The attractive church porch and front door leads into the lobby where there is a cloakroom comprising a WC and wash basin. A further door opens into the reception hall which has oak flooring running throughout and a staircase to the first floor. Leading off from the hall is the large and elegant drawing room which overlooks and has a door opening out onto the garden with Boldre Valley beyond. This room also has a feature Clearview wood burning stove. The dining room/potential ground floor bedroom also overlooks the rear garden and has a wood burning stove. The reception hall then leads into the spectacular kitchen/breakfast/TV roomroom which is fitted with a beautiful Rainsford kitchen incorporating Quartzite worktops and floor and wall mounted units with integrated appliances including two Miele ovens, an induction hob, dishwasher, double bowl Belfast sink and space for a fridge/freezer within a larder unit. There is a central island with ample kitchen storage to one side and a breakfast bar to the other. To the dining area, there is an impressive roof lantern and large sliding doors giving access to the terrace and garden, and an archway then leads from the dining area to the TV room/snug. The whole kitchen/breakfast/TV room is fitted with speakers and downlights as well as underfloor heating. Leading off from the kitchen is the utility room which has an ample range of storage cupboards with a worktop and sink and space/plumbing for a washing machine/tumble dryer with a door to outside, and a further door to the study. The kitchen/breakfast/TV room, utility room and study all benefit from having underfloor heating.

From the hall, the staircase leads up to the half-galleried landing where there is an airing cupboard and access to the roof space. There are three bedrooms on this floor; the main bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with views across the garden and benefits from having an en suite shower room which comprises a corner shower enclosure, WC, wash basin and underfloor heating. Bedrooms two and three are both large doubles with fitted wardrobes. The family bathroom is fitted with a modern suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, WC, wash basin and underfloor heating.

Outside, the property is approached from Sandy Down onto the large gravel drive which provides ample parking space. There is an area of lawn to the front and a variety of mature trees. To the right of the house is the garaging which to one side has a garage with an up-and-over door to the front. The rear garden has a paved terrace and a decked area with steps leading down to a pretty wooded walkway with paved and gravel paths. The majority of the garden is laid to lawn and is bordered by well-established trees, shrubs and bushes and there is also a large pond and a vegetable patch. The ancillary accommodation (potential annexe subject to planning) is accessed from the side of the garage. 

SERVICES Mains water, electricity and gas are connected. Drainage is to a private system. The property benefits from having solar panels. 

EPC RATING B