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| 5 beds(s) located in Bradford on Avon priced at £795,000 |
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| Property reference: JASMINEHOUSE |
Status: Available |
A beautifully presented and fully restored Grade II-listed Elizabethan property situated in the heart of Bradford on Avon, with many original period features. The property also benefits from attractive landscaped gardens with fine views over the town, outbuildings and gated off-street parking.
SITUATION
Jasmine House is situated in the heart of the picturesque market town of Bradford on Avon which offers a variety of historic attractions to include the Tythe Barn as well as a variety of individual shops, swimming pool, public library, a weekly market and train station giving direct access to the city of Bath and London-Waterloo.
Other surrounding towns include the county town of Trowbridge, Frome, Warminster and Chippenham.
The World Heritage City of Bath is also within approximately 6 miles providing a much fuller range of retail outlets together with many other amenities to include; The Theatre Royal, Thermae Spa, plus a wide selection of schools.
Communications are excellent with the railway station providing direct access to London Waterloo, Bath, Bristol and London Paddington accessed via Bath.
HISTORICALLY
Appearances can be deceptive, especially when looking at the outside of this building. It even deceived Pevsner, the great authority on English architecture, who described it as ‘nice early Victorian Tudor work’. What can be seen are the three phases of construction. The original building has been dated back by the Wiltshire Buildings Record to approximately 1600, and in 1690 it was refaced and three large dormers added. For 200 years it was owned by the Shrapnel family and was formally known as Shrapnel House. In the mid-19th Century the ground floor was dramatically altered with the installation of gothic stained-glass windows and porches and the building became two homes until 1930. In recent years the house has been subject to considerable restoration and improvement work and today provides a most appealing and versatile family home of great character.
DESCRIPTION
Listed Grade II as being of special architectural or historical interest, Jasmine House has a street frontage of approximately 12 metres.
The accommodation has been beautifully and sympathetically restored throughout by the current owners and benefits from many original restored period features to include elm and oak flooring, period fireplaces, stone mullioned windows and exposed beams.
On entering the property on the ground floor there is a spacious reception/dining hall with two versatile receptions rooms, one with the original winder staircase up to the sitting room and the master bedroom. Then proceeding up a few steps there is a stunning fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with door out on to the rear courtyard and garden, a well fitted utility room and shower room. On the first floor there is the elegant drawing room which has a feature fireplace, sitting room/library, three further bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor is the master bedroom suite with en suite shower room and a further bedroom.
To the rear there is a courtyard with stairs up to a delightful walled garden with beautiful planting and pathway leading up to an elevated seating area. There is vehicular access via St Margaret’s Hill to the rear gated parking area, and there are two large stone outbuildings with potential.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground Floor
There are two front doors and small
Entrance Lobbies with side windows that lead into a central
Reception/Dining Hall with cast-iron fireplace with hard wood surrounds and mantel, three recessed pine cupboards, one with upper glazed doors, staircase to upper floors, secondary glazed, partially stained-glass window with front aspect, exposed beams, solid oak flooring.
Reception/Office 1 with cast-iron fireplace, a pair of recessed shelved cupboards with upper glazed doors, window seat with front aspect, secondary glazed, partially stained-glass windows, exposed beam, elm flooring, door to original winder staircase rising to first and top floors.
Reception/Office 2 with panelled fireplace, pair of similar cupboards, window seats, secondary glazed, partially stained-glass window, elm flooring.
Half Landing With door to the back courtyard and garden, utility/laundry room and door to:-
Kitchen with bespoke painted English Revival kitchen comprising wooden floor mounted units, 1½-bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit, integrated dishwasher. Double-width Rangemaster cooker with extractor and light over, large fitted dresser, pull-out food storage racks with pine doors, storage cupboard with original restored pine door, pine door to winder staircase rising to first floor (currently sealed), three side aspect windows, travertine flooring with under-floor heating, breakfast area with space for upright fridge/freezer, wine rack, glazed door to courtyard, mostly tongue and groove panelling, one exposed stone wall.
Laundry/Utility Room with Glow-Worm gas boiler, large walk-in airing cupboard, plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer, pine double-drainer unit with Belfast sink and cupboards under, wall storage units. Door to:-
Shower Room with white corner shower cubicle, WC and basin, solid oak flooring, spotlighting.
First Floor
Approached by fine original oak staircase
Drawing Room with elm floor and timber beams, two window seats with stone- mullioned windows and secondary glazing, cast-iron fireplace with stone surround. (This room could serve as an alternative master bedroom).
Bedroom 5 with stone-mullioned window, secondary glazing and window seat, elm floor.
Sitting Room/Library with secondary staircase, cast-iron fireplace with stone surround, stone-mullioned window with secondary glazing and window seat, elm floor and exposed beams, doorway with steps up to:-
Bedroom 3 with sloping ceilings, window with secondary glazing and side aspect, fitted cupboard and door leading through to:-
Bedroom 4 Exposed beams, door to loft, window with secondary glazing and side aspect, and door to:-
Bathroom with white suite, bath, WC. wash hand basin, extractor fan.
Second Floor
Half landing with original exposed beams.
Bedroom 1 with sloping ceilings and exposed roof timbers, secondary staircase, two stone-mullioned windows with secondary glazing, walk-in wardrobe area. Door to:-
En Suite with shower, WC and wash hand basin.
Bedroom 2 with stone-mullioned windows, secondary glazing, door to loft, exposed wooden beams, sloping ceilings, fitted wardrobe.
Externally
Two back doors lead out into a small courtyard, with stairs rising to a lovely stone pathway, flanked either side by variety of mature trees and shrubs, leading up to a delightful and peaceful walled garden which has been carefully landscaped. Two separate seating and grassed areas allow you to enjoy different sections of the garden with fine views north of Bradford on Avon. Two large stone out-buildings, which would be perfect for use as an office/studio or annexe (subject to planning consent) – approx. 17’ x 15’ each. Parking for several vehicles. It should be noted that the garden has been carefully landscaped to provide an extremely attractive feature and a real selling point for this property.
All in all, Jasmine House is a delightful period home, full of character and charm. The vendors’ sole agents Cobb Farr Residential highly recommend an internal viewing. For further enquiries and viewings please contact the above agents on 01225 333332 or 01225 866111.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Grade: Grade II listed
Tenure: Freehold
Services: Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected
Heating: Gas fired central heating
Inclusions: All fitted carpets, fitted furniture and fitted kitchen appliances are included within the full asking price.
Council Tax: Band E - £ 1,833.59 (2009/2010)
Local Authority: Wiltshire Council
Property Misdescriptions Act 1991: Cobb Farr Residential has not carried out a detailed survey nor tested appliances and specific fittings. All room sizes are approximate.
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