A substantial Old Rectory offering beautifully light-filled accommodation and glorious south-facing gardens, idyllically set beside the village church.
The accommodation is particularly appealing, with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings, sash windows with shutters, and a wealth of period fireplaces throughout. The layout flows beautifully from the entrance hall and conservatory, which provide access to five elegant reception rooms and the kitchen/breakfast room. The Aga kitchen is fitted with bespoke base and wall units, an island, and French doors opening onto a delightful walled courtyard. Beyond lie the service areas, including two utility rooms, a larder, cloakroom, and boot room, as well as access to extensive cellars below.
The drawing room, sitting room, and dining room each feature open fireplaces, sash windows, and views across the south-facing gardens. The sitting room’s bay window opens directly onto the terrace—perfect for al fresco entertaining.
An impressive staircase rises to a generous first-floor landing. The principal bedroom suite enjoys garden views to the south and includes air conditioning, a large en suite bathroom and dressing room. There are five further bedrooms and three additional bath/shower rooms, two of which are en suite.
Outside
The Old Rectory is approached through electric gates and along a private drive that culminates in a sweeping parking area beside the detached double garage and carport with a wood store to one side and a machinery store to the other.
The beautifully landscaped gardens surround the house, with sweeping lawns, mature trees, and a terrace off the sitting room framed by parterre box hedging.
A kitchen garden features raised beds, a greenhouse, and fruit cages, while the orchard is planted with apple, damson, and plum trees and includes a charming summer house as well as an old chapel folly.
Along the eastern boundary, a walled courtyard provides a sheltered entertaining space with a swimming pool (heated via an air source heat pump), a pool house, and a superbly appointed separate studio/office.
A covered bbq area has been created alongside the studio.
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A fabulous Old Rectory cleverly combining period features with 21st century living. The gardens are very lovely with some stunning trees and a great sheltered pool area with the medieval church as the back drop.
Katy StephensonProperty agent