4 bedroom end of terrace house for sale, `Rose Mount`, East Beach, Lytham, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EU

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Summary

End Terrace Grade II Listed Period House, Lounge/Dining Room, Four Bedrooms, Study, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Ground Floor WC., Two Refurbished Bathroom/WC`s., Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Garage/Workshop, Off Road Parking, Garden, Extensive Views of Lytham Green & Estuary. EPC=E.

Description

End Terrace Grade II Listed Period House, Lounge/Dining Room, Four Bedrooms, Study, Dining Kitchen, Utility, Ground Floor WC., Two Refurbished Bathroom/WC`s., Double Glazing, Gas Central Heating, Garage/Workshop, Off Road Parking, Garden, Extensive Views of Lytham Green & Estuary. EPC=E..

GROUND FLOOR
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ENTRANCE VESTIBULE - 4?9" (1.45m) x 4?1" (1.24m)
Approached via a panelled outer door with feature glazed fan light positioned above.
Corniced ceiling.
Single panel radiator.
Feature tile floor.

ENTRANCE HALL
Approached via a leaded glazed inner door with leaded glazed windows positioned to either side and above.
Period staircase with side banister rail which leads up to the first floor.
Under stairs cupboard which houses the gas meter, electric consumer unit and electric meter.
Corniced ceiling.
Picture rail.
Period decorative plaster arch.
Two single panel radiators.

LOUNGE/DINING ROOM - 30?8" (9.35m) Into Bay x 16?10" (5.13m) Max
The Lounge is open to the Dining Room.
The focal point of the Lounge is a mahogany fireplace with part polished cast-iron back with inset living flame effect gas fire set upon a tile hearth.
Matching fitted ?Conquest` mahogany cupboards/bookshelves on either side of the chimney breast one of which conceals a television point.
Corniced ceiling.
Weru double glazed sash bay window overlooking the front of the property with views of Lytham Green, Windmill, Ribble Estuary and beyond.
Leaded glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden.
Two ceiling roses.
Two wall light points in the Lounge area.
Three wall light points in the Dining Room.
Television point.
Double panel radiator in the Lounge area.
Single panel radiator in the Dining Room.
Telephone point.

GROUND FLOOR WC - 8?5" (2.57m) x 3?9" (1.14m)
The Ground Floor WC has a two-piece white suite which comprises:
A close coupled WC.
A wall mounted wash hand basin with twin gold effect taps.
The walls have been fully tiled in matching tone tiles.
Opaque leaded glazed sash window overlooking the side.
Corniced ceiling.
Single panel radiator.
Amtico marble effect tile floor.

STUDY - 14?11" (4.55m) x 9?9" (2.97m)
Central ceiling rose.
Corniced ceiling.
Two leaded glazed sash windows overlooking the side.
The room has an extensive range of ?Conquest` built-in mahogany furniture including cupboards and bookshelves.
Single panel radiator.
Television point.
Telephone point.

DINING KITCHEN - 16?3" (4.95m) Max x 13?4" (4.06m) Max
The Dining Kitchen has a range of ?Pronorm` eye and low level fixture cupboards and drawers in off white with stainless steel bar handles.
Feature Corian working surfaces incorporate a one and a half bowl integrated sinks with brushed chrome mixer tap. The built-in appliances comprise:
A Neff stainless steel multifunction double oven.
A Neff stainless steel integrated microwave oven.
A Neff four ring halogen hob.
A Neff illuminated extractor positioned above.
An integrated Bosch dishwasher.
An integrated Neff fridge.
An integrated Neff freezer.
Television point.
The Dining Kitchen walls have been partially tiled in matching tone tiles.
Spot down lighting.
Space for a dining table and chairs.
Two sash windows overlooking the side.
An outer door which provides access to/from the rear garden.
Double panel radiator.
Telephone point.
A door which leads to the Utility Room.
Ceramic tile floor.

