Property description

Woodreeves is a substantial Grade II Listed Period property dating back to circa. 1347 which is part stone, beamed and has been substantially re-roofed in the last 5 years. Originally a 'Hall House' and called the Manor House, it is reputedly one of the first unsupported roofs in the country and contains the very first examples of King & Queen posts. Welcoming oak panelled reception hall with pretty handmade oak staircase leads to the right into a second hall with separate external door, two bedrooms and a bathroom. If required this area could easily be altered to become a separate self contained flat with its own separate access. The main hallway also leads into the sitting room, part of which is the dining room, and which is full of character & beamed with an oak floor and handmade oak mullioned windows which reflect the character of the house. There is a later open inglenook fireplace with Queen Anne brickwork and large efficient wood-burning stove. There are patio doors leading from the sitting room onto a patio area. Leading from the sitting room there is a large study with ample built in bookcases and storage cupboards. The study, and indeed the rest of the house, have good internet connectivity both hard wired and WiFi. There is also a guest bedroom off the sitting room and another bathroom. The kitchen is of a good size, light and airy with stone and marble floor and marble worktops. There are ample storage cupboards and well proportioned and convenient work surfaces. Off the kitchen is a utility room with back door to the gardens. Stairs from the entrance hall leads to a landing off which there is a double bedroom and a bathroom. The landing leads to a large and very pretty beamed living room open to the eaves with a kingpost and two queen posts. The room has oak handmade mullioned windows and an abundance of character. Leading from the living room is a large double bedroom.

The Grounds

Woodreeves is set within its own secluded grounds of 3 acres. Access down its own private drive leads to the secluded & fenced front garden which has many mature ornamental trees and is laid predominantly to shrub & flower borders. There is ample turning space and parking for 5 cars. The main gardens are extensive, well landscaped and maintained to a high standard. Surrounded by mature trees and hedges and well stocked with a diverse and interesting range of flowering shrubs and perennials, the gardens are private and have extended interest starting with a spectacular spring display following on with superlative & colourful borders throughout mid-summer to autumn. The gardens are impressive and yet both pleasing and calming and offer a wonderful and natural country atmosphere for family life and a secure environment for children.The property also has a range of buildings :–A new brick built single storey detached building comprising – Gymnasium, Tool Shed, Garden Room & with a decked covered veranda. Two modern \"Cambridge\" 12' X 8' half brick greenhouses and a large wooden barn – [adjacent to paddock].Raised bed vegetable area.Raised bed Fruit Garden, fruit cage, Large polytunnelFenced Paddock approx. 1.5 acres