3 bed semi-detached house for sale

Pathfinder Terrace, Bridgwater TA6

No Onward Chain. May Cottage is an attractive semi-detached Victorian Terrace 3 bed property offered for sale for the first time in over 50 years. May Cottage has undergone a tasteful, quality and extensive restoration over the past couple of years, providing any prospective new owner with what would be, ostensibly, a brand-new home.

A great deal of love, hard work and attention to detail has gone into this quality upgrade by the current owner whose childhood home it is. No corners have been cut - no stone left unturned.
This property is a true gem and to fully appreciate it, viewing is highly recommended.
Offered Freehold with vacant possession and no onward chain.

First Floor

There are three double-sized bedrooms in May Cottage filled with natural light, one that would house a king size bed comfortably. Beautiful original fully restored timber floorboards are also a feature.
Excitingly, although most of the hard work has been done to this property, there is still room to further enhance, expand, and therefore potentially add value, to this special property. Subject to council approval, the current owner was advised by a surveyor at the start of the renovations, that there was the potential to build a fourth bedroom into the loft space at the front of the property, and to the rear, the potential to add another room over the existing flat roof bathroom extension to create a 2nd bath or shower room upstairs. Two of the bedrooms also housed original fireplaces that could be reinstated. The new owner however would need to engage a surveyor to clarify possibilities and would need to seek planning permission to undertake additional building work.

Outside

The front and side of the house have been repainted, whilst both the front garden and the back courtyard (that is a private and secure haven, as well as a sun trap in summer due to it being west facing) have been fully landscaped and renovated. The backyard is low maintenance and paved with natural limestone, stone pebbles, with flower boarders, whilst the front garden is partially paved with limestone pavers, pebbles and the remainder planted with low maintenance grasses and cottage-style plants.

The exterior of the house has two entrances. One at the front of the property, another at the side of the property via All Saint’s Terrace. The private rear pathway is serviced by 2 fence gates and a private passageway shared with the property at number 1 Pathfinder Terrace that leads to the rear courtyard garden of number 2.

There is no garage or off-street parking at the property, but there is ample free parking available on the road in All Saints Terrace, including parking directly beside the rear side entry of the property. If having no on-site parking poses an issue for a prospective buyer, the front garden could potentially be turned into a parking area for one car, subject to council approval. The current owner chose not to do this, preferring instead to instal a cottage-style garden due to the ample parking and ease of access available roadside.

Ground Floor

The property boasts many original features, including high ceilings in the living/dining area,
bedrooms and hallway, original fully restored timber floors throughout the upper level, an original painted timber wall in the dining area, and an open fireplace with a slate hearth and quality electric ‘wood burning’ effect fire, with recycled solid oak mantle above.

New shaker-style oak doors have also been installed throughout the property (to match the
shaker-style kitchen) with brushed brass handles, adding an elegant profile. There is also a new quality kitchen (Howdens) featuring integrated appliances and a butlers sink with brushed brass tap and handles.

The bathroom has also been fully renovated featuring a deep contemporary bath with rain shower over, a separate hand-held shower attachment and a floating vanity and toilet. The bathroom and kitchen have been tastefully coordinated for design flow. Tiles in the kitchen and bathroom are high quality and of a contemporary design, sourced from Mandarin Stone in Exeter. Again, the tiles throughout the kitchen and bathroom have been coordinated for colour and design flow.

The living room has an attractive Bay Window as a feature with window seat and new
contemporary white shutters. The rear window in the open plan Living/Dining room also has white shutters, whilst neutral-coloured Roman Blinds have been installed in the three bedrooms. A new quality carpet has also been installed in the living/dining area, hallway and stairs.

Entrance

Front Entry Door
Leads to Entry Porch with Mandarin Stone tile featured flooring. Partially timber glad walls.

Porch
1m sq (approx.)
Semi glazed Porch Door leads to inner hallway.

Inner Hallway + Stairs
1m x 4.1 m
High ceilings. Leads to stairs to upper level and door into open plan living/dining room. This area is carpeted with new carpet.
Brand new heater on wall (gas hot water central heating). Partially timber clad walls.
Semi glazed door that leads to living/dining room with glass panel above.
Central ceiling light.

Kitchen

Kitchen
2.3 x 3.1m
Galley Kitchen with brand new kitchen infrastructure (Howdens) and built in ppliances. Installed by Howdens recommended installer. Includes satin brushed copper-style tap, butlers sink, navycoloured units (upper and lower) with brushed brass handles. Includes integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and an induction cooktop and pyrolytic oven. Tiles are from Mandarin Stone in Exeter on both the walls and floor that flow into the rear lobby area and rear entrance (as well as cupboard where washing machine is plumbed). Window overlooking rear garden/yard.

