A superb six bedroom period home with a second detached 2 bedroom barn conversion in the grounds. Set in fabulous grounds totalling 2.71acres to include an equestrian paddock and landscaped gardens some of which could offer more paddock land or potential building plots subject to planning.

This property is currently registered on four seperate title deeds, a buyer is advised to seek legal and financial advice regarding the process.

Located in the village of Owston Ferry, with views over open farmland from the garden. The property is approached from an access lane which serves the neighbouring properties before entering a gravel laid drive with ample reception parking to the house.

Step Inside

A solid wood entrance door with top light opens into an impressive welcoming formal reception hall finished with a polished wood floor. The classic spindled staircase ascends to the first floor landing. An elegant sitting room with high ceilings is arranged to the left side of the hall set around a dark grey marble fireplace, a bay formation window has French doors opening to the garden, the right panel of the bay formation is a door to a period sun room with French doors to the patio.

The second reception is a sophisticated drawing room with a beautiful pale grey marble fireplace and a bay arranged window with French doors to the garden providing symmetry to the external façade from the sitting room.

A snug with fitted book shelves is enjoyed as a reading room with an archway to a dual aspect dining room with French doors and glazed side panels to the patio.

The kitchen is fitted in a range of traditional cabinets with integrated appliances that include a stove cooker, there is ample space for a dining table within the room. The kitchen opens to an area with a decorative period tiled floor with door to a large pantry/storage room with shelving and handmade cabinets finished with tiled surfaces.

There is a coat store cupboard, and a door opens from the kitchen to a large utility / washroom with Belfast sink. A former servant’s staircase can be seen which provides access to the first floor. The utility has a door to a downstairs toilet and wash basin.

Step Upstairs

Arranged to the first floor are six bedrooms of which three are large double bedrooms. One of the bedrooms is currently referred to as the Nursery and is linked to bedroom four for access (potentially a separate access could be added from the landing) the nursery also has an en-suite shower room with period decorative fireplace and can also be accessed via the servants staircase.

This series of rooms would make an impressive master suite. The current master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and provides a beautiful view across the open countryside. The remaining bedrooms are served by a family bathroom with separate w.c and shower room .

The Old Coach House

Converted by the current owner in recent years to create a contemporary home with open living space. The features include a vaulted ceiling and oak flooring throughout with two large architectural windows that fill the barn with natural light . The ground floor is arranged to include: a modern kitchen fitted with cream shaker style cabinets with a Rangemaster stove. A cloakroom with utility area is arranged from the kitchen. The wood staircase provides a natural division to the living room with entrance areas to each side .The living area has French doors to the patio.

Step Upstairs

The Staircase leads up to a spacious landing which looks over the ground floor and allows for the vaulted ceiling to be appreciated. There are two large bedrooms to this floor- bedroom one has a built-in cupboard, an en-suite shower room and French doors to a Juliette balcony and bedroom two has an en-suite bathroom.

Step Outside

A gravelled parking area in-front of the house accesses the Victorian brick double detached garage. To the side of the parking area and opposite the house is an expansive lawned garden previously used as a grass tennis court with low hedge boundary which curves around a redundant wooden building . The wooden building was originally built to house the first automobile in the area. There is potential to this land for a couple of building plots subject to planning permission or for extra paddocks for an equestrian buyer.

The main house is set behind a wrought iron railing boundary from the parking area with path to the front entrance door. The principal formal gardens are arranged to the side aspect with traditional estate fencing bordering the field, a tarmac patio looks over the garden. There is a beautiful curved wall dividing the main house and The Old Coach House.

A parkland style garden is arranged from the Old Coach House with a high hedge divide to the paddock land included in the sale. To the side and rear of the Old Coach House is a deep gravelled area with paved path which runs from the side patio accessed from the living room French doors.

Directly to the rear of the main house is a block paved courtyard with covered porch to the utility room. To the side of the house are high double wrought iron gates providing a vehicular access into the block paved courtyard and potential access to the paddock.

Floorplans

6 bedroom equestrian facility for sale