'The Schoolmaster's House'.
An Attractive Detached Property Constructed of Foxdale Granite Circa 1860's.
Semi Rural Location Enjoying Pleasant Distant Views Across to Slieau Whallian.
Naturally Bright & Spacious Accommodation Requiring Repair & Modernisation.
2 Generous Reception Rooms, Large Fitted Kitchen, Utility & Shower Room.
4 Double Bedrooms, Family Bathroom & Adjacent WC with Hand Basin.
Oil Fired Central Heating. LPG Gas to Heat Water.
Timber Framed Windows (Original & Modern) with 2 uPVC windows to the Rear.
Generous South West Facing Front Garden with Large Patio, Lawn & Veg Plot.
Double Gated Driveway Leading to Two Adjacent Garages 1 Large, 1 Single.
* A SUPERB FAMLY SIZED PROPERTY WORTHY OF FURTHER INVESTMENT *
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DIRECTIONS
Travel along the TT Course to Ballacraine, taking a left turn at the crossroads. Continue through The Hope and into Lower Foxdale, up the hill and past the petrol station/ Spar/ Post Office taking the next left turn onto Mines Road. Carry on past Foxdale primary school and take a left turn at the bend in the road, up onto Kion Slieu Hill. The property will be found approx 150 yards up on the right hand side, directly opposite the attractive St Paul's Church.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR
A painted wooden door with double glazed panels and surround leads into the vestibule.
Vestibule
Original cornice and picture rail. Part glazed inner door and surround. Wall light and power points.
View from Front
Reception Hall
Original cornice ad picture rail. Phone and power points. A half turned staircase with a double glazed window at the half landing, leads up to the first floor. Understairs shelved larder cupboard with original timber framed window. Clear opening to the inner hall.
Living Room 4.62m (15'2") max x 3.96m (13'0")
A superb room with a Georgian style timber framed sash window providing distant views across to Slieu Whallian over the front garden. Original wood panelling. TV and satellite points. Panelled ceiling with picture rail.
Dining Room 3.99m (13'1") max x 3.25m (10'8")
Having a similar sash window to the living room and again, enjoying the views. Wooden fire surround with boarded and vented fireplace. Original cornice and picture rail.
Kitchen 3.73m (12'3") x 3.78m (12'5")
Fitted with a wide range of country style oak fronted wall and drawer line base units together with stainless steel sink unit. Space for a large cooker with a filter hood above. Cupboard housing the electricity meter. Original timber framed sash window to the rear elevation. Ceiling spotlight fitting. Original part glazed door to the rear porch.
Rear Porch
Having a pitched roof with exposed beams within. A deep set uPVC double glazed panel provides natural light. Painted wooden entrance door.
Inner Hall
Doors to the shower room and utility.
Shower Room 1.32m (4'4") x 1.22m (4'0")
Fully tiled and fitted with a shower cubicle and electric shower, WC and wall mounted basin. Extractor.
Utility Room 2.54m (8'4") x 2.44m (8'0") max
Fitted wall, base and drawer units together with work surfaces incorporating a circular sink. Original timber framed sash window with 'Vent-Axia' extractor installed. 'Firebird' oil fired boiler.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Smoke detector. Spot lights. Double power points. Clear opening to the inner hall with access via a pull down ladder to the extensive attic with a glazed roof light.
WC 1.65m (5'5") x 1.52m (5'0")
Fitted with a white WC and vanity unit with an inset basin. Obscure glazed timber framed window.
Bathroom 3.23m (10'7") x 2.31m (7'7") max
Adjacent to the WC. Having a large shelved airing cupboard housing the 'State' 'turbo super saver' self cleaning hot water cylinder. Tall ladder style towel warmer. Traditional white bath with an electric 'Mira' shower over. Vanity unit and dressing table with an inset basin and a mirror fronted cabinet above. Tiled walls and obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.
Bathroom pic 2
Bedroom 1 3.96m (13'0") x 4.11m (13'6") max
A spacious double room with a timber framed sash window enjoying the frontal views. Built in wardrobes to one wall. Ample space for a 'Super King' size bed if required. TV point.
Bedroom 4 2.84m (9'4") x 2.16m (7'1")
A small double room again enjoying the views via a timber framed sash window.
Bedroom 3 3.89m (12'9") x 3.76m (12'4") max
A superb double room which could easily accommodate a 'Super King' size bed if required, along with free standing furniture. Far reaching views via a timber framed sash window. TV point.
Bedroom 2
An excellent double room again having space to accommodate a 'Super King' size bed. Located to the rear of the property with a double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
Aerial view
Drive
Accessed via a pair of painted wooden gates. The concrete drive continues to the garage and workshop. Having a raised bed and stone wall to the rear boundary. Security light.
Garage/ Workshop & Garage 2
and 4.42m (14'6") x 3.38m (11'1") respectively.
Garage 1 5.28m (17'4") x 5.74m (18'10")
Could easily house a car with workspace beside. Painted wooden entrance doors. Light and power points.
Garage 2 4.42m (14'6") x 3.38m (11'1")
Suitable for one car or as a useful storage space. Light and power. High level storage space. Double door access.
Drive pic 2
Pathway to Front
A concrete pathway with a further raised bed and gate leads to the front of the property.
Front
Front Patio
Paved in concrete for ease of maintenance. Enjoying a south westerly aspect and enjoying maximum sunshine hours and a pleasant outlook to the hills and St Peters Church. Heavily planted beds with mature shrubs and access to the inner side where the polyethylene oil storage tank and wood store are located.
Front Pedestrian Access
Painted double gates provide further pedestrian access. The garden continues down with a good size lawn and former vegetable plot. Fences and stone walling to the remaining boundaries.
Lower Lawn
Lower Lawn/ Veg Plot
Aerial pic 1
Aerial pic 2
Aerial pic 3
Additional information
Mains water, drainage and electricity. Oil fired central heating. Hot water heated by mains LPG gas.
Freehold.
Reference: W1000969
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