5 bedroom country house
Key information
Features and description
- Tenure: Freehold
- 17 th century country home
- Totalling approx four acres
- Wealth of charm and character
- With a self contained one bedroom annexe
- Beautiful mature gardens
- Paddock
THIS SUBSTANTIAL PROPERTY DATES BACK TO THE MID 17TH CENTURY AND OFFERS A WEALTH OF CHARM AND CHARACTER. IN RECENT YEARS THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SYMPATHETICALLY EXTENDED AND IMPROVED BY THE PRESENT OWNERS AND FEATURES A WONDERFUL AGA KITCHEN / FAMILY ROOM, FOUR FURTHER RECEPTION ROOMS, FIVE BEDROOMS, THREE BATHROOMS AND A SELF-CONTAINED ONE BEDROOM ANNEXE.
FURTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE GAS RADIATOR CENTRAL HEATING, DOUBLE GLAZING,
GATED DRIVEWAY WITH DETACHED DOUBLE WIDTH GARAGE AND A VARIETY OF OUTBUILDNGS.
Rooms
RECEPTION HALL
Enclosed behind a ledge and braced latched entrance door. Double glazed windows. Exposed stone work to one wall. Exposed ceiling beams. Radiator. Quarry tiled floor. Steps up to :
SNUG
16’8 X 14’9
Double glazed deep sill window with seat below to the front elevation and an original leaded light window to the rear elevation. Exposed ceiling beams. Exposed stonework to one wall. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Oak wooden floor. A beautiful stone inglenook fireplace with concealed lighting provides the main focal point, this incorporates a Pot Belly multi fuel burning stove. Pair of doors leads to :
DINING ROOM
16’5 X 13’9 MIN, NOT MEASURED INTO RECESS
Small pane double glazed window with quarry tiled sill and seat below to the front elevation. Exposed ceiling beams. Exposed stonework to one wall. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Attractive feature alcoves including one with exposed stonework and recessed light. Built-in cupboard with electric meter and consumer unit. Oak wood floor.
LOUNGE
27’3 MAX, MEASURED INTO INGLENOOK X 16’10
Two double glazed windows with window seats below to the front elevation, each fitted with Plantation style shutters and a further deep sill double glazed window with Plantation style shutters to the rear elevation. Centre ceiling beam. Recessed ceiling lights. Three radiators. Oak wood floor. A pair of small pane double glazed French doors to the rear elevation fitted with Plantations style shutters. Bespoke period style bookshelves and cabinets. A stone inglenook fireplace with brick hearth and concealed lighting incorporates
a wood burning stove provides the main focal point.
INNER HALLWAY
Exposed stonework to one wall. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Oak wood floor.
BOOT ROOM AND CLOAKS
Double glazed window to the side elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Hat and coat rail. Radiator. Oak wood floor.
GARDEN ROOM
20’4 X 12’7
This room enjoys beautiful garden views and is accessed via a pair of glazed doors from the Inner Hallway. Large double glazed window and French doors to the rear garden and double glazed small pane windows to both side elevations. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Oak wood floor.
GLAZED CORRIDOR
Exposed stonework to one wall. Recessed ceiling lights. Oak wood floor. Large double glazed windows to rear garden elevation providing garden views. A pair of glazed doors to :
AGA KITCHEN/FAMILY ROOM
33’6 X 15’3
Vaulted ceiling with exposed roof trusses and two velux windows to the side elevation. Exposed stonework to one wall. Recessed ceiling lights.
Kitchen Area: A Hallwood bespoke solid Oak handmade kitchen with polished granite and hardwood work surfaces. Five oven gas fired AGA recessed within inglenook with concealed lighting and NEFF gas hob. Central island with overhead gantry incorporating recessed lighting, a butler sink with bridge mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and storage cupboards. Further units incorporate a white enamelled sink with mixer tap. Bespoke features include an integrated retractable ironing board and bread bin. Space for large fridge/freezer. Walk-in larder with recessed lights. Travertine floor. Pair of double glazed French doors and large double glazed windows to the garden and terrace area.
Family Area: Large double glazed window to the terrace elevation. Exposed roof trusses. Radiator. Oak wood floor. Ledge and braced latch door to :
INNER LOBBY
Exposed stonework to one wall. Built-in storage cupboard. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.
UTILITY ROOM
9’2 X 8’1
Small pane window to the side elevation. Exposed ceiling beam. White belfast sink with brass mixer tap and tiled splash areas. Space and plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer. Ceramic tiled floor.
Boiler Cupboard housing the Mega flow pressurised water tank and gas fired central heating boiler, serving radiator central heating and domestic hot water systems. Ledge and braced latch door to :
GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM
Window to the side elevation with quarry tiled sill. Exposed stonework to two walls. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. White sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with monoblock mixer tap and a fully tiled shower enclosure. Chrome heated towel rail. Quarry tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Conservation light to the side elevation. Recessed ceiling lights to main landing area. Two deep sill double glazed windows to the rear elevation. Recessed alcove. Radiator.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
20’4 X 15’6 MAX, MEASURED INTO DOOR RECESS
Triple aspect room with double glazed windows to both side and rear elevations. Vaulted ceiling. Extensive range of fitted wardrobe/storage cupboards. Radiator. Pine wood floor.
