5 bedroom semi-detached houseCarholme Road, Lincoln, LN1 1RU

A magnificent blend of charming character and contemporary appeal successfully creates a highly desirable home in this beautiful, bay fronted semi-detached house. Enjoying a non-estate position with westerly views over the West Common, this impressive early twentieth century residence has been transformed in recent years with high quality uPVC double glazed sash windows, a comprehensive range of quality kitchen units featuring twin sliding ladder racks and numerous integrated appliances (double oven, 5 ring gas hob, microwave oven, refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler), matching units in the modernised Utility Room and a fully tiled Shower Room. Further advantages include a gas central heating system and a drive at the side providing off-road parking facilities. The house also retains much of its original character with high ceilings, picture rails, dado rails, cornicing and arches in abundant evidence together with a bay window at the front and side and gorgeous stained glass and leaded lights to the inner front door, fanlight and two small windows. This amazing home also features a stunning staircase, stripped floorboards in the Lounge and Dining Room and several period fireplaces supplemented by a modern, cast iron log burner in the Lounge. Offering tremendous versatility, the accommodation briefly comprises Enclosed Porch, Hall (with tiled floor), Lounge, Dining Room (with views over West Common), Kitchen (with similar West Common views), Lobby, Cloakroom, Utility Room, FIVE BEDROOMS (3 Doubles, 2 Singles) and Shower Room. The house is fronted by beds and borders stocked with shrubbery and bounded on the front by a low brick wall. A concreted drive leads down one side where there are also flower borders and a low boundary wall allowing views over the West Common. The private courtyard garden at the rear is bounded by high bricks walls as well as a useful, brick built store shed and also include raised, well stocked borders. www.Purplebricks.co.uk