A beautiful and charming thatched farmhouse with stylish interiors, in the highly sought-after hamlet of Ashley, near Box.
This charming detached, thatched farmhouse, dating back to circa 1700, is Grade II Listed and set within beautifully established gardens. Over the past five years, the current owners have undertaken a stylish and comprehensive interior refurbishment, significantly enhancing the house to create a comfortable and elegant home. It now offers a wonderful balance of character and contemporary living, with cosy, inviting reception spaces complemented by thoughtfully updated finishes throughout.
Period features remain a defining element, including stone mullion windows with window seats, antique pine and elm doors, and exposed structural beams, all carefully preserved and enhanced. The accommodation is arranged over two floors and is presented with a refined decorative style that blends seamlessly with the property’s historic fabric.
The reception hall features encaustic tiled flooring flowing into the kitchen, along with stairs rising to the first floor. The double aspect sitting room is a particularly welcoming space, centred around an impressive inglenook fireplace, with beamed ceiling and deep window seats. Steps lead down to the vaulted sitting room, believed to date from the 15th century, creating a wonderful sense of character.
The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room is superbly appointed, with granite worktops, a range cooker, integrated appliances and a wood burner adjoining the dining area. To the rear, a David Salisbury garden room opens onto a utility lobby with cloakroom and provides access to the guest accommodation.
Upstairs, there are three bedrooms, including a triple aspect principal bedroom served by a modern fitted shower room, alongside a well-appointed family bathroom.
In addition, the property benefits from a separate one bedroom annexe situated above the double garage, offering excellent guest or ancillary accommodation. Accessible via the garden room, the guest suite comprises a double aspect bedroom with a small roof terrace and an en suite bathroom, further enhancing the flexibility of this delightful home.
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Spencers Farmhouse is a historic home in the Box valley and its thatched roof only adds to its charming appeal.
Alistair HeatherProperty agent