Situated in a conservation area, The Old Vicarage sits proudly in a slightly elevated position overlooking its gardens with views to countryside from some upper windows. Not listed, the property was built in the 1840s at the same time as St James Church. With classic Victorian architectural features such as steep roof lines, tall chimneys, a turret and arched, oak entrance door, it retains period features including mullioned, leaded light windows, original shutters, high ceilings, detailed cornicing, and deep skirtings. Formal reception rooms are of grand proportions. The drawing room, with French doors opening to the south facing terrace and has an ornate Carrera marble fireplace. The dining room, also with marble fireplace, has mullioned windows overlooking the garden. There is a cosy sitting room with fireplace, and a study. The kitchen, with wooden units, Neff oven and ceramic hob, has a pretty window seat and door to the garden. To the east of the house there is a utility room with side entrance. A downstairs bedroom suite, with French doors opening to a walled courtyard garden, offers scope for alternative uses such as playroom, studio or snug depending on needs. There is a downstairs cloakroom and cellar. On the first floor, the large triple aspect principal bedroom enjoys views over the gardens and has an ensuite bathroom. There are four further bedrooms and two additional bath/shower rooms.


Stable flat and outbuildings
Situated above the garage, games room and garden stores is the Stable annexe, a self contained annexe with kitchen, sitting room, bedroom, bathroom and private garden.

Gardens and grounds
Mature, landscaped gardens and grounds are a testament to the current owner. Formal gardens feature a pond with fountain and Koi carp, terraces, topiary, peony walk, summer house and well stocked herbaceous borders. A walled courtyard garden connects the house with the games room. There are espalier fruit trees and a kitchen garden with green house and stores. To the west of the garden is a paddock and woodland copse, which extends to about 1.66 acres, is a haven for all manner of wildlife. In the same ownership for over forty years, The Old Vicarage is a dearly loved home, offering a unique opportunity for the incoming custodians.

Agents note: A public footpath passes to the rear of the garage and along part of the paddock boundary. There is an overage clause on the paddock. Contact selling agent for more information.

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