4 bed detached house for sale

The Horse Shoes, Hemington DE74

Nestled within a desirable and exclusive courtyard development in the picturesque village of Hemington, this beautifully crafted four-bedroom detached home offers an exceptional blend of character, quality, and timeless elegance.

This unique residence was designed and built by a highly regarded local architect and builder known for their use of reclaimed materials and outstanding craftsmanship. Constructed with stunning Melbourne stone and finished to the highest specification, the property combines traditional charm with modern luxury in a way that truly sets it apart.

Accessed via a shared private drive, this distinguished residence forms part of an exclusive courtyard of only four individually designed homes. No. 1 occupies a prominent position and features two parapeted dormer gables flanking a central gabled entrance porch, set beneath a Tudor-style English oak door. This leads into a central reception hall with an oak staircase. A guest cloakroom with contemporary white suite is positioned off the hallway.

To the left, the main reception room is accessed through gothic-style glazed doors. This spacious living room features exposed oak beam ceilings and a substantial stone fireplace with recessed log stores to either side. A timber-framed garden room adjoins, offering views over the landscaped garden and direct access to the outside.

The dining/family room includes a handmade terracotta tiled floor and oak-beamed ceiling. A window faces the front elevation, and a gothic arched glazed door with matching side panels opens to a south-facing terrace.

The kitchen, open to the dining area, is fitted with bespoke cabinetry, black granite work surfaces, and a traditional Belfast sink with mixer tap. A central island offers additional storage. A range cooker sits within the chimney breast recess, flanked by reclaimed-door pantry cupboards. The vaulted ceiling, with exposed beams and a reclaimed bow truss, adds architectural interest.

From the semi-galleried first-floor landing, a further staircase rises to the second floor. There are two double bedrooms on this level. The principal suite features built-in wardrobes with a concealed door to an en suite shower room. The second bedroom includes an exposed central beam, recessed shelving, and dual-aspect windows with garden views.

The family bathroom is fitted to a high standard and includes a three-person sauna with integrated lighting and sound system, a large walk-in shower, freestanding Victorian roll-top bath, WC, and wash hand basin.

On the second floor are two further double bedrooms, each with skylights offering pleasant views, and access to eaves storage.

Externally, opposite the house, a fanned cobblestone driveway provides off-street parking for two vehicles and access to the detached garage. Constructed from reclaimed brick, the garage includes a concrete floor, plastered ceiling, lighting, side window, twin timber doors, and a loft hatch.

To the rear, the property enjoys a walled, professionally landscaped garden with mature planting, offering both privacy and a sunny southerly aspect—ideal for outdoor living and entertaining.

EPC Rating: D

Entrance Hall

A solid oak front door opens into a welcoming hall featuring a dog-leg staircase with open spindle balustrade rising to the first floor. Beneath the stairs is a useful storage cupboard. To the left of the front door a cupboard housing the fuse board, electric meter and extra storage. From here, access is provided to the kitchen/diner and, via double glazed doors, to the lounge. The space benefits from hardwood parquet flooring, exposed ceiling beams, inset spotlights, and a double-glazed window overlooking the rear elevation. A traditional latch door leads to an additional room beyond. A central heating radiator completes the space.

Cloakroom

Fitted with a contemporary two-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC and wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap. The hardwood parquet flooring flows through from the entrance hall, adding continuity and warmth. A wall-mounted chrome heated towel rail provides comfort, while an extractor fan ensures ventilation.

Dining Room

A well-proportioned room featuring terracotta quarry tile flooring and exposed ceiling beams. Dual aspect glazing includes a front-facing double-glazed window and rear French doors with matching side panels, providing excellent natural light and garden access. Four wall light points and two central heating radiators complete the space. A wide opening leads through to the adjoining area.

Kitchen (4.09m x 3.40m)

A key feature is the vaulted ceiling with exposed truss and beams, complemented by spotlights. The kitchen includes granite worktops, matching base and full-height units, and a central island with additional storage. A utility cupboard provides plumbing for a washing machine and space for a tumble dryer. The chimney breast features exposed brickwork, tiled splashback, oak mantle, and houses a Smeg range cooker with hob, double oven, grill, and extractor. Adjacent is a pantry-style cupboard containing the Baxi boiler. Quarry tile flooring continues from the dining area. There are windows to both front and rear, a Belfast sink with chrome mixer tap, and integrated appliances including a fridge, dishwasher, and under-counter freezer.

