An Interesting Period Property with Land in a Rural Location

This farmhouse dates back almost 200 years and has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve a wealth of original period features. The property enjoys a rural location with views across surrounding countryside and will appeal to those with equestrian interests or simply wishing to enjoy the good life in the country. The accommodation comprises a reception hall, lounge, dining room, inner hallway, kitchen/breakfast room, ante kitchen, walk in pantry, utility room, boiler room, porch/boot room and even a half cellar. On the first floor is the master bedroom with en suite shower room, three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. Outside, a gated gravelled area provides parking for a number of vehicles. There are lawned gardens and a fully enclosed paddock of approx. one acre (stms). A stable block currently provides a stable, tack room, storage area and an office and could easily be adapted to provide more stables if desired.

1.25 ACRES (stms)

ACCOMMODATION

RECEPTION HALL

15’1” x 7’1” max.

Front door with glazed panels, radiator, part oak staircase leading to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard and space beneath.

LOUNGE

15’11” x 13’8” max

French windows to the garden, original shutters, radiators, door to side (currently blocked off), open fireplace with mahogany surround, tiled back and hearth.

DINING ROOM

15’11” x 13’3” max.

French windows to rear, original shutters, oak flooring, white marble effect fireplace with tiled hearth and back, feature display niche, radiators and wall light points.

INNER HALLWAY

8’6” x 4’1” max.

Original black and white tiled floor, half tiled walls, stable door to rear porch/ boot room and door to half cellar.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

17’5” x 12’8”

Traditional farmhouse style with a window to side overlooking farmland, range of cupboard and drawer units with granite work surfaces, Belfast enamel sink with hot and cold taps and additional filtered water tap, wall cupboard, original stone fireplace with recessed AGA cooker with two ovens and two plates, light above, radiator, tiled work areas, tiled floor, door to secondary staircase, doors to ante kitchen and pantry.

KITCHENETTE AREA

6’7” x 4’7”

Ideal for the days when the AGA isn’t required. Four ring electric hob and with cupboards beneath, electric oven with cupboard beneath archway opening to.

WALK IN PANTRY

24’6” x 4’1”

Window to side, original non functional cast iron fireplace, range of useful shelving, quarry tiled floor, plumbing and space for dishwasher.

REAR PORCH/BOOT ROOM

8’6” x 4’1” max.

Glazed door and windows to rear parking area, quarry tiled floor, cloak hanging and boot storage space.

WALK IN STORE ROOM

A useful space some 8’ in depth, tiled floor, shelving, light and power.

HALF CELLAR

15’3” x 6’4”max.

A wonderful feature and a useful space. Stone steps and stone floor with electric light.

BOILER ROOM

7’1” x 5’6” max.

Full height storage cupboards, Belfast sink, oil fired boiler serving central heating and domestic hot water systems, tiled floor and low doorway leading to:

UTILITY ROOM

8’11” x 6’11”

Pine fronted wall cupboard, ‘L’ shaped work area with cupboards under, space for washing machine, vent and space for tumble drier, tiled floor and a radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

The landing is split level with doors leading to all bedrooms and a radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM

16’11” x 12’11” max.

Windows to front and side with rural views, range of fitted bedroom furniture including double and single wardrobes, drawer unit and a second unit that doubles as a window seat, radiator, and access through to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

Window to front, white suite with shower unit having double doors, low level WC, hand basin set in vanity unit with cupboards and drawer, locker cupboard, radiator and extractor fan.

BEDROOM TWO

16’ x 13’4” max.

Windows to front and side, radiator.

BEDROOM THREE

17’3” x 10’ max.

Windows to both sides, radiator and access to the kitchen via the secondary staircase.

BEDROOM FOUR (currently used as a study)

13’5” x 7’10”

Sloping ceiling with beam, work surface with range of cupboards under, radiator, insulated hot water tank.

FAMILY BATHROOM

13’5” x 7’10”

Window to side, Victorian style rolled edge bath with ball and claw feet, mixer taps with hand held shower attachment, low level WC and pedestal hand basin, tiled shower cubicle with mains fed shower, walls tiled to three quarter height, shaver point, and access to loft space.

OUTSIDE

The house stands gable end to the lane. A gravelled driveway with an electric gate leads to the rear of the property provides parking space for a number of vehicles and also leads to the rear porch/boot room. There is rainwater well. A gate from the lane provides pedestrian access to the front door. The gardens to the front and side of the house are mainly laid to lawn with a mature trees, shrubs and plants. There is an area of bog garden and also an ornamental fish pond with a waterfall. A purpose built barbecue area with a roof and tiled floor and light and power is ideal for al fresco entertaining. There is a water tap and also exterior lighting. There is a timber garden shed, a brick built store and an outside WC.

PADDOCK

The paddock is situated adjacent to the front lawn and is fully enclosed by post and rail fencing with hedges to three sides. The paddock is adjacent to the lane and vehicular access is possible if required. To the front of the paddock and one side is open farmland and to the rear is an agricultural building. The owner’s have access to the paddock through the adjoining farmyard, however this is a gentleman’s agreement, not a formal right of access.

STABLE BLOCK

Timber construction with a concrete floor and concrete front apron. Lighting and power. The stable block is currently arranged to provide the following:

STABLE 12’ x 11’9” approx. Automatic feeder, drinker and rubber matting.

TACK ROOM 11’2” x 5’7” Light and power.

OPEN FRONTED AREA 14’ x 12’ approx.

OFFICE 12’ x 11’9 approx. Light, power and Broadband connection.

N.B. The stable block could easily be converted to provide further stables if required.