2 bed flat for sale

Elliot Terrace, The Hoe, Plymouth PL1

A beautifully appointed apartment which occupies the entire ground floor of one of Plymouth's most historic properties, set within the elegant Italianate styled Elliot Terrace on The Hoe. The property occupies approximately 1500 sqft of floor space and sits elevated with views of The Hoe and Plymouth Sound towards Mount Edgcumbe Park. Once the home to the world-renowned author of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the property has taken it's place as being part of British literature history. Quote MK1450737 to view this exceptional property.

A unique feature to this apartment is that the original double front doors leading from the portico is the private entrance directly into the property, stepping into a large vestibule which leads further via an ornate door with stained glass into the grand entrance hallway. With high ceilings and ornate coving details with abundance of space, the hallway would have once been occupied by the original staircase but it now provides a a generous amount of floor area for furnishings, perfect as an additional living area, office or library all complimented with marble tiled flooring.

Doors open into the Lounge which features two arched windows spanning nearly the whole height of the room taking in the southerly views towards Plymouth Sound. The period fireplace with cast insert and marble surround provides a focal point to the room and is fitted with an electric flame effect fire, there is ornate coving to the ceiling and wood effect laminate flooring. Double panelled doors open into the adjoining Dining Room & Kitchen.

The Kitchen & Dining Room is a large open plan room having plenty of space for formal and casual dining, perfect for parties and social gatherings, with the doors left open to the Lounge you enjoy the views and plenty of natural light. The kitchen is fitted with a range of cabinets and plenty of worktop space and has the advantage of a number of fitted appliances which include a Rangemaster dual cavity and multi function oven with gas hob over, integrated microwave, fridge, freezer and a dishwasher. A full height glazed window with decorative Georgian panes is an attractive original feature to this room as well as bringing in plenty of natural light to the space, with stone flooring to the kitchen area and continuation of the marble flooring from the hallway runs into the dining area.

Within the hallway, the current owner has fitted a range of bespoke cabinets with bookcases, a cocktail bar, shelving and cupboards providing an abundance of practical storage. The hallway continues to lead to a separate Laundry Cupboard, perfect for your linen and has plumbing for your washing machine, there is a further storage cupboard providing room for your household items.

The hallway leads to the bedrooms and a separate Shower Room with WC. The two bedrooms are both large double rooms, with the Master Bedroom featuring a built in wardrobe and having its own private Ensuite Bathroom. Both the bedrooms benefit from Everest fitted secondary glazing, and the property is heated by gas central heating of which the boiler is located in the Laundry Room. Being a Grade II* listed building, it has retained its charming wooden framed arched sash windows to the front.

A single garage which was formerly a coach house is accessed from Elliot Terrace Lane at the rear of the building, and provides parking and storage for one car as pat of a shared double garage. Permit parking on street is also available.

Elliot Terrace is without doubt one of the finest terraces in Plymouth City and is held in the highest of regards. It's Italianate design, believed to have been commissioned by local architect George Whitewick in the mid 19th century has been the place for many famous and historic events which include political, royal and cultural visitors to the city. However, this particular property was owned and lived in by Dr George Budd who kindly allowed a young Arthur Conan Doyle to live at his property whilst he practised medicine at his surgery in Durnford Street. It is widely known that both his professor at Edinburgh University, Dr Joseph Bell and his time with Dr George Budd had indeed inspired him to create Sherlock Holmes's character for which he has become so famous. The property is marked by an English Heritage Blue Plaque to remember his achievements and to mark the significance of the property.

The property sits on Leasehold Title of 125 years from 1997 and has the distinct advantage of also being a Share of Freehold of which is managed between the remaining apartment owners using a local professional management company. Currently the owners make a payment of c£4000 per annum towards the annual cost of maintenance, insurance and a sinking fund. When contacting us, please quote reference MK1450737, viewings strictly by appointment only.

Entrance Vestibule

Reception Hallway - 7.7m x 2.6m (25'3" x 8'6") plus additional hallway space

Lounge - 5.16m x 4.88m (16'11" x 16'0")

Kitchen/Diner - 6.9m x 4.13m (22'7" x 13'6")

Bedroom 1 - 3.82m x 3.63m (12'6" x 11'10") Plus Wardrobes

Ensuite Bathroom

Bedroom 2 - 3.82m x 3.58m (12'6" x 11'8")

Shower Room

Laundry Cupboard

Store

Outside - Single Garage (part of shared double garage) 5.53m x 2.58m (18'1" x 8'5")