Property description
Stunning value at £85 per sq ft, an exceptionally well presented home with over 8000 square feet of living space over 4 floors, comprising five bedrooms (all en-suite), three reception rooms, large gym, utility, workshop; office etc.
The property benefits from double glazing and has slate flooring throughout on floors 1& 2, where the heating is under the floor. The Ground and basement have radiators. All the heating and hot water is provided via two air source heat pumps
Observatory House lends itself to a variety of uses including providing accommodation for extended families and or an outstanding B&B with a unique history. (STPP) Part of it may also be converted into office premises (SSTPP)
Set in approximately half an acre of gardens and grounds, comprising five bedrooms (all en-suite), three reception rooms, large gym, utility, workshop; office etc. The building has a heat recovery ventilation system, sedum living roof and rainwater storage.
Main Entrance
Large and airy with Slate flooring
From here there is access to the first floor and lowers floors
Cloakroom
With wash hand basin and WC. Slate flooring
Kitchen/Family Room
40’ x 24’
Beautifully designed with integrated features and Ash work top. The hob in the island unit is a large De Dietrich Induction hob; also in the island is an inset butler ceramic sink, dishwasher and drawer units.
The built in oven is a Hotpoint Openspace, and separate built in combination microwave/grill. The kitchen has extra-large fridge and freezer each floor to ceiling. There are plenty of stylish storage units and a ‘walk in’ larder area with sink etc. Slate flooring
Master Bedroom
18' 6\" x 16' 3\"
With front elevation and walk in dressing room incorporating mirror fronted wardrobes and additional secondary wardrobe area. En-suite bathroom with large walk in shower, ‘his and hers’ wash hand basins, double bath and WC etc. Slate flooring
Bedroom 2
17'3\" x 13’
En-suite with large walk in rain shower with hand wand shower, and separate dressing room
Bedroom 3
14' 9\" x 13' 2\"
With full en-suite bathroom facilities
Bedroom 4
13’ x 13'
With full en-suite bathroom facilities
From the Rear hallway there is a spiral staircase leading
First Floor
Library
22’10 x 16'6
With roof terrace
From the hallway there is a bespoke ash staircase leading to the upper floor library and lounge...
First Floor
Library
22’10 x 16'6
With roof terrace
Reception Room
22’10 x 21'
With roof terrace
From the hallway via spiral staircase down to
Bedroom 5
20’ x 16' 9\"
With en suite, fully fitted kitchen (or could be dressing room if preferred), with doors leading to the outside - can therefore be self-contained for family member or staff.
Gym
27’ x 25'
Doors leading outside - potential to convert into a further self-contained bedroom, with living facilities if required. Wooden flooring and en-suite shower room.
Office
21’ x 8' 3\"
Utility
21’ x 8\"
Workshop
9’ x 9' \"
Generator Room
20’ x 16' 9\"
Boiler Room
9’ x 9' \"
Lower Ground.
Infrastructure in place to add a swimming pool. Wine store
Computer Room
24’ x 10'
Could be converted into cinema room.
Control Room
33’ x 25'
Outside
The property benefits from a large entrance gravelled drive to the front with parking for 6 cars. The rear access via a gate also gravelled can contain an additional 10 cars.
The gardens incorporate the terraced areas and roof in addition to a wooded area to the side of the house. There is 124 acre Country Park directly behind the property encompassing lakes and pathways.
Council Tax
Band F at circa £2000
Services
All main services and Broadband available
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