London Road, Downham Market, PE38

Found on the outskirts of the town centre, this prominent and historic former Victorian schoolhouse home is positioned within an enviable and sizeable plot, providing a wonderful combination of accommodation and gardens. Over the years, this property has served as a successful family home, and it is now available for the next generation of owner to enjoy and perhaps even enhance it further. Downstairs, there are 2 formal reception rooms positioned to the front; both have central fireplaces, and one serves as a formal dining room whilst the other has patio doors leading out to the side. There is also a separate snug and the kitchen (sited further to the rear) is generous enough to serve as a true hub of the home. There is also the practicality of a utility and additional shower room, and consistent with its age, there is also a very usable cellar leading down from the main hall. Upstairs, the landing provides a spectacular view over the gardens, and each of its 4 bedrooms are all of a double proportion. In particular, the largest bedroom measures 21ft in length. Externally, the frontage provides a wonderful level of private parking, in addition to its garage, along with a small area of courtyard. The rear of the building still displays the attractive facing of Carrstone (similar to the neighbouring property to which it is attached) and this looks directly over the mature gardens which provide a large, pleasurable landscape which is extremely rare for something so central.

Accommodation -

Traditional front, part glazed front entrance door opening to:-

Front Porch

Glazed windows to the front, original tiled flooring, double opening doors leading through to:-

Hallway

Extending from front to back (enclosed by another doorway half way) with stone flooring, double panel radiator, straight staircase leading to the first floor, doors accessing most rooms and door beneath the staircase leading to the cellar.

Front Room 14’1” x 13’5” (4.31m x 4.11m)

Sash windows overlooking the front, central open fireplace with reproduction tiled surround and marble hearth, 2 x double panel radiators, glazed double opening patio doors opening to the side courtyard.

Dining Room 14’0” x 12’9” (4.28m x 3.90m)

Twin sash windows to both the front and side, original marble fireplace with tiled surround and hearth, 2 x double panel radiators.

Snug 12’11” x 11’4” (3.95m x 3.46m)

Sash window to the rear, double panel radiator, picture rails.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room 13’9” x 10’6” (4.20m x 3.21m)

Window overlooking the rear aspect, fitted storage unit with ceramic Belfast sink inset along with side draining, corner dresser, 4 ring stainless steel oven recessed to fireplace with twin stainless steel ovens under, fitted cupboard to side, part tiling to walls, ceramic floor tiling, double panel radiator, additional sash window to the rear, door enclosing “servant” stairs to the first floor, door to:-

Rear Lobby

Built in storage units, door to pantry/storage room, internal door leading through to garage, single panel radiators, doors leading to both the front and rear of the property, door leading to:-

Utility

Double glazed window to the rear, base storage units with round edge worksurfaces over and inset stainless steel sink with drainer, wall mounted gas central heating boiler, further wall mounted storage unit, space for appliances.

Shower Room

Stained glass sash window to the rear, walk in shower cubicle, pedestal handwash basin, low level w.c., built in storage cabinet, part tiling to walls, ceramic floor tiling.

First Floor Landing

A galleried area with sash picture window framing the view of the garden, single panel radiator, doors to all rooms.

Bedroom One 21’0” x 13’3” (6.42m x 4.04m)

Twin sash windows overlooking the front aspect, original fireplace (now ornamental) with fire surround, double panel radiator, further double glazed window to the side, door to built in storage wardrobe.

Bedroom Two 14’0” x 11’5” (4.27m x 3.48m)

Sash window to the front, original cast iron fireplace (now ornamental) and fire surround, double panel radiator.

Bedroom Three 13’0” x 11’4” (3.99m x 3.48m)

Sash windows to both side and rear aspects, double panel radiator.

Bathroom

Sash window to rear, panelled bath with shower over and glass shower screen, low level w.c., bidet, pedestal handwash basin, part tiling to walls, door to airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder, additional door to:-

Rear Landing/Study

Light leaded , small arch window to the side and additional, double glazed window, stairwell leading back to the “servant” access within the kitchen, door to:-

Bedroom Four 18’7” x 9’4” (5.68m x 2.87m)

Double glazed window to rear and side, double panel radiator, access to loft within ceiling.

Outside

The property is approached via a shingle driveway that extends to both the front and side, providing a high level of parking for vehicles. In front of the driveway is a generous area of garden laid with stone chips and housing some shrubbery. There is also an enclosed courtyard area to the front along with access to the garage. This extends to over 16ft in size and has power and light.
Behind the property, the wonderful, enclosed gardens are filled with maturing shrubs, trees and plants with lawns that extend all the way to the rear. There is also a sunken area of patio enclosed by a low level wall. Adjoining and running across the rear of the house are further paths and seating areas, with steps leading down to the main garden.