UTILITY - 8?5" (2.57m) x 4?4" (1.32m)
The Utility Room has space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Space for a tumble dryer.
A Worcester Highflow combination gas-fired heating boiler.
An opaque glazed high-level window overlooking the rear.
A range of storage cupboards.
Ceramic tile floor.

FIRST FLOOR
Approached via the previously described period staircase which leads to a split level landing area with rooms leading off.
Feature opaque glazed skylight.
Corniced ceiling.
Picture rail.
Loft access hatch.
Double panel radiator.
Further single panel radiator.
A door leading a built in cupboard which provides access to a loft ladder which leads up to a boarded loft storage area.

BEDROOM ONE - 17?1" (5.21m) Into Bay x 14?1" (4.29m)
Weru double glazed sash bay window overlooking the front of the property with views of Lytham Green, Windmill, Ribble Estuary and beyond.
Two wall light points.
Central ceiling rose.
Corniced ceiling.
Picture rail.
To either side of the chimney breast there are built-in wardrobes with hanging rails and shelves with further high-level storage cupboards positioned above.
Television point.
Telephone point.
Double panel radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 15?6" (4.72m) x 13?0" (3.96m)
Double glazed sash window overlooking the rear garden.
Central ceiling rose.
Corniced ceiling.
Picture rail.
Double panel radiator.
To one side of the room there is a built-in double wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf with further high-level storage cupboard positioned above.

BEDROOM THREE - 15?0" (4.57m) Max x 10?1" (3.07m) Max
Sash window overlooking the side.
Corniced ceiling.
Single panel radiator.
Beech effect laminate floor.

BEDROOM FOUR - 13?4" (4.06m) Max x 10?0" (3.05m) Max
The room is currently being used as a Sitting Room.
Double glazed sash window with shutters overlooking the side
To one side of the room there is a built-in cupboard which houses an Ideal gas fired central heating boiler.
High-level storage cupboard positioned above.
Ceiling rose.
Corniced ceiling.
Single panel radiator.
Television point.
Solid walnut wood floor.

FRONT BATHROOM/WC - 9?9" (2.97m) x 8?4" (2.54m)
The Bathroom/WC has been refurbished has a four piece white suite which comprises:
A panelled bath with chrome mixer tap and telephone shower attachment.
A walk-in shower with Mira Sport electric shower positioned above.
A feature vanity wash hand basin with twin chrome taps set white gloss soft close cupboards.
A close coupled WC.
Feature column radiator.
Further chrome towel radiator.
An illuminated mirror positioned above.
Electric shaver point.
Corniced ceiling.
Picture rail.
Extractor fan.
Amtico marble effect tile floor.
The walls have been partially tiled in matching tone tiles.
Weru double glazed sash window overlooking the front of the property with views of Lytham Green, Windmill, Ribble Estuary and beyond.

REAR BATHROOM/WC - 10?1" (3.07m) Max x 5?11" (1.8m) Max
The Bathroom/WC has been refurbished and has a three-piece white suite which comprises:
An L-shaped bath with chrome mixer tap and chrome thermostatic shower with rainfall style showerhead positioned above and glazed screen positioned to one side.
A close coupled WC with dual pushbutton flush and soft close seat.
A feature wash basin sent into a marble top with chrome mixer tap set upon a white washstand.
Corniced ceiling.
Extractor fan.
Electric shaver point.
Feature chrome and column towel radiator.
Opaque double glazed sash window overlooking the side.
The walls have been partially tiled in marble tiles.
Matching marble tile floor.

STORE ROOM - 10?0" (3.05m) x 3?8" (1.12m)
An opaque glazed window overlooking the side.
Further loft access hatch.
Single panel radiator.
Feature tripped and stained floorboards.
The room has plumbing for a Bathroom and could be converted to create an En-Suite Shower/WC to Bedroom Three if desired.

CENTRAL HEATING
The property benefits from gas-fired central heating via a Worcester Highflow combination boiler located in Utility Room. This supplies instantaneous domestic hot water to the whole of the property and panel radiators to the Ground Floor. A further Ideal gas fired central heating boiler located in Bedroom Four supplies panel radiators to the First Floor.

