Country Living with an exceptional garden and income potential.
Set discreetly back from Upper Tockington Road and approached via a generous gravelled driveway, Stoneleigh Down is a highly individual detached family home occupying beautiful landscaped grounds of approximately 0.48 acres. Offering versatile accommodation arranged over three levels, together with a self-contained two-bedroom annexe, the property combines architectural character, practical family living and outstanding gardens that have previously featured within the National Garden Scheme. The south-facing setting, mature planting and numerous private seating areas create a wonderfully peaceful environment that feels far removed from everyday life.
The accommodation begins with a welcoming entrance hall which immediately establishes the light and airy feel found throughout the house. To the rear, a superb open-plan living and dining room enjoys views across the gardens and centres around a wood-burning stove, creating a warm focal point during the winter months. Glazed doors open directly onto the covered veranda, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor living spaces. A separate study and music room provide ideal spaces for home working, hobbies or formal reception use. The heart of the home is undoubtedly the impressive kitchen/breakfast room, fitted with quality cabinetry, extensive work surfaces and a central island, whilst a comfortable dining and seating area creates an inviting family hub. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor accommodation.
The first floor is particularly striking, centred around a galleried landing with a dedicated seating area and dramatic full-height glazing overlooking the gardens below. The principal bedroom benefits from fitted wardrobes, a private balcony and an en-suite shower room. Two further bedrooms are found on this level together with a beautifully appointed family bathroom featuring a roll-top bath beneath a vaulted ceiling. A walk-through study area then leads to a second staircase rising to the upper floor where two additional bedrooms provide excellent guest, teenager or home office accommodation.
Separate from the main house, Stoneleigh Barn offers a valuable additional asset, comprising two en-suite bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room and kitchen. Currently generating rental income, it would equally suit multi-generational living, guest accommodation or independent workspace use. Outside, the gardens are truly exceptional, arranged around a sweeping S-shaped lawn and enriched by an extraordinary collection of mature trees, flowering shrubs, bulbs and perennials, providing colour and interest throughout the year. A workshop/store room and extensive parking further enhance this remarkable home.
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What I most like about Stoneleigh Down is the rare combination of its stunning gardens, versatile accommodation and genuine lifestyle appeal. The veranda overlooking the south-facing grounds is a wonderful place to sit and appreciate the beauty of the setting, whilst the self-contained annexe provides flexibility that is increasingly difficult to find. Whether for multi-generational living, additional income or simply enjoying one of the finest private gardens in the area, this is a property that offers something truly special.
David WildProperty agent