Warmth And Character

The entrance hall gives an early introduction to the quality of the timber detailing found throughout the home. Oak flooring runs underfoot, while the staircase is finished with an oak and glass balustrade. A dedicated under-stairs cupboard provides useful additional storage.

The living room is generous yet comfortable, with a log burner creating a natural focal point against a feature wall and timber mantel. Traditional coving adds character, while French Doors open directly into the conservatory.

With the garden immediately beyond, the conservatory provides a lighter counterpoint to the living room. Double doors open onto the patio, while the space itself could serve a variety of purposes, whether as somewhere to sit and relax, a home office or an additional everyday living space.

The Heart Of Everyday Life

There is an appealing informality to the kitchen dining room. The handmade oak kitchen is painted in a light grey finish, complemented by light wood-effect worktops and ceramic wood flooring.

The black Smeg range-style cooker gives the kitchen a strong focal point, with a mosaic tiled splashback and extractor above. A dual-basin stainless steel sink provides plenty of preparation space and there is room for a large freestanding fridge-freezer.

A freestanding wooden Welsh dresser adds another layer of character, while the adjoining dining area has space for a generous table. It is easy to imagine this as the everyday gathering place, equally suited to breakfast before school or dinner that stretches long into the evening.

“We always seem to end up in the kitchen. Some of our best family conversations have happened around that table over the years.”

A separate utility room keeps the practical side of daily life away from the main kitchen, with worktop space, cabinetry and room for laundry appliances. The ground floor WC is accessed from here.

A Principal Retreat

Overlooking the rear garden, the principal suite has a calmer feel than the more sociable spaces downstairs. Two windows bring in views of the garden, while fitted wardrobes provide generous storage and leave plenty of space within the bedroom itself.

The en-suite has real personality. A freestanding clawfoot-style bath takes centre stage, paired with brass-toned fittings, dark floor tiles and half-height painted panelling. Geometric tiles adds another decorative layer, alongside a pedestal basin and WC.

“It feels completely separate from everything going on downstairs. I think having a long bath in here at the end of the day is probably what I’ll miss most.”

Room To Evolve

Three further bedrooms give the first floor flexibility for different stages of family life. One is a dual-aspect double with fitted wardrobes and its own en-suite shower room, creating an excellent guest bedroom or independent space for an older child.

A front-facing bedroom has mirrored fitted wardrobes, while the fourth bedroom could adapt readily as a dressing room or home office. The loft is also accessed from this room.

The house bathroom combines a deep bath with a separate walk-in shower and rainfall showerhead. Wood-effect floor tiles soften the scheme, complemented by tiled walls, a pedestal basin and circular chrome heated towel rail.

The landing continues the timber detailing introduced downstairs. Tartan-patterned carpet meets decorative wallpaper and oak panelling, while an oak and glass balustrade gives the staircase a more contemporary finish. Two built-in cupboards add valuable storage, with the new oak and walnut doors continuing throughout the home.

Made For Summer

The enclosed rear garden feels particularly well suited to entertaining. A paved patio provides space for a dining table close to the home, while raised timber decking creates a second place to sit amongst the established surroundings.

Beyond is a lawn framed by mature trees and boundary fencing, giving the garden a sense of enclosure. Whether it is dinner outside, children playing on the lawn or friends staying late into a summer evening, there is room for the garden to be enjoyed in different ways.

“We’ve had so many good summer days out here with friends and family. Once the gates are closed, it feels like our own space and we’ll really miss that.”