Striking contemporary home with magnificent views, set in an idyllic spot with gardens & grounds of about 1 acre.
Zanzibar is a striking individual property in a Huf house style, thoughtfully designed to enjoy the wonderful southerly views and situated in the picturesque village of Crockham Hill, with its pub, village hall, primary school and church.
The property is well-presented and provides light, versatile and well-proportioned accommodation throughout. Features include stylish kitchen and contemporary bathroom suites, exposed timber framework, some vaulted ceilings and full height picture windows.
Of particular note are the landscaped gardens which incorporate a pond, vineyard and swim spa. In total the land amounts to about 1 acre.
The property is set well back from the lane, with a generous driveway with space for turning and parking and established planting to each side. The driveway continues down to a set of gates which provide access to the rear garden.
The superb open-plan sitting room is situated to the first floor, affording wonderful southerly views, with a vaulted ceiling, a contemporary wood burning stove, full height windows and sliding doors leading out the terrace which wraps around two sides of the property.
The kitchen/dining room, together with the adjoining sitting room and entrance hall, create an ideal space for modern living and entertaining. The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of fitted wall and base units, a peninsular breakfast bar and integral appliances.
The principal bedroom is situated on this floor, with fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. A well-appointed cloakroom and a storage cupboard completes this floor.
To the ground floor there are two further double bedrooms, one with fitted wardrobes and one with an en suite shower room. Both bedrooms are south-facing with access to the terrace. There is also a family/tv room with fitted media unit, a study/bedroom 4 which leads to a utility room. A wine store with access to outside and a stylish family bathroom completes the accommodation.
To the rear an expansive paved terrace is ideal for al fresco entertaining together with a separate, sunken circular terrace with seating and a fire pit. Steps from the main terrace lead to a covered swim spa. There are splendid landscaped beds, abundantly planted with a wide variety of herbaceous shrubs and perennials, through which a path meanders down to the pond with aquatic planting, charming water features, circular terraces.
A bridged walkway leads over the pond and on to a summerhouse, and altogether provides a tranquil setting in a Japanese style. The driveway continues down one side of the garden to two generous garden stores, one incorporating a gardeners WC, and in turn to the recently planted vineyard. Beyond the vineyard is a small meadow and in total, the plot amounts to about an acre.
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A striking residence, with fantastic views. A visit is certainly recommended
Oliver HodgesProperty agent