A striking property of immense charm, set within magnificent grounds of about 3.83 acres, with excellent outbuildings, a swimming pool & tennis court.
Orange Court Farm is understood to date from the 18th century and features a wealth of striking period features with the front façade faced predominantly with flints interspersed with a red brick diaper pattern, brick stringcourse and quoins, with casement windows and a tiled roof.
Internally the accommodation boasts exposed flint and brick walls, wooden flooring, exposed timbers and a number of feature fireplaces.
Within the grounds is a charming Grade II listed barn which is situated north east of Orange Court Farmhouse and is believed to be of medieval origin with 1779 carved into part of the structure, and provides a versatile space with potential for alternative uses, subject to the necessary planning consents being obtained.
The manicured gardens are a notable feature, comprising formal lawns, shaped hedging, topiary, and a variety of perennials, shrubs, and specimen trees. Additional amenities include outbuildings, a greenhouse, swimming pool, tennis court, stables, and far-reaching rural views.
The impressive primary reception rooms include a spacious drawing room with inglenook fireplace, reception hall, garden room, sitting room, family room, and a dining hall with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers arranged over the lower ground floor, all offering exceptional spaces for both family living and formal entertaining.
The modern kitchen is well-appointed with bespoke wall and base units, integrated appliances including an Aga, and a central island providing additional storage and a breakfast bar. A utility room offers further storage and space for appliances.
The west wing of the ground floor incorporates a bedroom and shower room, ideally suited as a guest suite, benefiting from close proximity to the family room and utility room.
A study and cloakroom complete the ground floor and arranged over the lower ground floor and adjoining the formal dining hall is a gym and preparation/staff kitchen.
Dual sets of staircases rise to the first floor and principal bedroom suite, featuring a stylish en suite bathroom and a dressing room with fitted furnishings.
There are two further bedrooms, one also served by a dressing room and en suite bathroom, and the other by a separate shower room.
Arranged over the entirety of the second floor and completing the accommodation are two bedrooms with built-in storage cupboards.
Orange Court Farm is approached over a sweeping driveway via electronically operated gates, culminating at the barn and providing ample off road parking. Beyond the barn a block paved driveway provides an additional entrance together with a stable block and store room to one side and further garaging to the other. The manicured front gardens create an attractive first impression, featuring well-stocked tiered beds, shaped hedging, topiary, and varied planting. Flagstone paths lead to a front terrace and the main entrance, with established wisteria and roses enhancing the façade.
The impressive rear gardens are predominantly laid to landscaped lawns, featuring a pond with aquatic planting and a variety of well-stocked flower beds, specimen shrubs, and mature trees. A tennis court and swimming pool with paved surround are complemented by a well-appointed pool house, including a kitchen area and adjoining shower room with W.C., ideal for summer entertaining. A paved terrace spans the rear of the house, alongside a raised glasshouse, providing excellent space for al fresco dining. To the northern boundary, a wildflower paddock is bordered by mature trees and hedging. In total, the grounds extend to about 3.83 acres.
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Orange Court Farm has it all - the most attractive farmhouse with an exciting range of outbuildings, swimming pool & tennis court, and 3.8 acres of land to play with!
Will PeppittProperty agent