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Substantial Georgian fronted country house in about 4.75 acres of stunning grounds.
The Cupola is an outstanding and substantial country house and former coach house, set in about 4.75 acres (subject to survey) of stunning grounds.
The principal building is believed to date from the early 18th century, with later additions, including the second floor and elegant façade, in the 19th century.
The property is Grade II listed for special architectural and historic interest and retains many superb period features, including sash windows, stucco and original front door.
Internally the accommodation flows exceptionally well and comprises well-proportioned, light filled rooms with high ceilings, typical of the period.
The striking 19th century porch, with fluted pilasters and stone balustrade, leads through to the generous entrance hall and on to the principal reception rooms.
To the south is the impressive drawing room with a handsome chimneypiece, a wonderful curved wall and sash windows overlooking the spectacular grounds; a partially glazed door leads to the terrace.
A corridor leads directly to the dining room and kitchen. The kitchen has a gas-fired AGA, a butler style sink and integrated appliances. There is a gas hob on the island and glazed sliding doors open out to the garden. The dining room is a superb and spacious space with exposed timber floorboards and sash windows.
Opposite the kitchen is the more informal sitting room and facing the drawing room, the study has a delightful wood burning stove and arched alcoves. There is a substantial wine cellar, accessed off the reception hall.
There are six principal bedrooms and a further three ancillary bedrooms over the first and second floor, as well as five bathrooms and a laundry room.
The house sits centrally in the stunning grounds, which has verdant lawns, mature trees including magnificent cedars of Lebanon, and a walled kitchen garden.
To the rear of the property is a substantial former coach house and stables with planning permission and listed building consent to convert into a three-bedroom annexe.
The Cupola is a spectacular country house in a superb and convenient edge of village location. It is a particularly special house and I especially love the wine cellar - one of the best I have seen - and the wonderful gardens with stunning cedars of Lebanon.
Alexander McNabProperty agent