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Delightful period property with versatile space and annex.
The Old Bakery is a charming period property offering with a huge amount of character. Understood to date from the 18th century and of local Hornton stone construction the property has been significantly improved over the years and still offers the potential for further extension to provide an impressive kitchen / breakfast room, subject to planning. This could extend the property to approximately 3,682sqft.
With four separate reception rooms and an impressive annex, the property offers versatile space presented to a high standard with a wealth of period features, including exposed stone walls and beams.
A charming, dual aspect snug benefits from a inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove and leads to the spacious, dual aspect drawing / music room, featuring a stone fireplace and has a door into the courtyard. A welcoming dining room with wooden floor and wood burning stove opens into the kitchen.
A wonderful, dual aspect sitting room benefits from an open fireplace and under floor heating, with double doors and a separate stable door opening into the garden.
The kitchen / breakfast room features fitted wall and base units and double doors onto into the rear courtyard, which provides a lovely spot for breakfast. There is also a utility and a downstairs WC.
Planning permission has previously been granted to provide a significant extension at the rear of the property to provide an impressive, open plan kitchen and dining area, as well as fully renovate the annex, Detailed architect drawings will be made available by the Vendors.
The first floor provides a large triple aspect bedroom with en suite family bathroom with freestanding roll top bath and steam shower. Another double bedroom features an impressive vaulted ceiling with Juliet balcony and lovely views over the garden. It also has an en suite bathroom and there is a further bedroom.
The property also features an inter-connecting annex within a converted stone barn providing versatile additional accommodation. This currently provides a fourth bedroom with mezzanine landing above and en suite shower room and an impressive, spacious office / studio with exposed stone walls, vaulted ceiling and doors on to the terrace. Stairs lead up to a further mezzanine study area.
The enclosed, south facing garden offers a real oasis with various different spots to unwind and entertain. A gravel terrace provides a lovely sun trap and leads to the lawn with well stocked herbaceous beds and mature trees including apple, cherry and Japanese Yew. There is a further terrace providing a secluded spot for dining, raised beds and a raised pond with pergola above. There are also two timber sheds and off street parking. To the rear of the house there is a charming stone walled courtyard with a raised Koi carp pond and pergola above. The current owners have a right to use the further off street parking and garden area in front of the house. Further details available from Savills.
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I think the Old Bakery has such charm. The annex provides a perfect spot to work from home and I think the potential to further extend the property is really exciting.
Catherine ScandrettProperty agent