House For Sale £1,150,000
Fabulous period house with the opportunity to convert A detached timber framed barn within the grounds into A dwelling ...
A Superb opportunity to acquire a substantial, Grade ll Listed detached period house enjoying gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2/3rds of an acre yet within a short distance of Roydon village and train station, which has easy commuter access to both London and Cambridge. There is an exciting opportunity to convert a detached timber framed barn within the grounds into a dwelling, with all relevant surveys completed and planning permissions granted.
The House
This attractive timber framed, substantial detached property offers the discerning purchaser a versatile home, with large living accommodation arranged over three floors, enjoying a great deal of charm and character and original features throughout to include exposed wall and ceiling timbers, attractive internal brickwork and a number of superb inglenook fireplaces with log burning stoves to the principle rooms. Parquet flooring graces the ground floor reception rooms and there are timber latch doors throughout.
On entering the property you are immediately welcomed by a reception hall with and stairs rising to the first floor. A dual aspect dining/ family room sits adjacent to the farmhouse style kitchen, which is completed with a large Aga, walk-in pantry, utility room and guest cloakroom. To the other side of the hall the spacious yet cosy living room gives access to the study/playroom with doors opening to the garden.
To the first floor the landing allows access to the magnificent dual aspect principle bedroom with a luxury en-suite bathroom. Bedrooms four, five and the family bathroom complete this floor. The second floor houses bedrooms two and three which are quirky by nature and give further insights into the character of Eagle House. An additional bathroom also serves this floor.
An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the versatile accommodation, along with the many original features.
The property is approached by a gated access and gravel driveway providing ample parking. The gardens wrap around the house with different areas including a super under-cover entertainment/bar area and a separate detached timber outbuilding, ideal for use as a home office, gym or games room. The remainder is traditionally laid to lawn with well stocked borders.
The Barn
Timber framed barn with a pitch tiled roof. All relevant surveys have taken place and planning permissions granted to convert into a dwelling. (Subject to agreeing the S106) Further information can be obtained by contacting the selling agents: Oliver Minton Village and Rural Homes.
Accommodation
Front door to reception area with stairs rising to first floor.
Dining / Family Room (5.99m x 5.46m (19'7" x 17'10"))
This large and spacious dining room is the heart of the home boasting a wealth of charm and character providing ample space for the family or for entertaining. The focal point of the room is the beautiful inglenook fireplace with working log burning stove. There are windows out towards the front aspect and a door leading out on to the side patio garden. Lovely solid wood parquet floor. Cast iron radiator. Door to;
Kitchen (6.05m x 2.67m (19'10" x 8'9"))
The beautiful farmhouse style kitchen benefits from exposed brickwork, shelving and a range of mainly free standing base storage units with complementary wooden work surfaces over and a double "Butler" sink . The attractive red "Aga" cooker is set to remain at the property. Underfloor heating warms this room in the colder weather. There is a door leading through to a large pantry offering ample storage for kitchen goods and groceries and there is a door leading out to the kitchen garden at the rear of the property. The kitchen stretches down to a large utility area. There is plenty of natural light created by Velux style roof windows across the rear of the room.
Utility Area (2.90m x 2.59m (9'6" x 8'6" ))
This useful utility area is fitted with further base units and has complementary wooden work tops over together with a second inset "Butler" sink. A window overlooks the rear aspect of the property and there is a further store cupboard housing the boiler and hot water tanks. Stone floor. Door to outside terrace and barbeque area.
Cloakroom
Contemporary white suite with high flush w.c and pedestal hand wash basin. Stone floor.
Living Room (5.89m x 4.55m (19'3" x 14'11"))
The dual aspect drawing room offers a spacious yet cosy family room with further exposed timber beams and another stunning open fireplace complete with working wood burner. A built-in storage cupboard houses the electric meter and fuse boards. Cast iron radiator.
Study / Playroom (4.24mx 2.51m (13'10"x 8'2"))
Situated off of the living room this useful home office/study offers a light and airy work space with a window overlooking the lawned garden to the front of the property and a door leading out onto the "side rose garden". Cast iron radiator. Wall lights.
First Floor Landing
The first floor landing offers further signs of the immense character of Eagle House with exposed beams and brickwork. Doors lead to the principle bedroom suite, bedrooms three and four and the first floor family bathroom.