DOUBLE GLAZING
The property benefits from double glazed sash windows where described.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the property the garden overlooks the front of the property with views of Lytham Green, Windmill, Ribble Estuary and beyond.
The gated split-level front garden has been crazy paved for ease of maintenance with feature flowerbeds hosting a variety of plants and shrubs.

To the rear of the property the courtyard garden has been Indian stone paved for ease of maintenance with perimeter flowerbed hosting a variety of plants and shrubs.
Water point.
Outside light.
To the rear of the Garage there is a driveway which provides off road parking.

BRICK BUILT GARAGE - 18?9" (5.72m) Max x 18?8" (5.69m) Max
The Garage is vehicular accessed via an electric up and over door from the rear driveway. The up and over door has a built in pedestrian door to one side.
Personal door which provides access to the rear garden.
Window overlooking the rear garden.
Loft storage area.
Electric light and power connected.

TENURE
The site of the property is held Freehold.

COUNCIL TAX BANDING
Band ?B`.

VIEWING
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4 bedrooms

Renovated Victorian townhouse

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‘When I first viewed our 1960s home, I couldn’t see anything good about it at all,’ remembers Elaine.

‘The whole house was dreadful. It was stuck in a time warp and everything was dated and falling apart.

‘I thought my partner Paul had lost the plot when he said he wanted to buy it, but once he explained his vision and we had the plans drawn up, I started to feel really excited,’ she continues.

‘It was the first big renovation project for both of us, but we just jumped into it head first.’

Fact file

• The owners: Elaine Avery, 46, a full-time mum and landlady, and her partner Paul Reid, 42, sales director of an insulation company, live here with their daughter Olivia, five, and Elaine’s son, Alexander, 17
• The property: A five-bedroom, early-1960s detached house
• The location: Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
• What they spent: The couple’s bathroom cost around £13,000

The property

Elaine had lived in a lot of places before meeting Paul, so this time she was looking for a ‘forever home’. The house was on a sought-after street and had a large plot, and the couple knew that they could add value by completely reworking the layout. They built an extension to include a large kitchen/diner, garden room and utility on the ground floor, plus two extra bedrooms and a home office on the first floor.

‘We sold our previous home quickly, and so we decided to move into rented accommodation during the five-month project,’ explains Elaine. ‘Around three-quarters of the house was knocked down and there was no water or electricity for a while, so it wasn’t feasible to live there.’

The bathroom

The original bathroom was a world away from the contemporary spa-like retreat that they now have. There was a small bathroom with a separate WC next door, which wasn’t conducive to family life, so the builders knocked down the dividing wall to create one large space. As the staircase was being turned around as part of their renovation plans, they were able to incorporate some of the landing area into the new bathroom. They also took some space previously occupied by the dated fitted cupboards along one wall, and from the extension on the opposite side.

‘The bathroom hadn’t been updated since the 1960s, and had a pink cast-iron bath with matching toilet and basin, as well as carpet on the floor,’ says Elaine. ‘I didn’t like having a shower over the bath and a big, high window near it. It definitely wasn’t to our taste, although my five-year-old daughter loved it as she said it was just like Barbie’s!’

Fixtures and fittings

While Paul focused on the structural side of the extension, Elaine was responsible for the overall look of the space. ‘It was quite hard to visualise, as it was going to change so much,’ she says. ‘I had to rely on the plans, so I found my mood board invaluable. I knew the style I was going for, as I’d looked through a stack of magazines for inspiration, and had an idea of the colours I preferred. Our previous bathroom was beige and cream, but this time I wanted grey, white and charcoal.’

The two essential items on Elaine and Paul’s wishlist were a freestanding bath and a wet room-style walk-in shower. ‘I wanted a freestanding bath from day one, but a modern style rather than a traditional roll-top,’ says Elaine. ‘It had to fit all the way to the floor rather than having legs, so that it won’t gather dust underneath and is easy to clean.’

