A rare opportunity to purchase this most characterful detached village residence offering an adjoining two storey barn having excellent potential for conversion (stpp).

Brimming with a wealth of character features including an array of exposed beams & timbers, this historic property is renowned for a series of stone carvings which have been examined by leading historians.

Set within an edge of village location with stunning views, the property is set close to the church in the old part of the village, ideally positioned for a variety of amenities that are easily accessible on foot and include a doctors surgery with dispensary.

This grade II* listed property is reputed to be one of the oldest buildings in the district and it is known that a Priest House existed on the site in 1223. The actual date of its use as a Public House is unknown but its first recorded licence is dated 1642.

Accommodation comprises entrance porch with tiled canopy, leading into a generous entrance hall with feature stone inglenook fireplace , carved oak panels a step up to the sitting room with further character fireplace.

Just off the hall is a substantial bay fronted lounge with woodburning stove and fireplace surround. A side door off the lounge leads to the study which is ideal for those working from home. There is also a refitted ground floor shower room.

The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall & base units with matching worktops, inset sink unit and tiled splashbacks. Having ample space for appliances, pantry storage cupboard and stable door to the side. Adjacent to the kitchen is an excellent dining room with useful store room and glazed double doors leading out to the rear garden.

The first floor landing leads to four well proportioned bedrooms, each offering an impressive array of exposed beams and timbers. The refitted family bathroom is conveniently located next to the master bedroom and offers a classic white suite with roll top bath, low level WC, and vanity wash hand basin. Off the landing there is also an additional shower room and separate WC.

We are advised that there is planning permission in place for an additional bedroom and extension to the dining room.

Externally, the property is approached via a substantial driveway which affords generous off road parking. A pathway leads to the property’s front entrance, alongside an elevated front garden with lawn and mature planted borders. The large rear garden provides delightful views over the village and nearby countryside, and offers wide areas of lawn, a variety of fruit trees, garden pond, greenhouse, large shed, historic walls and small outbuilding.

The property also comes with a detached two storey barn with potential.

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Council Tax Band: B
Shared Ownership: No