Substantial Country House, Set Centrally In 12.6 Acre Grounds On The Edge Of Town
5 Beds
5 Baths
Updated: February 19
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About the Property
This substantial home offers spacious accommodation of almost 5,000 sq. ft. combining character with contemporary living, ideal for a variety of family uses and for entertaining. The reception hall has a cloakroom off, and features a solid wood turning staircase with full-length window and large galleried landing on the first floor, where the property provides a principal bedroom with en- suit
This substantial home offers spacious accommodation of almost 5,000 sq. ft. combining character with contemporary living, ideal for a variety of family uses and for entertaining. The reception hall has a cloakroom off, and features a solid wood turning staircase with full-length window and large galleried landing on the first floor, where the property provides a principal bedroom with en- suite bathroom, three further bedrooms, one with en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom. The ground floor accommodation comprises a stunning wooden beamed Orangery with Dining Area and double doors to the large rear stone paved terrace, opening to the family room with brick fireplace and woodburning stove, a study and bedroom 5, each with patio doors to a south facing terrace, fully fitted kitchen/breakfast room with double Belfast sink, AGA, integrated appliances and family room with French doors to the courtyard terrace. A further wing of the house leads off the kitchen into a drawing room and sitting room, each with woodburning stoves and vaulted ceilings. Double doors lead off these stunning rooms to the front terrace, and a stable door opens from the gym to the rear courtyard terrace. Arranged around an inner hall, a further ground floor suite includes a bedroom 6 / study, shower room and laundry room/kitchenette , and garden/living room with full length glass windows, external rear door and sliding doors to the courtyard terrace. From here, a further hall leads to the triple garage and to stairs which rise to a studio annexe comprising vaulted bedroom and living area with full-height feature window giving panoramic views overlooking the gardens and grounds, a kitchen and shower room
The property is approached via electric gates and a long tree-lined gravelled driveway with turning circle to a forecourt with a car barn and paved front terrace, and round to a further area of parking giving access to the attached triple garage. There is a productive vegetable garden with raised beds and a range of outbuildings including stables. These buildings extend to almost 4,100 sq. ft., and comprise a cetached outbuilding with further covered and enclosed stores, stable blocks with hardstanding, loose boxes and tack rooms, and detached barn with additional covered garaging/storage. The beautiful gardens are laid mainly to lawn featuring an extensive wraparound terrace with hot tub area, screened by extensive hedging and trees with views over the paddocks. In all the grounds extend to 12.6 acres.