Property description

Dating from 1837, The Old Rectory is a handsome period property whose charming style has late Regency and early Victorian influences. Built of mellow limestone with a Collyweston slate roof, the property has a striking south-facing façade with arched stone-mullioned windows, an impressive central front door and Gothic detailing along the roof-line. Inside, the elegant reception rooms and bedrooms have classic proportions, high ceilings and tall Tudor arched windows with working shutters, whilst the stunning entrance hall retains the original flagged floor and magnificent sweeping staircase. Later additions at the rear have extended the accommodation and the house has recently been refurbished throughout including the addition of a stunning Vale Garden orangery to the delightful Kitchen & Breakfast room. The house combines historic character and charm with modern fittings which include under-floor heating, lighting systems and state-of-the-art bathrooms. Set in secluded south-facing grounds the property has the further benefit of three adjacent paddocks, a self-contained Annexe comprising an office and one bedroom flat and an exceptional Garage which is ideal for a car enthusiast. With its peaceful village setting and immaculate interior, the Old Rectory makes a stunning and welcoming historic family home in a wonderful location.

Approach
A tree-lined drive leads from the village to a gravel turning circle at the side of the house and continues to parking adjacent to the back door and Annexe. Planning consent has been obtained to create a new drive which would lead from the village to the front of the house.

Entrance Hall - 23' 3'' x 16' 2'' (7.09m x 4.93m)
The wide front door opens into the impressive stone-flagged Entrance Hall which is flooded with light from tall south-facing and has a high ceiling with lovely central mouldings, beyond which the original elegant staircase sweeps upwards. There are are doors on each side to the main reception rooms and the hall continues to the rear of the house.

Drawing Room - 18' 4'' x 16' 4'' (5.59m x 4.98m)
An elegant, beautifully proportioned room with tall Tudor arched windows on two walls, each with original working shutters and lovely views over the gardens. At the centre is a magnificent open fireplace which has an intricately detailed in-laid wood mantelpiece and marble hearth.

Dining Room - 18' 3'' x 16' 8'' (5.56m x 5.08m)
The original six-panelled solid wood door matches that of the Drawing room and opens into a stunning entertaining space with block wood floor, high windows with working shutters on two sides, a dado rail and local stone decorative fireplace.

Study - 6' 6'' x 6' 0'' (1.98m x 1.83m)
With a fitted desk and space for storage.

Cloakroom
With white WC and basin with mixer tap set in a marble-topped free-standing unit.

Family Room - 16' 6'' x 14' 8'' (5.03m x 4.47m)
A welcoming, spacious family room with views of the garden and a pretty fireplace with alcove cupboards and shelving on each side. A further long wall is fitted with cupboards and display shelving.

Kitchen Breakfast Room - 20' 8'' x 14' 1'' (6.3m x 4.29m)
A wonderful space for every-day life, this sunny room has recently been entirely refitted to create a stunning country-style kitchen with a four-oven electric AGA at its centre. The light-filled Vale Garden orangery extension has space for a large dining table, as well as an area of comfortable seating and bi-fold doors on two walls mean the room can be entirely opened up to the garden on warm days. The Kitchen itself comprises a range painted and solid oak wall and base units with granite work-surfaces and a large central island and fitted with a single AEG electric oven and De Dietrich induction hob. Further integrated appliances include a Miele dishwasher and a fridge and freezer. A double inset Belfast sink has a mixer tap and a waste-disposal unit whilst within a larder cupboard is a drinks preparation area with single inset sink with boiling and fresh water taps and space for kitchen appliances. The Kitchen and Orangery are fitted with cat 5 cabling for an entertainment system. A spacious walk-in Larder has floor to ceiling shelving and a further door leads to the Back Door entrance. The flooring throughout this area is flagged and fitted with oil-fired under-floor heating.

Orangery - 35' 6'' x 12' 0'' (10.82m x 3.66m)

Utility Room - 11' 1'' x 9' 0'' (3.38m x 2.74m)
This well-equipped room has tiled flooring and a wide range of wall and base units. There is a single stainless steel sink with mixer tap under a large sunny window, plumbing for a washing machine and tumbledryer and space for household equipment.

First & Second Floors
The elegant, wide staircase sweeps up from the Entrance Hall to a half-landing leading to the rear bedrooms and bathrooms, and on to the top landing off which lie the Master Bedroom and the Guest Room.

Master Bedroom Suite - 18' 3'' x 16' 7'' (5.56m x 5.05m)
This wonderful light and spacious room has far-reaching views on two sides over the gardens and beyond. With elegant high ceilings and lovely curved windows the bedroom itself retains its historic character whilst private stairs lead up to a recently fitted luxurious bathroom and dressing suite on the attic floor. The stairs open onto a wide seating area with wide roof-light windows and under-eaves storage cupboard and doors lead off to the Bathroom and Dressing Room. The stunning Bathroom has tiled flooring and a pretty original fireplace, and the white bathroom suite comprises a free-standing bath with hand-held shower attachment, double basins with mixer taps, WC, heated towel rail and large walk-in Monsoon shower. A separate mains-fed boiler ensures a constant hot water supply to this floor. The Dressing Room is impressively fitted with hanging and shelving space, additional shoe and boot storage and a dressing-table area. The Attic rooms all have wonderful open views and electric under-floor heating runs throughout, whilst there is also a separate mains-fed hot-water system for the bathroom.

