Property description
A most impressive Grade II listed home found at the heart of this popular village. Well proportioned principal accommodation, combined with a charming cottage annexe. Mature gardens and fine views, in all about 1.7 acres.
RECEPTION HALLWAY
Entered from the STORM PORCH a superb entrance reception featuring a decorative stained glass fanlight and side panels, exposed floor boards, ornate coving, radiator. Door leading through to:
DINING ROOM
A perfect space for entertaining, with full height sash windows with timber shutters enjoying views across the gardens. Further sash window, two radiators, decorative coved ceiling and three wall light points.
DRAWING ROOM
Another fine reception room, featuring a most attractive fireplace with a period marble surround and tiled hearth. Two full height sash windows with timber shutters, ornate coving, two picture lights, two radiators.
BREAKFAST ROOM
With wide openings to both the Kitchen and Orangery creating an easy flow for everyday living. Coved ceiling. Radiator.
KITCHEN
Fitted with an extensive range of base and eye level units. Integrated dishwasher. Built-in double electric oven. Electric hob. Coved ceiling and the original servant bells (disconnected).
ORANGERY
An excellent recent addition having double glazed panelled windows and doors allowing a lovely outlook across the courtyard, gardens and terrace. Tiled floor with electric underfloor heating.
INNER LOBBY
CLOAKROOM
Having a wash hand basin and low level W.C.
UTILITY ROOM
Trianco floor standing oil fired boiler. Single drainer sink unit with storage under. CLOAKS CUPBOARD. Plumbing for washing machine.
WALK-IN PANTRY
Tiled flooring and tiled 'cold shelf'. Fitted shelving and space for chest freezer. Meat hooks.
From the Reception Hallway an arch with decorative fanlight over leads through to:
INNER HALLWAY
With a two flight dog leg staircase having a mahogany handrail leading onto the first floor. Radiator. Door giving access to the large stone floored CELLAR. Door to:
STUDY
Ideal to work from home, or perhaps as a music/games room. Sash window with shutters, additional panelled window. Radiator. Fitted shelving.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Two tier LANDING with radiator, Large AIRING CUPBOARD/STORAGE CUPBOARD housing the hot water tank. Doors leading through to:
BEDROOM ONE
Twin sash windows with shutters enjoying fine far-reaching southerly views. Reading lights either side of the bed-space, coved ceiling and radiator
JACK AND JILL EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Vanity wash hand basin, Panelled bath with fitted mirrors and downlighting over each. Concealed cistern W.C. Heated towel rail. Separate shower cubicle. Wood effect floor. Sash window with window seat and shutters. Coved ceiling. Door from the Bathroom to the:
BEDROOM 5
Currently a DRESSING ROOM/STUDY but can easily be used as a double bedroom. Sash window with shutters. Radiator. Built-in storage.
BEDROOM TWO
A lovely guest suite with twin sash windows again enjoying the fine views and fitted with timber shutters. Coved ceiling. Radiator. Door to:
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Panelled bath with showerhead attachment. Pedestal wash hand basin with fitted mirror over and vanity lighting. Bidet. Low level W.C. Shaver point. Radiator. Sash window with shutters. Coved ceiling.
BEDROOM THREE
Sash window with shutters to the front. Coved ceiling. Radiator and door to:
BATHROOM
Freestanding roll top ball and claw bath. Separate shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. Radiator. Sash window with timber shutters.
SEPARATE W.C.
Low level W.C. Wash hand basin.
BEDROOM FOUR
Panelled window. Fitted wardrobe with storage to one wall. Radiator. Recessed shelving.
ANNEXE
ENTRANCE HALL
Stairs to the first floor:
DINING KITCHEN
Fitted with base and eye level units. Quarry tiled floor. Gas hob. Double electric oven.
UTILITY ROOM
Plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher. Wash hand basin. Broom Cupboard. Wall mounted Greenstar boiler. Separate W.C.
SITTING ROOM
Twin panel windows. Fireplace housing a woodburning stove on a raised hearth with timber surround and mantle. Radiator which has been cleverly screened by fitted shelving.
ON THE FIRST FLOOR
BEDROOM ONE
Panelled window to two sides. Radiator. Fitted wardrobe and storage.
BEDROOM TWO
Panelled window enjoying fine far-reaching views. Built-in storage.
BEDROOM THREE
Panelled window. Radiator. Built-in wardrobe and storage.
BATHROOM
Roll top bath. Vanity wash hand basin. Separate shower cubicle. Heated towel rail. AIRING CUPBOARD. Panelled window.
SEPARATE W.C.
Low level W.C. Pedestal wash hand basin. Panelled window. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached off the A49 and is set back and well screened from the road by established trees and shrubbery. The entrance is through wrought iron gates between stone pillars on to the driveway which sweeps around the house to the extensive parking area. The gardens of Birch House fall predominantly to two sides; stepping out of the Orangery you are on to a series of south westerly facing flagstone terraces, ideal for outside dining or entertaining being surrounded by beds full of roses, lavender and a whole variety of other flowers and shrubs creating a riot of seasonal colour and aromas. From here you are led on to a lawn bordered by a gravelled path which leads to a LOG STORE, TIMBER STORAGE SHED and small GREENHOUSE. Tucked away you will find a private seating area with wrought iron arch covered in clematis and a climbing rose. Gateways lead you through a large laurel hedge to a wide expanse of lawn where you can enjoy the view back towards the house taking in the superb full width wrought iron veranda. As you walk back towards the entrance drive you will find a delightful 'woodland' walk, which runs down alongside the neighbouring farmland and provides extensive screening from the main road. Best enjoyed in the spring with the azaleas and rhododendrons in full bloom. Birch House Cottage enjoys its own parking and has its own cottage garden.
Property Features :
- Fine village house with views
- Four reception rooms
- Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, shower room
- Three bedroom cottage annexe
- Landscaped gardens