5 bedroom house for sale

Overview

The location is quiet, the garden abundant with birdsong and there is off street parking behind a gated entrance for several cars

This pretty period property has been occupied by one family for nearly 30 years and has been sympathetically restored and finished to a very comfortable standard.It has charming character features throughout including an attractive stone and red brickwork facade, high ceilings, original wood floors,  four panelled doors and an original tessellated tiled entrance hallway. The home offers versatile living arrangements as, in addition to the main house, there is a separate self contained one bedroom annexe which is a converted barn arranged over two floors and attached to the garage. This could be used by family members, guests or could provide an additional income for a new owner on a platform such as AirBnB. The location is quiet, the garden abundant with birdsong and there is off street parking behind a gated entrance for several cars.Ground FloorA glazed double entrance door leads to a tiled porch which has room for hanging space for coats, shoes  and a chest of drawers. Through the main front door there is an impressive entrance hallway with a wide staircase with original balustrades and an attractive tiled floor. The decor is painted in neutral Farrow and Ball shades with complimentary wallpaper and a stair runner. Under the stairs there is a storage cupboard and a larder cupboard with shelving. From this hallway there are doors to two separate living rooms. The front one has a large triple bay with sash windows and original shutters. A wood burning stove is inset within a marble fireplace surround and there are wooden floors. A lovely bright south facing room. The rear living room has two sash windows overlooking the garden, wood floors and another wood burner.At the rear of the house is the kitchen diner. The dining area has ample room for a family table and chairs and there is a stunning large sash window overlooking the patio outside. A calor gas burning stove adds to the cosiness of this end of the room. The kitchen leads on from here and is fitted with a range of eye and base level shaker style units in sage green with a white Aga. There is an integral ridge freezer, dishwasher and stainless steel sink unit.  There is current planning permission in place to extend this room both in width and length to make a much larger family kitchen if the new owner should wish to do so.First floorThere are four double bedrooms on the first floor off a split level landing. The bedroom at the rear, whilst not the largest, could be used as the master as it has a large ensuite bathroom with a large walk in shower, bath and pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. It is wood panelled to waist level and very bright with a casement window. To the front of the house is the largest double bedroom which has fitted cupboards in the alcoves either side of the chimney breast and a feature fireplace. There are two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom with a shower over the bath.The Barn ( Annexe)The entrance of this is on the patio shared by the house and can be accessed from the off street parking area via a gate. The entrance door leads straight into the kitchen which is well fitted with eye level and base units, integral fridge , slimline dishwasher, Bosch cooker and an induction hob. There are ample work surfaces and storage as well as a larder unit with shelves that also houses plumbing for a washing machine. Beyond this there is a hallway with a door to the shower room which has a generous shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low level WC. The hallway leads into a most attractive sitting room that has patio doors overlooking the garden.A staircase from the kitchen leads up to the first floor which is dual aspect and has a bedroom and study area , ideal for someone who works from home. It is very light and spacious with good storage cupboards with hanging space and shelves.OutsideThe garage is to the front of the annexe and has double doors. It has plumbing for a washing machine and dryer as well as ample storage space and the boiler for the annexe. The forecourt to the front is gravel and the oil tank is located here.The patio area is generous and has ample space for furniture and benefits from the evening west sunshine. Beyond this is a large walled  garden mainly laid to lawn  with flower borders which has been very well maintained. It is not overlooked  and offers a tranquil setting with tucked away seating areas and fields beyond.Oil fired central heatingMains sewageCouncil tax band F       For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses/for-sale_i70075078