WIDE OPEN FRONTED PORCH With outside light and brick floor. Timber door with bottle glass feature to:
ENTRANCE LOBBY Quarry tiled floor, radiator, two windows overlooking the courtyard.
UTILITY ROOM Part tiled walls, central heating radiator, plumbing for washing machine, stainless steel sink unit with cupboards and drawers beneath, coat hooks, door to:
CLOAKROOM Low flush WC, wash basin with wall mirror above, central heating radiator.
RECEPTION HALLWAY 19'8 x 8'5 (5.99m x 2.57m) Lovely beamed ceiling and partition, central heating radiator beneath window overlooking the courtyard. Three fitted wall lights, character arched timber door with wrought iron furniture leading to the kitchen.
SITTING ROOM 18'1 x 13' (5.51m x 3.96m) Plus alcoves. Wide fireplace with cast iron fire basket and fire back on a very unusual vertically laid slate base with polished granite hearth. Canopy and timber mantel over supported by ornate brackets on timber beam. Padded seat beneath the window enjoying fine views across the valley. Two central heating radiators, beamed ceiling, three fitted wall lights, timber door with bottle glass feature to:
PORCH with quarry tiled floor, windows on either side together with lovely old timber bench seat. Timber panel door opening directly into the garden.
DINING ROOM 18'7 x 12'9 (5.66m x 3.89m) Wide open fireplace fitted with Jetmaster style living flame gas fire. Timber mantel shelf and stone hearth. The arched display alcove to one side is illuminated and has a useful cupboard beneath. The other alcove has a lovely exposed stone lintel. Two timber ceiling beams, three central heating radiators, understairs storage cupboard, padded seat beneath window enjoying lovely views over the garden and across the valley to distant fields.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 31' x 8'7 (9.45m x 2.62m) A truly lovely family room being beautifully fitted with a comprehensive range of bespoke units, incorporating features such as a glazed display cupboard, wine racking, spice drawers and a superb natural oak mantle with matching side cupboards. Cream coloured range cooker. Double bowl Belfast sink inset to extensive granite work surface. Integrated fridge freezer and dishwasher. Bright breakfasting area at one end (ample room for table) with French doors that open out into the garden, plus a cosy seating area at the other, with a stable door that opens out into the courtyard. At this end of the room is an inset glazed panel showing off the original well, which is lit from the inside.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING Approached by an easy stairway with display shelf beside and having a wide panel door from the dining hallway on the ground floor. Double central heating radiator, small window overlooking the courtyard, display shelf and built in bookshelves. Large airing cupboard with insulated hot water cylinder and slatted linen shelves. There is also some exposed timber work to the inner landing area.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE 18'1 x 13' (5.51m x 3.96m) Maximum dimensions including fitted wardrobes. A spacious L-shaped room facing south west and enjoying fine views through two windows across the valley to distant hills. Exposed timbers and beamed ceiling, two central heating radiators. Extensive range of built in fitted wardrobes extend across one wall. Door to:
ENSUITE BATHROOM 11'1 x 9'2 (3.38m x 2.79m) Recently remodelled to incorporate a double width glazed/tiled shower cubicle with mains powered shower and ornamental rose head. Panelled corner bath with 'telephone' style shower attachment, low level WC. 'His and Hers' wash hand basins set into vanity units. Radiator. Window, wall lights, laminate flooring.
BEDROOM 2 13'5 x 12'2 (4.09m x 3.71m) Maximum dimensions. Wide entrance recess. Deep, part built in, wardrobe cupboard and lovely period fireplace with display mantel shelf. Fitted wash hand basin set into vanity unit with cupboard under. Double central heating radiator, padded seat beneath window enjoying fine views across the valley.
BEDROOM 5 / STUDY 10'2 x 9'7 (3.1m x 2.92m) Built in wardrobe cupboard plus further built in shelved cupboards. Wide central heating radiator beneath windows overlooking the courtyard. Connecting door to stairway providing direct access into the annexe and also to the balcony.
FAMILY BATHROOM Modern suite comprising a panelled bath with twin hand grips and with additional electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin with wall mirror over, low flush WC, part tiled walls, central heating radiator, deep tiled display shelf beneath window.
SECOND FLOOR
LANDING Approached by an easy stairway with display niche beside and with panelled door opening to main landing which has exposed timber work. Door to hot water tank cupboard.
BEDROOM 3 12'11 x 11 (3.94m x ) Maximum dimensions. An L-shaped room enjoying views across the courtyard through windows, double central heating radiator, fitted wardrobe cupboard, two fitted wall lights and some exposed timber work.
BEDROOM 4 11'6 x 9'5 (3.51m x 2.87m) Plus long entrance hallway with built in storage shelves and open wardrobe beneath exposed timber roof trusses. This double aspect room is also L-shaped and incorporates the wide dormer window overlooking the courtyard below. Fitted wash hand basin set into vanity unit. Two central heating radiators. Some fine views are enjoyed across the valley through a window in the end wall which is part panelled. This room also incorporates a fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower and separate WC with low level suite.
THE ANNEXE
Situated immediately beside the property and above the two garages, the annexe has its own front door opening onto the gravelled forecourt in addition to access from the main house through Bedroom 5.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY Timber front door with bottle glass feature and adjoining window overlooking the gravelled forecourt. Door to garages and door to useful STORE ROOM which could be utilised as an excellent wine cellar. Electric power and light are connected.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Approached by easy stairway with high level display shelf.
OPEN PLAN KITCHEN / DINING / LIVING ROOM 22'6 x 18' (6.86m x 5.49m) A large, bright room with a window overlooking the gravel forecourt and enjoying some lovely country views. The room benefits from a modern fitted kitchen that comprises of a comprehensive range of base cupboards under a roll edge work surface, plus matching wall units. There is a built in oven/hob and composite sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge.
BEDROOM 15'1 x 9'9 (4.6m x 2.97m) Window overlooking gravelled forecourt. Doorway to inner stairway providing direct access to the main house, balcony and enclosed loft storage space with electric light. Door to:
SHOWER ROOM Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower. Low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, part tiled walls with tiled shelf, bevel edged wall mirror and electric wall heater.
THE BALCONY Overlooking both the gravelled forecourt and courtyard, the balcony is situated off the inner stairway that links the annexe to the main house and hence could be used by either.
OUTSIDE
DOUBLE GARAGE 21' x 20' (6.4m x 6.1m) Strip light to ceiling. Up and over front doors to gravelled forecourt which provides additional parking for a number of cars. Though currently not fitted, there is a five bar gate that hangs on substantial stone pillars and provides security to the parking area. This area is electrically lit.
A flight of steps from the gravelled forecourt leads down to the paved courtyard. This area is very private and a wonderful sun trap early on in the mornings and in late afternoon. A timber doorway leads into a large Log Store on one side and a further timber door on the other side of the courtyard provides access to:
WORKSHOP Electric power and light, fitted shelves, two windows overlooking the courtyard. Above the workshop is a useful loft storage area designed to look like an old pigeon loft.
The main garden is positioned on the south west side of the property and is laid out mainly to lawn with some mature trees and shrubs. There is a central water feature with water flowing from an old mill wheel to a small lily pond. A timber shed is positioned in one corner of this garden and an arched wrought iron gate also provides access through a stone wall onto the lane. A south west facing patio in the other corner is an absolute sun trap being situated just outside the French doors at the end of the breakfast kitchen, where an outside tap has been conveniently positioned. The gardens are, in all, completely charming, in keeping with the period of the house and enjoy a superb country outlook.
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