Picturesque period home with further potential set in heart of a sought-after village.
Set in the heart of the sought after village of Hornton, The Yews is a striking, detached period home of Hornton Stone construction is understood to date back to 1860 and have originally been the village clockmaker's house.
On the market for the first time in almost 50 years, the property has been improved over the years, but still offers further potential.
All of the rooms in this attractive home face south and the property backs onto the historic village church forming a picturesque backdrop.
Providing accommodation over two floors, the property has been extended over the years, to provide a good family home. The opportunity now arises for the new owners to put their own stamp on it.
The property comprises a generous kitchen / dining room has benefitted from a extension with impressive vaulted ceiling and door into the garden. With fitted units, traditional solid fuel range, oil fired Rayburn and flagstone floor the room offers a lovely space to cook and entertain.
Adjoining the kitchen is a walk-in pantry, as well as a utility room with back door and a WC.
The snug and sitting room are both charming, south facing rooms with character features and the sitting room features a wood-burning stove.
This leads into a wonderfully light, double height garden room, which features double doors into the garden. This is a versatile room suitable for a variety of uses, with a snug area at one end leading to a shower room. A mezzanine landing provides the fourth bedroom, accessed by a wooden staircase.
The first floor provides a generous and light bedroom with a wooden floor and sink at one end and space to create an en suite shower room, subject to any necessary consents. There is also a double bedroom with in-built storage and a window seat, a further bedroom with window seat and a bathroom.
A private gravel drive leads through the garden and provides generous off-street parking. This leads to a large open fronted car port / barn with an integrated stone stable. Adjoining the rear of that building is a brick built potting shed / store. These buildings have the potential for conversion / alternative uses subject to any necessary planning consents.
The property features mature south west facing, landscaped gardens, which run to the side and front of the house. These are principally laid to lawn with mature trees, shrubs and flower beds. There is also a wooden summer house.
In all about 0.326 acres.
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I love this striking period property, which set in the heart of one of my favourite villages. I think the property offers an exciting opportunity.
Catherine ScandrettProperty agent