Property description
Located at the end of the bustling high street, Twin Oaks enjoys one of the most prominent spots in the village, while enjoying the privacy afforded by a large plot that surrounds the property on all sides. Twin Oaks is a landmark property in Eccleshall, having played a very important part in community life since it was constructed as the village school during Queen Victoria's reign, later being used as the village memorial hall, community centre and even a cinema. Converted by the current owner, the property underwent a thorough renovation and re-modelling in the early 1980s, creating what has to be one of the most striking properties on the market in the area.
Full height vaulted ceilings appear throughout the property, adding a sense of space that only such an impressive building can offer. The excitement builds as you enter through the arched oak front door, along an entrance passage way to reveal a wonderful vaulted reception hall with turned oak stairs rising to the first floor gallery. An ornate stone mullioned window with beautiful quatrefoil detail to the front , north east elevation allows light to flood the room.
The ground floor accommodation is in a crucifix formation, the long axis running from north west to south east. The layout has a good deal of flexibility with a number of well proportioned reception rooms including the former Headmaster's study to the rear, a large inner reception hallway, spacious dining room and full height galleried drawing room to the south east. The heated indoor pool enjoys a similar space at the opposite end, again with full height vaulted ceiling and ornate stone window. The kitchen overlooks the rear garden and has a generous range of both wall and base units, with additional space afforded by the separate utility room.
The first floor provides four bedrooms, the master suite having a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The further three bedrooms are served by a principal bathroom, while there is opportunity to create one or two further bedrooms on the ground floor if desired, both of which could take advantage of the well appointed bathroom off the inner reception hall.
Double gates from the roadside open into a large driveway that sweeps around the left hand side of the school house to a triple garage with internal door leading into the main passageway running along the axis of the property. The gardens run around the property to all sides, a mix of lawned areas to the rear with more formal landscaping to the front.
Twin Oaks is a wonderful family home, with a layout that encourages entertaining and family life. Full of character and impressive features, the property will benefit from some cosmetic updating to the buyer's taste but offers a unique opportunity to create a truly outstanding and distinguished home.
Property Features :
- Striking Former Victorian School
- Edge of Village Location with Rural Views
- Converted and Extended in 1983
- Wealth of Original Features
- Full Height Reception Hallway and Galleried Drawing Room
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