Attractive Grade II Listed family residence in picturesque village location.
The Old Marquis is an elegant and historic Grade II listed residence dating back to the 1600's, occupying an elevated position in a picturesque village setting, set within beautifully landscaped grounds of approximately 0.38 acres and is complimented by a range of versatile outbuildings. Positioned within the heart of this sought-after village, The Old Marquis is a handsome and characterful property offering a wealth of period detail and spacious, well-appointed accommodation extending across two floors, plus a cellar. The home retains a rich array of original features, including exposed timber beams, inglenook fireplace and sash-style windowsblending charm with practical family living. A solid oak entrance door opens into a welcoming hallway with terracotta tiled flooring, which continues through much of the ground floor. The generous sitting room features a bay window to the front, an inglenook fireplace with stove, and exposed ceiling timbers. Adjacent is a formal dining room with further period detailing and stove. The kitchen/breakfast room is well equipped with oak cabinetry, granite work surfaces, a range cooker, and solid oak flooring, with glazed double doors opening directly onto a front terrace and garden. Additional living space includes a useful utility room with pine units, twin bowl sink, built-in larder and appliance space, and a charming triple-aspect garden room overlooking the grounds. A study with fitted storage offers a peaceful space for home working, while a separate double aspect drawing room with fireplace and exposed floorboards provides further flexibility. There is also a cloakroom, an inner hallway giving access to both staircases and the cellar, a versatile lower ground floor space with natural light and heating.
The first floor offers five bedrooms, arranged around two staircases. The principal bedroom includes bespoke wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with panelled bath, vanity unit, WC and oak flooring. Bedrooms two and three offer built-in wardrobes, with bedroom three enjoying a dual aspect. These rooms are served by a family shower room with oak flooring and a separate WC. Bedrooms four and five are both generously sized and enjoy views over the garden.
The Old Marquis is set back from the road behind a pair of five-bar gates and a gravelled driveway, offering extensive off-street parking and an EV charging point. The landscaped gardens are a key feature of the property, beautifully maintained and laid predominantly to lawn with a rich variety of flowering borders, mature trees and paved terraces. A series of well-maintained outbuildings provide flexibility, including a gym accessed via a stable door with loft ladder to a charming hayloft with garden views; a garage and separate store with original cobblestone flooring, a workshop/games room with loft space and windows to the front, and further additional stores and workshops. Fibre wifi is available throughout the house and outbuildings.
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The history and charm of this brilliant home grabbed me the moment I walked through the door. The quintessential village setting charmed me immediately, it just makes you feel like you are already home
Ben SmithProperty agent