A fine country residence situated in beautiful traditional gardens with the benefit of a converted stable block providing ancillary accommodation.
Dating back to the 18th century, this impressive residence stands in a commanding position in the village of West Burton with views across the river and surrounding countryside. The Grange is everything you would expect from a grand period home, full of original features with spacious principal rooms and excellent ceiling height.
The property is entered through a superb reception hall, with original Victorian tiled flooring and ornate staircase leading to the first floor. The ground floor is occupied by three sizeable reception rooms including a drawing room with original open fireplace, a formal dining room and more relaxed sitting room; all with beautiful large windows over looking the surrounding gardens.
Continuing through the ground floor, to the rear of the property is a hand crafted wooden kitchen-dining rooms with leathered effect granite worktops, an Aga and built-in appliances. The pantry has original slate shelves and provides space for a washer and dryer. There is also a snug with Coalbrooke Darby Stove, a butler's pantry and downstairs cloakroom.
To the first floor, there are five large double bedrooms. Four of these have en suite bathrooms whilst the fifth has use of the spacious house bathroom as well as a separate dressing room.
To the second floor are three further bedrooms. Two of these rooms share a bathroom and the third has a modern en suite shower room and walk in wardrobe. All rooms enjoy particularly spectacular views across the surrounding countryside.
In addition to the principal bedrooms the main house also has a self-contained guest wing which has a lounge, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom; ideal for dependent family members, staff or as a holiday let.
Externally the property sits amongst beautiful formal gardens, landscaped with planted borders, lawned areas and a rockery and pond. In front of the property is an expansive lawned area which runs down to Walden Beck, a perfect place for picnics and entertaining.
Accessed through a separate driveway The Grange has the benefit to three additional cottages formed from converted outbuildings; The Stable Cottage, Coach House and Carriage House. All currently run as successful holiday lets with the private access making them a particularly attractive proposition.
Stable Cottage is a sizeable two-bedroom cottage. Fitted with modern kitchen-dining room, a large sitting room with wood burning stove and stone-flagged floors, two double bedrooms and a contemporary house bathroom.
The Carriage House is a two bedroom first floor apartment. There are two double bedrooms, a house bathroom, a generous sitting room with open fire, a recently fitted farmhouse style kitchen with integrated appliance including Aga and fridge/freezer and space for a dining table.
The Coach House is a two-bedroom first floor apartment. It has a kitchen diner with ample units, sitting room with electric fire, two double bedrooms and a house bathroom.
Whilst the apartments are to the first floor above the beautiful former stables and original coach house. The Grade II Listed stables and coach house below retain their original features and provide a fantastic space that could be used for a number of purposes; planning has been granted for conversion (REF R/54/37J and R/54/37K/LB).
To the front of the stables is a large gravelled driveway providing parking for several cars.
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One of the finest residences in the area, this beautiful home offers timeless charm and would make a wonderful family home or business opportunity.
Ed StoyleProperty agent