Old Manor, is a collection of residences making up a near 10 acre estate.

This 16th century home was formerly five cottages, known as Manor Cottages. In the current day, the Manor has been adapted to a seamless main residence with a substantial subservient house and garage block, a third thatched cottage which could be renovated and finally a large barn which offer all of the storage for the heavy machinery used for the superb landscaped gardens.

With an interior theme that of a boutique hotel, the listed building has a wealth of character features. A few special mentions are the vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone window sills, inglenook fireplaces, antique bordered doors with wooden latches, stain glass and leaded windows.

Entering the compound via dual electric gates, the in-out driveway and substantial garage offers ample parking. Approaching the home, you are greeted by a grand hall with a beautiful stone fireplace, giving access to the drawing room, staircase, WC and the formal dining room.

The drawing room has windows to three aspects and a large stone fireplace. The formal dining room has dual aspect windows and a spectacular stone inglenook fireplace. Beyond the dining room lies a bespoke, spacious breakfast kitchen designed by Johnny Grey. The kitchen includes a blue, 4-oven AGA in a blue lias stone surround, wooden cupboards with veneer panels and granite worktops, and oak leaded and stain glass windows throw ample light into this pleasant space. French doors lead out the patio and the stunning grounds.

Stairs with symmetrical, carved oak bannisters rise to a galleried landing. Three of the four
double bedrooms have impressive vaulted ceilings and luxurious en suites.

Externally, there is a separate residence that follows the visual theme of the main home - part-timber construction and a beautiful, thatched roof. The annexe was created in 1996 to include a unique first floor conservatory and balcony. The dwelling comes equipped with air conditioning and an underfloor heating. The building stretches further over the garaging to host a spacious living room, bedroom, shower room and fully equipped kitchen.

Gardens and grounds

The delightful gardens and grounds, extending to 9.34 acres, are a particular feature of the Old Manor. The property is set behind impressive, yew topiary headges to the front. To the rear, the large expanse of westerly-facing lawns are immaculately presented and well-stocked. The main lawn includes imaginative rockeries, flagstone paths and colourful borders.

Hidden behind a further topiary hedge lies a private, sunken, water garden with a large pond (home to a wide variety of carp) and a majestic, bronze water fountain hosting a huge atlas sculpture.

There is also a flagstone terrace leading from the French doors in the kitchen, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining. A charming, thatched summer house is located to the far, south-westerly corner of the garden and includes a toilet and electric heating.

Beyond the rear garden is a large parcel of ridge and furrow land with young parkland plantation and a wooden barn, currently used as garden storage, which could be ideal for converting to stabling subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.