Property description
Dorcette House is a detached character property which originally dates back from 1709. Set back from the road behind mature trees and electric gates the property benefits from a high degree of privacy. The property has been significantly extended over the years to offer a deceptively spacious family home. The present owners have completely renovated the property retaining many of the original features whilst also adding modern features such as a bespoke Oak kitchen with and modern bathrooms. The property also benefits from an indoor heated swimming pool, mature landscaped gardens and terraces as well as detached four car garage block with office and self-contained one bedroom annexe.
Entrance Hall
Quarry tiled floor, panelling to half height, door into:
Inner Hall
Under stairs storage cupboard, stairs to first floor
Sitting Room - 27\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 20\‘ 11\‘\‘ (8.22m x 6.37m)
A stunning room at the heart of the home, Feature Inglenook fireplace with tiled hearth with inset wood burning stove with exposed brick surround and chimney breast, wooden flooring, dual aspect windows. Double doors lead to:
Conservatory
Double doors open on to the large decking area at the rear of the property, further double doors open into the swimming pool complex.
Swimming Pool Complex - 44\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 27\‘ 4\‘\‘ (13.55m x 8.32m)
Swimming PoolTwo pairs of external access doors to the large decked terrace area and gardens beyond. Superb air conditioned room with pine panelled ceiling, extensive lighting, non-slip flooring. The pool measures approximately 10m x 5m and is used 365 days per year heated to a constant 28/29 °C. There is a retractable cover and aluminium stepped access. Changing RoomWith shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin, 2 heated towel rails.Pump Room Housing the pump system and the separate oil fired central heating boiler serving the swimming pool complex.
Family Room - 18\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 1\‘\‘ (5.61m x 3.68m)
Delightful room with double aspect, brick Inglenook fireplace, tiled hearth, exposed beams, wooden flooring and door to garden.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 18\‘ 7\‘\‘ x 15\‘ 9\‘\‘ (5.66m x 4.80m)
Hand crafted oak base and wall cupboards with further drawers units, Range cooker, canopy style cooker hood, integrated microwave oven, Belfast sink with mixer taps, tiled splash backs, granite worktop, integrated dishwasher, pelmet lighting, dual aspect.
Utility Room - 12\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 8\‘\‘ (3.76m x 2.34m)
Fitted base and wall cupboards, single drainer stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap, plumbed fridge freezer, boiler cupboard housing the modern boiler serving the pressurised water system and central heating, plumbing and space for washing machine, further appliance space.
First Floor Landing
A light spacious area with exposed beams and Velux style roof lights and wooden floor.
Master Bedroom - 15\‘ 10\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 0\‘\‘ (4.82m x 3.65m)
A range of built-in wardrobes and store cupboards, wooden flooring, window to rear aspect, door to:
En Suite
Four piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cabinet with power shower, panelled bath and high level WC, heated towel rail, fully tiled walls, store cupboard.
Bedroom Two - 14\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 3\‘\‘ (4.54m x 3.73m)
Wooden flooring, window to rear aspect.
Bedroom Three - 16\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 11\‘ 10\‘\‘ (5.10m x 3.60m)
Wooden flooring, dual aspect windows which overlook the gardens.
Guest Bedroom - 12\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 0\‘\‘ (3.78m x 3.65m)
Access to loft space, wooden flooring, two windows to front elevation, door to:
En Suite
Three piece suite comprising shower cabinet with power shower, wash hand basin and low level WC, spotlights, fully tiled walls.
Bedroom Five - 13\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 7\‘ 5\‘\‘ (4.11m x 2.26m)
Wooden flooring, two windows to front elevation.
Family Bathroom
Fully tiled walls, spotlights, wooden flooring, panelled bath, WC and vanity wash hand basin.
Annexe
Double Garage - 24\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 19\‘ 8\‘\‘ (7.51m x 5.99m)
Larger than average with twin double entrance doors, 3 phase electricity, extensive lighting and power sockets, internal door leading through to:
Second Double Garage - 19\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 3\‘\‘ (5.99m x 3.73m)
With twin up and over electronically operated doors, rubber non slip flooring, further internal access door to:
Office - 23\‘ 9\‘\‘ x 19\‘ 7\‘\‘ (7.23m x 5.96m)
Glazed double entrance doors from the block paved courtyard, window to front aspect, kitchenette with sink unit and base cupboard, facility for complex telephone system, ideal work from home office space. An internal door goes through to the Reception Hall area which also has an external door from the courtyard with a staircase leading up to:
Gym/Games Room/Living Area - 42\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 19\‘ 5\‘\‘ (12.89m x 5.91m)
A versatile space and ideal as a leisure facility with space for a gym or a games room with ample room for a snooker or pool table, equally ideal as play room or to form a living area for part of a self-contained annexe:
Bedroom Six - 17\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 11\‘\‘ (5.30m x 4.24m)
Wooden flooring, large fitted store/wardrobe with extensive hanging rails.
Shower Room
Fully tiled shower cubicle with power shower, low level WC, wash hand basin and bidet
Outside
The double electronically operated gates open on to an extensive block paved courtyard which provides a large parking area with the main house to the left and the annexe to the right. There is a further brick outbuilding housing the water pumps and water softener.To the rear of the house there is a large decked patio/entertaining area with direct access from the swimming pool complex and conservatory.Beyond this there is an extensive lawned garden surrounded by hedging and Poplar trees along with a soft woodchip children\‘s play area.Directly opposite the main entrance gates there is a further area of land within the ownership of the property providing extra car parking if required.
Sundance Hot Tub
Situated just outside one of the pairs of doors from the Pool Complex adjacent to the decking area is a cedar wood cabin housing the luxury Sundance hot tub with seating for 7 people and views of the garden. ServicesMains water and electricityDrainage to a private treatment plantOil central heating with separate systems for the main house, annexe building and swimming pool complex. The cooker is currently connected to LPG gas.
Property Features :
- Entrance Hall
- Sitting Room, Family Room
- Kitchen, Utility Room
- Indoor Swimming Pool Complex
- Master Bedroom with En Suite Bathroom
Property Info: