A wonderful 17th century Grade II listed former farmhouse with adjoining cottage in 0.91 acres and a separate holiday let, outbuilding and land totalling a further 7.08 acres separately available
It dates from the 17th century, with later additions. Over the years the property has been completely restored carefully retaining all features appropriate to the period. There are beam and cross beamed ceilings, flagstone floors, tongue and groove doors with iron latch furniture, original fireplaces, oak floors, and an oak staircase. More recently a bespoke kitchen by Tom Howley was fitted and a superb oak framed conservatory, opening to the west, was added to the kitchen. The interior has a warm and friendly atmosphere where the charm of the old house blends gently with contemporary living. The central entrance hall, with flagstone floor has the drawing room and sitting room on either side. The drawing room is an attractive room with cross beam ceiling, window seat and large open fireplace. Steps lead to the dining room with oak floor boards, beamed ceiling and a walk-in cellar off. The sitting room has a log burning stove fitted in an original fireplace and window seat. The bespoke breakfast kitchen includes an island with units and breakfast bar. Integral appliances include a hob, oven, dishwasher, fridge and an oil Aga. The kitchen opens into an oak framed conservatory with stone floor and two pairs of French windows, opening in to the west-facing garden, under a glazed atrium. There is also a utility room and shower/cloakroom leading from the conservatory. A second entrance to the house is through the large former dairy/ boot room with flagstone floor. The first floor is approached up a staircase from the drawing room. The generous principal bedroom suite in the north-west wing, has a short flight of stairs leading down to the study. There are two bedrooms at the front of the house and two bedrooms and family bathroom to the rear of the house. On the second floor, there is a further bedroom and shower room each accessed by separate staircases. Outside, Lye Hole Farm is approached over a small bridge and stream on the northern boundary. The drive continues past the house to the east and leads to a lower and upper parking area behind the house. Adjoining the house is a single garage/barn. The delightful gardens lie mainly to the west, immediately outside the conservatory and there are attractive views of the surrounding countryside. There is a level lawn with deep shaped herbaceous borders and at a lower level, a large cobbled area with a backdrop of a high stone wall adorned with a wisteria and vine, which is ideal for entertaining. Shallow steps lead down to the stream. Beside the kitchen garden is a stone and tile potting/garden outbuilding. Immediately behind the house is a mostly walled garden with lawn and borders planted with shrubs and flowering plants including a superb Magnolia. The Barn is has a lovely and light open plan living room, stone floor and vaulted ceiling with roof trusses. There is a log burning stove, kitchen area with integrated appliances, bathroom and a staircase leads to a gallery bedroom. There are three store rooms and a boiler room. On the opposite side is a five bay open barn/carport with log store. One bay is fitted with an electric charger. From this parking area central steps in a Parterre garden lead up to mixed apple orchard/paddock.Lot 2 - The Long Room, converted from a barn, has planning consent for use as a holiday let. Alternatively, it makes an ideal party room, potential cinema, or gym. The Long Room has been finished to a high standard and has an open plan living room/bedroom with a vaulted ceiling with four roof trusses, three French doors opening to the south, log burning stove and a stone floor with under floor heating and shower room. A kitchen is fitted with a Rangemaster cooker and there is a utility room. Outside, is a Parterre garden with block paving as well as a g