A striking, architect designed home suitable for those seeking practical & stylish, ground floor living, & offering additional first floor rooms, courtyard gardens and garaging.

This striking property was designed by the architect owner and constructed in 2007, to create a stylish and practical home that offers total ground floor living, with flush access, if required. There are, however, two rooms at first floor level, giving one a choice of sleeping arrangements. The design includes two wings to the home, one for the owner and the other for children or perhaps guests. The superb live-in kitchen and the formal living room, create a central, sociable space, further enlarged by the courtyard, on fine days. A blend of materials have been used internally, giving a modern feel to the rooms with a degree of warmth and character. The underfloor heating and double glazing offer a good degree of energy efficiency.

The wide, oak and glazed font door has a flush threshold, and opens to the hall. Good storage is set to one side. A concealed doorway leads to the guest wing. The study enjoys good light from the corner window, which has a view down the drive. There is ample space for homeworking for two people. The useful utility room is adjacent.

The live-in kitchen is very much the hub of the house and accessible from either end. The kitchen area is fitted with high specification, German units with stainless steel work surfaces and inset sink. Integrated appliances include an induction hob with extractor above, electric oven and microwave. The dishwasher, fridge and freezer are also integral appliances. The ceramic tiled floor continues across the room, which offers space for formal dining and relaxation. The porcelain tiled floor continues throughout and extends into the courtyard with bi-fold doors, to create fluid indoor-outdoor living space.

The living room also has bi-fold doors along the southerly elevation. The Scandinavian wood burner makes a cosy focal point, and the iroko wood panelling adds to the warmth. A secret door within the panelling, opens to the principal bedroom suite. This handsome suite offers a large bedroom with French doors opening to a private courtyard with granite paving. Wardrobes are set along one wall. A door opens to the luxurious en suite which is fitted with twin wash basins, a double ended bath and a large walk-in shower. A sweeping staircase from the living room rises to the floor above, where there is a second bedroom suite, which enjoys views over a paddock and farmland.

The guest wing has a corridor leading to two guest bedrooms, which share a well-appointed bathroom. The larger bedroom has access to a private courtyard. Stairs rise from the corridor to the studio, which can serve as a large, fifth bedroom or a sitting room.

The property is set up a private drive shared by two other individual homes. A granite-set drive provides parking adjacent and level to the front door and in front of the double garage, which is accessed via remote controlled door. Power and light are connected within, and doors lead into the house and out to a courtyard garden. This lovely home enjoys a large, paved, south-facing, 'central courtyard, which enjoys mature and sustainable planting and is accessible from the kitchen and the living room. Smaller courtyards can be reached from the main courtyard, or from two of the bedrooms, giving further, sunny and private areas to enjoy in tranquillity.

Tenure- Freehold

EPC - TBA

Council Tax - Band G

Services- Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil-fired heating.