5 bedroom detached house

Take a look at this stunning 5-Bed Country House with Extensive Gardens - Exceptional Family Home or Exciting Development Opportunity

SOLD BY MODERN AUCTION - Here we have a rare opportunity to acquire a remarkable five-bedroom country house set within an expansive plot, offering buyers the choice between a magnificent family home or a lucrative development project.

This impressive residence provides a wealth of space, character, and potential. Located in a sought-after residential area with excellent transport links, including a train station within walking distance, and within the catchment for some of the best local schools, it is an ideal home for families. The grand entrance hallway boasts a sweeping staircase with bespoke stained-glass window, leading to three spacious reception rooms all featuring large windows and scenic views. The great sized kitchen diner features ample cupboards, tiled splashbacks, electric hob and ovens, with French doors opening directly to the garden. Next to this, the dining room which features an ornate wooden fire surround with an open fire, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Large windows offer scenic views, enhancing the room's natural light.

The lounge has stunning wooden flooring, a stone fire surround, and a large picture window. A panel window connects the space to the sunroom, adding character and openness.

The sunroom with a split-level design and a sprung dance floor offers a bright and inviting space, while the conservatory houses an indoor swimming pool with tiled flooring, a corner shower, and access to the garage and workshop.

Upstairs, five well-proportioned bedrooms all feature bespoke fitted wardrobes with two enjoying ensuite facilities and the remaining three with discreetly integrated hand basins.

Additional features include a utility room with ample storage, a selection of large garages and workshops and a generous rear garden with lawn, flowerbeds, a greenhouse, and ornamental trees. While the house requires modernisation throughout, it retains stunning features and immense potential to create a truly spectacular residence.

For those seeking a high-value investment, the property comes with outline planning permission for four additional properties creating five new homes within the plot, making this a rare and exciting development prospect. The approved plans include the existing detached five-bedroom home, a new detached four/five-bedroom two-storey home, a semi-detached two-bedroom 1.5-storey home, a detached two-bedroom dormer bungalow, and a detached three/four-bedroom home over 2.5 floors. Given the property's location in a highly desirable residential area, demand for new homes is expected to be strong, offering an excellent return on investment for developers.

Aside from the development potential, this outstanding property could simply be an exceptional family home, offering substantial space, privacy, and versatility in one of the area's most desirable locations

Don't miss this exceptional opportunity—whether you're looking for a dream family home or an exciting development project, this property has it all.

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This property is for sale by Modern Method of Auction allowing the buyer and seller to complete within a 56 Day Reservation Period. Interested parties' personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold Ltd). If considering a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding. A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The buyer will pay £300 inc VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding. The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a Non-Refundable Reservation Fee of 4.2% of the purchase price inc VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,000 inc VAT. This Fee is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. The Fee is considered within calculations for stamp duty. Services may be recommended by the Agent/Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Payment varies but will be no more than £450. These services are optional.