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Wood Panelled Oak Entrance Door - to:
Entrance Lobby - with stone tiled floor, glazed windows to both sides and front aspects, and part glazed door to:
Inner Hall - panelled door to:
Principal Reception Room - A wonderful and atmospheric reception room with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, feature bay window with three sash windows to front aspect, three sash windows to side and one to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens and grounds, feature wood panelling and fireplace with decorative carved wooden surround and mantel, woodburning stove set on a tiled hearth, built-in storage cupboards and shelves to side, three radiators with decorative covers, wood panelled door to:
Dining Room - another atmospheric room with a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, feature fireplace with woodburning stove set on a brick hearth with display niches and former bread oven to side, double radiator, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the paved terrace and grounds, door to rear with sealed unit double glazed panels leading to terrace, attractive decorative internal panelled and glazed door to:
Rear Hall - with large built-in shelved storage cupboard with automatic light, feature panelled walls, part panelled walls, staircase off to first floor and a pair of attractive glazed panelled doors leading to:
Games/Snooker Room - with a feature fireplace with decorative carved surround and mantel and woodburning stove set on a tiled hearth at one end of the room, feature part panelled walls and a built-in shelved bookcase with cupboards beneath, triple aspect sliding sash windows, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, 4 radiators with decorative covers.
Snug/Family Room - with feature large Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove set on a brick hearth, bay window to front aspect with sliding sash windows, door to:
Lower Kitchen - staircase off to first floor, breakfast bar, shelved larder and understairs storage cupboard with light and opening to:
Farmhouse Style Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - featuring a large 4 oven Aga set into fireplace style recess with extractor cooker hoods above. The kitchen was originally designed in a traditional style with a range of period style natural wood fronted units incorporating an inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and separate hot water tap, extensive base units comprising tiled work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, inset Neff 5 point gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and a Miele inset barbecue to side with it’s own downdraft extractor, large butchers style block with drawers beneath, built-in Neff oven and microwave and integrated American style upright fridge/freezer, extensive range of fitted wall storage cupboards, tiled floor, exposed timbers, underfloor heating, sliding sash windows to front and rear aspect and a pair of large glazed French doors leading to paved terrace to side and pool area.
Rear Lobby - with built-in shelved storage cupboard and built in linen cupboard housing main free standing boiler, underfloor heating, part glazed door leading to the courtyard area to side and glazed door to:
Utility Room - with extensive range of fitted storage cupboards with tiled worktops, range of wall storage cupboards and a dresser style unit with utility cupboards beneath with space for washing machine and tumble dryer and a further wall mounted boiler set above cupboards which heats the rear section of the house, glazed sliding sash windows to side aspect, double radiator.
Cloakroom - with low level w.c., corner wash basin, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, windows to side aspect, underfloor heating.
On The First Floor - Rear staircase off rear hall to:
Galleried Style Landing Area - with built-in airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder, access to loft, glazed windows to side aspect and door to:
Principal Suite - comprising:
Bedroom 1 - with exposed beams and timbers, feature fireplace at one end of the room with gas coal effect fire, secondary glazed triple aspect sliding sash windows with views over the gardens, door to:
Ensuite Dressing Room - with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with drawers beneath, dressing table unit with cupboards to side, heated dual towel rail/radiator, secondary double glazed sliding sash windows to side aspect, door to:
Ensuite Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with shower attachment and mixer taps, vanity style unit with marble worktop, mixer taps, twin wash hand basin’s, cupboards below and shelved cupboards to either side, decorative open shelving and wall mirrors, low level w.c., corner shower cubicle with programmable shower unit and handheld shower with steam shower and integrated radio, heated dual towel rail/radiator, ceramic tiled walls, underfloor heating, secondary double glazed sliding sash windows.
Computer/Dressing Room - with range of fitted wardrobes, sliding sash window to side aspect, door’s to Bedroom 7 and Bedroom 2:
Bedroom 2 - with radiator, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the terrace grounds, feature high semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, cast iron firegrate and carved wooden surround, door to:
En-Suite Bathroom - with a wealth of exposed beams, comprising feature copper bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, fitted shower unit with tiled walls, wall mounted shower and glazed doors, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below, low level w.c., two radiators/towel rails, built-in shelved linen cupboard, underfloor heating and sliding sash window to front aspect which overlooks the grounds and swimming pool area.
