Substantial detached, period house, of immense character having a wealth of retained period features.
The property which has origins to the 15th century, is of Lias stone construction beneath a thatched roof (re-thatched during 2021), is situated on the edge of Long Sutton in a small hamlet with rural views to the escarpment at the rear. Retained features include exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces (one re-modelled in the early part of the 20th century to feature a 'Claygate' style surround).
A particular feature of the property is the enclosed and extensive Cottage style garden, with a wide variety of roses and herbaceous planting to beds.
There are various outbuildings including a substantial double garage/workshop, further garage, summerhouse and poly tunnel.
In brief the accommodation, which is gas centrally heated, comprises, central hallway, impressive sitting room with inglenook, good-sized dining room, re-fitted kitchen with access from a rear lobby, ground floor cloakroom, study, conservatory, four bedrooms and a family bathroom.
Long Sutton has a public house The Devonshire Arms, community run shop, primary school, and parish Church. Upton has a Farm shop providing home reared meat and a wide range of other produce.
Entrance Open porch with thatched canopy, wooden door with glazed panel inset, leading to:
Hall Exposed beams and panelling, radiator, staircase to the first floor.
Sitting Room 7.11m x 5.10m
Twin mullion small paned windows to the front elevation, with window seats, wide Inglenook fireplace with stone returns and a substantial beam over, radiators.
Dining room 6.29m x 4.68m
Mullion window with small panes and a window seat to the front elevation, Inglenook fireplace re-modelled during the early 20th century in the 'Claygate' style, built in cupboard to breast, exposed beams, radiator.
Study 3.02m x 2.29m
Double-doors to the conservatory, radiator.
Conservatory 3.24m x 2.37m
Of double-glazed construction with double doors leading to the garden, ceramic tiled floor.
Rear lobby Stable door to the rear elevation, , opening door to further small lobby with window to the rear elevation, door to ground floor shower room.
Shower Room Window to the rear elevation, suite with tiled splash-backs comprising low-level W.C, wash hand basin, bidet, corner shower unit, radiator.
Kitchen 6.29m x 1.80m
Windows to the rear elevation, fitted with a range of panel fronted base and wall mounted units with laminated worksurfaces and tiled splash backs, , quarry tiled floor, inset gas fired hob and a separate electric oven, integrated dishwasher, sink unit, recessed spotlights.
Landing Windows to the rear elevation, radiator, exposed beams.
Bedroom one 4.97m x 3.67m
Windows to both the front and rear elevations with both garden and rural views, built in wardrobes, exposed beams, radiators.
Bedroom two 4.55m x 2.69m
Window to the side elevation, radiator, exposed beams.
Bedroom three 3.48m x 2.61m
Window to the rear elevation, radiator, built in wardrobes, exposed beams.
Bedroom four 2.98m x 1.83m
Window to the rear elevation, radiator, exposed beams.
Bathroom Window to the rear elevation, suite with tiling comprising low-level W.C, wash hand basin, bath, radiator.
Outbuildings Numerous outbuildings are in the garden including a polytunnel, shed, summerhouse, and an outside garden store.
Garaging Two garages exist and double 5.20m x 4.30m and a further detached garage/Worksop with windows and an up and over door the total measuring 7.41m x 4.71m. All have light and power. PARKING ON THE DRIVEWAY, WITH A GATED SIDE ACCESS, FOR NUMEROUS VEHICLES.
Gardens A particular and notable feature of the house, to three sides. Abutting open countryside to one boundary with rural views. Planted in a cottage style with an extensive array of roses of numerous varieties. Wide herbaceous borders, established fruit and ornamental trees. Wide lawned areas and sitting areas. The whole enjoying a high degree of privacy.
