House For Sale £1,750,000
A fine example of a architecturally designed six bedroom detached Georgian family home, nestled within grounds of around 6 acres surrounded by rolling countryside. There are various outbuilding including a barn, and fully soundproofed music studio.
This former rectory is a particularly elegant six bedroom family home, Grade II listed and dating back to the early 17th Century, with later additions and extensions during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The property retains a wealth of classic Georgian and early Victorian features including open fireplaces, exposed beams and large sash windows.
The surrounding area is rich in local history and The Old Rectory has been at the core of much of it throughout the years. During the Second World War the Land Girls of the Women's Land Army were stationed at the home while the local area was farmed to help the war effort. The attic of the property was converted into dormitories and living quarters for around 30 girls. In more recent years, the distinguished soldier General Sir Anthony Mullens was also a custodian of The Old Rectory.
Purchased 15 years ago by the current owners, the house has been lovingly restored and extended during their time to create an impressive and elegant property, whilst forming a functional space ideal for family life with overall accommodation extending to around 9822 sq. Ft. The most prominent example of recent additions to create this property into an estate that can cater for almost any event is the music studio that extends to an impressive 2575 sq. Ft. The studio's superb acoustics were designed by renowned acoustician Bob Essert of Sound Space Vision: Built to an extremely high specification, this large space is especially versatile and opens itself to many possibilities.
The house has a direct fibre connection ("FTTP") enabling high-speed home office working. Heating to all areas is powered by a modern 90kW biomass plant, registered under the government's non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (rhi) scheme. The old barn provides potential for stabling: The orchard and field (jointly c. 4 acres) have stock-proof fencing.
Lifestyle The moment we saw this property, we fell for it, " says the owner. "It had everything we wanted: A large, friendly family home in a lovely countryside setting with six acres of private grounds, great local shops and good schools, yet we could be in central London on the train in just ninety minutes. We swapped aircraft noise for that of sheep, and traffic jams for organic fields, and I can honestly say that we've never looked back."
"Since the first minute, this has been a real family home: Friendly, characterful, historic and a bit quirky. It's wonderfully secluded, with views in all directions which never fail to warm the heart, whatever the month. It really is a house for all seasons, and everyone who comes here adores it. It's also a house that oozes character and charm. The huge dining room sash window, reaching from floor to high ceiling, is very special. Then there are smaller features like Victorian floor tiles and fireplaces, quirky former servants' cupboards and pantries – joys at every turn."
"It's fair to say that when we moved here it was ready for a lot of updating so we did a big burst as we moved in, and haven't really stopped since, adding a project every year. External, internal, visible, invisible, garden and grounds: They've all had attention. The biggest projects have included installing a state-of-the-art Biomass building and heating system, and even larger has been the construction of a 200 sqm classical recording studio, along with associated offices. We wanted to create a world-class recording studio, principally for classical music. People who record here love the calm and solitude – thanks to clever construction it really is silent in there, and externally the building has been designed to fit beautifully with the vernacular architecture."
"The grounds are a magnificent feature of the property and having six acres is perfect, " continues the owner. "There are lawns large enough to need a sit-on tractor, and flowerbeds and trees which delight the eye throughout the year. There's also a very productive fruit and vegetable area, and then four more acres of orchard and paddocks. We introduced a small flock of Hebridean sheep, which are not only fantastic lawnmowers but are characterful and friendly. Being surrounded by organic farmland, we've also followed organic principles, and the results are amazing. Our fruit trees bring so much produce we can't pick it all, but the sheep happily clear up every windfall."
"We have loved every day in such a special house, " says the owner. "Outside, the countryside, undulating and open, has huge horizons, with sunsets and sunrises to lift the heart. It's been a privilege to be a small part of this amazing property's history."
This former rectory is a particularly elegant six bedroom family home, Grade II listed and dating back to the early 17th Century, with later additions and extensions during the 18th and 19th Centuries. The property retains a wealth of classic Georgian and early Victorian features including open fireplaces, exposed beams and large sash windows.
The surrounding area is rich in local history and The Old Rectory has been at the core of much of it throughout the years. During the Second World War the Land Girls of the Women's Land Army were stationed at the home while the local area was farmed to help the war effort. The attic of the property was converted into dormitories and living quarters for around 30 girls. In more recent years, the distinguished soldier General Sir Anthony Mullens was also a custodian of The Old Rectory.
Purchased 15 years ago by the current owners, the house has been lovingly restored and extended during their time to create an impressive and elegant property, whilst forming a functional space ideal for family life with overall accommodation extending to around 9822 sq. Ft. The most prominent example of recent additions to create this property into an estate that can cater for almost any event is the music studio that extends to an impressive 2575 sq. Ft. The studio's superb acoustics were designed by renowned acoustician Bob Essert of Sound Space Vision: Built to an extremely high specification, this large space is especially versatile and opens itself to many possibilities.
The house has a direct fibre connection ("FTTP") enabling high-speed home office working. Heating to all areas is powered by a modern 90kW biomass plant, registered under the government's non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (rhi) scheme. The old barn provides potential for stabling: The orchard and field (jointly c. 4 acres) have stock-proof fencing.
Lifestyle The moment we saw this property, we fell for it, " says the owner. "It had everything we wanted: A large, friendly family home in a lovely countryside setting with six acres of private grounds, great local shops and good schools, yet we could be in central London on the train in just ninety minutes. We swapped aircraft noise for that of sheep, and traffic jams for organic fields, and I can honestly say that we've never looked back."
"Since the first minute, this has been a real family home: Friendly, characterful, historic and a bit quirky. It's wonderfully secluded, with views in all directions which never fail to warm the heart, whatever the month. It really is a house for all seasons, and everyone who comes here adores it. It's also a house that oozes character and charm. The huge dining room sash window, reaching from floor to high ceiling, is very special. Then there are smaller features like Victorian floor tiles and fireplaces, quirky former servants' cupboards and pantries – joys at every turn."
"It's fair to say that when we moved here it was ready for a lot of updating so we did a big burst as we moved in, and haven't really stopped since, adding a project every year. External, internal, visible, invisible, garden and grounds: They've all had attention. The biggest projects have included installing a state-of-the-art Biomass building and heating system, and even larger has been the construction of a 200 sqm classical recording studio, along with associated offices. We wanted to create a world-class recording studio, principally for classical music. People who record here love the calm and solitude – thanks to clever construction it really is silent in there, and externally the building has been designed to fit beautifully with the vernacular architecture."
"The grounds are a magnificent feature of the property and having six acres is perfect, " continues the owner. "There are lawns large enough to need a sit-on tractor, and flowerbeds and trees which delight the eye throughout the year. There's also a very productive fruit and vegetable area, and then four more acres of orchard and paddocks. We introduced a small flock of Hebridean sheep, which are not only fantastic lawnmowers but are characterful and friendly. Being surrounded by organic farmland, we've also followed organic principles, and the results are amazing. Our fruit trees bring so much produce we can't pick it all, but the sheep happily clear up every windfall."
"We have loved every day in such a special house, " says the owner. "Outside, the countryside, undulating and open, has huge horizons, with sunsets and sunrises to lift the heart. It's been a privilege to be a small part of this amazing property's history."
