9 COURTENAY PARK

A large, Grade II listed end of terrace town house at the top of sought after Courtenay Park.

SITUATION AND DESCRIPTION
One of Newton Abbot's distinctive period homes with a magnificent aspect over Courtenay Park, number nine is located in one of the finest residential locations in Newton Abbot. This property is one in a crescent constructed in the 1840's. Following the arrival of the South Devon Railway in 1846, William Courtenay, Earl of Devon, planned to develop land to the west of the railway station into a park. The site comprised three fields, one for turnips and two for pasture, with no buildings or structures being recorded. Courtenay Park was laid out in 1854 and was enclosed by iron railings with ornate gates at the entrances. The fish pond was probably constructed at the same time. In 1858 the perimeter road was built and detached and semi detached villas were built in a mix of Georgian, gothic and Italianate style, most of which are Grade II listed. Courtenay Park is a Conservation Area. An excellent example of the best in Newton Abbot architecture, number nine is one of a group of three houses, all of which are of very differing designs creating the illusion of a whole. The attractive front garden has a drive which sweeps through a low stone wall and there are delightful views over the park. Number nine Courtenay Park has been modernised without destroying its original character. Many period features remain. Ideal for a family with its attractive garden and four bedrooms upstairs, there is a benefit of a kitchen/family room which is almost 24 feet long and a separate living room with delightful views across the front garden to Courtenay Park. This property has a study and a lean to conservatory which doubles as a utility room. The cream on the cake of number nine is the cellar which is more of a lower ground floor with its three rooms, one with window and power and light. The garage at the back of the garden is ideal for storage and there is residents' permit parking around the front of the house. This is a lovely residential property and well worthy of internal inspection.The market town of Newton Abbot has an excellent range of shops and social facilities to suit most local needs. The mainline railway station has direct and connecting services to most parts of the country and a high speed link to London. Access to the A380 dual carriageway, which links Newton Abbot to Exeter and the motorway network, is about three quarters of a mile away. Number nine Courtenay Park (Seymour House) will be found at the top end of the park.

ACCOMMODATION

GROUND FLOOR

ENTRANCE HALL
With radiator and stripped wood flooring.

STUDY - 14' 0'' max 10' 3" min x 10' 9'' (4.26m x 3.27m)
Double aspect with cast iron fireplace with marble mantelpiece and slate hearth, radiator and stripped floorboards.

SITTING ROOM - - 13' 3'' x 13' 3'' (4.04m x 4.04m) plus arched recess
With cast iron fireplace in marble hearth. Radiator. Attractive park and garden views.

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM - 23' 9'' x 13' 0'' (7.23m x 3.96m)
This large and spacious room is light and airy with French windows leading out onto the paved patio and back garden. Oil fired Aga for cooking and to supplement hot water. Double Belfast sink. Range of attractive floor cupboards with wooden work surfaces and dressers above. Gas hob, cooker hood and door to:-

LEAN TO CONSERVATORY/ UTILITY ROOM - 13' 0'' x 7' 6'' (3.96m x 2.28m)
With door to back garden.

CELLAR
The extensive cellar is accessed from the entrance hall and is divided into rooms with power and light and room two with a window. Room one measures approximately 10' by 5'9" and room two approximately 13' by 12' 9". Stairs from hall to:-

THREE QUARTER LANDING
With skylight.

FIRST FLOOR

MAIN LANDING

CLOAKROOM
High level WC and wash hand basin.

BEDROOM ONE - 13' 6'' x 13' 6'' (4.11m x 4.11m)
Front aspect with fan light window, stripped floorboards, radiator, cast iron fireplace, range of fitted wardrobes, wash hand basin and superb views across Courtenay Park.

BEDROOM TWO - 13' 9'' x 12' 0'' (4.19m x 3.65m)
Double aspect with radiator and stripped floorboards. Cast iron fireplace.

SECONDARY LANDING

BATHROOM & WC
Modern suite comprising high level WC, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with separate shower unit. Skylight, radiator, tiled floor, heated towel rail/radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 3'' x 7' 3'' (4.04m x 2.21m)
Rear aspect with radiator. Boiler cupboard housing combination gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Corner cast iron fireplace.

BEDROOM FOUR - 9' 9'' x 8' 3'' (2.97m x 2.51m)
Side aspect with stripped floorboards and radiator.

OUTSIDE

GARDENS
A pedestrian gate leads into an attractive, enclosed front garden with gravel path leading up to the front door and around the side of the property. Raised lawns with mature shrubs and flow borders. A side door leads to the fully enclosed back garden which features an attractive, paved sun patio and a good area of level lawn bounded by mature flower and shrub borders, fruit trees and high walls.

GARAGE
Single, located at the back of the property with access onto East Street and ideal for storage.

SERVICES
All mains services are available and were connected at the time of inspection.