Living / Dining Room

Living/Dining Room
Spacious room. Fully carpeted.
3.4 x 7.2 (Plus into alcoves)

Living area:
Big Bay Window overlooking front garden. Brand new white shutters on Bay window.
Open Fireplace with recycled timber mantlepiece over. Slate hearth. TV point on Fireplace above mantlepiece. Wood Burner effect electric fire with 2KW capacity under warranty. New gas Central heating panel heater on wall to side of Bay Window.
Sufficient room for a 4-seater sofa along back wall and at least 2 other armchairs in the living room area. Wall light and ceiling lights.

Dining Area: Old Fireplace wall still exists with alcoves either side for shelves or furniture.
Fireplace filled and rendered over (but could be reinstated, potentially – a design decision not to at time of renovation).
Wall and ceiling lights.
Sufficient room for a dining table and chairs comfortably seating 8.
Painted original Timber Wall in this section of the open plan room, plus a useful understairs
cupboard.
Semi-glazed Oak Door that leads to kitchen.
Window overlooking rear garden with brand new white shutters.

Rear Lobby

Rear Lobby
Has one brand new panel heater. Brand new rear entry door to back garden. Also contains
cupboard for washing machine, and where the gas hot water heating boiler is also stored. Door to lower-level bathroom.

Bathroom

Bathroom
1.7 x 2.4 m
Tiles as above. There is a modern navy vanity unit with ceramic sink to tie in with the kitchen and a navy panel on the contemporary bath (white and a deeper than standard depth). Over the bath is a luxury, contemporary rain shower, with 2nd removable smaller showerhead). Glass bath screen. Mirror on wall. White brand-new toilet. Fittings are gunmetal chrome. There is also a heater that doubles up as a heated towel rail and hooks for towels. Window (privacy window) overlooking rear garden/yard.

Upstairs

Upstairs
Front hallway leads to stairs to upper level. Handrail. Partial panelled timber wall. Stairs are
carpeted.

Hallway

Upper-level hallway
4.8 x 1 m (approx.).
High ceilings. Timber balustrade. Original timber wall by stairs. Lobby and stairs partially timber panelled. Central contemporary hanging glass light.

Bedroom One

Bedroom 1
3.2 x 2.5 m
Window overlooking rear back yard and flat roof extension (this could potentially be built upon to create a 2nd bathroom or shower room, or to make this bedroom into a bathroom, plus corridor with a view to creating a new bedroom over the flat roof area instead).
Polished original boards. Rear attic entrance in ceiling (attic at rear is not high or big enough to build into).
Brand new Roman blinds. A brand-new light shade.

Bedroom Two

Bedroom 2
2.7 x 3.6 m (plus alcoves)
Polished + renovated original boards.
Window overlooking rear garden/back yard
Brand new roman blinds on window.
Brand new light shade.
Original hearth (Old fireplace could be potentially reinstated).

Bedroom Three

Bedroom 3
3.2 x 4.4 m (plus alcoves)
Polished + renovated original boards,
Window overlooking front garden
Original fireplace with alcoves either side.
Hearth from original fireplace (fireplace could potentially be reinstated).
Brand new light shade.

Front Garden

Front Garden
4 x 4.5m (Approx)
Brand new limestone pavers and landscaped garden.
Paved pathway to garden gate.
Walled garden with metal fencing and gate.

Rear Garden

Rear Garden
1.2 x 7 + 3.7 x 2.8 (Approx)
Access to rear garden is via a black fence gate and pathway found in All Saints Terrace. This Fence gate opens into a pathway shared with number 1 Pathfinder Terrace. Deeds dictate both properties are responsible for its upkeep. Another tall black fence gate at end of pathway leads to the back garden/yard of the property at number 2. Bins are kept in the pathway area which means they do not impact on the enjoyment of the rear garden. The owner or resident at number 1 is not required to enter number 2 rear garden to access or use this shared pathway. The current resident at number 1 rarely if ever uses this access.

Seller’s Comments

Freehold
Council tax band A

Energy rating D - (Certificate on request).

Additional Comments
The property is on a water meter.
Shared Drainage with Properties at Number 1 + 3 Pathfinder Terrace.
Shared private access to pathway leading from All Saints Terrace with property at Number 1 Pathfinder Terrace. (Please note this shared access does not constrain privacy at number 2 Pathfinder Terrace. The pathway simply leads to the rear access gates of both number 1 and 2 Pathfinder Terrace) from All Saint’s Terrace. According to the deeds responsibility for
maintenance is shared between both properties.
There are No other covenants that the current owner is aware of.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

A

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