An established and prominent period house situated in the heart of Clare and offering good sized accommodation combined with an attached two storey commercial area. Forge House, by definition, used to be the village Forge that was used in conjunction with a local Inn. Clare offers good local amenities including schools, shops, doctors and a library as well as the renowned 11th century Clare Castle and Country Park.

Price: £299,950

The accommodation comprises of;

Glazed Rear Entrance door leading to

REAR ENTRANCE HALL: With power point, radiator, turning staircase to first floor, understair storage cupboard, doors to reception rooms and Kitchen.

KITCHEN: 3.96m x 3.54m > 2.62m (13'8" x 11'6" (narrowing to 8'6")) approx. With a range of Light Wood units including a white two and a half bowl, single drainer sink unit with storage cupboard beneath, adjoining work surfaces with cupboard and drawer units beneath, a range of eye level wall cupboards, feature exposed red brick wall with inset alcove for microwave housing, power points, radiator, window to rear aspect.

SITTING ROOM: 4.57m > 3.66m x 3.96m (15'10" (narrowing to 12'10) x 13'9") approx. With a feature red brick fireplace housing a multi fuel room heater, exposed timbers, hardwood entrance door (original entrance door currently unused), power points, TV aerial point, radiator, window to front aspect.

DINING ROOM: 2.99m x 2.99m (9'8" x 9'8") approx. With feature open studwork to Sitting room, power points, radiator, feature exposed timbers, window to front aspect. Door to;

INNER HALL: With door to rear, radiator and inner doors to Utility and Family rooms.

UTILITY ROOM/CLOAKROOM: With WC, wash basin, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, Stelrad gas fired boiler serving central heating and hot water supply, parquet flooring, power points, window to front aspect.

FAMILY ROOM: 5.18m x 2.99m (17'8" x 9'8") approx. This room has several uses and has, in the past, been used as an office and a business reception area and could also double as a study, playroom or as a family reception room. It has power points, radiator, windows to front and rear, exposed timbers, ladder to Attic Room, separate entrance door to side aspect.

ATTIC ROOM: 5.18m x 2.99m (17'8" x 9'8") approx. This room is accessed via an extendable ladder and, therefore, cannot be used as a bedroom in its current state. It offers light and power, radiator, a large storage area to one end and skylight windows.

Staircase from Rear Entrance Hall leads to;

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: With radiator, access to loft storage space, doors to all bedrooms and bathroom and window to rear aspect.

BEDROOM 2: 3.96m x 3.66m (13'3" x 12'3") approx. With power points, radiator, window to front aspect.

BEDROOM 3: 3.03 x 2.23m (9'11 x 7'3") approx. With power points, radiator, window to front aspect.

BATHROOM: With a suite comprising of panelled bath with shower attachment, vanity wash basin, WC, airing cupboard with copper cylinder and immersion heater, splashback tiling, window.

MASTER BEDROOM: 3.96m x 3.66m (13'6" x 12') approx. With power points, radiator, exposed timbers, double wardrobe with hanging and shelving and a curtained cover, TV aerial point, wall lights, telephone point, window to rear aspect.

DRESSING AREA AND EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM:
Dressing room: With radiator, power points, door to first floor commercial area.
En Suite Shower room: With a fully tiled shower cubicle, vanity wash basin with integral storage cupboard beneath and to the side, WC, Exposed timbers, electric shaver point.

COMMERCIAL AREA: This is of a brick and flint contruction and is adjoined to the house. The building is currently used as a commercial premises and is rated and has permission for commercial use. However it does have the potential to provide extensive extra accommodation, subject to conversion, or for annexed accommodation, again subject to conversion.

FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL AREA: 6.70m x 4.57m (22'1" x 15'6") approx. The first floor area has been used as a photographic studio and has light and power connected, two radiators, windows to rear aspect and a staircase leading to the ground floor level.

GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL AREA: 8.23m x 4.77m (27' x 15'6") approx. This is currently used to produce soft furnishings and also has light and power, three radiators as well as a Parkray room heater. There are double doors at one end and a single courtesy door to the other.

GARAGE: A one and a half size garage is located at the end of the property and has light and power, up and over door and storage spaces. The remainder of the gardens are laid as a courtyard.

Further information:
Reference: S161
Bedrooms: 3
Council Tax Band: D
Heating: Gas fired central heating
Garage: yes
Parking: Garage and parking
Garden:

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SERVICES: We understand from the vendors that mains gas, water and electricity are connected to the property. We have not conducted a survey of any kind on this property or carried out tests on plumbing, heating, electrical or drainage systems and we would strongly advise any purchaser to have a professional survey.

SOFT FURNISHING AND FIXTURES: No fitted appliances have been tested and not other fittings, apart from those mentioned in the details, have been confirmed as being included.

VIEWING: Strictly by appointment with the vendor's agents, Vella Associates.

DIRECTIONS: Please click on the location map link below for full directions to the property.

These details are thought to be materially correct though their accuracy is not guaranteed and will not form any part of a contract.

Vella Associates
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