A SPECIAL 1930'S, FIVE BEDROOM, SEMI-DETACHED FAMILY HOME BEAUTIFULLY-PRESENTED THROUGHOUT AND PERFECTLY POSITIONED BETWEEN NEW CHURCH ROAD AND THE SEAFRONT. CHAIN FREE SALE.

In Brief
This extensively expanded and strikingly renovated family home comprises 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a west facing garden and off street, paved hard standing parking for 2 cars plus a large integral garage with gym area. It has been the subject of thoughtful redesign and reimagination over recent years to create an expansive contemporary interior that works perfectly to suit a family in terms of its presentation, practicality and ideal location.

Double glazing throughout ensures energy efficiency and additionally supplements the CCTV security system for extra peace of mind. The mix of fabrications and finishes used in the interior design include walnut, steel and granite among others, providing an interesting mix of textures, décor enhancements and ambience.

Leafy Berriedale Avenue is a short walk from some outstanding independent and state primary schools as well as the delis, health shops and cafes of nearby Richardson Road. The Restaurants, independent stores and supermarkets of Church Road are a stroll or very short drive away as are some outstanding primary and senior schools and further education colleges.

EPC rating C
Council Tax Band: F

In More Detail
The property has stunning kerb appeal with its grey block paved driveway and modernist grey and white finishes, sympathetically enhancing and impacting its architectural period. Its front elevation is characterised by two striking square bays and a third curved on the first floor.

Set back from the road, pretty bedding plants and flowers have been planted to frame the street facing aspect. The exterior of the building has been nicely designed in line with the contemporary renovation of the interior. Internally the redesign has resulted in light filled spaces across three storey’s that are energising and welcoming, neutrally decorated to reflect the natural light and stunningly lifted with clever interior composition.

Step Inside
Ground Floor - On entry a spacious and practical double-glazed porch with Italian designer tiles and built-in cupboard provides the ideal place to leave muddy boots shoes and coats. Double walnut doors then lead through to an unusually extensive reception hallway, currently furnished as a seating area and from where the bespoke, handmade steel staircase leads to the upper storeys of the property. A further small set of steps lead down to a cloakroom/WC. Large format, premium polished white and grey marble style porcelain tiles run throughout the ground floor, along with wet underfloor heating, thermostatically controlled in each of the designated ground floor zones.

The ground floor is configured to include a separate reception/TV room leading through to an open-plan kitchen/diner/family living area with a bespoke bar.

The reception room sits at the front of the floorplan overlooking the street and is bright, comfortable and spacious with a handsome square bay window drawing in an abundance of natural light. From here a pair of walnut veneered glazed doors open into the second living space comprising a less formal family room with bar, then through into the kitchen/diner. The entire ground floor has been designed for maximum light flow and views straight through from the reception room to the rooms and garden beyond.

The open plan kitchen/diner/family room constitutes the heart of the home and is situated at the rear. This open-plan room is bathed in wonderful levels of natural light courtesy of a 4m remotely operated skylight that floods the space plus full height and full width bi-fold doors that open out into the peaceful rear garden.

The kitchen/diner and bar/lounge benefit from a HUE LED lighting system installation that can be programmed to set and change the ambience and mood by alternating colour or synching to music, an ever-shifting scene to suit all occasions.

The kitchen is fitted with base and eye level cool grey cabinetry and is designed with a well-defined dining area looking out onto the framed garden scape. Fully installed with mainly Neff appliances the space is fitted with a double/combination oven, warming/proving drawer, dishwasher and boiling water tap. There is also an American size Fridge Freezer. Quartz worktops and sea blue splashbacks add a luxury edge to the cook space and a large kitchen island measuring 2.85m x 1.2m crafted from one continuous piece of quartz in a waterfall design creates additional workspace, a space for socialising and a natural divide between kitchen and dining area. The practical yet luxe island has a built-in linear induction hob, a rise up extractor fan - extracting directly to the outside, together with plug socket, USB charging points and plenty of storage.

A separate utility room is accessed via the kitchen and leads though into the garage. This practical room comprises a black granite work top, deep butler sink, space for washing machine and dryer plus a dedicated cupboard housing a Worcester boiler and pressurised hot water tank. Set apart from the main kitchen the room leads out into the garden for added practicality.

The kitchen space flows backwards into the living/family area with its bespoke hand-crafted bar housing a beer/wine fridge, dishwasher and plenty of shelves and cupboards. Forward of the striking bar is a sumptuous and extensive lounge area ideal for entertaining or just hanging out with the family.

First Floor - The first floor rooms are fitted with walnut flooring, stylish radiators, walnut veneer doors and all designed with contemporary neutral decor. The floorplan comprises four large double bedrooms, the primary of which sits towards the rear at the top of the stairs. This spacious bright room enjoys a luxury ensuite double shower room with electric underfloor heating and large format grey floor tiles plus a spacious bespoke dressing room with pocket door, walnut floor and automated lighting.

At the rear of the floorplan sits bedroom 2 benefitting from an ensuite shower room with stylish large format grey floor tiling and underfloor heating. Adjacent to this room is the luxury family bathroom, fully tiled in grey and copper tones with plenty of storage drawers. A beautifully designed double ended spa bath with handheld shower sits against a tiled feature wall.

Bedrooms 3 and 4 are positioned at the front of the floorplan and are both spacious with sea views, one through a square bay window and one through a curved.

Top Floor - The extended second floor is given over to what could be a primary bedroom and ensuite but is currently used as an office with a fabulous feature wall, with separate WC, shower and storage area. This room receives wonderful levels of natural light and has ocean views from its large Velux windows. There is additionally copious amounts of storage within the house’s eaves which can be walked into as a loft storage room.

Step Outside

Through the bifold doors of the kitchen/diner the property benefits from a split-level garden comprising composite decking with up lights and steps down to a spacious lawn. The garden is peaceful and west facing, ideal for afternoon sun, and mainly laid to lawn with established plants and shrubs in border surrounds. The space offers a blank canvass for any landscape gardeners and a fabulous space for building up children’s play areas. There is additional access through the rear utility room.