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" A deceptively spacious characterful property offering family accommodation throughout with two reception rooms and an impressive family breakfast room, four double bedrooms, two en-suites and a family bathroom. In addition the property benefits from a self contained one bedroom annexe ideal for a family member or rental income. The property forms the East Wing of Manadon House, a grade 2* Listed Building which was built in about 1680 and is reputed to be one of the oldest houses in Plymouth. The house was, until 1995, the official residence of the Captain of the Royal Naval Engineering College (HMS Thunderer) which together with 100 acres and associated buildings had been a training college for R.N. Engineer officers since the 1950's. The site was subsequently sold off for residential development and Manadon House together with the Chapel and Stables were ring-fenced by the Plymouth City Council to protect its delightful setting and historic significance. The East Wing (now referred to as Bell View) has been sensitively renovated with great attention to detail to create a modern family home with a spacious flexible accommodation throughout. This unique property has been well designed to compliment the historic original features with the re-use of materials within the building sitting seamlessly with the new modern design. On the ground floor the accommodation is as follows; impressive entrance porch opening into a spacious dining hall with dual aspect and gas stove, large family kitchen/breakfast room with high specification Corian work surfaces and oak-fronted units, dominating the room is an impressive original granite lintel over a gas stove, adjacent is a utility room housing the modern gas boiler which controls the ground floor underfloor heating and gas central heating. The grand sitting room has all the modern requirements for a family with wiring for sound system and projector. A cloakroom is conveniently located adjacent to the rear entrance under the impressive hand-built oak staircase which raises to a vaulted landing with feature beams in the ceiling. On the first floor is a spacious master bedroom comprising of a dressing area and delightful en-suite, the guest suite also has the benefit of an en-suite shower room and views to the rear of the property, the family bathroom is once again well appointed with white four piece suite, the third double bedroom has a stunning vaulted ceiling and views to the garden, the fourth bedroom is also a further double room. Adjacent to the main house is the annexe which has a range of different uses and could be a very attractive attribute to the right buyer. Currently being used for occasional holiday lets, but would be suitable as a granny flat or office. The annexe comprises open plan reception with vaulted ceiling and fitted kitchen area, double bedroom and en-suite wet room. The gardens have been designed to be low maintenance with mature shrubs and plants and a cobbled dining area enclosed by a stone wall. Ample parking can be found to both the front of the property and rear of the garden.

Kitchen/Diner 5.17m x 6.32m

(17'0' x 20'9') Dining Hall 5.16m x 5.20m

(16'11' x 17'1') Utility 4.12m x 1.66m

(13'6' x 5'5') Sitting Room 6.07m x 5.02m

(19'11' x 16'6') Bedroom 1 5.17m x 6.32m

(17'0' x 20'9') En-Suite 2.38m x 2.36m

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