A fine example of a Grade II listed family home, nestling in about 2 acres in this popular village location.
A lovely Grade II listed timber house which, in part, dates back to the 17th century that has been beautifully restored, extended and refurbished. Clever design combines the contemporary with period features creating an outstanding house, set in well-kept, lovely gardens which back onto the paddock and open farmland beyond.
The porch with a raised York stone step leads to an oak front door into a reception hall, which has a cloakroom with WC and basin. The sitting room has a painted beamed ceiling, timber framing and a deep inglenook with oak bressumer and fitted solid fuel/wood burning stove. This room is at the heart of the house with the rest of the ground floor flowing from it. Double fully glazed doors lead from this room to the external terrace. A superb kitchen with Siematic fitted units and Corian work surfaces extend into a peninsula breakfast bar. The kitchen benefits from high quality appliances including a Neff fridge, freezer, oven, microwave and induction hob. The adjoining utility room with integrated Meile washer and dryer has floor and store cupboards and a back door to a small porch, off which is an outside WC and basin.
Two separate doors from the sitting room lead to a formal dining room with a magnificent decorated stone chimney piece depicting three coat of arms including the Earls of Chester and Leighs of Norbury. Further doors lead to a study or second sitting room and a spacious inner hall which has a range of wall and floor cupboards, shelves, a sink and a cupboard housing the boiler with a zoned central heating system and a second staircase to the first floor.
The drawing room is an elegant room with beamed ceiling, exposed timber framing and double doors to the terrace. A magnificent stone chimney piece, fireplace and stone hearth dominates one end. On the first floor the master bedroom suite opens to a magnificent en suite bathroom with a central bath, linen cupboard, large walk in shower room/wet room and WC. There are a further three bedrooms (one being en suite) and a family bathroom.
The house is set well back from the road behind a hedge and an extensive lawn with a pond and borders. Immediately adjoining the road is a timber and brick barn. The gravelled drive leads to a courtyard area with a central island with clipped hedge and trees. Opposite the house is a substantial brick garage block surmounted by a clock tower, which includes a large store/ workshop, wine store and potting shed. Subject to the necessary planning permission both the garage block and barn could be converted to further accommodation.
Immediately to the south and enclosed on two sides by the house is a south facing terrace with a low sandstone wall and views of the adjoining countryside. Steps lead up to a lawn which continues around the side of the house with a ha-ha backing onto the enclosed paddock. Below this lawn is a knot garden with central raised pond and fountain surrounded by low stone walls. One of the features of the garden is a circular lawn surrounded by well-established yew hedges, at the centre of which is a gazebo. A path leads to a vegetable garden with greenhouse, enclosed by a brick wall and hedges, beyond which is the orchard.
A beautifully refurbished family home
Extensive character throughout
Spacious dining and entertaining space
Versatile bedrooms, ideal for B&B with two staircases
About two acres
Double garage with workshop and detached oak frame barn - potential for conversion
Popular village location
Close to major motorway network
Broadband - Fibre to the Premises