Exceptional rural family residence, surrounded by breath-taking rolling countryside views
New House Farm is located amongst undulating farm land on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Helions Bumpstead, and is offered to the market for the first time in 40 years. The home is a striking, period home sitting at the head of a private sweeping driveway, in an elevated position enjoying fantastic views. The property is set over two principal floors, extending to an impressive 3198 sq ft, under a pitch tiled roof. The front door leads into the entrance porch and into the open entrance hall, which is also a snug area set around the inglenook fireplace with an inset wood burner. From the entrance hall there is access to the basement that offers useful storage. Directly off from the entrance hall is the bright sitting room with dual aspect views and feature beams spanning the ceiling. A music room is located off the entrance hall and is awash with period features including a feature fireplace, and is filled with natural light from a triple aspect outlook. The impressive open plan kitchen/dining room comprises of an array of wall and floor storage, a double butler sink with mixer tap, integrated double oven, inset induction hob, plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. A large pantry is located to the rear of the kitchen. Double doors lead to a rear boot room. Off the rear of the kitchen is the utility room and offers further built in storage, plumbing for laundry facilities and a butler sink. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the cloakroom and store room.
Leading up to the first floor are five good sized bedrooms, four of which are doubles and all benefit from built in wardrobes. The principal bedroom is of note with generous proportions and open views over the grounds, with an en suite shower room comprising of a double walk in shower, twin sinks, low level WC and bidet. Bedroom five is a good sized single bedroom which could also be utilised as a home office. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom that benefits from a panelled bath with shower over, twin sinks and low level WC. The property benefits from extensive built-in storage throughout.
Outside the beautiful grounds extend to approximately 2.6 acres and includes an open wild paddock on the southern boundary with a hedgerow boundary and mature trees. The kitchen garden features raised beds, enclosed growing areas and a top of the market autumn greenhouse. The formal gardens wrap around the property which are mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and mature trees, enclosing a small pond located at the rear. There is also a small orchard of mature trees including apple, pear, plum and quince. A unique aspect is the addition of its extensive barns and outbuildings which offer the potential of additional accommodation, subject to the correct planning permissions. The outbuildings are set around an open courtyard that offers a fabulous outdoor entertaining space.
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I fell head over heels for New House Farm immediately, I could stand in the gardens for hours soaking up the peace and quiet in the sunshine
Ben SmithProperty agent