This capacious property is a period renovation of unique standing. Purchased in 1988 and converted from a former Milking Parlour and Byre (circa 1900), the property is set over 4.5 Acres and consists of around 7,000 sq.ft of living accommodation. Although the property has a period feel with exposed beams and timbers, some exposed brick walls, Inglenook and open Fireplaces plus other interesting features; the facilities are modern and the rooms have exceptional high ceilings.
Doors to all rooms are wood panel with cottage style latch fittings.
Gas Central Heating radiators in all rooms
Except the Home Office Suite which has Electric Night Storage Heaters
TV Points to most rooms and plenty of electricity sockets
Most lights on dimmer switches
Satellite TV wired to all TV aerial points.
Internet Broadband
From the front double doors inset with a leaded light panel open into the
ENTRANCE HALL 13'0 x 10'11 (3.97 x 3.33). Ceiling Height: 8'9 (2.68).
A welcoming area featuring exposed brickwork and beams to the walls. Windows overlook the Gardens to the side. Brick steps ascend to a door which opens into the Hallway. Furth er wooden panelled doors open into the Cloakroom and a Coats Cupboard.
CLOAKROOM 6'0 x 4'10 (1.83 x 1.47). Ceiling Height: 8'9 (2.68).
Fitted with a white-suite comprising low-level WC and a wall-mounted wash-hand basin with gold taps over. A window overlooks the gardens to the side. Complementary tiling to the walls. Exposed timbers and brickwork to one wall.
INNER HALL 18'4 x 9'4 (5.59 x 2.86). Ceiling Height: 7'9 (2.36).
Exposed brickwork to one wall. Wood staircase ascends to the First Floor Landing.
Doors lead into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Dining Room/Lounge & Study.
STUDY 10'11 x 8'10 (3.33 X 2.69). Ceiling Height: 8'8 (2.66).
Brick steps down to a charming room with windows which overlook the gardens to the front providing fantastic views of the surrounding countryside. Fitted wooden bookshelf to one wall.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 19'10 x 18'3 (6.05 x 5.57). Ceiling Height: 7'9 (2.36).
A lovely bright room featuring an arched chimney recess with exposed brickwork housing a twin oven AGA with cupboards to either side and worktop over.
Fitted with a range of painted wall and base mounted units with granite worktop, ceramic Sink & Drainer with antique mixer taps over. Fitted water filter.
Fitted Phillips Oven with four ring Ceramic Hob and Extractor Hood above. Fitted Bosch Dishwasher Fitted Phillips Whirlpool Microwave Fitted Integral Fridges x 2 Fitted Integral Freezers x 2 Spotlights to ceiling. Exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls. Breakfast bar area with room for stools. Fitted seating area for family meals. Upholstered pub style seating for use with table and additional chairs to seat up to 10 people. Windows overlook the gravelled Courtyard and driveway adjacent to the Garage, and the Gardens to the rear. Doors open onto the Patio and gardens to the rear, into the Family Room and Utility Room and the
DINING ROOM 16'1 x 11'9 (4.92 x 3.58). Ceiling Height: 7'10 (2.39)
An impressive room benefiting from a large full-height Inglenook Fireplace with iron dogs below and alcove detailing all set upon a brick Hearth. Windows overlook the Patio and Gardens to the rear. Exposed timbers to the ceiling. Polished wood Flooring. An opening to either side of the Fireplace leads through to the
DRAWING ROOM 24'3 x 16'2 (7.41 x 4.94). Ceiling Height: 14'5 (4.39)
A stunning room which displays the other half of the brick-built Inglenook Fireplace with carved niches inset which is floor to ceiling “Tower of Babel”. Featuring an attractive vaulted ceiling with many exposed timbers. The three main beams in this room are of Canadian Fir and are supported on a brick plinth. Windows afford stunning views of the surrounding countryside and the gardens to the front and rear. The room has a continuation of the polished wood flooring from the Dining Room. Quarter glazed double doors open into the Conservatory and three brick steps descend to the West Wing Music Room. To the side of the fireplace two quarter glazed doors open to the terrace to the front and provide glorious rural views.
CONSERVATORY 17'9 x 14'10 (5.42 x 4.53). Ceiling Height: 10'1 (3.08).
