4 bedroom character property for sale

Originally built in the 1850s for the local school headmaster, this beautiful home blends period features with generous room sizes, making it ideal for family life. Inside, there are three reception rooms, a dining kitchen, four bedrooms, a family bathroom, a lovely courtyard, two useful outbuildings, and a garden that just keeps going.

It’s the kind of place that really needs to be seen to be believed.

Step through the front door into a spacious hallway with original wooden panelling and a staircase leading upstairs. Straight away, the house gives you that warm, historic feel.

To your left is a large office at the front of the property. It’s bright and airy thanks to two windows, and it has a feature fireplace along with two built-in cupboards on either side of the chimney breast – ideal for storage or display.

To your right is a cosy dining room, also at the front of the house. It’s a lovely space, complete with a log burner and a big window overlooking the front garden. This room also connects directly to the kitchen, making it a great family hub.

The newly installed kitchen is full of character, with a Belfast-style sink, plenty of storage, and a contemporary breakfast bar. It gives access to a utility space and a potential downstairs WC also and leads to the outdoor courtyard.

At the back of the house is the lounge – a fantastic, comfortable room with another feature fireplace, a large window, and a charming stable-style door that opens onto High Street. All fireplaces are working with new chimney flues installed 2024.

Upstairs, you’ll find four bedrooms and a family bathroom, all set around a generous landing.

The main bedroom is seriously spacious, with loads of natural light coming from a gothic window and a Velux-style roof window. There’s a beautiful fireplace, and still plenty of space for large furniture without it feeling cramped.

The second bedroom is another large double at the front of the house. It features a fireplace, a front-facing window, and a lovely gothic-style window that adds a real touch of charm.

The third bedroom is also at the front and easily fits a double bed. It has its own en-suite WC with a wash hand basin, a regular window, and another gothic-style window that brings in lots of light.

Bedroom four is a good-sized room too, with a gothic window and space to use it as a bedroom, study, or nursery – whatever suits your needs.

The family bathroom is at the rear and comes with a four-piece white suite, including a freestanding bath, a double shower cubicle, a WC, and a wash basin. It’s a relaxing space with plenty of room.

The home is upgraded with energy saving tech such as individually controlled radiators via an app and most sockets are upgraded to USB.

Outside, the front of the house has a large block-paved area and two separate gates – one takes you to the main garden, and the other leads into the courtyard.

The courtyard gives access to two brick-built outbuildings. One of them is currently used as a utility area, with space for a washer, dryer, and fridge freezer. These buildings are a great bonus and could be adapted to suit different needs.

Now for the garden – it’s absolutely massive. As you step in, there’s a summer house that includes a bar area, making it the perfect place to unwind or host a summer party. The rest of the garden is tree-lined and mostly lawn giving access to a second lawn area. Both courtyard areas have power sockets.

From the garden, a gate leads through to a large pebbled area that offers plenty of parking space. Beyond that, there’s yet another outdoor space with more of a woodland feel – a peaceful, tucked-away part of the garden that offers even more room to enjoy.