A beautifully presented Grade II listed five-bedroom detached period home, dating back to the 1600s,enjoying far-reaching countryside views and set within a substantial plot.
The property blends original character features including mullioned windows, exposed beams, fireplaces and timber doors with modern enhancements such as a cinema room with integrated surround sound, ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi mesh system, underfloor heating to selected areas and a high-specification kitchen/dining/family room.
Versatile accommodation includes multiple reception rooms, study area, cellars, bedrooms, family bathroom, en-suites and shower rooms. Externally there is a double garage, along with a range of outbuildings.
Approached via gated access and a long driveway, the grounds are mainly laid to lawn with patio areas and open countryside views.
Freehold | Grade II Listed | Eco septic tank | Mains gas & electricity
A truly exceptional Grade II listed, five-bedroom detached period home with far-reaching views across open countryside, dating back to the 1600s. Initially refurbished in the 1880s and now fully sensitively modernised by the current owners. Set within a substantial plot, on nearly three quarters an acre, and approached via a long gated shared driveway, the property blends historic character with modern technology and generous, flexible accommodation, including multiple outbuildings and self-contained living space above the garage.
Internally, the house is rich in original features such as mullioned windows, exposed beams, cast-iron fireplaces, timber latch doors and quarry tiled flooring, while also benefiting from contemporary upgrades including cinema and surround-sound systems, ceiling-integrated Wi-Fi mesh, underfloor heating in key areas and a high-specification kitchen/family room with island and Rangemaster stove. The layout offers a range of reception rooms, study areas, cellars, boot and utility rooms, and well-appointed bath and shower rooms, making it ideal for both family living and entertaining.
Externally, the grounds include lawns, mature trees, patio areas and a working water well, alongside a double garage, a refurbished dairy, piggery, summer house and additional outbuildings. The property enjoys a semi-rural setting with open views, yet benefits from mains gas and electricity, an eco septic tank and freehold tenure.
A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial historic home offering character, versatility and modern comforts in an idyllic countryside position.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Original timber framed door, with external timber and stone porch, mullioned windows, central heating radiator, an original 'butlers cupboard' and original quarry tiled terracotta flooring.
RECEPTION/CINEMA ROOM - 5.05m x 4.9m (16'6" x 16'0")
Mullioned windows to the front elevation, original doors, central heating radiator, media wall and surround sound system which is fed into several rooms around the property.
RECEPTION / BAR ROOM - 7.28m x 4.98m (23'10" x 16'4")
Enter via an original timber door. The room has mullioned windows to the rear elevation which are set into an alcove which has original Jacobean half panelled walls, built in bench seating, laminate flooring, central heating radiator and underfloor heating, built in bar area, coal fire with tiled hearth and back with timber mantel, beamed ceiling and a further mullioned window onto the rear elevation.
KITCHEN / DINING/ FAMILY ROOM - 8.25m x 5.72m (27'0" x 18'9")
This great family room has mullioned windows to front and rear elevations, oak beams, Amtico flooring throughout and central heating radiators.
The kitchen has an extensive range of base and wall units with integrated Samsung microwave, Bosch larder fridge, a double door pantry cupboard with shelving and drawers, quartz worktops, under mounted double Belfast sink with black Franke hot tap and filtered cold water mixer tap and an integrated Neff dishwasher.
The room is complemented with a central island that has a quartz top, with an inset, motorised pop up socket with QI and USB charging and speaker, an over hang for seating with room for 4 chairs, storage, two Bosch undercounter freezers, pendant and concealed lighting.
There is an inset Nexus Rangemaster stove with five gas rings and hotplate, two electric ovens, grill and warming plate, extractor over. The inset area has an oak beam over, tiled splashback and lighting.
CELLAR / STUDY AREA - 2.7m x 2.5m (8'10" x 8'2")
Oak tread steps lead down to the study area which has a mullioned window to the front elevation, an oak beam, insert spotlights, coving with concealed led lighting, electrical sockets for TV and internet. Laminate flooring with underfloor heating. The room opens into a useful cellar area currently utilised as storage space with a mullioned windows to front elevation.
BOOT ROOM - 4.28m x 3.53m (14'0" x 11'6")
Double glazed, aluminum Origin doors with side windows to the rear elevation and a mullioned window to the side elevation, tiled flooring with underfloor heating, bespoke built -n 'boot room' units, a traditional column central heating radiator, and vaulted original beamed ceiling.
UTILITY ROOM - 4.32m x 3.71m (14'2" x 12'2")
Mullioned windows to front and side elevations, a continuation of the tiled flooring and underfloor heating, inset spotlights, a cupboard housing the Worcester central heating boiler, central heating radiator and a timber latch door to a storage cupboard. It is fitted wth a range of units with space and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer, fitted with a Belfast sink with mixer tap, quartz worktops and splashbacks.
SHOWER ROOM - 2.14m x 1.6m (7'0" x 5'2")
Tiled flooring, Victorian style WC with high level cistern, wash hand basin with mixer tap, black ladder style central heating radiator, fully tiled, double glass shower enclosure with thermostatic shower fitted with a fixed rain shower head and hand-held attachment, inset shelving and an InterVent extractor fan.
WET CELLAR - 4.3m x 3.35m (14'1" x 10'11")
A timber latch door and stone steps down to the cellar area.
STAIRS AND FIRST FLOOR LANDING
The staircase in flooded with natural light from four mullioned windows, set at various heights to the front elevation. The landing has a further floor level mullioned window, central heating radiators, pendant lighting and loft access. The loft is boarded with lighting.