A wonderfully light and airy 'Halls Conservatory' benefiting from pretty views over the Gardens to the rear. Fitted Ceiling Fan. Ceramic tiled floor. Two independent electric heaters as well as two double radiators. Quarter-glazed double doors lead out to the rear patios and gardens.
WEST WING
MUSIC ROOM 20'9 x 14'4 (6.34 x 4.39). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.33).
A delightful room with an Inglenook Fireplace inset with gas gire and carved display niches with an oak bressumer beam over. A charming window seat affords pretty views of the Gardens and the surrounding countryside. Exposed heavy timbers and exposed brick walls. Doors lead into the Library and the West Wing Annexe and a turned staircase ascends to the First Floor.
LIBRARY 16'2 x 10'1 (4.92 x 3.07). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.32)
A delightful double aspect room with windows overlooking the gardens and the woodland beyond. Featuring a brick-built fireplace inset with gas wood burner all upon a brick hearth. Exposed timbers to the ceiling and heavy timbers supported on a wooden plinth. Fitted wood bookshelves line the length of one wall.
WEST WING ANNEXE
SITTING ROOM 16'1 x 11'10 (4.90 x 3.61). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.33)
A charming room featuring a brick-built Inglenook Fireplace with beam over, inset with a Gas Fire on a Flagstone Hearth. Exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling with display shelving to the walls and above the Fireplace. Windows overlook the Gardens to the side. Double doors open out onto the Patio and gardens. An opaque fully glazed door leads into the
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16'1 x 8'10 (4.90 x 2.71). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.33)
Windows overlook the gardens to the side and the woodland beyond. Fitted with a range of floor and wall mounted wooden faced units with worktop over. Fitted Hygena Double Oven. Fitted Hygena four ring Ceramic Hob with Extractor Fan over. Fitted Integral Fridge and separate Freezer. Plumbed in Washing Machine. Ceramic flooring. A glazed door leads out onto the Patio and gardens to the rear. A door leads into the
ANNEXE BEDROOM 14'7 x 10'0 (4.45 x 3.05). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.33)
A double aspect room featuring exposed timbers to the ceiling. Windows overlook the patio gardens to the rear. Mirrored doors lead into a large walk-in wardrobe and storage cupboard. A door leads into the
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 7'8 x 5'7 (2.34 x 1.71). Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.33)
Fitted with a Suite comprising low-level WC, a panelled bath with gold taps and a fitted Quantum Power Shower with hand held attachment over and a wash-hand basin with gold mixer taps over inset into a vanity unit. Complementary tiling to the walls. Windows open the side. Exposed timbers to the ceiling.
WEST WING FIRST FLOOR LANDING 27'9 x 16'4 (8.47 x 4.99) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.31). A delightful galleried landing with a minstrels view over the Drawing Room from the balustrade. A Window also provides a view to the lounge and the vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers to the ceiling Exposed brickwork to one wall. Doors lead into the Dressing Room, a Guest Bedroom and a Bathroom.
GUEST DRESSING ROOM 11'3 x 9'0 (3.43 x 2.74) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'7 (2.31).
Formerly a Bedroom, this room could easily be converted back to a Bedroom (7) if desired. t Windows overlook the Gardens to the front affording a stunning view of the rolling countryside. Fitted with a range of wooden panelled wardrobes on either side of a dressing table. Exposed timbers and brickwork to the walls. Loft Hatch. Two doors to either side of the room open to reveal useful eaves storage space.
GUEST BEDROOM: 17’1 x 9’4 (5.22 x 2.86). Ceiling Height: 7’6 (2.30)
A lovely light room with three Velux windows. Doors open to reveal extensive eaves storage and a further full-height panelled door opens to reveal a hot water cylinder and airing cupboard. Exposed timbers to the walls.
GUEST BATHROOM: 17’1 x 9’4 (5.22 x 2.86). Ceiling Height: 7’7 (2.32)
Fitted with a white-Suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin with gold taps over, a panelled bath with gold taps over and a Shower Cubicle with fitted Mira Power Shower with hand held attachment over. Complementary tiling to the walls. One Velux window. Loft Hatch. Eyeball Spotlights. Exposed brickwork chimney breast with shelving to either side.
