Property description
Heathersett Is An Imposing House Of Great Character And Stature Standing In Grounds Of One And Two Thirds Of An Acre In Size Which Provides A Good Degree Of Natural Seclusion..
Outside The property is situated on a plot of one and two thirds of an acre in size and is approached via automatic wrought iron gates set in imposing brick pillars. There is an intercom entry phone system with a video link and the sweeping driveway has lighting that leads to the floodlit driveway in front of the house that allows parking/turning for numerous vehicles. The attached garage is approached through an automatic up and over door and measures 21'1 x 18'3 (6.43m x 5.56m). There is power, light, shelving, a door leading through to the utility room and the side lobby. The remainder of the front of the grounds are laid to lawn with mature shrubs and trees that provide privacy. There are acers, rhododendrons, a beech tree, conifers, scots pines, silver birches, camellias etc. To the left of the garage are several cupboards housing the two domestic boilers and a hot water cylinder. There are two useful outside taps. Rear Garden The rear garden has a large stone paved terrace to the rear of the house with floodlighting and a superb "Infinity" mosaic tiled heated swimming pool with under water lighting and the "Lone Star of Texas" motif. There is an adjacent hot tub and well planted shrub borders with large boulders. There is a lower garden store which houses the filtration equipment and boilers for the swimming pool. The grounds comprise a lawn which is in need of some attention with mature shrubs and trees and enjoys an excellent degree of privacy. A stepping stone path leads to the rustic brick and stone built summer house and on the rear boundary can be found a stone built garden store and a gate allowing access to the woods. There are a host of mature shrubs and trees which include conifers, laurels, scots pines, an acer and a flowering cherry. Reception Hall 6.25m x 3.05m Double glazed window to front elevation, two traditional style radiators, ornate oak spindled staircase to first floor with under stairs cupboard, half glazed double doors to kitchen/family room, oak flooring, half glazed double doors to:- Second Floor Side Landing Leaded light window to front elevation, stairs to ground floor (leading down to the side lobby), door to bathroom, door to:- Side Lobby Secondary staircase to first floor, door to double garage, leaded light window to front elevation, half leaded light glazed door to front elevation, Myson heater, half frosted leaded light door to:- Study 4.57m x 3.48m Leaded light window to front elevation, radiator, arched recess with shelving, telephone point, door to:- Utility Room 5.08m x 3.1m Single drainer sink unit inset in work surface, cupboards and drawers below, door to garage, small paned windows to garden, ceramic tiled floor, shelving, plumbing for washing machine. Landing Ornate oak spindled balustrade. Landing Ornate oak spindled balustrade, double glazed oak framed window to rear elevation overlooking the pool and garden beyond, open aspect to inner landing. Kitchen/Family Room 9.22m overall x 6.88m (An outstanding feature of the property) Fitted with a Smallbone range of oak base units with granite work surface over, inset Butler double bowl sink unit, twin gas fired Agas with a hot plate, four ring gas hob and extractor hood over with pelmet and background lighting, two oak framed double glazed windows to front elevation, halogen downlighters, ceiling speakers, island unit with granite work surface, icemaker, kitchen waste compactor, cupboards and drawers, fitted wine cooler, American style fridge-freezer, twin Miele dishwashers, flagstone tiled flooring, Miele coffee machine with a warming tray, Miele combination oven/microwave, three traditional style radiators, two oak framed double glazed windows to rear elevation, twin sets of double glazed French doors to rear elevation with folding shutters, servants' bell indicator board (non-working), surround sound speakers, half glazed door to:- Inner Landing 6.5m x 2.57m Four low level doors allowing access to under eaves storage space, archway to further landing, leaded light window to front elevation, two further cupboards (one housing a boiler). Inner Landing Ornate spindled staircase to second floor, traditional style radiator, under stairs cupboard, small paned door to inner landing, door to:- Inner Hallway Electricity cupboard, small paned glazed door to study, half glazed double doors to drawing room, open aspect through to the side lobby. Garden Room 3.02m x 2.97m Twin small paned doors and matching side panels to rear elevation, tiled floor, stainless steel single drainer sink unit, radiator, frosted small paned door to:- First Floor Family Bathroom 4.52m x 2.08m Stylishly fitted with Villeroy and Boch traditional style bath, black marble tiled walls with large mirror (over the bath) and recessed shelf with