MASTER ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
Frosted double glazed window to the side elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. White sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, vanity basin with storage below and a walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen extensively tiled with rain shower and handset attachment. Shaver point. Period style radiator and chrome heated towel rail.
BEDROOM TWO
17’1 X 15’1 MAX
Double glazed windows with seat below to both the front and rear elevations. Exposed ceiling beam. Recessed ceiling lights. Pine wood floor. Radiator.
BEDROOM TWO ENSUITE SHOWER
White sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, vanity basin with mixer tap and tiled splash areas and shaver point, fully tiled shower enclosure with rain shower. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Radiator.
ATTIC ROOM
16’3 X 9’10
Accessed via timber steps from Bedroom Two. Conservation light to the rear elevation. Exposed stonework and chimney breast to one wall. Recess with spot lights. Raised timber deck with radiator. Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM THREE
16’1 X 13’2
Double glazed window with seat below to the front elevation and a high level conservation light set in to vault to the rear elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Bespoke wardrobe/storage cupboards. Exposed stone features. Radiator. Pine wood floor.
BEDROOM FOUR
17’9 X 12’3
Triple aspect room with double glazed windows to front, rear and side elevations. Recessed ceiling lights. Exposed stonework to one wall. Bespoke wardrobe/storage cupboard. Radiator. Pine wood floor.
BEDROOM FIVE
13’8 X 7’7
Double glazed window with seat below to the front elevation. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Exposed floor boards.
FAMILY BATH/SHOWER ROOM
Vaulted conservation light to the rear elevation. White sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with bath/shower mixer attachment and a walk-in
glazed shower enclosure. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Chrome heated towel rail. Pine wood floor.
MAIN ROOF SPACE
27’4 MIN, X 10’
Access via a retractable ladder to a large boarded roof space with power, light and conservation light to the rear elevation.
ANNEXE
Stone built single storey annexe attached to the rear of the property. Enclosed behind a ledge and braced latch door.
LIVING/BEDROOM
18’7 X 14’8 MAX
Open plan room with double glazed windows to both the side and rear elevations. Double glazed Bi-fold doors to the rear elevation providing access and views of the pond. Access to roof space. Vertical radiator. Door to :
KITCHEN
6’6 X 4’7
Deep sill window to the side elevation. Work surface with stainless steel inset sink and mixer tap. Low level storage units. Plumbing for dishwasher. Integrated refrigerator. Wood effect vinyl floor.
SHOWER ROOM
White sanitary ware comprises a low flush WC, vanity basin with storage drawers below and a walk-in shower with glazed screen and Mira shower. Extensive tiling to all splash areas. Recessed ceiling lights. Extractor fan. Vertical towel rail.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN
Wall enclosed frontage laid mainly to lawn with well stocked borders, abundance of roses and mature shrubs. A wrought iron gate provides pedestrian brick paved access to the front entrance door.
DRIVEWAY AND GARAGE
A gated gravelled driveway provides substantial off road parking and affords direct access to the double garage. A majestic Peppered Oak tree is situated to the right hand side of the drive. Detached stone built double width garage with personal door and window to the rear, power and light. Security lighting and a trellised bin store. A timber storage shed is set into a recess beside the garage.
REAR GARDEN
A pair of timber gates provides access to the beautiful, private and well established rear garden, in the region of ¾ of an acre. The gardens are extensively lawned and contain a variety of established trees, most notably a magnificent mature Sycamore. The main lawn is accessed via stone paved steps and enjoys a south easterly aspect. A lower level lawn bound by stone walling and box hedging is situated directly to the rear of the property and this area has been carefully landscaped to comprise split level stone paved terracing and well stocked borders comprising rose bushes and a variety of established shrubs. Built-in storage barn with light accessed via an original period door. Gravelled area with timber log store. A decked recessed barbecue area.
LARGE GARDEN POND AND WEEPING WILLOW TREE
The wonderful pond is fully enclosed and surrounded by timber decking providing tranquil seating areas. The pond is now fully lined but we understand from local Historians that the pond was the original spring fed village pond. The original brook which is currently dry is still evident within the garden.
DETACHED TIMBER SUMMER HOUSE
Surrounded by timber decking.
WILD GARDEN AND LOGGING AREA
Discreetly located towards the paddock.
GRAZING PADDOCK IN EXCESS OF THREE ACRES
Accessed via a gate directly from the rear garden and also benefitting from gated vehicular access directly from the A509. A section of this post and rail grassed paddock is separated to form an enclosure with greenhouses and potting sheds.