3 bedroom detached house for sale

A former Victorian school, beautifully and imaginatively converted to a striking village home.

This attractive home has been imaginatively converted from the former Victorian village school, which closed in the 1970s. Typical of its era, the building offers solid brickwork and heavy, exposed joinery. The refurbishment and conversion have been sympathetic to the original structure, with much of the new joinery mirroring the old, and the modern doors and windows having gothic, arched headers. The building has been extended at ground floor level, to create a spacious home with a versatile layout.

A pair of solid timber doors open to the tiled hall. Beyond is the atmospheric dining room, with exposed brick walls and oak-glad pitched ceiling. Plenty of windows capture the westerly light and doors open to the garden. The garden room is currently used as a gym but could easily serve as a playroom or study. It has doors opening to the garden. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with an extensive range of oak wall and base units with granite worksurfaces and inset sink. A breakfast bar offers space for casual mealtimes. Integrated appliances include a ceramic hob, electric ovens, a dishwasher and a wine fridge. There is space for an American style fridge freezer. Steps lead down to the breakfast room which can serve as a back kitchen or utility. There is ample space for family mealtimes around the table. Fitted cupboards with hardwood counter tops provide excellent storage and conceal the washing machine and dryer. The inset butler’s sink is in keeping. The shelved pantry is a lovely touch and provides extra storage. A stable door opens to the garden. An inner hall has the guest cloakroom to one side. As well as the typical WC and wash basin, this also houses the new gas fired central heating boiler.

The main living room is on the upper floor. This striking room has a double height, pitched ceiling with exposed trusses, and a polished oak floor. The windows in the end face south and flood the room with light. A modern wood burning stove, which makes a cosy focal point, has been installed beneath with window. Steps lead up to the study area, which has beautifully crafted fitted cupboards and bookshelves.

The principal bedroom is a great size and enjoys a view across gardens to towards the church and the heart of the village, from the large window with seat beneath. Fitted wardrobes provide great storage. The ensuite shower room also has fitted storage to one end and an over-sized shower to the other. The washstand houses the basin and there is also a WC. There are two further double bedrooms. One is split level with a dressing area at the upper level and steps down to the bed. There is a lovely view of the church. The eaves storage is useful. Across the landing is the third bedroom which has a range of cleverly crafted wardrobes and drawers providing storage. The superbly appointed family bathroom, with WC, wash basin and spa bath with shower above, completes the accommodation of this superb home.

Though the garden at The Old School House is not large, it has three well-defined areas for seating and sunbathing. The block-paved courtyard accessed from the breakfast room is a warm and private south-facing terrace, ideal for capturing the sunshine. Below the dining room is a sunken terrace, covered with a pergola, ideal for alfresco dining. A further terrace, with great views of the church is the spot for the sundowner, as it faces west and captures the evening sunshine. On the east side of the house is the drive, which provides parking before leading into the huge garage, which offers space for a large vehicle as well as having room to work around it or store other items. Power and light are connected within, and a door leads through to the courtyard.