Bedroom 7 - with wealth of exposed timbers, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower unit, double radiator and sliding sash windows to front aspect, wall access to large loft area, door to:
Ensuite Cloakroom - with wash hand basin with mixer taps and tiled splashback, low level w.c., small sash window
Front Landing - with wealth of exposed timbers, feature brick chimney breast with cast iron firegrate, access to main loft.
Bedroom 3 - with double radiators, exposed beams and timbers, built-in wardrobe, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, sliding sash windows to rear and side aspect, door to:
Ensuite Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with separate wall mounted shower attachment and tiled walls around, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., heated towel rail, sash windows to rear aspect, door to Dressing Room which allows the bathroom to be used as a Jack and Jill, doorway to:
Dressing Room - with exposed timbers, double radiator, trap door to roof space, sash windows to rear aspect and door opening to Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4 - with radiator, wealth of exposed timbers, sliding sash windows to front aspect, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below.
Bedroom 5 - with radiator, built-in wardrobe, built-in shelved storage cupboard, sliding sash windows overlooking the paved terrace.
Bedroom 6 - with exposed timbers, radiator, built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, sliding sash windows to front aspect overlooking the front garden.
Family Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with shower attachment, ceramic tiled walls around, glazed shower screen, wash hand basin and low level w.c., exposed chimney breast, exposed timbers, two heated towel rails/radiators, windows to front aspect.
Outside - To the front of the property there are most attractive brick and flint walls and automatically controlled gates which provide access to the sweeping driveway which in turn leads to the main house and extensive courtyard style area to the front of the property with an adjacent range of outbuildings which comprises of a triple open bay cart lodge with light and power.
Adjacent to this there is a storage room which is accessed through one of the storage barns and houses a water softener, glazed window to front aspect, and door to a further barn with high semi-vaulted ceiling which is utilised for storage of garden equipment with a glazed window to front aspect and a pair of large double doors to front. Adjacent to this is a further tool shed with light and power and glazed windows to front aspect. Further storage area with light and power, high semi-vaulted ceiling and glazed windows to front aspect. At the far end there is a large barn with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers with power, drainage and water supply which is connected to a sewage treatment plant providing enough capacity for up to 20 people and an outside tap. Two extensive first floor mezzanines, full height double glazed windows and a pair of full height double glazed doors leading to front courtyard. There are also attractive gardens to the front of the house laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, bushes and well stocked borders around.
There is a large secluded paved terrace immediately adjacent to the east side of the house accessed from the kitchen. A most attractive walled and paved garden with raised borders offering seclusion and tranquility and a pair of gothic style oak doors give access to a purpose built wine grotto with grapes surrounding the door and feature lockable cast iron secure door which leads to the extensive bin stores and this room is temperature and humidity controlled.
There are wrought iron gates which lead to:
Pool Area - The delightful secluded pool area includes a large L-shaped heated swimming pool with paved terrace surrounding and feature brick wall with raised borders and water feature and various shrubs to side, solid steps leading to the shallow end, recessed area with seating and lighting. The whole area has external lighting and creates a magical sight at night time.
Adjacent to the pool area there is a further paved dining terrace suitable for al fresco dining and a large L-shaped barn which comprises areas with heating and filtration equipment, two attractive floor to ceiling, arched double glazed windows and storage facilities for the outdoor pool and further storage areas for garden and leisure equipment. Adjacent to this area there is a LARGER BARN WITH GYM with woodburning stove at the far end of the room and a wealth of exposed timbers with thermostatically controlled underseat heaters, two attractive floor to ceiling, arched double glazed windows to front aspect and mezzanine floor and boarded loft with light.
Inner Lobby Area - with area off with built-in shower cubicle and wall mounted shower unit.
Cloakroom - with vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below, low level w.c., built-in shelved storage cupboard, door leading to lobby with further door off to SAUNA.