PRINCIPAL BEDROOM - 5.28m x 4.1m (17'3" x 13'5")
Two mullioned windows to the rear elevation, feature cast iron fireplace with timber surround and tiled hearth (not in use), central heating radiator and bespoke bedroom furniture with matching wardrobes.
ENSUITE - 2.12m x 1.46m (6'11" x 4'9")
Fully tiled walls and flooring, inset spotlights, WC, wash hand basin with storage under, a mixer tap and a back lit mirror over, chrome ladder central heating radiator, double shower cubicle with glass screens, a thermostatic shower with rain shower head and hand-held attachment.
BEDROOM 2 - 5.13m x 4.9m (16'9" x 16'0")
Two mullioned windows to the front elevation, feature cast iron fire place with timber surround and tiled hearth (not in use), fixed headboard with wall mounted lighting to either side, two column style central heating radiators, fully fitted with a range of bespoke bedroom furniture and wardrobes.
FAMILY BATHROOM - 3.44m x 3.42m (11'3" x 11'2")
Mullioned window to rear elevation, tiled flooring with under floor heating, half panelled walls, a feature cast iron fireplace (not in use), a free standing roll top bath which has a freestanding mixer tap with hand-held shower attachment, wash hand basin with mixer taps set on a chrome wash stand, WC with high level cistern, period style towel rail central heating radiator, fully tiled double shower enclosure with thermostatic shower, fixed rain shower head and hand-held attachment, a Manrose extractor fan.
BEDROOM 3 - 4.59m x 3.98m (15'0" x 13'0")
Mullioned windows to front elevation, central heating radiator, bespoke, handmade fitted wardrobes and inset spotlights.
SHOWER ROOM - 2.25m x 1.25m (7'4" x 4'1")
Non-slip tiled flooring, a feature granite split face tile wall, black ladder style central heating radiator, Monrose extractor fan, concealed flush WC, wash hand basin with black mixer tap, storage under and a back lit mirror over, fully enclosed shower with sliding glass doors, a black shower tray, a Triton electric shower with black hand-held attachment.
BEDROOM 5 - 3.2m x 2.8m (10'5" x 9'2")
Low level mullioned window to rear elevation and central heating radiator.
BACK HALL AND STAIRS
Cupboard housing the internet server.
BEDROOM 4 - 4.6m x 4.3m (15'1" x 14'1")
Mullioned window to the side elevation and central heating radiator.
OAK FRAMED DOUBLE GARAGE - 5.8m x 5.56m (19'0" x 18'2")
Electric door, fitted with electrical power and lighting. External timber stairs to the side leading to the accommodation above.
ROOM ABOVE GARAGE - 5.56m x 5.41m (18'2" x 17'8")
Enter via a composite external door with external lighting and glass vision panel into the open room with vaulted beamed ceilings, laminate flooring, central heating radiators and timber framed windows onto two elevations. The lounge area has a floor length feature window with far reaching views across open countryside.
The kitchen area is fitted with a range of base units, laminate worktops with over hang for seating, a halogen four zone hob, an electric oven, sink with mixer tap and drainer, space for a free standing fridge freezer.
SHOWER ROOM
Tiled floor, WC, wash hand basin with mixer tap, storage under and back lit mirror over, chrome ladder style central heating radiator, eaves storage cupboards, inset spotlights, fully enclosed shower cubicle, thermostatic shower with fixed rain shower head and an extractor fan.
OUTBUILDINGS
THE DAIRY
Currently being refurbished with the facility for a WC and kitchen area, landscape window with far reaching views across the open countryside.
THE PIGGERY - 3.18m x 3.11m (10'5" x 10'2")
An original outbuilding suitable for storage.
EARTH CLOSET - 2.53m x 1.7m (8'3" x 5'6")
This outbuilding houses the original earth toilets.
SUMMER HOUSE
A timber framed summer house with electric sockets and lighting.
EXTERNALLY
The Bent sits to the rear of its substantial plot and is approached via double timber gates and a long driveway (currently shared by one other property which is in the process of securing their own access - making this a private driveway for The Bent only, in due course).
The front elevation is mainly laid to lawn with several mature trees, an abundance of shrubs, low level planting and garden features. There is currently a chicken coop (chickens can be included in the sale) and the boundary is provided by young holly hedging.
The side and rear elevations provide access to the outbuildings; an enclosed aluminum framed potting shed and a paved patio area.
The Well is situated close to the property's rear external door and is secured with a mesh top. The vendor estimates the Well to be approx. 4 metres deep and has the required pipe wprk to become fully functional.
There are external electrical sockets and three external cold water taps, an outside Belfast sink, a stone trough, with pump, currently home to cold water fish.
TENURE
FREEHOLD
GRADE II LISTED
SERVICES
Eco septic tank, mains gas and mains electricity supply.
Please note we have not tested the services or any of the equipment in this property, accordingly we strongly advise prospective purchasers to commission their own survey or service report before finalising their offer to purchase.
THESE PARTICULARS ARE ISSUED IN GOOD FAITH BUT THEY ARE NOT GUARANTEED AND DO NOT FORM ANY PART OF A CONTRACT. NEITHER BANNER & CO, NOR THE VENDOR OR LESSOR ACCEPT ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT OF THESE PARTICULARS, WHICH ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATION OF FACT AND ANY INTENDING PURCHASER OR LESSOR MUST SATISFY HIMSELF OR OTHERWISE AS TO THE CORRECTNESS OF EACH OF THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THESE PARTICULARS.
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