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An attractive and unlisted former oast house with delightful views over farmland.
The Oast is a very attractive unlisted three roundel oasthouse believed to date from the mid 19th century with external elevations of ragstone and brick under roof tiles. This property is beautifully presented throughout with good ceiling heights and offers well proportioned accommodation over two floors.
The ground floor accommodation features oak flooring to the majority of rooms. The reception rooms flow seamlessly, comprising a dual aspect roundel drawing room with log burner leading to a light and airy roundel sitting room with double doors leading to the beautiful terrace. Off the hallway is a well proportioned dining room in the cowled roundel, with double doors opening to the south facing garden/terrace. The inner hallway has a space currently used as a study area and a shower room concludes the ground floor accommodation.
The triple aspect kitchen/breakfast room featuring a ragstone wall is fitted with an extensive range of painted cupboards and central island complemented by oak work surfaces. Appliances include a Lacanche range oven and an integral dishwasher, there is space for a fridge/freezer. The kitchen also benefits from electric under floor heating.
Stairs lead to the first floor where there are six bedrooms, two shower rooms and one bathroom, two being en suite. They include the principal bedroom which is situated in the roundel and well proportioned with fitted wardrobes and a stylish en suite shower room. There is a guest bedroom with an en suite shower room and four further bedrooms served by a family bathroom. All of the bath and shower rooms are stylishly finished with contemporary sanitary ware.
The Oast is approached via a private drive, gates open to a gravel driveway with parking for several cars and access to a double carport.
The surrounding south facing gardens are delightful and have been well designed by the current owners, comprising different seating areas to enjoy the sunshine throughout the day. The gardens incorporate an attractive paved terrace overlooking the stunning gardens with a variety of mature shrubs. Lawns continue to fruit gardens, a greenhouse and a custom built tree house. A rainwater harvesting system with taps to many parts of the garden is in place for the purposes of watering the gardens. Outbuildings include a summerhouse, garden shed and log store.
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This oast has the most beautiful gardens with open views over orchards, and even a tree house from which to watch the sunset.
Duncan PetrieProperty agent