Property description
Curling Pond House is a delightful family home. Constructed in 1998 it offers a unique blend of traditional ambience with modern day comforts and sits sympathetically in extensive grounds. The house is approached from the un-adopted road beyond the drive for Shieldhill Farmhouse, through a wrought iron gate into a gravelled parking and turning area. Established shrubs and trees, along with a magnificent stone wall, screen the house and provide complete privacy.Entrance is via a storm door into a porch with tiled floor and then through a glazed door to the double height main Reception/dining hall. The double height arched window to the front and French doors to the rear add to the ambience of this room. The spectacular dining hall has a turned timber staircase rising to the upper floor open gallery landing with a stained glass window. The elegant triple aspect drawing room is flooded with natural light and enjoys outstanding views to the gardens, pond and surrounding countryside. The room benefits from an open fireplace with wooden surround, marble insert and heath. Along the hallway is the downstairs cloakroom and WC and at the far end, the dual aspect sitting room which also enjoys outstanding views has a bay window to the front, a feature fireplace with wooden surround, marble insert and hearth. The generous kitchen/breakfast room to the rear of the property has a tiled floor and has been fitted with an excellent range of quality base and wall units with quality worktops and integrated appliances. Large windows give wonderful views to the rear gardens and there is ample space for a large table for informal dining. Off the kitchen is the utility room which houses the washing machine, tumble dryer, stainless steel sink unit, and has a door to the gardens.Upstairs the bright and spacious gallery landing provides access to the four double bedrooms and bathroom. The principal bedroom with en suite bathroom has windows on two sides with views over the gardens, pond and across the open country. The very pretty guest bedroom is situated to the front and overlooks the gardens and pond whilst benefitting from a large cupboard/wardrobe. Bedroom three enjoys duel aspect views to the side and rear gardens and benefits from a large cupboard/wardrobe. Bedroom four is currently set up as a spare bedroom/study, enjoying views to the front of the property. Completing the accommodation on this floor is the family bathroom. The house has been well maintained and is beautifully presented. Plain fitted carpets and attractive decor add to its immense charm.The garden is quite exceptional. Lovingly landscaped and designed by the current owners it features a spectacular natural pond to the front which is framed by a selection of plants and trees attracting a variety of birds and wildlife throughout the year. With extensive lawns, the gardens contain established trees and shrubs, along with a selection of herbaceous beds and borders stocked with specimen plants, providing colour and interest all year round. There is a stunning pergola which is entwined with a variety of climbing plants, an area with a selection of fruit trees, a vegetable plot and greenhouses. At the bottom of the garden, the original curling pond from a bygone era is still in situ, with the original target markings still evident it adds an element of historic charm. There is a paved area to the rear of the property and a terrace to the front for sitting out in the evening and enjoying the spectacular views and al fresco entertaining during the summer months.Adjacent to the gardens sits a field of around 4.5 acres, suitable for equestrian use, it is ideal for those requiring additional land and outdoor space.There is a double garage with water and power within the grounds.
Property Features :
- Delightful Family Home.
- Dining Hall. Lounge.
- Sitting Room. Dining Size Kitchen.
- 4 Bedroom (en-suite).
- Family Bathroom. Cloaks/W.C.