Lounge (7.09m x 3.73m)

A dual aspect living room, highlighted by a characterful inglenook stone fireplace with an open cast iron grate set on a stone hearth and a timber mantle beam above. Log storage recesses flank the fireplace, while exposed ceiling beams add further charm. The room includes two central heating radiators, four wall light points, and a timber-framed glazed door leading to the adjoining space.

Garden Room (3.63m x 1.98m)

An oak-framed garden room with double glazing throughout and a sloping glazed roof, including two roof light windows and a top-opening vent. A side door provides direct access to the garden. The room features slate tiled flooring with underfloor heating, exposed feature brickwork to one wall, a wall light point, and power socket.

First Floor Landing

A generous landing with open spindle balustrade and an open-tread staircase rising to the second floor. Features include a central heating radiator, inset ceiling spotlight, and a timber-framed double-glazed window overlooking the rear. A roof light at half-landing level adds further natural light. A latch door opens to a spacious airing cupboard housing the pressurised hot water cylinder and fitted with open slatted shelving for storage.

Master Bedroom (3.66m x 3.35m)

Featuring two double-door wardrobes with a central doorway leading to the en suite. The room includes a central heating radiator and a timber-framed double-glazed window to the front, fitted with a roller blind.

En-Suite

Fitted with a modern three-piece white suite, including a corner glazed shower cubicle with chrome mains shower and fully tiled walls with inset spotlights. The room also features a pedestal wash basin with brass-effect mixer tap, low-level WC, part-tiled walls, a feature alcove with spotlighting, and ceramic tiled flooring. An opaque timber-framed double-glazed window faces the rear, and an anthracite wall-mounted heated towel rail completes the space.

Bedroom Two (3.73m x 4.09m)

Featuring a recessed shelved area for storage or display, exposed oak ceiling beams, and double-glazed timber-framed windows to the rear and side elevations. The room is completed with a central heating radiator.

Luxury Bathroom (3.84m x 2.95m)

Featuring an elegant suite with a free-standing roll-edged bath fitted with a side-mounted chrome bath/shower mixer, pedestal wash basin with chrome tap, and a corner WC. The double-width walk-in shower cubicle includes a rainhead mains chrome shower and glazed screen, fully tiled with inset spotlights and an extractor fan above. A built-in, state-of-the-art pine infrared sauna is a standout feature. The room has natural stone-effect ceramic flooring, a double-glazed timber-framed window to the front with a fitted roller shutter blind, a shaver point, and a chrome wall-mounted heated towel rail.

Second Floor Landing

Open spindle balustrade, seating and storage areas, inset spotlights to the ceiling, eaves storage, latch door gives access to:-

Bedroom Three (3.64m x 2.59m)

Measured beneath a sloping ceiling, this room features inset ceiling spotlights, a rear-facing double-glazed roof light offering lovely views, eaves storage, and a central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four (3.48m x 2.57m)

Measured beneath sloping ceiling.
Inset spotlights to the ceiling, double glazed roof light window to the rear, also with beautiful views outside, central heating radiator.

Agent Note

Agent Note
The property is set in a conservation area. It sits on a private drive setting with approximate charges between £250-£300 per annum for gardening and electricity of the communal areas.
We understand from the vendors that the oak framed garden room was installed by previous owners under permitted development. We would advise interested parties to seek verification from their legal representative.

Garden

To the front of the property is a low maintenance fore garden with paving and lantern light to the front door area, borders inset with shrubs, tarmac driveway leading in to the courtyard shared with four other neighbouring properties, cobbled driveway to the front of a single garage with a pitched roof with light and power having roof storage which is boarded for ease of storage, an adjacent parking space to the side of the garage, a gate fitted to the wall which gives privacy and access in to the rear garden. The gate to the side leading to the side garden area is sectioned off with lattice screening to provide a bin storage and utility area and leads round to the rear section of garden which is fully landscaped and must be viewed to be fully appreciated, large stone paved patio beyond the rear of the property, further stone paved terrace to the corner of the property with a further lattice screen providing further utility area, timber log store, borders inset with a variety of mature trees and shrubs, gravelled areas, dwarf brick walling which provides raised borders inset with shrubs. A particular feature is the rear brick boundary wall with copings which gives a particular amount of privacy to the property, outside lighting, outside hot and cold water taps, feature box hedging.

Parking - Garage

To the front, a low-maintenance paved garden with shrub borders and a lantern light frames the entrance. A driveway leads to a single garage, with an additional parking space positioned alongside.