Rear Garden - To the rear of the house there is a large secluded paved terrace with external lighting and this overlooks the delightful gardens to side laid to grass with a feature large pond surrounded by beautiful mature trees. There is a pebblestone driveway which leads up to the buildings located beyond the pond and to the rear of the house and also provides access to the grounds. Next to the pond there is a secluded garden area with a Breeze House and a courtyard style brick paviour area with DETACHED TIMBER STABLE BLOCK which includes four separate boxes each with tiled flooring. There is also a separate building which is a DETACHED OUTSIDE TANDOORI KITCHEN fitted with extensive range of quality units incorporating a single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps, granite work surfaces to either side of an extensive range of cupboards and drawers below, range of wall storage cupboards, integrated Neff oven and grill and a tandoori oven to side, integrated gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above, integrated refrigerator, microwave oven and dishwasher, ceramic tiled walls around, high semi-vaulted ceiling, sliding double glazed sash windows overlooking the garden and pond.
Gated access off the courtyard area which leads to the main grounds and there is also a luxury detached thatched summerhouse with seating for up to 12 people with high level electric heater, power sockets, lighting and wifi connection all providing wonderful views over the grounds and the current vendors confirm that this is the perfect place to enjoy stunning sunsets. The grounds with a natural hedge style boundaries comprise of the lower paddock which is adjacent to the main house and has a 5-bar gate leading from the main driveway and a further 5-bar gate which leads into the larger top paddock which is laid to grass. Adjacent to the stable block there is a further 5-bar gate leading to an area with greenhouse and fruit cage and brick paviour pathway to further 5-bar gate and smaller gate to side leading to the main grounds which are laid to grass with hedgerow surrounding and extensive range of fine mature trees, more formal gardens adjacent to the property itself and a further attractive garden pond. There is also an oil storage tank and small timber summerhouse to the rear of the stable block.
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Description
Most impressive and substantial, detached, period farmhouse in an idyllic, semi-rural setting surrounded by farmland and countryside together with delightful grounds extending to about 5.5 acres with a range of outbuildings, heated swimming pool, pool house with sauna and gym, a temperature controlled wine room and fully tiled outside tandoori kitchen. Reed End Farm is believed to originally date back to the 17th century and has been sympathetically improved and extended in more recent times, available for sale for the first time in the past 40 years and is not actually listed. The property provides versatile and well proportioned accommodation extending to about 5000 sqft and has retained many attractive features including a wealth of exposed beams and a fine Inglenook fireplace.Wood Panelled Oak Entrance Door - to:
Entrance Lobby - with stone tiled floor, glazed windows to both sides and front aspects, and part glazed door to:
Inner Hall - panelled door to:
Principal Reception Room - A wonderful and atmospheric reception room with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers, feature bay window with three sash windows to front aspect, three sash windows to side and one to the rear aspect overlooking the gardens and grounds, feature wood panelling and fireplace with decorative carved wooden surround and mantel, woodburning stove set on a tiled hearth, built-in storage cupboards and shelves to side, three radiators with decorative covers, wood panelled door to:
Dining Room - another atmospheric room with a wealth of exposed timbers and beams, feature fireplace with woodburning stove set on a brick hearth with display niches and former bread oven to side, double radiator, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the paved terrace and grounds, door to rear with sealed unit double glazed panels leading to terrace, attractive decorative internal panelled and glazed door to:
Rear Hall - with large built-in shelved storage cupboard with automatic light, feature panelled walls, part panelled walls, staircase off to first floor and a pair of attractive glazed panelled doors leading to:
Games/Snooker Room - with a feature fireplace with decorative carved surround and mantel and woodburning stove set on a tiled hearth at one end of the room, feature part panelled walls and a built-in shelved bookcase with cupboards beneath, triple aspect sliding sash windows, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, 4 radiators with decorative covers.
Snug/Family Room - with feature large Inglenook fireplace with woodburning stove set on a brick hearth, bay window to front aspect with sliding sash windows, door to:
Lower Kitchen - staircase off to first floor, breakfast bar, shelved larder and understairs storage cupboard with light and opening to:
Farmhouse Style Kitchen/Breakfast/Family Room - featuring a large 4 oven Aga set into fireplace style recess with extractor cooker hoods above. The kitchen was originally designed in a traditional style with a range of period style natural wood fronted units incorporating an inset twin bowl sink unit with mixer taps and separate hot water tap, extensive base units comprising tiled work surfaces with cupboards and drawers below, inset Neff 5 point gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above and a Miele inset barbecue to side with it’s own downdraft extractor, large butchers style block with drawers beneath, built-in Neff oven and microwave and integrated American style upright fridge/freezer, extensive range of fitted wall storage cupboards, tiled floor, exposed timbers, underfloor heating, sliding sash windows to front and rear aspect and a pair of large glazed French doors leading to paved terrace to side and pool area.
