4 bed terraced house for sale

The Elms, Ashbrooke, Sunderland SR2

An imposing four storey mid terrace, period town house, retaining a wealth of character and wonderful period features with tall ceilings, decorative plasterwork, deep skirting boards, a grand staircase and impressive fireplaces. The property does require general works, updating and modernisation, providing a fabulous opportunity for the new owner to put their own stamp on the accommodation and complete to their requirements. The internal accommodation is accessed at raised ground floor level via an entrance vestibule, connecting through to a stunning reception hall with a staircase to the first floor. There is a generous reception room with a striking fireplace, kitchen and a double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom/wc. On the lower ground floor there is a lobby with a walk in store, three rooms, previously a reception room, kitchen and bedroom, there is also a wc. The lower ground floor is currently not in a habitable state, requiring works to put it back to a liveable standard. At first floor level there is a hall, reception room, a breakfasting kitchen, double bedroom and a bathroom/wc with a shower cubicle. There is a shower room/wc off the half landing, to the top floor there is a reception room and two double bedrooms. Externally there is a delightful garden to the rear with paved areas and established planting, along with two garages. The property occupies a wonderful position on this private road, located within the desirable Ashbrooke conservation area. It is ideally positioned for local amenities, shops and schools, as well as being within easy access of Sunderland city centre and excellent transport connections. We highly advise arranging a detailed inspection to fully appreciate the potential this property has to offer!

Raised Ground Floor

Access via entrance door.

Entrance Vestibule

Inner part glazed door to hall.

Reception Hall

Grand staircase to the first floor, decorative plasterwork to ceiling. Doors to lounge and rear hall.

Lounge (6.43 x 7.46 (21'1" x 24'5"))

Bay to window with single glazed sash windows, beautiful period feature fireplace, decorative cornicing, built in cupboard, three radiators and access to the lobby.

Lobby

Radiator and doors to kitchen 1 and bedroom 1.

Kitchen 1 (2.39 x 2.94 (7'10" x 9'7"))

Fitted wall and base units with work surface over incorporating sink and drainer unit, space for cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine.

Bedroom 1 (4.03 x 5.07 (13'2" x 16'7"))

Bay to rear with single glazed sash windows, fitted wardrobes and impressive decorative feature fireplace. Door to en-suite.

En-Suite Bathroom (1.85 x 3.71 (6'0" x 12'2"))

Low level WC, pedestal washbasin and panel bath with electric shower over tiled walls and radiator.

Rear Hall

Access from the reception hall. Staircase leading down to lower ground floor and external door providing access to the rear of the property.

Lower Ground Floor

Lobby

Radiator, walk in store and doors to room 1, room 2 and former kitchen.

Room 1 (6.41 x 6.01 (21'0" x 19'8"))

Bay to front with single glazed sash windows and two radiators.

Room 2 (4.46 x 7.45 (14'7" x 24'5"))

Bay to the rear with single glazed sash windows, three radiators and built in wardrobe.

Former Kitchen (2.46 x 4.13 (8'0" x 13'6"))

This room was previously a kitchen but it has currently had all items removed and has a single glazed window to rearm radiator, door to rear and door to WC.

Wc

Fitted WC.

Half Landing

Window.

First Floor Landing

Door to inner hall and staircase continues to the top floor.

Inner Hall

Radiator and built in walk in storage cupboard. Doors to living room, breakfasting kitchen, bedroom 2 and bathroom.

Living Room (5.77 x 5.27 (18'11" x 17'3"))

Two single glazed sash windows to front providing delightful views over the communal gardens, two radiators, built in cupboard and fitted gas fire.

Breakfasting Kitchen (3.47 x 4.69 (11'4" x 15'4"))

Wall and base units with work surfaces over incorporating sink and drainer unit, integrated appliances include an oven and hob, space for fridge freezer and washing machine, radiator, UPVC double glazed sash style window to rear and wall mounted boiler.

Bedroom 2 (3.13 x 5.27 (10'3" x 17'3"))

Access via lobby area from inner hall. Single glazed sash window to front providing delightful views over the communal gardens, radiator and built in cupboard.

Bathroom (2.59 x 4.67 (8'5" x 15'3"))

Low level WC, pedestal washbasin, panel bath and step in shower cubicle with mains shower, UPVC double glazed sash style window to rear and radiator.

Half Landing

Door to shower room and staircase continues to top floor.

Shower Room

Low level WC and shower area.

Top Floor Landing

Built in cupboard and access to the sitting room, bedroom 3 and 4.

Sitting Room (5.09 x 4.03 (16'8" x 13'2"))

Single glazed window to front and fitted fire.

Bedroom 3 (6.10 x 4.76 (20'0" x 15'7"))

Single glazed sash window to rear and walk in cupboard.

Bedroom 4 (3.35 x 4.73 (10'11" x 15'6"))

Single glazed sash window to front.

Outside

The property has an attractive garden to the rear with paved areas and established planting along with gated access to the service lane. At the rear of the property there are two single garages.

Council Tax Band

The Council Tax Band is Band D for the house and Council Tax Band A for the ground floor flat.

Tenure Freehold

We are advised by the Vendors that the property is Freehold. Any prospective purchaser should clarify this with their Solicitor.

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Important Additional Notice

We have been advised by our client that the property is currently subject to two council taxes, it has two gas meters and five electric meters.

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