From the Main Hallway a turned staircase ascends to the East Wing EAST WING
From Inner Hallway stairs ascend to:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING 27'5 x 8'7 (8.36 x 2.63) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'4 x (2.25).
Featuring exposed timbers to the ceiling and exposed brickwork to one wall. Windows overlook the gravelled parking area in front of the Garage Block and the rear Terrace. Doors open into the Principal Bedroom Suite, the Family Bathroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4 and an adjacent Landing Area.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM SUITE 24'9 x 14'6 (7.56 x 4.42) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.22)
A delightful Suite featuring exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling with Windows overlooking the pond and gardens to the front and the stunning countryside beyond. Doors open into the Dressing Rooms and an En-Suite Bathroom. Bedroom has dias for the master bed. Wall lights.
DRESSING ROOM 1 10'10 x 9'9 (3.30 x 2.98). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.21)
Windows overlook the driveway and gardens to the front. Fitted with a range of wardrobes with a dressing table. Exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling.
DRESSING ROOM 2 10'3 x 7'2 (3.12 x 2.20). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.22)
Windows overlook the gardens and terrace to the Front. Fitted with a range of cupboards with a Vanity Top over inset with a stainless steel Sink with gold mixer taps over.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM 13'6 x 7'3 (4.13 x 2.21). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.22)
A charming room with Windows which overlook the terrace to the front, gardens to the side and the charming Bluebell Woodland beyond. Fitted with a Suite comprising low-level WC, twin oval wash-hand basins with gold coloured mixer taps over inset within a Vanity Unit, a corner bath with jacuzzi body jets and gold taps over and a corner shower unit with New Team Power Shower and a gold coloured hand-held shower attachment over.
FAMILY BATHROOM 9'3 x 7'11 (2.84 x 5.42). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.22)
Victorian Style bathroom fitted with a white-suite comprising low-level WC, a wash-hand basin set within a vanity unit and a free standing Roll Top Bath with gold coloured claw and ball feet and gold coloured mixer taps over with telephone style hand held shower attachment over. To one wall is a recessed display niche with further storage for towels. Velux Window. Stripped floorboards.
BEDROOM 3 14'1 x 8'3 (4.29 x 2.52). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.23)
Exposed timbers to the ceiling and to the walls. Loft Hatch. Windows overlook the gardens and dovecote to the side. Built in wardrobes.
BEDROOM 4 13'10 x 7'5 (4.23 x 2.27). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.23)
Windows overlook the gardens to the side. Exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls.
SECOND BATHROOM a corner Bath with a fitted Quantum Power Shower over. WC, sink and vanity unit. Velux Window. Note whilst Bedroom 2 and 4 have doors to landing, there is also internal doors to the second bathroom from both bedrooms which can be used if required or locked.
BEDROOM 2 18'2 x 11'4 (5.55 x 3.47) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'4 (2.23)
A double aspect room with Windows overlooking the gardens and patio to the rear. Exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling. Fitted with a range of wardrobes with a dressing table with display shelf to one side. Wall Lights. Doors open to reveal a useful storage cupboard and also to the
SECOND LANDING 10'8 x 4'9 (3.25 x 1.47). Ceiling Height: 7'3 (2.23)
A door opens to reveal an Airing Cupboard which houses the Hot Water Tank. Casement Windows overlook Patio the rear. A staircase descends to the
FAMILY ROOM 18'3 x 14'6 (5.56 x 4.42). Ceiling Height: 7'9 (2.37)
A charming room that features a brick built Fireplace with Gas Fire inset upon a brick Hearth. Exposed timbers to the ceiling and walls. Double doors open onto the rear Patio and Gardens and Windows overlook the Gardens. Wall Lights. An opening with louvre door leads through to the Kitchenette/Den and another door opens into the main Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
KITCHENETTE/DEN 9'11 x 7'2 (3.03 x 2.19). Ceiling Height: 8'0 (2.45)
Currently Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, 2nd Bathroom, the Family Room and the Kitchenette are used as an additional Annexe to the main Housebut can just as easily be part of the main house if occupied by one family. Windows overlook the Gardens to the rear. Fitted with a range of floor, wall and base mounted wooden panelled Kitchen units with wooden worktop over inset with a ceramic Sink with mixer taps over. A door opens into the
REAR ENTRANCE HALL/LINK 12'4 x 9'9 (3.74 x 2.97). Ceiling Height: 7'6 (2.30)
A door inset with a leaded light glazed panel opens to provide access to the Gardens to the rear. A further door inset with glazed panel opens onto the courtyard area in front of the Garage Block and doors lead into the Utility Room, the Cloakroom and the Garage Block.
