GAYTON Lodge occupies a glorious country location tucked away in a tranquil valley within the rural hamlet of Phocle Green. This enchanting period family home is complemented by versatile traditional outbuildings which are all framed by attractive mature gardens and grounds. There are also two paddocks and in all the property extends to 2.2 acres.
It is believed to date from the 17th century and was originally believed to be two cottages; accounting for the different architectural styles of both timber frame and stone elevations. The property has been imaginatively combined and extended to create a practical and spacious family home of immense character and charm.
The accommodation is arranged over three floors and benefits from good ceiling heights and ample natural light. Recent owners have faithfully rejuvenated the house and significant recent works including full decoration, many quality oak replacement windows, a new boiler, wood burning stove, upgrading the outbuildings.
The reception hall is currently utilised as an informal sitting room and opens to the spacious dining room with flagstone floor, inglenook fireplace inset with wood burning stove. Beyond is the kitchen/breakfast room with vaulted ceiling. These three interlinking rooms create a fantastic spacious area, perfect for modern living and entertaining.
The well equipped kitchen is fitted with shaker style units and an electric Aga. The elegant drawing room is dominated by a magnificent inglenook fireplace inset with Clearview wood burner and further benefits from impressive ceiling beams and a glazed door opening to the garden. The drawing room incorporates a “music area” with flagstone floor and leads onto the study/snug. There is also a boot room.
There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bath/shower rooms arranged over two floors. On the first floor 3 bedrooms connect off a spacious landing. Including the master bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling leading to dressing room and a spacious bathroom. The guest bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There are 2 bedrooms and bathroom are on the second floor; this area is ideal as a guest or teenager’s suite.
GUIDE PRICE: OFFERS IN EXCESS OF £695,000
AGENT: GRANT & CO
CONTACT: 01531 637341
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