Bridan, on The Mall, Lake, is a wonderful family home with loads of character and views. Picture by Jennifer Burton.
HOMEFILE
Location...Lake
Bedrooms...Four plus one in annexe
Price...£595,000
Agent...Watson Bull and Porter
Tel...01983 405445
IT is first and foremost a wonderful family home with character and glorious panoramic views but, at brilliant Bridan, there is much more to discover.
While the spacious, detached property is tucked away, high up on The Mall, Lake, many of its assets are also hidden.
The 1920s’ home’s substantial nature and neat front gardens, with block-paved parking area and many trees, plants and shrubs, are immediately evident.
But its secrets start to unfold when stepping onto a big front deck.
From this sheltered, south-facing area are fantastic, wide views to Dunnose Point and downland and below is a 28ft-long heated, tiled and enclosed swimming pool.
Inside is welcoming, flexible four-bedroom accommodation with more spectacular views and quirky features, including a gallery landing above the well-appointed kitchen and a charming loft room.
However, Bridan’s biggest secret is a beautifully fitted out, one-bedroom annexe, with quality matching Dennis Hoyle kitchen units, bedroom furniture and cupboards.
Ideal for granny and grandad, older children or renting out, it can be reached from a 'secret door’ matching the stylish cream shaker-style units in the main kitchen.
There is also a separate entrance at each side and the annexe even has its own telephone number. Just like the main house, there is Sky TV and a recently installed combination boiler.
Owners of seven years, Bob and Carol Bridgestock, who added the annexe and extensively refurbished and improved Bridan, love its friendly feel and have comfortably housed four generations there.
In the front porch is a front door and surrounds with original stained glass.
Off the large entrance hall is the sunny, 21ft by 12ft lounge with a handsome Rudloe stone surround to a Clearview stove, stripped floorboards and a long storage seat to a big front bay window framing beautiful views.
Doors lead to a side deck, ideal for shade in summer.
The airy dining room has access to the front deck and is open to the appealing kitchen with a skylight window in a lofty ceiling.
Hardwood work surfaces, a butler sink and integral dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer feature in this well-appointed area.
Quality wardrobes are fitted in the upstairs master bedroom with a seat to a front window providing spectacular sea, downland and countryside views.
Its attractive en-suite bathroom has a heated towel radiator, as do the upstairs shower room and stylish en-suite bathroom to the annexe bedroom.
Two more bedrooms have fine, far-reaching views.
A quirky double room off the galleried landing and the attic room with extensive under-eaves storage both have lovely views through a tiny front window.
The comfortable annexe is attractive throughout, with beech Kahrs flooring in the lounge, good-sized kitchen and utility area.
From its smart, double-glazed conservatory is access to the tiered back garden with planted beds, fruit trees, a fish pond, shed and lawn with gate to Los Altos Park.
• County Press property search online at www.iwcp.co.uk/Property.aspx