Rich in history and packed with original character features, this spacious 17th century farmhouse offers versatile accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting. Period details such as exposed beams and feature fireplaces can be found throughout, adding charm and warmth to this distinctive home. The ground floor includes a bespoke porch leading into an inviting entrance hall. There is a generous living/dining room, a cosy sitting room and a traditional breakfast kitchen, complemented by a useful utility room and downstairs WC. An orangery offers a bright and tranquil living space, while an indoor heated swimming pool and games room provide excellent leisure facilities, complete with a downstairs shower room. Upstairs, there are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. One of the bedrooms can be accessed via it’s own staircase, making it ideal for guest accommodation or multi-generational living. Outside, the property sits within approximately 2.5 acres of mature grounds, featuring well-established trees, shrubs, and hedges. A patio seating area overlooks a peaceful pond, while multiple outbuildings, a summer house, and a paddock offer endless potential for outdoor pursuits. An in-and-out driveway provides ample off-road parking. This unique period home that has not been offered to the market in over 50 years and must be viewed to appreciate the character, space, and lifestyle opportunity in a beautiful location.

Rooms

Bespoke Entrance Hall
With stone flooring, exposed brick, ceiling light pendant and doors giving access into:

Living/Dining Room
With double glazed windows to both elevations with beautiful views surrounding, bespoke made fireplace housing log burner with exposed over, wall light points and radiator.

Sitting Room
With a double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, ceiling light pendant, original exposed beams and open fire.

Dining Kitchen
With a range of matching wall and base units, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over, integrated fridge, space for oven with extractor fan over, vinyl flooring, exposed beams, radiator, ceiling light points and double glazed windows to the front and side elevations.

Utility Room
Having an inset Belfast sink with mixer tap over, double glazed window to the rear elevation, space for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, space for fridge/freezer, tiled flooring, ceiling spotlights and access into:

Downstairs WC
With a low level WC and ceiling light pendant.

Conservatory
Having double glazed windows with views over the gardens, tiled flooring and open-plan into:

Swimming Pool
Impressive indoor heated swimming pool room featuring high ceilings and a fully tiled surround, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining. The space seamlessly connects to a spacious games room, creating the ideal setting for leisure and socialising.

Games Room
A highly versatile room currently used as a games room and houses a snooker table with vaulted ceiling and exposed wood panelling.

Downstairs Shower Room
Having a three piece white suite comprising a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle, tiled flooring, partly tiled walls, double glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and ceiling spotlights.

First Floor Landing
With a radiator, double glazed window to the side elevation and access into:

Bedroom One
With a uPVC double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Bedroom Two
With a double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobe, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Family Bathroom
A three piece white suite comprising a low level WC, vanity wash hand basin wit mixer tap over and double tray walk-in shower with rainfall shower, laminate flooring, partly tiled walls, radiator, built-in storage cupboard and ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Three
Having double glazed windows to the front and rear elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator, ceiling light pendant and access into:

Bedroom Four
Also access via a staircase leading from the kitchen having a double glazed window to the front elevation, built-in wardrobes, radiator and ceiling light pendant.

Outside
Set within approximately 2.5 acres of established grounds, the property enjoys a beautifully private and mature setting with a mix of formal gardens, open spaces, and a paddock. The gardens are planted with a variety of mature trees, shrubs, and hedges, offering year-round interest and natural privacy. A peaceful pond and spacious patio seating area provide ideal spots for outdoor relaxation and entertaining. Multiple outbuildings offer excellent storage and potential for a variety of uses, and benefit from three-phase electricity, making them suitable for workshops, hobby spaces, or business use. A charming summer house adds further versatility to the grounds. To the front, an in-and-out driveway provides ease of access and ample parking for several vehicles.

Garage & Outbuildings
There is a garage and outbuildings which all benefit from three phase electric and provide ample storage space.

Services & Miscellaneous
The property’s drainage is on a septic tank, heating is oil and mains electrics are connected.

Extra Information
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