7 bedroom detached house for sale

Built in 2008 and extended in 2016, Sandyforth Lodge is a superb, family home with highly versatile accommodation. It has been designed
to maximise enjoyment of its elevated, rural setting, with nearly all the rooms enjoying spectacular views over the neighbouring countryside. High quality materials have been used during construction. The interior fittings are
of equal quality.

Energy-efficiency was also taken into account, so the house has high levels of insulation, a ground
source heat pump and a large solar PV array, minimising running costs.

The accommodation within the house, is set over three floors. The wide hall, with central oak staircase, gives access to three reception rooms, two of which have views over the valley and the third, over the garden. The main living room
has a wood burning stove set into a handsome hand-carved stone fireplace. The kitchen is a stylish hub to the home with ample space for food preparation, family or formal meals, and space
to relax overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with high quality, granite topped furniture with integrated appliances. The utility room is fitted to a similar standard and offers space for
the usual appliances.

The family room is set beyond and enjoys a dual aspect, really bringing the outside into the home.

The first-floor landing has study area
or reading room beside the window which overlooks the countryside. There are three large bedroom suites on this floor, including the principal suite with a huge bedroom and superb dressing room, which could serve as private
sitting room or a nursery. The fabulous
ensuite bathroom, with sauna, could be
the envy of many a boutique hotel.

The second floor offers a fourth bedroom suite, a cinema and a gym, either of which could be bedrooms or offices. These have balconies overlooking the garden and fields The ensuite to the bedroom, could be reconfigured to a Jack and Jill arrangement.

Attached to the house, is a triple garage of sufficient proportions to accommodate large SUVs. A plant room and gardener’s WC is set adjacent. An external stone stairway leads to the superbly appointed two bedroom annex, which offers a kitchen cum living room, two double bedrooms and a shower room. It is possible to integrate this with the rest of the house.

Sandyforth Lodge sits back from the roadside in a slightly elevated position, with far-reaching views in all directions. A gated drive provides ample parking and access. Across the yard is the
secure, brick-built vehicle workshop cum machinery store. The drive continues up to the paddock for horsebox or tractor access.

The beautifully designed gardens amounting to about 0.75 acre, wrap around the house. A sandstone patio spans the rear and can be accessed from a number of points. Steps lead up to a terrace beside the extensive lawn, set to capture the sunshine throughout the day. The lawn has shrub borders. The paddock of 2.65 acres is a convenient rectangle, beyond the garden, and has high hedging to each boundary.


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We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Please be advised that some of the particulars may be awaiting vendor approval. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller.

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