Property description
Charming Grade II listed country house with 17th century origins in a wonderful rural setting. Character accommodation providing four double bedrooms, two reception rooms and 20' farmhouse style kitchen. Separate two bedroom Annexe. Plot of about 2 acres to include formal garden, paddock and stabling.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
A lovely panelled entrance with staircase leading onto a galleried landing. Two wall light points. Radiator. Thumb latch doors opening to:
CLOAKROOM
'Charlotte' high flush W.C. with matching pedestal wash hand basin. Cupboard housing the Camray oil fired boiler. Tiled floor.
DRAWING ROOM - 26' 5'' x 17' 4'' (narrowing to 16'6) (8.05m x 5.28m)
(being split level) Attractive reception room full of character with twin leaded double glazed windows overlooking the foregardens. Carved stone fireplace with granite hearth. Exposed ceiling beams and wall timbers. Leaded double doors opening onto the side gardens and arched timber door to the:
SITTING ROOM - 17' 3'' x 13' 6'' (5.26m x 4.11m)
Twin double glazed leaded windows overlooking the garden and to the countryside beyond. Stone inglenook style fireplace housing a Jotul woodburning stove with beam over. Beamed ceiling and exposed wall timbers. Further double glazed leaded window to the rear. Lovely old braced timber door to the side and arched timber door opening into REAR LOBBY with useful storage cupboard.
STUDY - 9' 2'' x 8' 0'' (2.79m x 2.44m)
Leaded double doors with arched woodwork opening onto the side terrace.
FARMHOUSE KITCHEN - 20' 10'' x 17' 9'' (6.35m x 5.41m)
A spacious and light room with double glazed leaded windows to three sides. Exposed beams. Customised oak kitchen painted cream with fitted base and eye level units with granite worktops having integrated fridge/freezer and dishwasher and washing machine. Gaggenau electric oven with hob and extractor hood over. Island unit with granite worktop and lower butchers block style worktop with storage and wine rack under. Tiled flooring. Two radiators.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
GALLERIED LANDING
With spacious AIRING CUPBOARD and access to ROOF SPACE. Thumb latch doors opening into:
MASTER SUITE - 20' 10'' x 13' 2'' (6.35m x 4.01m)
(total dimensions including en-suite) Double glazed windows to three sides enjoying the wonderful views across not only the property's own grounds but across the neighbouring countryside. Waist level panelling cleverly used to disguise eaves storage units. Fitted double wardrobes in a French country style. Recessed downlights. Two concealed radiators.
EN-SUITE
Free standing roll top bath. Low level W.C. Wash hand basin set into vanity unit with granite top. Panelled walls, recessed downlights, access to ROOF SPACE, heated towel rail and two wall light points.
GUEST SUITE - 16' 6'' x 14' 6'' (5.03m x 4.42m)
Double glazed leaded windows to front and side again taking advantage of the beautiful scenery. Vaulted beamed ceiling. Two built-in wardrobes with shower cubicle and vanity wash hand basin also concealed behind matching doors. Two radiators.
BEDROOM THREE - 15' 3'' (min to wardrobes) x 12' 8'' (4.65m x 3.86m)
Another room full of character with exposed timbers. Double glazed leaded windows to two sides. Large fitted wardrobes, fitted shelving and two radiators.
BEDROOM FOUR - 17' 5'' x 12' 1'' (narrowing to 8')(5.31m x 3.68m)
Double glazed leaded windows overlooking the gardens with embroidered shutters. Exposed timbers, access to ROOF SPACE, radiator.
BATHROOM
Double ended panelled bath with central taps and integral shower head. Villeroy and Boch contemporary styled wash basin on a plinth with matching concealed cistern W.C. Tiled floor and walls. Recessed downlights. Heated towel rail. Double glazed velux. Shaver point.
ENTRANCE HALL
With stairs leading to the accommodation with useful storage cupboard under. Radiator.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN LIVING AREA - 20' 3'' x 17' 6'' narrowing to 9'4, being L-shaped) (6.17m x 5.33m)
Sitting area with double glazed window and roof lights affording a superb outlook. Fitted display shelving. Well fitted kitchen with base units having granite worktops and upstand over, inset sink unit. Integrated fridge and dishwasher. Diplomat double oven with hob and extractor over.
BEDROOM ONE - 14' 2'' x 9' 7'' (4.32m x 2.92m)
Double glazed window and roof lights enjoying the same lovely views. Radiator.
ANNEXE
BEDROOM TWO - 9' 7'' x 7' 8'' (2.92m x 2.34m)
Double glazed window. Roof lights. Radiator.
BATHROOM
A beautifully appointed room with double ended bath within attractive tiled surround. Contemporary style basin and wash stand. Low level W.C. Separate shower cubicle again with attractive tiling. Tiled flooring. Radiator. Double glazed window.
OUTSIDE
A pretty tree lined drive leading off the lane sweeping round to the lovely cobbled parking area with turning circle leading to the:
TRIPLE BAY CAR PORT - 25' 9'' x 19' 5'' (7.85m x 5.92m)
LOG STORE. Power and light.
BOILER/UTILITY ROOM
With plumbing for washing machine. Worcester oil fired boiler supplying the annexe. Power and lighting.
The grounds immediately surrounding the house has been landscaped to form attractive formal gardens. A stepped york stone pathway leads from the parking to the entrance door with colourful borders, well tended lawn and garden pond. The flagstone path then leads around to the side terrace being ideal for outside entertaining and dining leading as it does from the kitchen. Steps then lead to the:
HEATED SWIMMING POOL
With surrounding sun terrace ideal for lounging after taking a leisurely dip in the pool. Cupboard housing the pool controls. The remainder of the gardens are lawned with hedging, colourful beds and mature trees. Off the side terrace is a lovely old mill stone. To the rear of the plot is a TIMBER STABLE BLOCK with THREE LOOSE BOXES and TACK ROOM currently used for horticultural purposes in conjunction with the kitchen garden.
Property Features :
- Fine family home
- Two character reception rooms
- 20´ farmhouse style kitchen
- Four bedrooms, two en-suites
- Separate two bedoom annexe