8 bedroom detached house for sale

The Old Vicarage is an exceptional example of an elegant, unspoilt Georgian property which has retained a wealth of original period features including decorative cornicing, ceiling roses and fireplaces as well as grand living proportions and high ceilings.

The kitchen/breakfast room is a stunning addition and forms the hub of the home with a charming, Mediterranean style Orangery opening to the garden whilst upstairs, there are 8 generous bedrooms with the second floor ideal for teenagers or as guest accommodation.

Approached by a carriage driveway set behind an ancient Yew Tree, the property offers extensive parking with a detached former Coach House currently used as a garage and storage offering the potential to create an annexe (STP). The walled gardens are a wonderful asset and enjoy a south facing aspect, mature trees, beds and borders and a great deal of privacy.

Ground Floor

ENTRANCE HALL: A spacious and welcoming hallway with stairs rising to the first floor as well as leading down to the basement. Doors leading to:

DRAWING ROOM: An elegant, double aspect room offering a wealth of period features including decorative ceiling roses and cornicing, a cast iron fireplace with marble surround, a wood burning stove with marble surround and large sash windows with shutters.

DINING ROOM: An impressive room featuring built in display cabinets and a double sided wood burning stove with openings leading through to the:

SITTING ROOM: A lovely light room enjoying a double aspect with sliding doors opening to the rear.

LIBRARY: A delightful room with fitted bookcases and outlook to the front.

Inner lobby with large pantry cupboard, storage cupboard and door to the side aspect.

CLOAKROOM: WC and wash basin, airing cupboard.

UTILITY: Fitted with units under granite worktops with sink inset and access to the cellar.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM: This really is the heart of the home enjoying a double aspect outlook and glazed doors leading to the rear. Extensively fitted with a combination of matching base and wall mounted units topped with polished granite worktops with a Belfast sink and Quooker boiling water tap. Appliances include an AGA, Lacanche range cooker with 5 ring gas hob, dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer.

Side lobby with storage cupboard and access to the courtyard.

LAUNDRY: Fitted with a range of base and wall units providing ample storage. Space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer.

CLOAKROOM: WC and wash basin

ORANGERY: A stunning, Mediterranean styled room with decorative tiled floor and French doors opening to the garden.

STUDY: A lovely light room overlooking the rear garden.

Lower Ground Floor

BASEMENT: A useful area providing ample storage with light and power connected.

First Floor

LANDING: Double aspect with a glazed door leading to the rear balcony.

MASTER BEDROOM: A stunning master suite with a double aspect outlook to the rear, attractive fireplace and fitted wardrobes. The ENSUITE is beautifully finished with a walk-in shower, WC and wash basin set within a marble counter top, free standing bath, heated towel rail and cupboard.

BEDROOM 2: Featuring an attractive fireplace, fitted wardrobes and outlook over the rear garden.

BEDROOM 3: Featuring an attractive fireplace, wardrobe, wash basin and cloakroom with WC.

Second Floor

BEDROOM 4: A lovely light room with exposed wooden floorboards, cast iron fireplace with cupboard to side and outlook to the rear.

BEDROOM 5: Also with exposed floorboards, storage cupboard and outlook to the front.

BEDROOM 6: Outlook to the rear

BEDROOM 7: Outlook to the front

BEDROOM 8: Outlook to the front

BATHROOM: Fitted with a WC, wash basin, panelled bath with shower attachment, tiled shower cubicle and a heated towel rail.

The property is approached by a gravel, carriage driveway providing parking for several vehicles set behind an ancient Yew tree with mature beds and borders. A separate driveway offers additional parking and leads to the Coach house which includes a large GARAGE with light and power, store room with cloakroom and stairs leading up to the first floor offering the potential to create a home office/annexe subject to the necessary consents.

The gardens are a wonderful asset maintaining their original form being walled on all sides and enjoying a southerly aspect. To the side is an enclosed paved courtyard with covered store housing the oil tank, log store etc. To the rear is a delightful dining terrace with a Mediterranean feel set amongst mature lavender and rose beds with the backdrop of mature cherry and mulberry trees and a summerhouse with light and power connected. The gardens are predominantly lawned with a small orchard featuring apple, pear and cherry trees, vegetable beds, fruit cages and a greenhouse whilst a mixed buddleia hedge leads through to another, tranquil area with paved terrace and mature beds and borders.

In all about 0.64 of an acre.

Material Information

SERVICES: Mains water, drainage and electricity connected. Gas heating, oil fired AGA. NOTE: None of these services have been tested by the agent.

TENURE: Freehold.

CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Traditional brick.

COMMUNICATION SERVICES (source Ofcom): Broadband: Yes/No Speed: mbps download, mbps upload

Phone signal: Yes; Likely with all major providers.

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SUBSIDENCE HISTORY: None.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS/DEVELOPMENTS/PROPOSALS: None known.

RESTIRCTIONS ON USE OR COVENANTS: None known.

FLOOD RISK: Low.

VIEWING: Strictly by prior appointment only through DAVID BURR.

NOTICE: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these sales details, they are for guidance purposes only and prospective purchasers or lessees are advised to seek their own professional advice as well as to satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their correctness. No representation or warranty whatsoever is made in relation to this property by David Burr or its employees nor do such sales details form part of any offer or contract.