5 bedroom detached house

1 Longwood Lane is a superb, beautifully presented detached family house, recently refurbished throughout whilst stylishly and sensitively extended. The house effortlessly incorporates the immensely private wrap-around garden, providing a hugely versatile “inside / outside” lifestyle opportunity.

Approached via a communal pair of electric gates, a short shared drive leads to the private electric gates, and access into the generous herringbone paved forecourt with an expanse of off-street parking.

The house is accessed via a covered porch and into a welcoming entrance hall with an oak floor, plenty of storage and access to a downstairs cloak room.

From here, light floods in from all angles whilst a pair of glazed-double doors open into the superb sitting room. Finished with polished marble floor tiles and a feature cast-iron Morso wood burning stove, this dual aspect room overlooks the garden with double glazed casement windows finished with New England style shutters. A feature of note is all of the of the windows have been replaced with hardwood timber double glazed windows, fitted by Timber Windows of Clifton village.

The owners have cleverly opened up the rear of the house, providing not just easy access via bi-folding doors into the garden, but also a charming wrap-around room leading into the kitchen. This provides further functional reception and dining space finished with underfloor heating and double glazed windows with an internal blind system.

The marble floor and underfloor heating continues through into the 28' kitchen and family room; with a granite topped central island and breakfast bar and main kitchen area. The island houses a NEFF Induction hob, whilst there are further NEFF twin wall mounted electric ovens and a separate NEFF microwave combi-oven and warming drawer. A large 1 ½ bowl ceramic sink with Quooker hot tap overlooks the rear garden whilst in addition there is a sizeable American style fridge & freezer and a built-in dishwasher.

A door from the kitchen leads into the fully fitted utility room, with a side door leading out into the garden.

Back into the entrance hall and there is a versatile home office / play room overlooking the rear garden.

To the end of the hall is an immensely useful “annex” room – accessed either via the hall or independently from the rear garden by part-glazed French doors. Currently dressed as a second sitting room it presents numerous opportunities for larger families and is finished with a generous en-suite shower room finished with top of the range furnishings and tiles.

Upstairs lie four beautifully appointed double bedrooms approached via a light filled landing with overhead Velux window.

The master bedroom is exquisite; 20' deep with twin casement windows and a circa 25' long walk-in wardrobe. The room is served by a luxury en-suite bathroom finished with a contemporary twin ended bath, his & hers vanity basins, an oversize walk-in shower, w.c and heated towel ladder. The floor enjoys porcelain tiles, underfloor heating and diming lights around the bath and floor.

The three further double bedrooms are each a generous size, and are served by a well-appointed family bathroom complete with a panelled bath and separate enclosed shower; along with bedroom three benefitting from a well-appointed en-suite bathroom.

The gardens of No. 1 are a stand-out feature of the property; beautifully landscaped to maximise their privacy and track the sun for enjoyment throughout the day and long into the evening.

From the electric entrance gates there is parking for at least 6 cars, along with an oak framed covered double car port. The garden and drive are illuminated with a combination of motion sensor “night lights” and more architectural lighting to showcase the garden and mature plantings.

To the south side the garden is bordered by a high circa 36.5m long stone wall, with trained espaliered fruit trees and mature seasonal plantings. The south facing garden is mostly laid to lawn, with several useful timber sheds screened to the end providing extra storage.

As the garden wraps around the rear there is a deep paved terrace, perfect for al-fresco dining, whilst to the rear is a lovely further garden with a summer house complete with power and light. There is also a rear gate leading into the neighbouring Audley Village development - where the present owners enjoy discounted membership to enjoy the Spa and gym as well is its top-class restaurant and bar.

The garden continues to wrap-around the house, with a further paved terrace catching the last of the day's sun and a secure side gate leading back into the front driveway.

Services

Mains electricity, water and drainage. Gas fired boiler and central heating. 11 roof mounted solar panels.