Rear Lobby - with built-in shelved storage cupboard and built in linen cupboard housing main free standing boiler, underfloor heating, part glazed door leading to the courtyard area to side and glazed door to:
Utility Room - with extensive range of fitted storage cupboards with tiled worktops, range of wall storage cupboards and a dresser style unit with utility cupboards beneath with space for washing machine and tumble dryer and a further wall mounted boiler set above cupboards which heats the rear section of the house, glazed sliding sash windows to side aspect, double radiator.
Cloakroom - with low level w.c., corner wash basin, radiator, ceramic tiled floor, windows to side aspect, underfloor heating.
On The First Floor - Rear staircase off rear hall to:
Galleried Style Landing Area - with built-in airing cupboard housing pressurised hot water cylinder, access to loft, glazed windows to side aspect and door to:
Principal Suite - comprising:
Bedroom 1 - with exposed beams and timbers, feature fireplace at one end of the room with gas coal effect fire, secondary glazed triple aspect sliding sash windows with views over the gardens, door to:
Ensuite Dressing Room - with an extensive range of fitted wardrobes with drawers beneath, dressing table unit with cupboards to side, heated dual towel rail/radiator, secondary double glazed sliding sash windows to side aspect, door to:
Ensuite Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with shower attachment and mixer taps, vanity style unit with marble worktop, mixer taps, twin wash hand basin’s, cupboards below and shelved cupboards to either side, decorative open shelving and wall mirrors, low level w.c., corner shower cubicle with programmable shower unit and handheld shower with steam shower and integrated radio, heated dual towel rail/radiator, ceramic tiled walls, underfloor heating, secondary double glazed sliding sash windows.
Computer/Dressing Room - with range of fitted wardrobes, sliding sash window to side aspect, door’s to Bedroom 7 and Bedroom 2:
Bedroom 2 - with radiator, sliding sash windows to rear aspect overlooking the terrace grounds, feature high semi-vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers, cast iron firegrate and carved wooden surround, door to:
En-Suite Bathroom - with a wealth of exposed beams, comprising feature copper bath with mixer taps and shower attachment, fitted shower unit with tiled walls, wall mounted shower and glazed doors, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below, low level w.c., two radiators/towel rails, built-in shelved linen cupboard, underfloor heating and sliding sash window to front aspect which overlooks the grounds and swimming pool area.
Bedroom 7 - with wealth of exposed timbers, corner shower cubicle with wall mounted electric shower unit, double radiator and sliding sash windows to front aspect, wall access to large loft area, door to:
Ensuite Cloakroom - with wash hand basin with mixer taps and tiled splashback, low level w.c., small sash window
Front Landing - with wealth of exposed timbers, feature brick chimney breast with cast iron firegrate, access to main loft.
Bedroom 3 - with double radiators, exposed beams and timbers, built-in wardrobe, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, sliding sash windows to rear and side aspect, door to:
Ensuite Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with separate wall mounted shower attachment and tiled walls around, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., heated towel rail, sash windows to rear aspect, door to Dressing Room which allows the bathroom to be used as a Jack and Jill, doorway to:
Dressing Room - with exposed timbers, double radiator, trap door to roof space, sash windows to rear aspect and door opening to Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 4 - with radiator, wealth of exposed timbers, sliding sash windows to front aspect, vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below.
Bedroom 5 - with radiator, built-in wardrobe, built-in shelved storage cupboard, sliding sash windows overlooking the paved terrace.
Bedroom 6 - with exposed timbers, radiator, built-in airing cupboard housing lagged hot water cylinder, sliding sash windows to front aspect overlooking the front garden.
Family Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath with shower attachment, ceramic tiled walls around, glazed shower screen, wash hand basin and low level w.c., exposed chimney breast, exposed timbers, two heated towel rails/radiators, windows to front aspect.
Outside - To the front of the property there are most attractive brick and flint walls and automatically controlled gates which provide access to the sweeping driveway which in turn leads to the main house and extensive courtyard style area to the front of the property with an adjacent range of outbuildings which comprises of a triple open bay cart lodge with light and power.