background lighting, Villeroy and Boch wash hand basin in black marble tiling, close coupled WC, walk-in shower with a glazed panel and large shower head, two oak framed double glazed windows to rear elevation overlooking the garden and pool, extractor fan, halogen downlighters, inset TV screen and wall speaker, chrome heated towel rail, black marble tiled floor with under floor heating. Entrance Porch Quarry tiled floor, courtesy light, oak door to:- Ensuite Bathroom 4.98m x 3.07m Well appointed with a white suite comprising deep bath, walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen and large shower head, close coupled WC, twin wash hand basins set in marble surface with shelving and drawer below, access to under eaves storage space, oak framed double glazed windows to side and rear elevation, halogen downlighters, ceiling speakers, tiled floor with under floor heating, heated towel rail. An outstanding feature of the accommodation is the kitchen/breakfast room which was fitted by Smallbones and measures 30' x 22'. Other notable features of the accommodation are the dining room (22' x 19'), the drawing room (27' x 19'), the master bedroom (22 x 11') and bedroom 2 (27' x 19'). Two of the bedrooms were combined but could be re-instated as separate bedrooms if required. Potential purchasers should be aware that further investment will be required in the heating system, electrics, windows and the cosmetic re-decoration. For peace of mind there is a sophisticated security system with numerous cameras throughout the house and grounds. Internally there is a Crestron home automation system for the TV's, hi fi etc. The property was originally constructed circa 1930 and at one stage was the home to the American Consulate. The property would appeal to the discerning purchaser seeking a generous sized residence with accommodation ideally suited to the growing family. There is a long sweeping driveway which allows parking/turning for numerous vehicles and there is an integral double garage. A feature of the grounds is the recently installed Infinity swimming pool which has a pleasant outlook to the woods onto which the property backs. The mature rhododendrons, camellias and azaleas provide a stunning display of spring blossom. Drawing Room 8.43m x 6.05m An impressive room with oak flooring, panelling to dado height, four traditional style radiators, coal effect gas fire with marble hearth/surround and stone mantel piece, halogen downlighters, oak framed double glazed windows to side and rear elevation, twin sets of oak framed double glazed doors to patio overlooking the pool, surround sound speakers. Dining Room 6.76m x 5.82m Oak flooring, Minster stone fireplace with open hearth, oak framed double glazed windows to front and rear elevation overlooking the garden, three sets of twin oak double glazed doors to side elevation, two traditional style radiators, ceiling speakers. Cloakroom White suite by Imperial comprising close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, oak framed double glazed window to front elevation, tiled floor, traditional style radiator. Bedroom 7 (An irregular shaped room) Oak framed double glazed window to rear elevation overlooking the garden, traditional style radiator, built-in single wardrobe with storage cupboard over, access to under eaves storage space. Bedroom 6 (An irregular shaped double room) Oak framed double glazed windows to front and rear elevation, built-in double wardrobe with storage cupboards over, Crestron equipment, two traditional style radiators. Bedroom 4 5.23m x 3.68m plus an additional area 3.5m x 3.23m (Previously two rooms and could revert back if required). Two oak framed double glazed windows to front elevation with plantation style shutters, laminate wood flooring, two traditional style radiators. Bedroom 3 4.83m plus wardrobe depth x 4.37m at floor level (Please note part sloping ceilings resulting in some restricted headroom). Leaded light dormer windows to front and rear elevation, radiator, wall mounted heater, built-in double wardrobe with additional cupboards and drawers. Bedroom 2 8.38m x 6.02m This impressive sized room could sub-divide or provide an ensuite facility. Triple aspect leaded light windows overlooking the grounds and pool, two radiators, fitted wardrobes with corner display shelving. Bedroom 1 6.78m plus wardrobe depth x 3.45m Oak framed double glazed window to front elevation overlooking the grounds, traditional style radiator, ceiling speakers, range of fitted wardrobes, cupboards, drawers and shelving, sliding door to:- Bathroom Oak framed double glazed window to front elevation, new suite, tiling etc required Bathroom (Adjacent to bedroom 3). White suite comprising panelled bath with shower mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled w.C., half tiled walls, frosted window to rear elevation, mirror and wall light. to view: Please telephone Morris Dibben on . Simon Edser and Hilary Singer are dealing with t