Property description

Dixon House is an attractive property built of local stone with a Collyweston slate-style roof. Set on the edge of the village, well back from the road, the garden borders open fields and there are splendid country views from throughout the house and the garden. The house, built in 2004 has an impressive interior that features elegant reception rooms with large windows that fill the house with light and make the most of the far-reaching views. Fitted to exacting standards this modern property has features including oil-fired under-floor heating throughout, solid oak latch-handled doors and a stylish country-style Kitchen with an AGA. Doors from the Family Room open out to a south-facing terrace looking out over the garden to the countryside beyond. The property has excellent equestrian facilities with a fully fenced two acre paddock and timber-clad stable block, and there is the further benefit of a self-contained studio Annexe above the Garage which is ideal for older children or staff accommodation. With its extensive and flexible accommodation, smart interior and wonderful country aspect, Dixon House is a splendid family home with excellent facilities in a splendid location.

Approach
The house is set back from the road and approached via a wide gravelled drive. Enclosed at the front by post and rail fencing, double five-bar gates open into a wide parking area at the front of the house, with the Garage to one side.

Entrance Hall
The front door opens into the spacious Hall with a window to the front, elegant Travertine tiled flooring with under-floor heating, and the stairs to the first floor. There is a large under-stairs cupboard.

Cloakroom
With tiled floor, basin and WC.

Living Room - 22' 4'' x 12' 11'' (6.80m x 3.93m)
The elegant, light-filled Living Room has two wide windows on each side of the house with views out over open countryside at the back. The focal point is the handsome stone-carved fireplace, fitted with a wood-burning stove.

Study - 13' 2'' x 8' 6'' (4.01m x 2.59m)
This sunny room has a window looking out to the drive and could equally be used as a Family or Dining Room.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 20' 10'' x 13' 2'' (6.35m x 4.01m)
The welcoming Kitchen & Breakfast Room has Travertine tiled floor with under-floor heating and a stylish range of oak wall and base cabinets with granite work-surface. A warming two oven AGA with companion electric oven sits at the heart, there is a 1½ bowl inset sink with mixer tap and integrated appliances include a microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Glazed double doors lead through to the Dining Room, making this the natural centre for every-day life.

Rear Hall & Utility Room
The Utility Room has a range of wall and base units, stainless steel sink with mixer tap, and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble-dryer. There is tiled flooring and space for a free-standing fridge/freezer. A rear Hall connects the Kitchen to the Utility Room with a side door to the garden and space for coat and boot storage.

Dining Room - 18' 0'' x 14' 5'' (5.48m x 4.39m)
Double doors connect this sunny space to the Kitchen and it is filled with light from windows on three walls. On the garden side French Doors open the room up to the south-facing elevated terrace which has views out over the garden and paddock to the open countryside beyond.

First Floor
The handsome solid oak stair case leads to a carpeted landing with loft access and large airing cupboard.

Master Bedroom & En Suite Bathroom - 13' 2'' x 13' 0'' (4.01m x 3.96m)
The impressive Master Bedroom has a wide window to make the most of the captivating country views and to fill the room with southerly light. There are two, fitted wardrobes and a door leads through to the En Suite Bathroom which has tiled flooring and a suite comprising bath with mixer tap, basin, WC and Monsoon shower. There is a heated towel rail.

Guest Bedroom & En Suite Shower Room - 14' 1'' x 13' 2'' (4.29m x 4.01m)
An attractive Bedroom with views to the front and fitted wardrobe. Ideal for guests this has an En Suite Shower Room with tiled floor, tongue-&-groove panelling to dado height, a heated towel rail and a suite comprising basin with mixer tap, WC and Monsoon shower.

Bedroom Three - 12' 9'' x 11' 11'' (3.88m x 3.63m)
With fitted wardrobes and a view to the front.

Bedroom Four - 9' 6'' x 9' 2'' (2.89m x 2.79m)
A cosy bedroom with views to the front and fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom
With tiled flooring and a heated towel rail, this has a suite of basin with mixer tap, bath with mixer tap and separate shower attachment and WC.

Double Garage - 26' 5'' x 19' 0'' (8.05m x 5.79m)
The double Garage has two sets of up-and-over electric doors, power and lighting. There is space for parking for two cars plus further storage. Stone steps lead up the side to the first floor apartment.

Self Contained Studio Appartment - 18' 9'' x 16' 9'' (5.71m x 5.10m)
Located on the first floor of the Garage, the apartment is entirely self-contained with a private entrance at the top of the outside steps. Ideally equipped the studio features a large Living Room/Bedroom, a Kitchenette with double electric oven with four ring hob, a stainless steel sink with mixer tap and space for a fridge. The Bathroom has a suite comprising bath with overhead shower, basin and WC.

The Garden
The garden wraps around two sides of the house and is planted with semi-mature trees and shrubs. The sunny south-facing terrace is stone-flagged and elevated to make the most of the wonderful country views, French doors from the Dining Room allow easy access between house and garden. The lower lawn runs down to the paddock which lies beyond.

Stables & Paddock
The timber-clad Stable block has two loose boxes, a tack room and hay barn. It is surrounded by gravel for parking loose-boxes and vehicles and ideally located adjacent to the paddock with a five-bar gate allowing vehicular access from the drive. The paddock lies beyond the garden and is fully fenced and surrounded by mature hedging beyond which is open countryside.

Property Features :

• AN IMPRESSIVE FAMILY HOME WITH COUNTRY VIEWS, PADDOCK & STABLE, & A SELF-CONTAINED APARTMENT
• Entrance Hall
• Living Room, Dining Room
• Kitchen & Breakfast Room, Utility Room
• Family Room