Attractive Grade II listed family home of immense character, occupying a prime position in the popular village of Leigh, with magnificent gardens & grounds of about 1.4 acres.
The welcoming entrance hall has doors to the side terrace, and could be utilised as a reception area if required. Additional reception areas comprise a striking sitting room with a feature fireplace and box bay window with a view to the front, a living area open plan to the kitchen with an attractive fireplace, and a dining room.
The stylish kitchen has doors opening to the rear terrace and is fitted with a comprehensive range of modern wall and base units with some integral appliances including an Aga, and features an island incorporating a breakfast bar. A boot room provides additional storage and a cloakroom completes the ground floor.
Stairs ascend to the first floor and principal bedroom, which is served by a Jack & Jill shower room and built-in storage. There are three further bedrooms, all served by a family bathroom which adjoins the fifth bedroom, and a laundry cupboard completes the first floor. Arranged over the second floor and completing the accommodation is a bedroom with an adjoining bathroom and store room, a study/playroom and two cupboards.
Porcupine House is approached over a brick path flanked with lawn to either side and leading to the recessed pitched porch and front door.
The spectacular gardens are a real feature; predominantly laid to landscaped areas of lawn interspersed with well-stocked flowerbeds, a variety of specimen trees, clipped hedges, vegetable beds and a rectangular stone-edged pond inset with a water feature. A terrace spans the rear of the property and features an outdoor kitchen with built-in bar-be-que, ideal for al fresco entertaining, with a gate to the side providing access to the cellar/wine store. There is a further paved terrace with a pergola adorned with established vines over.
Within the gardens are impressive outbuildings approaching 1,000 sq ft providing storage and workshop space with power connected and scope to update/reconfigure, subject to planning. The grounds adjoin park and farmland with far reaching rural views that can be enjoyed from a rear decked area, and amount to about 1.4 acres in total.
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I love this quaint village home - the views of The Green, surrounding countryside & impressive gardens are fantastic from all angles! Leigh is such a popular village & offers a great range of amenities & a wonderful community!
Verity HedgesProperty agent