Location
Charming country house set in delightful gardens and grounds of over 21 acres.
A delightful character home which has been the subject of considerable extension and improvement by the current owners over the last 40 years. The most appealing elevations are of colourwashed render under a thatched roof. The house offers excellent family accommodation, generous room sizes, and a flexible layout that could be arranged to suit a buyer's needs. The house is not listed, and there could be potential for the new owner to adapt or extend further, subject to any necessary permissions being obtained.
Early viewing is strongly advised and a summary of the accommodation is as follows:
A wood front door opens into the entrance hall, with stone floor, wine store cupboard, and a guest cloakroom. The drawing room has a brick fireplace with open grate and beam over, and twin pairs of French doors with views over the terrace and garden. The cosy sitting room has a beamed ceiling, a brick fireplace and chimney breast with log burner, fitted book shelves and under stairs store. Double doors open into the large conservatory with lovely views of the garden and double doors to the terrace. The formal dining room has an inglenook fireplace with beam over, and leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room. This generous and bright room has windows on three sides and is fitted with an extensive range of painted wood units with quartz worktops, ceramic hob, built in double oven, integrated dishwasher, American style stainless steel fridge/ freezer, oil fired Aga set into a brick and tiled recess, and French doors to the terrace. At one end is a useful study area, and a door to the utility/ boot room with a range of cupboards and plumbing and space for washing machine and dryer.
On the first floor, approached via two staircases is the landing with a range of linen and storage cupboards. The superb main suite, comprises a bedroom with windows overlooking the garden, a large dressing room with walk in wardrobe, and a stylish contemporary en suite bathroom with bath, glazed shower with mosaic tiles, twin basins, and a WC. The guest bedroom suite comprises a bedroom with fitted wardrobe and a modern bathroom with shower/ bath, basin with storage beneath and a WC. There are three further bedrooms and modern family shower room.
Outside
The delightful gardens are a superb feature, with well stocked cottage borders, and mature shrubs and trees providing a beautiful setting for the house. There is an extensive south and west facing terrace with pergola and brick built barbecue, perfect for summer entertaining. The good size heated swimming pool is set into a composite deck, and has an electric cover. Across the lawn is a characterful summerhouse.
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I think this is such a great family home, and so rare to find a charming village house with acreage
Jamie MortenProperty agent