This handsome stone and brick country house is believed to date from the 1700's and has the benefit of being unlisted. The owners have undertaken some subtle but important improvements to the property, including a new drainage system, roof works and the installation of new entrance gates. Internally, they have partly upgraded the plumbing and central heating system and reconfigured the house in a few areas to create a much more useable layout, ideal for families and couples alike.

The stylish and characterful accommodation includes an attractive entrance hall with a flagstone floor and a dual-aspect drawing room, with parquet floor and a large bay window overlooking the gardens. Double doors open through to the conservatory. The dining room is a particularly charming room, with oak panelling, an unusual curved stone fireplace, pretty hexagonal-paned windows, oak floors and a door onto the terrace and garden beyond. The adjacent kitchen is very much the heart of the home, with the quintessential AGA, stone floors, walk-in larder, double butlers sink, integrated Neff appliances, wooden worktops and cabinetry and an open fire. The family room is dual-aspect and has a wood-burning stove. Completing the ground floor is a boot room, with small utility area off and a cloakroom.

The main staircase and the back stairs, both with galleried landings, offer access to the six bedrooms and two recently updated bath/shower rooms.

Outside
The house is approached via a gravel driveway, with parking for several cars in front of the traditionally constructed (2018) timber-framed barn. This attractive building incorporates a double car port, gardener's room, work room and a wine store. On the first floor is a spacious home office, with the potential to be used for any number of purposes. Behind the barn is a terrace, positioned to catch the evening sun, and a Hartley Botanical greenhouse. Fruit cages and vegetable/herb beds have also been created.

The award-winning garden designer, Catherine Thomas, helped create the most wonderful gardens for the previous owner, with separate ‘rooms' divided by immaculate yew hedging. The York Stone terrace overlooks deep herbaceous borders of roses and tulips to the lawns beyond. A formal rectangular pond has stepping stones across the centre and is fed by a small circular pond with a rill. The orchard is under-planted with an abundance of snowdrops and daffodils

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