£810,000 /Sale price

Ashleigh House is a striking Victorian residence set within generous private grounds, offering an exceptional blend of period charm, extensive living space and remarkable future potential. This distinguished former rectory stands as a rare opportunity for those seeking a substantial family home with scope for multi-generational living, business use or imaginative renovation.The main house welcomes you through an entrance vestibule into an impressive hallway featuring original pitch pine detailing. From here, a selection of elegant reception rooms unfold, including a formal drawing room, a cosy sitting room, a dedicated study, and a spacious kitchen/dining area with access to the cellar. A sun lounge/conservatory to the rear fills the home with natural light, while a secondary staircase rises discreetly to the upper floors. The ground floor also includes a shower room and a rear hall connecting the accommodation.The first floor offers a beautiful galleried landing leading to five generous double bedrooms. The principal bedroom includes a dressing room with potential for conversion into an en-suite. A family bathroom and an additional shower room serve this level. The top floor provides two further versatile rooms, ideal as home offices, studios, hobby rooms or teenage dens.A major advantage of this property is the self-contained annexe created by the current owners. With its own living area, modern kitchenette, shower room and a spacious double bedroom, it is perfectly suited for guests, extended family or potential rental income.The detached coach housecurrently in a derelict conditionpresents a fantastic development opportunity. Former planning permission indicated suitability for conversion to a two-bedroom cottage, although it would also make an excellent workshop, studio or garage (STPP).The grounds surrounding Ashleigh House are substantial, enclosed and predominantly laid to lawn, offering remarkable views across the surrounding landscape. Additional outbuildings and areas previously used for holiday letting add to the property's overall versatility.This is a rare chance to acquire a distinguished period home with charm, privacy and enormous potentialan outstanding opportunity for those wishing to create something truly special.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------You can secure this property with an optional reservation deposit of £2,500. This forms part of the property's total purchase price and is not an additional fee. The deposit draws up a legally binding exclusivity agreement which gives exclusive rights to purchase the property within an agreed timeframe.The reservation deposit guarantees that the seller will remove their property from the market as soon as the offer is accepted and the deposit is paid. This means that the property is reserved for you, giving you time to complete the sale without the risk of being gazumped.The fixed exclusivity period (typically 8-10 weeks) allows you to prepare financing, surveys and property searches with the confidence that you aren't wasting money on a sale that may fall through.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate, are set out as a general outline and are only intended as guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person employed by SmoothSale has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. Photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included for sale with the property. Prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property and commission an expert report where appropriate. Speak to one of our property specialists about our reservation deposit scheme to find out more.--