Swineshead,
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An imposing, characterful C16th Grade II listed residence, beautifully positioned on a FINE 1/2 ACRE PLOT within the conservation area of this sought-after rural hamlet.Professionally renovated and extended in the early nineteen eighties, the property has been further improved to offer comfortable and welcoming living space with modern facilities, whilst reflecting its heritage with a wealth of original exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and beautiful leaded glazing.
In brief, the accommodation features four bedrooms including master with en suite, a well-fitted functional kitchen with quality cabinets and integrated appliances, sitting room with inglenook fireplace and useful study area, separate dining room with inglenook housing wood burning stove and a bright family/garden room with double doors opening onto the flagstone terrace.
There is also a useful laundry/utility room, guest cloakroom and family bathroom.
The property is set well back from the road and enjoys EXPANSIVE MATURE GARDENS with views over open countryside to the rear, plus a DOUBLE GARAGE.
Full Details
Timber Front Door
With leaded glazing.
Entrance Hall
Quarry tiled floor, exposed timbers, radiator, wall light points, window to side elevation.
Guest Cloakroom
Heritage suite comprising vanity unit with inset basin and cupboard below housing water softener, WC with concealed cistern. Sealed brick floor, cloaks hanging space, window to front.
Sitting Room
8.14m x 4.40m maximum (26' 8" x 14' 5")
Brick inglenook with oak bressumer and stonework, cast iron basket and cowl, feature bread oven and backlighting. Exposed timbers, wall light points, two radiators, windows to side and rear elevations. Stairs to first floor.
Study
3.40m x 2.80m (11' 2" x 9' 2")
Exposed timbers, fitted cupboard and shelving, window to side.
Rear Vestibule
Exposed timbers, wall light point, radiator, window to rear.
Garden Room
4.70m x 3.20m (15' 5" x 10' 6")
Timber flooring, wall light points, radiator, window to side and French doors opening onto the garden with a south-facing electrically operated sunblind mounted externally.
Dining Room
4.00m x 3.00m (13' 1" x 9' 10")
Quarry tiled floor, brick inglenook with oak bressumer, backlighting and incorporating wood burning stove, exposed timbers, radiator, window to side.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room
5.40m x 2.80m (17' 9" x 9' 2")
Features a range of quality cabinets with extensive work top space, inset double sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, appliances to include built-in Neff double oven with microwave and warming drawer, induction hob with extractor hood, dishwasher. Sealed brick floor, exposed timbers and stonework, radiator, recessed ceiling down lighters, window to front.
Laundry/Utility Room
3.50m x 2.30m (11' 6" x 7' 7")
Range of wall and base cabinets with work top space and inset sink and drainer, tiled splash backs, washing machine and space for additional appliances, oil-fired boiler. Tiled floor, recessed ceiling down lighters, window to rear.
First Floor Landing
Exposed beams and stone chimney breast, airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom
4.50m x 3.30m (14' 9" x 10' 10")
Exposed timbers, radiator and window to side.
En Suite
Heritage suite with wall mounted basin and low level WC, tiled shower enclosure with glazed screen. Exposed timbers, radiator/towel rail and window to side.
Bedroom Two
14' 5" x 14' 1" maximum (4.40m x 4.30m)
Exposed timbers, radiator, window to side. Access to attic space.
Bedroom Three
12' 2" x 7' 10" (3.72m x 2.40m)
Stone fireplace recess with oak bressumer, exposed timbers, radiator and window to rear.
Bedroom 4/Dressing Room
3.30m x 2.20m (10' 10" x 7' 3")
Range of full height fitted wardrobes to one wall, dressing table, radiator and window to front.
Family Bathroom
Suite comprising vanity unit with washbasin and cupboards below, panelled bath with shower mixer tap, low level WC, quadrant shower enclosure with glazed screen. Tiled floor and fully tiled walls, radiator/towel rail, recessed ceiling down lighters, extractor fan and window to side.
Outside
The property is well set on a fine 1/2 acre plot with a deep lawned frontage, high hedge boundary and sweeping gravelled driveway leading to ample car standing/turning space and the double garage.
The expansive rear gardens offer excellent views over open countryside and feature well-kept lawns interspersed with mature trees and shrub beds, small orchard, flagstone terrace and brick and cobbled courtyard with water feature, greenhouse, log store, potting shed and a working well for garden watering.
Double Garage
5.40m x 5.40m (17' 9" x 17' 9")
Twin doors, light and power.
Marketed by Town-and-Country.
Original Grade II Listing
Farmhouse. late C16th. Timber framed, colour washed rough cast, clay tile roof. 3-room plan. 2 storeys and attics. Red brick ridge stack of 3 linked diagonally- set shafts, between 2 western bays. South elevation, west end, has one storey lean- to extension of timber frame with brick infill. One storey brick lean-to extension to west end of north elevation. 1982 2-storey gable-ended extension to centre of north elevation, forming T-plan. All extensions colour washed rough cast. Retains listed leaded 4-light casement on south-east corner of southern extension. All other windows C20th leaded casements in similar style.