Adjacent to this there is a storage room which is accessed through one of the storage barns and houses a water softener, glazed window to front aspect, and door to a further barn with high semi-vaulted ceiling which is utilised for storage of garden equipment with a glazed window to front aspect and a pair of large double doors to front. Adjacent to this is a further tool shed with light and power and glazed windows to front aspect. Further storage area with light and power, high semi-vaulted ceiling and glazed windows to front aspect. At the far end there is a large barn with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers with power, drainage and water supply which is connected to a sewage treatment plant providing enough capacity for up to 20 people and an outside tap. Two extensive first floor mezzanines, full height double glazed windows and a pair of full height double glazed doors leading to front courtyard. There are also attractive gardens to the front of the house laid to lawn with a great variety of mature shrubs, bushes and well stocked borders around.
There is a large secluded paved terrace immediately adjacent to the east side of the house accessed from the kitchen. A most attractive walled and paved garden with raised borders offering seclusion and tranquility and a pair of gothic style oak doors give access to a purpose built wine grotto with grapes surrounding the door and feature lockable cast iron secure door which leads to the extensive bin stores and this room is temperature and humidity controlled.
There are wrought iron gates which lead to:
Pool Area - The delightful secluded pool area includes a large L-shaped heated swimming pool with paved terrace surrounding and feature brick wall with raised borders and water feature and various shrubs to side, solid steps leading to the shallow end, recessed area with seating and lighting. The whole area has external lighting and creates a magical sight at night time.
Adjacent to the pool area there is a further paved dining terrace suitable for al fresco dining and a large L-shaped barn which comprises areas with heating and filtration equipment, two attractive floor to ceiling, arched double glazed windows and storage facilities for the outdoor pool and further storage areas for garden and leisure equipment. Adjacent to this area there is a LARGER BARN WITH GYM with woodburning stove at the far end of the room and a wealth of exposed timbers with thermostatically controlled underseat heaters, two attractive floor to ceiling, arched double glazed windows to front aspect and mezzanine floor and boarded loft with light.
Inner Lobby Area - with area off with built-in shower cubicle and wall mounted shower unit.
Cloakroom - with vanity style unit with wash hand basin and cupboards below, low level w.c., built-in shelved storage cupboard, door leading to lobby with further door off to SAUNA.
Rear Garden - To the rear of the house there is a large secluded paved terrace with external lighting and this overlooks the delightful gardens to side laid to grass with a feature large pond surrounded by beautiful mature trees. There is a pebblestone driveway which leads up to the buildings located beyond the pond and to the rear of the house and also provides access to the grounds. Next to the pond there is a secluded garden area with a Breeze House and a courtyard style brick paviour area with DETACHED TIMBER STABLE BLOCK which includes four separate boxes each with tiled flooring. There is also a separate building which is a DETACHED OUTSIDE TANDOORI KITCHEN fitted with extensive range of quality units incorporating a single drainer one and a half bowl sink unit with mixer taps, granite work surfaces to either side of an extensive range of cupboards and drawers below, range of wall storage cupboards, integrated Neff oven and grill and a tandoori oven to side, integrated gas hob with stainless steel extractor cooker hood above, integrated refrigerator, microwave oven and dishwasher, ceramic tiled walls around, high semi-vaulted ceiling, sliding double glazed sash windows overlooking the garden and pond.
Gated access off the courtyard area which leads to the main grounds and there is also a luxury detached thatched summerhouse with seating for up to 12 people with high level electric heater, power sockets, lighting and wifi connection all providing wonderful views over the grounds and the current vendors confirm that this is the perfect place to enjoy stunning sunsets. The grounds with a natural hedge style boundaries comprise of the lower paddock which is adjacent to the main house and has a 5-bar gate leading from the main driveway and a further 5-bar gate which leads into the larger top paddock which is laid to grass. Adjacent to the stable block there is a further 5-bar gate leading to an area with greenhouse and fruit cage and brick paviour pathway to further 5-bar gate and smaller gate to side leading to the main grounds which are laid to grass with hedgerow surrounding and extensive range of fine mature trees, more formal gardens adjacent to the property itself and a further attractive garden pond. There is also an oil storage tank and small timber summerhouse to the rear of the stable block.
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