Stylishly presented oast house in a beautiful semi-rural location.

Description

Originally built in 1832 the building is a former hop drying oast kiln which is now a unique property and stunning family home. The interior design of the house is truly an explosion of colour, texture and design.

This property offers generous proportions and impressive ceiling heights spread over three floors. The building is not listed, and provides ample room for living and entertaining, blending character with modern convenience. The distinctive silhouette of the building remains intact, showcasing its original kilns alongside walls fashioned from ragstone and brick, all crowned by a charming tiled roof.

Following a full renovation project, which involved a complete refurbishment of the property including new heating, plumbing, lighting, bespoke kitchen and bathrooms. The refurbishments continued to the interior decoration which has been carefully crafted and compliments and enhances the character of the home.

The beautiful interiors include, bespoke cast iron radiators, stunning flooring, decorative tiles and spectacular choice of interior paint colours.

On the ground floor the property is entered via a panelled entrance into a beamed reception room with log burning stove, leading to a delightful circular dining room formed in the ground floor of one of the kilns, and a separate study.

In the centre of the house there is a vaulted connecting reception room/bar area with log burner and views to an exposed kiln apex. The impressive drawing room also has high vaulted ceilings and features two sets of triple height soaring arched leaded windows which pour light into the room. The decorative brick work is mirrored in the geometric brick work that frames the wood burning stove.

The bespoke Neptune fitted kitchen has hand-painted oak cupboards,with leathered granite worksurfaces, and an AGA with oven module, with space for dining and seating, and has access to the garden through bi-fold doors. A utility room and cloakroom complete the ground floor.

A characterful timber staircase leads to a galleried landing, where the conical oast tower, now topped with a sky light, provides a spectacular stage for a feature light fitting. The galleried landing grants access to the bedrooms spread across the first and second floors.

The principal bedroom suite has a wonderful light and offers a splendid view of the garden with built in wardrobes that have been hidden by exceptional joinery. It also boasts a luxurious en suite bathroom.

Each bedroom exudes its own charm; a guest bedroom occupies the circular space of one of the oast towers with a playroom above, and bedroom four features a balcony. The bedrooms are served by two well-appointed bathrooms.

Approached via a gravel drive, The Oast House is complemented by a detached barn-style garage with two open car bays, a store/workshop with power and lighting, and an annexe room with a WC.

The beautifully landscaped gardens feature an inviting Indian Sandstone terrace, framed by box hedging, and planting designed to provide year-round colour and interest.

The rear gardens, predominantly laid to lawn, are meticulously landscaped with stone-built raised flower beds. The gardens are south facing, enjoying a secluded environment thanks to the surrounding mature borders and spectacular trees which offer shade in the warmer months and interest throughout the season.

Location

The property is set on the edge of the picturesque village of Frensham and equidistant from Dockenfield village centre.

The idyllic and rural village of Dockenfield has a well-established and thriving community spirit, with many well supported community events and clubs, including the annual Dockenfield Day village fete. Less than a mile away, accessed down Bealeswood lane and across Bealeswood Common is the thriving village pub, The Bluebell.

Close by at the village centre of Frensham, on Shortfield Common, there is the highly regarded pub, The Holly Bush, British Legion, the Village Community Shop and Post Office. The Recreation Ground has a cricket club, bowls club and tennis club. Frensham also boasts Squires Garden Centre and Farm Shop which sells locally grown produce.

The pretty market town of Farnham with its ancient castle, is less than six miles away offers an extensive range of branded and independent shops. Coffee shops and eateries include a number of restaurants on the picturesque Castle Street and Lion and Lamb Yard; and there is a choice of supermarkets including a Waitrose. The Maltings arts centre offers theatre, film and crafts fairs. Opening soon is the new Brightwells Yard complex, which now has a six screen cinema, and will bring a new town square with shops, restaurants and public gardens. Farnham town hosts an array of seasonal events, fetes and fairs throughout the year.

Farnham’s main line station provides a service to London Waterloo in just under an hour. The M3, A3 and M25 are all within easy reach providing swift access to the national motorway network and Heathrow, Gatwick and Southampton airports.

There are a good selection of schools in the area including St. Mary’s C of E Infant School, Rowledge Primary School and Weydon School. Nearby public schools include Edgeborough, More House and Frensham Heights.

Dockenfield is surrounded by most attractive open countryside which includes Frensham Common, a heathland of over 922 acres, which is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to Frensham Great Pond and Frensham Little Pond. Alice Holt Forest is across the road and Hankley Common is also nearby offering excellent walking, cycling and riding opportunities through the many miles of bridleways and footpaths.

Square Footage: 4,737 sq ft


Acreage: 1 Acres

Additional Info

Services Mains water, electricity & gas. The property has private drainage and we understand is compliant with the relevant government regulations/registered with the appropriate body