Bathroom, 1 x Shower Room, 1 x Kitchen.
1st Floor Landing
Galleried landing with original wood flooring. Doors to right hand and left hand side of property. Stairs to spacious boarded loft area.
1st Floor Right Hand Side of Property
Consists of 5 Bedrooms, Kitchen and Shower Room.
Hallway
Original wood flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom 1 (4.72m x 3.30m (15'6" x 10'10"))
Dual aspect with original sash windows to front and side of property. Sea views. Original wood flooring and fireplace. Radiator. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 (4.70m x 2.41m (15'5" x 7'11"))
Original sash windows to side of property offering sea views. Original wood flooring and fireplace. Radiator. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 3 (4.52m x 3.35m (14'10" x 11'))
Original sash windows x 2 offering sea views to side of property. Original wood flooring. Radiator. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 4 (4.70m x 2.87m (15'5" x 9'5"))
Dual aspect. Original sash window overlooking rear garden with sea views. Original sash window to side of property offering sea views. Built-in cupboard. Fireplace. Radiator. Original wood flooring. Wash hand basin.
Bedroom 5 (4.62m x 4.06m (15'2" x 13'4"))
Feature original brickwork fireplace. Dual aspect. Original sash window overlooking rear garden with sea views. Original sash window to side of property overlooking patio area. Original wood flooring. Wash hand basin.
Kitchen (3.28m x 3.02m (10'9" x 9'11"))
Range of cupboards and worktops. Free-standing electric cooker, dishwasher and under worktop fridge. Space for tall fridge freezer. Radiator. Original wood flooring. Original sash window to side of property.
Separate Shower Room (1.83m x 0.86m (6' x 2'10"))
Cubicle with electric shower. WC & Basin. Tiled floor with partly tiled walls. Radiator. Opaque sash window to front of property.
1st Floor Left Hand Side of Property
Consists of 4 Bedrooms and Family Bathroom.
"L Shaped" Hallway
Original sash window to rear of property. Original wood flooring. Radiator.
Bedroom 6 (4.67m x 4.45m (15'4" x 14'7"))
Original wood flooring. Fireplace. Sash windows x 2 overlooking patio and rear garden. Wash hand basin. Built-in cupboards x 2. Radiator.
Bedroom 7 (4.42m x 2.97m (14'6" x 9'9"))
Original wood flooring. Fireplace and original sash window to side of property. Radiator.
Family Bathroom (3.23m x 1.70m (10'7" x 5'7"))
Bath, WC, basin and bidet. Original wood flooring. Opaque original sash window to side of property. Radiator.
Bedroom 8 (4.50m x 3.18m (14'9" x 10'5"))
Original wood flooring. Fireplace. Original sash window to front of property. Radiator.
Bedroom 9 (3.20m x 2.77m (10'6" x 9'1"))
Original wood flooring. Fireplace. Dual aspect. Original sash windows x 2 to front and side of property. Radiator. Hatch to loft.
Loft Areas
There are 3 lofts providing plenty of additional storage space.
Garage (4.88m x 4.57m (16' x 15'))
Outside Front
Entrance & Exit via 2 Double wrought iron gates. Off-road parking for multiple vehicles. Wooden gate to right-hand side for access to rear garden. To the left is a storage area which leads to courtyard at the side of the property.
Outside Rear
Substantial grounds laid mainly to lawn with mature shrubs, trees and flowers. Large patio area and fish pond. Sheds x 2 and caravan set up as an office space. Sea views from the garden.
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