Property description
THE PROPERTY This stunning Grade II listed Georgian house lies in the heart of a wonderful village which boasts a most impressive 13th century barn, built by the monks of Beaulieu Abbey. The village is surrounded by a mixture of private and National Trust farmland with miles of attractive countryside walks, perfect for dog walkers.
Danes House offers attractively refurbished accommodation and a pleasing blend of modern and period features, including an original painting of a cherub within one of the alcoves in the sitting room.
The property is entered into a most impressive entrance hall, which has a modern flagstone floor with a sweeping staircase rising to the first floor. Beneath the entrance hall is a good-sized cellar which has been tanked and provides a useful storage area. The principal reception room enjoys an attractive fireplace with a wood burning stove and original fitted cupboards, shelves and alcoves. The window has had shutters refitted, as have the majority of the original windows.
Steps up from the sitting room lead to the kitchen which, in turn, lies open plan to a glazed dining room, taking full advantage of the outlook over a pretty garden to the rear. Also on the ground floor is a refurbished family bathroom and a small cloakroom.
On the first floor are two good-sized double bedrooms, the largest of which has a useful under-stairs cupboard. There is a refitted modern shower room on this floor. On the second floor is the master bedroom, which has a wealth of exposed timbers and an attractive range of fitted cupboards and wardrobes. There is access to a further large roof space with lights and eaves storage cupboards.
Outside, to the front of the property, is an enclosed and attractively landscaped garden with driveway parking for at least one vehicle leading to an attached garage measuring approximately 15'10" x 13'8". Within the garage is a fixed staircase up to the loft space above, which is fully boarded and has power and light. This area has been used as a studio/workspace.
The rear garden is a particular feature of this lovely home, being fully enclosed, predominantly walled and enjoying a sunny, southerly facing aspect. The garden has been organically tended for 17 years and is attractively landscaped, including areas of lawn and well-stocked flower and shrub borders. Within the garden is a most attractive studio. This has power and light and electric heating, with part-wood-panelled walls, and includes a utility room. The original brick-built garden shed provides useful storage space.
The property benefits from a gas heating system to radiators. Early internal viewing of this delightful home is highly recommended and the property is offered for sale with the added advantage of no onward chain.