Property Description
An extraordinary Victorian home nestled within stunning grounds, combining sophisticated living, period charm, and modern practicality perfectly. Featuring a sweeping driveway, hidden walkways, and picturesque surroundings, the property embodies the essence of a serene countryside lifestyle. Whether you're seeking a private retreat or a versatile space to entertain, this home provides the ideal setting for relaxation and refined living.
Step Inside
The solid wood door opens into an enclosed entrance porch leading to the main reception hall. A curved spindled staircase with a ceiling lantern fills the space with natural light. A door opens into the forward-facing dual-aspect sitting room which features a beautiful period pale grey marble fireplace with a log-burning stove. A wide archway connects to a dual-aspect entertaining room with French doors opening to a patio and side garden, the room also can be accessed directly from the hall. The hall branches off to provide access to a spacious cloakroom with a two-piece suite and a second informal staircase. From this area there is access to a staircase descending to the L-shaped cellar.
The study, formerly the Rector's office, features three-quarter-height wood panelling and an octagon-shaped window looking over the front of the property.
The reception hall opens into a lovely light and airy dining room, which is open to the kitchen, featuring a bay window with a garden view, a window seat, and a solid oak fire surround with a TV point above. The kitchen is fitted with a range of antique white cabinets with oak handles and finished Corian countertops. A matching centre island complements the space, and a Rangemaster stove is set into a chimney breast with an oak mantel. Adjacent is a practical utility room which connects to a side entrance lobby with a convenient cloakroom with a two-piece suite.
The utility accesses an orangery-style garden room provides a relaxing space with views of the side and rear gardens, currently used as a home gymnasium.
Step Upstairs
A galleried landing with a ceiling lantern opens to provide access to six bedrooms, with three featuring en-suite facilities, bedroom six is a single room perfect for a first-floor study or dressing room.
The dual-aspect principal bedroom is elegantly designed, with two archways leading to a modern en-suite and a walk-in wardrobe. The bedrooms feature a selection of period details in some rooms such as cast-iron fireplaces.
The family bathroom has a four-piece suite which includes a raised corner bath. Additionally, there is an informal inner landing with a storage cupboard and access to the second informal staircase.
Step Outside
The property features beautiful grounds with a picturesque pond, a shaded seating area, and fruit trees, including apples and plums. Beyond the pond is a fully enclosed paddock with stables and a water supply. Closer to the property, the gardens are divided into formal and recreational spaces, including a former croquet lawn with a summer house, a large patio, a covered hot tub area, and seating areas. There’s a pergola with espalier fruit trees and hidden gardens with walkways.
To the left of the property is a vegetable and fruit garden with raised beds and a greenhouse. The front features a long driveway that opens into a gravelled parking and turning area, with additional access to a courtyard A double garage with a workshop has a first-floor storage space and is linked to the main house via an open store. The grounds are thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and utility.
Council Tax Band: G
