Character At Every Turn

The traditional blue front door gives the first glimpse of the personality within. Brass detailing includes a mechanical doorbell that still works today, while the entrance hall introduces ornate coving, a ceiling rose and striking red and terracotta checkerboard flooring.

The living and dining rooms each bring their own character. At the front, the living room looks across the cobbled driveway through generous windows. A rustic brick fireplace surrounds a wood-burning stove, creating a natural focal point beneath the high ceiling and decorative coving.

The dining room feels particularly suited to family occasions. Patterned walls, deep coving and a traditional fireplace with tiled detailing give the room a sense of warmth that suits both Sunday lunches and larger celebrations.

A separate study decorated with panelled walls provides valuable space for working from home. Its outlook towards the rear terrace keeps it connected to the garden while offering welcome separation from the main family rooms.

The Heart Of The Smithy

The breakfast kitchen has the reassuring character of a room that has been properly lived in. Painted Shaker cabinetry is paired with timber worktops, a Belfast sink and brass taps, while red quarry tiles bring warmth underfoot. At its heart sits a dark green AGA, set against traditional tiling and surrounded by plenty of space for a family dining table. Tall timber pantry cupboards provide generous storage, while the adjoining utility keeps the practicalities of everyday life neatly contained. A ground floor WC completes this part of the home.

“The kitchen has always been where everyone ends up. When the family was growing up there was constantly somebody coming in, sitting at the table or seeing what was cooking on the AGA.”

Beyond, the music room brings a different dimension to family life. Hardwood flooring and a high ceiling create an impressive sense of space, balanced by the warmth of a second wood-effect gas burning stove set upon a stone hearth. Double doors open directly onto the terrace, allowing this room to become part of the garden during warmer months. It is equally appealing on winter evenings, when the fire is lit and the garden becomes a backdrop beyond the glass.

A Room Of Your Own

The principal bedroom enjoys a south-facing aspect, bringing plenty of natural light throughout the day. An extensive bank of fitted timber wardrobes provides excellent storage, while an iron fireplace surround offers another reminder of the home’s period character. After almost three decades here, it is a room that has become closely tied to the rhythm of everyday life.

“I’ve slept in this room for many years and I still like how the sun comes in. It’s a lovely room to wake up in and it has always felt like our space.”

Space To Grow

Elsewhere, the scale of the first floor makes The Smithy particularly well suited to a growing or multigenerational family. Four further double bedrooms ensure there is no compromise on space, with each offering its own character.

One of the most impressive is the vast dual aspect bedroom, currently used as a bedroom but has been used to it’s best potential over the years. Exposed dark timber beams rise overhead, complemented by rooflights and useful eaves storage. Its proportions give future owners considerable flexibility, whether retained as a games room or reimagined as an exceptional bedroom, creative studio or additional family space.

The remaining bedrooms include period touches such as a cast-iron fireplace, built-in wardrobes and garden views. A family bathroom with a roll-top bath and separate shower, complemented with stone tiled flooring, is joined by a separate WC and an additional shower room, providing a practical arrangement for busy mornings.