After visiting various showrooms, Elaine found a beautiful egg-shaped bath at local store Your Home Improvements. ‘They gave me the idea of raising it on a plinth with recessed lights,’ she says. ‘We had plenty of space, and it adds an extra dimension and really showcases the bath.’

The couple were also inspired by the displays at nearby Domani Bathrooms. ‘Although I didn’t buy everything from there, only the basin console and chrome support arms, it gave me lots of ideas, such as having the double basins,’ explains Elaine.

Tile designs

When it came to the tiling, a local tile showroom gave Elaine and Paul advice on which styles would work together. They decided to mix a range of four different designs, with large-format square floor tiles alongside rectangular wall tiles. ‘The tile company suggested a dark charcoal design by the shower and bath, with a stripe to highlight the twin basins, a pale grey everywhere else, as well as complementary mosaic tiles on the floor to demarcate the shower. We didn’t want a shower tray.

‘We were careful to use the charcoal-coloured tile in the right proportions, as we were conscious that it was quite dark. I think it worked really well to have the bath and shower area darker than the rest of the room, as it gives a nice contrast.’

Heating

Polished-chrome radiators and a storage unit next to the basins finish off the space perfectly. ‘I decided to position a radiator under the window and have two towel rails, as it’s such a large room and I hate being cold,’ explains Elaine. ‘I was worried that three heaters might be too many, but it works well and means there’s always a towel within easy reach.’

The finished project

The couple’s project went slightly over budget, mainly due to the cost of removing asbestos from the cupboards, but they tried to absorb any overspend by making savings elsewhere in the property. ‘I knew that if I spent a little extra on the bath, then I would be able to sacrifice having a wine cooler in the kitchen for instance,’ says Elaine.

Although the house still looked like a building site only weeks before they were due to move in, everything came together just in time. ‘I admit that I was getting worried, as we had to leave our rented accommodation,’ says Elaine. ‘The tilers were finishing off the bathroom after we moved in, but fortunately we were able to use our en suite for those few weeks.’

While admitting that she would never tackle such a big project again, Elaine loves spending time in her spacious new bathroom. ‘I’m proud of what we achieved, and we got a lot for our money,’ she says. ‘When I look back at the pictures, I can’t believe the transformation.’

Project notes

Elaine Avery shares her tips for designing a new bathroom

What I’ve learnt

‘Using several different suppliers helps to keep down costs. We shopped around to find the best deals, and compared prices online, as well as getting several quotes from plumbers for the fitting.’

My best advice

‘Plan ahead and always make mood boards. For mine, I cut out pictures from magazines, took photos of hotel bathrooms and collected tile samples to make sure that it would all work together. Remember to take your mood board with you when you visit showrooms, too.’

My dream spot

‘I love the deep, egg-shaped bath — it’s so luxurious. It’s great for Olivia as there’s lots of space for her to play, but I love having a long soak with a glass of wine and my Kindle. I made sure we created a recess next to the bath so that I would have somewhere for my glass!’

Favourite website

‘I’ve added houzz.co.uk to my bookmarked list of websites because it has so many fantastic ideas. I find the designs on there very inspiring, and there were so many amazing photographs of the exact style of bathroom I was looking for. I found the idea for our tiled shelving recess on the site — it’s the little details that add wow-factor. It was also helpful for showing how using different shades and textured tiles could give us a contemporary spa-style space.’

Essential buy

‘The walk-in shower area is brilliant. It’s great to have the handheld hose as well as the fixed overhead rain shower as it’s invaluable for cleaning. The discreet shower screens with a barely-there look were also a good choice and add to the wet room feel.’

If I did it all again…

‘…I would perhaps add more lighting over the shower. The space is a little dark as we had to block up one of the windows to build the extension.’  

The costs
Sanitaryware	£5,400
Labour	£5,000
Tiles	£850
Showers and screen	£820
Lighting	£200
Radiators	£650
TOTAL	£12,920