Fernleigh Road, Wadebridge

A DISTINGUISHED PERIOD HOME OF EXCEPTIONAL CHARACTER AND STYLE, BEAUTIFULLY ENHANCED FOR MODERN LIVING IN A HIGHLY SOUGHT-AFTER WADEBRIDGE SETTING.

The Property

Spring Fontein is an impressive and beautifully presented period home, occupying a desirable position on Fernleigh Road within a short walk of Wadebridge town centre. Having undergone significant improvement throughout our clients’ ownership, the property combines the elegance and character of its original architecture with a stylish and considered modern finish. Offering generous and exceptionally light accommodation arranged over three floors, the house retains a wealth of attractive period features, including tessellated flooring, original stained glass, parquet flooring, exposed floorboards, feature fireplaces, ceiling roses, sash windows and attractive bay windows. The accommodation is both spacious and versatile, making this an ideal family home with excellent entertaining and bedroom space.

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A handsome entrance porch with tessellated flooring and original doorbell leads through an authentic stained glass inner door into the impressive entrance hall, where parquet flooring sets the tone for the remainder of the house. The principal reception rooms are accessed from here. The elegant sitting room features exposed floorboards, a characterful fireplace, ceiling rose and large bay window overlooking the front garden, while the generous dining room enjoys a further feature fireplace and direct access onto the rear garden.

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The kitchen has been thoughtfully designed with a bespoke range of wall and base units, polished concrete work surfaces, integrated dishwasher and mixer tap. French limestone flooring and a striking feature wall, incorporating beautiful tiling, add a distinctive contemporary finish. A useful utility/cloakroom leads from the kitchen and provides space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, together with a WC, Belfast sink and direct access to the garden.

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The first floor provides three generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom is a particularly impressive room, enjoying far reaching views across Wadebridge towards the River Camel through its large bay window featuring a free standing rolltop bath. The remaining bedrooms are both good-sized doubles, one enjoying a large front-facing bay window and the other overlooking the rear garden, with both retaining feature fireplaces. The second floor provides another generous double bedrooms, offering excellent flexibility for family, guests or home working together with a family bathroom. The recently refreshed family bathroom is stylishly appointed with a bath and handheld shower, separate double shower enclosure, WC and wash hand basin, complemented by wooden flooring and a large sash window.

The Outside

The property benefits from particularly attractive and practical outside space. To the front is a fully enclosed gravelled garden, providing a pleasant approach and a good degree of privacy.
To the rear, the secure and fully enclosed south facing garden is a particular feature of the property, enjoying excellent levels of sunshine and comprising a generous paved terrace, level lawn and established shrubs and trees. The garden provides an ideal and safe environment for children and pets, while also offering excellent space for outdoor entertaining. To the side is a useful storage shed, while a gate provides access to two private parking spaces and a substantial garage/workshop positioned at the bottom of the garden. This combination of secure garden, driveway parking and garaging is an increasingly valuable feature for a period property so conveniently positioned for the town.

The Location

Fernleigh Road is a highly regarded residential location, conveniently positioned within a short and pleasant walk of Wadebridge town centre, with its excellent range of shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. The town also provides easy access to the spectacular north Cornish coastline, the Camel Trail and surrounding countryside. Spring Fontein is therefore a particularly appealing period home, combining beautifully retained original character with significant improvements, generous and light accommodation, secure gardens, parking and garaging, all within easy walking distance of the heart of Wadebridge.

Services

Mains water, mains electricity, mains drainage and mains gas.

Key facts

• Council tax band: D.
• EPC rating: D (score 64; potential rating C).
• Outside: garden.