Hapsford House is most appealing Grade II* listed Regency house with a very pretty façade onto the delightful gardens which are listed Grade II. Approached through a pair of ornate wrought iron gates which open onto the courtyard, which provides parking. Stone steps lead to the garden and the charming south facing façade of Hapsford House is revealed. Constructed of rendered stone and ashlar elevations, there are three bays and regular sash bay windows and French doors under a pleasing slate roofline. The formal lawn sweeps south from the house and the whole is framed by mature trees.
Internally Hapsford House has fine architectural detail and the interior design and decoration is both stylish and complimentary to the elegance of the original Regency building. The principal reception rooms have fine chimney pieces and ornate ceiling mouldings, architravees and pediments and benefit from fine views of the gardens. The central hall with its original stone and marble floor is flanked by two delightful reception rooms – the Gothic room and the Chinese room both richly decorated with gilded canopied ceiling and bamboo patterned panels respectively. The two further reception rooms include the drawing room, a large room with French doors opening to the garden and the playroom/snug which is ideally placed next to the kitchen. The kitchen and conservatory combine to make a large open and informal family living space. There is also a self-contained wing on the ground floor with bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. On the first floor there are five further bedrooms and four further bathrooms (three ensuite) with the main bedroom suite being both spacious and well appointed. Each room has a character of its own whilst benefitting from views of the garden and neighbouring countryside.
The Coach House
Converted from the original Coach House to provide excellent guest accommodation. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one ensuite). A good layout with a central hall with kitchen beyond and a large reception room.
The gardens are a joy and have been attributed a Grade II* listing because of their significance. They were established in the nineteenth century in an intimate scale to compliment the house. This legacy of gigantic beeches oaks, chestnuts and sycamores the current and previous owners have created the planting seen today. Mature trees provide wooded framework to the riverside gardens and the formal gardens bordering the house.
A lawn runs from the house into a wooded glade. A magnificent laburnum walk leads from the formal lawn to the areas of wild grass, herbaceous borders, flowers and specimen trees to the tennis court. Amongst the trees is a secret garden with pizza oven and seating area. An ornamental bridge crosses the river to Flowery Mead Island complete with Hermitage grotto (with fireplace). An attractive boat house sits on the river bank with a first floor studio approached by a carved solid oak trunk with carved steps.
A secondary gated drive to the east of the gardens leads to a parking area with garage. Overlooking this area is the kitchen garden.