A delightful family house with beautiful riverside gardens and grounds having 300 yards of the west bank of the River Wyle.
The gravel drive sweeps around a turning circle and opens to form a wide forecourt in front of the house and the Barn. A pretty gabled façade with a central trellis porch makes a welcoming entrance with pleasing mellow brick and rendered elevations. With origins believed to date from the 16th century the property has been significantly enlarged and improved by the present owners to provide a wonderful combination of historic features with the advantages of modern living. The accommodation flows across two floors and many rooms benefit from a double or triple aspect. It has the flexibility of a ground floor bedroom suite which could be used as a self contained wing.
On entering, the overall quality and appeal of Langleys is immediately apparent. The welcoming hall has a staircase with oak handrail and a glazed door which opens onto the garden. The drawing room has a large fireplace with oak bressamer, stone hearth and shelved alcoves to either side.
Central to the ground floor is the well-appointed kitchen and dining room. These rooms are open to one another and form the hub of the house. They have reclaimed Spanish brick floors and benefit from underfloor heating. The cabinets are by Sky Interiors and incorporate storage cupboards, modern appliances including an electric hob and concealed dishwasher, two electric ovens as well as an Aga. The neighbouring utility room has further storage and houses the central heating boiler as well as plumbing for the washing machine. There are two further reception rooms on the ground floor. The sitting room has a period fireplace, Jetmaster fire and French doors to the conservatory.
The library/study with hand built bookcases has access to both the garden and the conservatory. The conservatory has a terracotta floor and French doors which open onto the garden. Accessed from the library/study is a ground floor bedroom suite (this could be combined with the library to create a self-contained wing). The principal bedroom suite offers a large bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. There are three further bedrooms, (two ensuite) and a further bathroom on the first floor. All the bedrooms benefit from double aspect and fine views of the gardens as well as fitted wardrobes.
The riverside gardens and grounds border unspoilt countryside and have open views. The gardens hold immense appeal.
Accessed through a wide five bar gate the front garden is enclosed by a wisteria clad wall and has flowering cherry trees and small areas of lawn bordering the gravel drive. There is also vehicular access to the rear of the property.
The house and the studio/office opens onto a level lawn with deep flowering borders, providing a profusion of colours as they run beneath established trees. A garden pond with gentle trickle from higher to lower pond is enclosed, along with this flower garden by an old brick and stone garden wall. A broad mown walk leads to the outer garden which leads to a large natural pond with a small island. Fed by the river and crossed at a narrow stretch by an ornamental bridge mown walks lead through this garden with its copses and riverbank.
There is a flagged terrace and neighbouring summerhouse to enjoy views of the pond and the river to the countryside beyond. Mown walks lead through this garden with its Willow, Ash and Hazel copses and mown frontage onto the riverbank. An orchard provides spring flowering fruit trees and screens the excellent tennis court which is bordered by a rose hedge. A large area of garden has been the subject of creating a plantation of specimen trees which have grown to create a private riverside arboretum for the enjoyment of Langleys.
Outbuildings
The Barn is a detached period building which stands opposite the house and is arranged as a garage and a workshop. Solar panels are fitted to the rear and provide a tax free income in excess of £1,000 per annum. Standing within the garden is the detached stone studio/office with electric heating and a glazed door to the garden. Adjacent stands a small aluminium framed greenhouse. There is a double garage and two large garden sheds, all of timber construction.