CLOAKROOM 6'0 x 6'0 (1.84 x 1.84). Ceiling Height: 7'6 (2.30)
An opaque glazed Window to the rear. Fitted with a suite comprising low-level WC and a wall-mounted wash-hand basin white mixer taps over.
UTILITY ROOM 9'9 x 7'2 (2.97 x 2.19). Ceiling Height: 8'0 (2.44).
Windows to the side. Fitted with a range of matching wall and base units with worktop over inset with single stainless steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer taps over. Fittted broom cupboard. Central Heating Boiler. A door opens back into the Kitchen/Breakfast Room.
TRIPLE BAY GARAGE 30'9 x 20'4 (9.39 x 6.20). Ceiling Height: 8'5 (2.56)
Solid concrete floor. Electricity Meters. Windows. Doors leads to the garden to the rear, the Workshop/ Mower Store and to a hallway with door to the rear and staircase which ascends to the Home Office Suite/Games Room/Studio.
WORKSHOP/MOWER STORE 20'4 x 10'1 (6.20 x 3.09). Ceiling Height: 8'5 (2.56)
Windows overlook the Gardens to the rear.
HOME OFFICE SUITE/GAMES ROOM/ STUDIO 34'9 x 11'4 (10.59 x 3.46) to furthest point. Ceiling Height: 7'1 (2.16).
Currently used as a Home Office Suite together with internet broadband wireless connection, or could be used as a Games Room, Staff accommodation or as independent space for teenagers. Velux Windows throughout provide the room with a wealth of natural light and a Casement Window provides lovely views of the Gardens and the surrounding countryside. To one end of the room is a range of fitted wall and base mounted Kitchen units with tiled worktop over inset with ceramic single sink with antique style mixer taps over. Exposed timbers. Fitted Spotlights to the ceiling. Built in TV area and Fridge. Two doors provide access to eaves storage space and a further door opens into the
CLOAKROOM
Fitted with a white-Suite comprising low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin with gold mixer taps over and a corner shower unit with Mira fitted Power Shower and hand held attachment over. Velux Window.
OUTSIDE (Approximately 4.5 Acres).
From the lane a driveway leads up to wrought iron security gates inset into brick pillars which open onto a gravelled drive which sweeps up to the front of the property culminating in a parking and turning area and circular drive around stocked ornamental pond with fountain.
To either side of the driveway are pretty lawned gardens which are bordered with established trees and hedging and feature a delightful Dovecote and various plantings, including Azaleas, Rhododendrons plus an Orchard with established Pear and Apple Trees.
From the parking area a five bar gate with canopy over, inset within a brick wall opens onto a Courtyard adjacent to the four-bay Garage. To the rear of the Garaging is a gravelled Parking Area and a five bar gate with pedestrian gate to the side which leads onto a further driveway back to the lane. This can be used as a Tradesman, Visitors entrance to the Home Office Suite.
Directly to the front of the property, steps lead down to an attractive Pond with a variety of freshwater fish with Water Feature. There is a large veranda style Porch from where double doors open into the Entrance Hall. The Gardens to the front are laid to lawn and are bordered by established hedging. To the side a five-bar gate opens onto the enchanting Bluebell Woodland and two further gates open onto the grassy Paddock.
To the front of the Drawing Room is a charming flagstone paved Terrace where one can sit and enjoy the elevated position and the far-reaching rural views over the surrounding countryside. The majority of the Gardens lie to the front and the side of the House, yet to the rear are pretty planted, lawned and bordered Gardens and further flagstone Patio areas in which to enjoy the southerly aspect.
SERVICES
Satellite TV, Broadband Internet, Mains Electricity. Underground Gas Tank for Central heating Radiators and Aga. Metered Mains Water. New Septic Tank.