Guest Bedroom - 18' 4'' x 16' 4'' (5.59m x 4.98m)
Situated at the front of the house, this elegant room has classic proportions, views on two sides from high original windows and a wall of fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom Two
Adjacent to the Guest Room with south-facing views to the front this sunny bathroom has Amtico flooring and a white Fired Earth suite comprising a free-standing bath with hand-held shower, basin set in a vanity unit, WC and shower cubicle. There is a heated towel rail and a separate mains-fed hot water system for this bathroom.

Bedroom Three with En Suite Shower Room - 28' 5'' x 14' 8'' (8.66m x 4.47m)
A spacious room with views to the rear and the side of the house and fitted wardrobes. A door leads to the Ensuite Shower-room which has tiled flooring and a white suite comprising basin, WC and large shower cubicle with Monsoon-head shower.

Bedroom Four - 12' 8'' x 8' 0'' (3.86m x 2.44m)
A pretty room with two stone-mullioned windows overlooking the driveway.

Bedroom Five - 20' 8'' x 9' 2'' (6.3m x 2.79m)
With stone-mullioned windows to the side and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Six - 13' 3'' x 12' 0'' (4.04m x 3.66m)
A cosy room with stone-mullioned window and a fitted wardrobe.

Bathroom Three
Adjacent to the rear bedrooms this has a tiled floor and a white suite comprising free-standing bath with Monsoon head shower over, basin, WC. Heated towel rail and shaving point.

Self Contained Annexe
Adjacent to the house the Annexe block comprises a self-contained one bedroom flat with the Office, Workshop and Garage next door.

One Bedroom Flat
A solid oak entrance door leads to the flat which comprises:

Open Plan Kitchen Living Room - 23' 1'' x 19' 11'' (7.04m x 6.07m)
The living area has lovely open views across farm land and two sets of French doors which open onto a raised deck. The kitchen is well-equipped with a range of cream wall and base units, sink, AEG single electric oven and four ring Induction hob and there is space for a dishwasher and under counter fridge. Tiled flooring runs throughout and there are fitted cupboards on one wall.

Bedroom - 13' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.99m x 2.87m)
Double doors open from the living room into a cosy bedroom with countryside views.

Shower Room
With a white suite comprising WC, basin in vanity unit and large shower. Heated towel rail and shaving point.

Office & Workshop
Glass doors open into a foyer off which lie the Office, Workshop and Garage. The Office overlooks the drive and has plenty of space for storage. The spacious Workshop has space for wall and base unit and workbenches and stairs lead up to a large Loft which provides further storage space. The tiled floor runs throughout the workshop and into the adjacent Garage.

Office - 20' 9'' x 9' 4'' (6.32m x 2.84m)

Workshop - 19' 7'' x 13' 1'' (5.97m x 3.99m)

Garage - 34' 0'' x 28' 8'' (10.36m x 8.74m)
The impressive Garage has has windows along two walls and a full wall of bi-fold doors opening to the drive entrance. There is parking for approximately nine cars making the space ideal for a car collector or enthusiast. French doors open from the side of the Garage to the Terrace.

Secondary Garage - 30' 9'' x 22' 10'' (9.37m x 6.96m)

Gardens & Tennis Court
The property's informal gardens stretch out from the south-side of the house where the wide lawns are overlooked by the charming stone facade. Surrounded with a wide variety of mature trees the gardens have a wonderfully secluded and private aspect as well as lovely open views over farmland to the north and east. A small orchard has several varieties of apple tree and there are areas of woodland along the village lane. In a sheltered area to the side of the house and Annexe is a wide decked south-facing terrace with a heated Swim Spa and lots of space for outdoor seating making it ideal for alfresco entertaining. To the far side of the garden is to the fenced hard surface tennis court.

Paddocks & Stable Block
From a gate on the edge of the lawn a gravel track leads down to the Stable Block and two large storage sheds. The Stable block currently has two stalls and an attached store and an electrical and water supply. There is vehicular access from here direct to the village street and further planning consent has been obtained to redevelop this area to create a courtyard with stabling, stores and garaging, from which the new driveway would continue to approach the house from the front. The three paddocks are laid out on the south-side of the house and are each fully enclosed with post and rail fencing. GROUNDS OF APPROXIMATELY ELEVEN ACRES INCLUDING 3 PADDOCKS

Property Features :

• ENTRANCE HALL
• DRAWING ROOM, DINING ROOM, STUDY, FAMILY ROOM
• KITCHEN & BREAKFAST ROOM, UTILITY ROOM
• MASTER BEDROOM SUITE WITH BATHROOM & DRESSING ROOM
• FIVE FURTHER BEDROOMS, ONE ENSUITE, TWO FURTHER BATHROOMS