4.95 from 190+ reviews
Designed by Barry Parker & Raymond Unwin two of the original Garden City architects. Built in 1904 as the studio of the renowned landscape artist Mr C J Fox
Located on the edge of the World's First Garden City down a leafy lane within easy walking distance of open countryside. The property is Grade II Listed and has been sympathetically extended and modernised by the present owners retaining an immense amount of character and charm. The property is set on a generous plot of almost an acre, secluded with mature trees and countryside views.
With Garden City style bench facing the secluded front garden.
Dogleg staircase to the first floor. Wooden floor. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Doors to the lounge and the kitchen.
29' 3" x 21' 9" (8.92m x 6.63m) <br />This room was the original artist studio with a double height beamed ceiling. Two nine light transom windows overlooking the rear gardens. Deep inglenook style fireplace with open fire and original settle seating either side. Radiators. This room is overlooked by a full length minstrels gallery A pair of sliding doors open through to the garden room.
11' 8" x 8' 6" (3.56m x 2.59m) <br />A triple aspect light and airy room with views overlooking the gardens. Part glazed double doors lead onto the West patio and gardens.
22' 0" x 17' 8" (6.71m x 5.38m) <br />A large farmhouse style kitchen with a range of fitted base units with solid wood block work surfaces. White sink unit with mixer taps. Aga and fitted Baumatic double gas hob burner. Ceramic tiled floor. Window to side aspect overlooking newly planted apple orchard. Casement doors leading to the breakfast patio. Doors to the rear lobby and utility room.
Wall mounted gas central heating boiler serving hot water and central heating. Plumbing for washing machine and space for dryer.
9' 6" x 9' 0" (2.90m x 2.74m) <br />Glazed casement doors from the kitchen. Ceramic tiled floor. Part glazed door out to the rear garden. Radiator. Doors to bathroom and family room.
17' 5" x 16' 0" (5.31m x 4.88m) <br />Extended by the present owners providing very adaptable accommodation. This room could easily be used as a ground floor bedroom or a family room. The room has a high vaulted ceiling with exposed beams. Open fireplace with exposed brick surround. Radiator. Polished wooden floor. Walk in cupboard. Corner window overlooking the rear garden, second window to side and a pair of glazed doors leading to the garden.
Four piece suite comprising low level wc, roll top bath, large wash hand basin and large walk in shower with glass screen. Heated towel rail and radiator. Extractor fan. Window to side.
A real feature of the property is the minstrells gallery overlooking the lounge.
17' 4" x 9' 8" (5.28m x 2.95m) <br />Dual aspect room with windows to side and front. Cast iron fireplace. Wooden floor. Radiator. Door to the en-suite bathroom.
Traditional white suite comprising rolled top bath, wc, large wash hand basin and double shower cubicle. Ceramic tiling. Window to rear aspect. This bathroom can also be accessed by bedroom three.
11' 7" x 9' 1" (3.53m x 2.77m) <br />Leaded windows to front and side aspects. Radiator. Wooden floor.
13' 2" x 6' 9" (4.01m x 2.06m) <br />Window with views over the rear garden. Radiator Wooden floor. Cast iron fireplace. Door to the en-suite bathroom.
Gravel driveway leading from Croft Lane providing ample off road parking for a number of vehicles. The remainder is laid to lawn with a mature Willow tree and shrub borders. There is also a wildlife pond. The lawned area leads straigh to the rear garden. Kitchen garden with vegetable patch. Hen coup.
The rear garden is again mainly laid to lawn with shrub borders. There are also numerous fruit trees including apple and pear. The rear garden is full of wildlife with a variety of birds, black and grey squirrels, muntjack deer and the occassional fox. Situated right on the edge of the garden city the gardens really have a countryside feel.
20' 0" x 18' 11" (6.10m x 5.77m) <br />What was originally an old timber double garage has been converted into a separate self contained studio. The adaptable accommodation could be used as guest accommodation, an office or even just a place to escape. Fitted kitchen area with stainless steel sink. There is also a separate wc and shower room. Two electric heaters.
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