Principle Bedroom (5.97m x 4.55m (19'7" x 14'11"))
This truly spacious bedroom benefits from a dual aspect outlook offering a bright and airy environment. Yet more exposed timber beams and another exposed brick fireplace with working wood burning stove.. There is a recessed storage area and a built in storage cupboard. Two cast iron radiators. Exposed wood floorboards. Door to;
Ensuite (4.24m x 2.46m (13'10" x 8'0"))
Having a dual aspect outlook, the en-suite is fitted with a contemporary white suite including a wet room style open shower cubicle with glazed screen, a stand alone "ball & claw" bath, pedestal hand wash basin a high flush w.c. Two cast iron radiators and tiled floor.
Bedroom Four (4.39m x 2.95m (14'05" x 9'08"))
A generous fourth bedroom with dual aspect outlook and further exposed beams. Wood floor and a cast iron radiator.
Bedroom Five (3.45m x 2.82m (11'04" x 9'03"))
A good size bedroom with wood floor and exposed beams. Window to rear aspect.
Bathroom
Modern suite comprising pedestal hand wash basin and high flush w.c, the first floor family bathroom has a second "ball and claw" bath tub. Cast iron radiator. A recessed storage/shelved area and access to eaves loft space. The bathroom has further beams and exposed brickwork with an obscured window to rear aspect.
Second Floor Landing
Doors to bedrooms two and three and another family bathroom.
Bedroom Two (4.04m x 2.90m (13'03" x 9'06" ))
The second floor houses bedroom two with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timber rafters. The current owners have created a built-in high sleeper bed with ladder in the mezzanine level. The room has a wood floor and a cast iron radiator. Storage potential under eaves. Window looking out over the side aspect towards the patio garden and detached barn.
Bedroom Three (4.62m x 2.87m (15'02" x 9'05" ))
This bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber rafters and crossbeam. Storage potential under eaves. The window overlooks the "rose garden".
Bathroom
The bathroom on the top floor houses a suite comprising: Pedestal hand wash basin, low level w.c and a third "ball & claw" bath tub. A "Velux" style window offers light and ventilation and the room boasts further exposed beams, brickwork and a vaulted ceiling.
Exterior
The property is approached via a wide driveway and five bar gate. There is plenty of parking for numerous vehicles.
Gardens And Outbuildings
The grounds of the property extend to approximately 2/3 of an acre and the plot consists of five distinct garden areas. To the front of the property is the southerly facing "lawned garden" bordered by mature shrubs and trees. To the eastern most part of the grounds is the "orchard garden" which is currently home to a variety of fruit trees. To the immediate east of the house is the "rose garden" with the water feature. The rear of the property is where you will find a super 'under cover' timber, open sided barbeque/ bar area, a great space to entertain and enjoy outside dining.
A further log store and timber garden shed is to remain.
Summmer House (7.61m x 3.95m (24'11" x 12'11"))
Large timber outbuilding which is another great addition offering an incoming purchaser a choice as to how they would utilise this useful space. Would make an ideal 'home office, gym or games room etc.
Detached Barn With Planning (12m x 4.98m approx. (39'4" x 16'4" approx.))
Application reference number is epf/2846/18
The barn sits in the curtilage of the main house, which as previously mentioned is Grade ll listed. The Listings officer has given listed buildings consent, and this can be viewed on the planning portal under ref epf/2851/18 (Subject to agreeing S106)
Set away from the house is the detached barn is a timber framed barn with a pitch tiled roof (in need of full restoration/conversion) The current owners have gone to great lengths and expense, working closely with listed buildings officers to obtain full planning permission to convert this lovely timber framed barn into a secondary dwelling to the main house. All relevant surveys have been completed.
For more information please make eqnquiries to our office on or email:
A Superb opportunity to acquire a substantial, Grade ll Listed detached period house enjoying gardens and grounds extending to approximately 2/3rds of an acre yet within a short distance of Roydon village and train station, which has easy commuter access to both London and Cambridge. There is an exciting opportunity to convert a detached timber framed barn within the grounds into a dwelling, with all relevant surveys completed and planning permissions granted.
The House
This attractive timber framed, substantial detached property offers the discerning purchaser a versatile home, with large living accommodation arranged over three floors, enjoying a great deal of charm and character and original features throughout to include exposed wall and ceiling timbers, attractive internal brickwork and a number of superb inglenook fireplaces with log burning stoves to the principle rooms. Parquet flooring graces the ground floor reception rooms and there are timber latch doors throughout.
On entering the property you are immediately welcomed by a reception hall with and stairs rising to the first floor. A dual aspect dining/ family room sits adjacent to the farmhouse style kitchen, which is completed with a large Aga, walk-in pantry, utility room and guest cloakroom. To the other side of the hall the spacious yet cosy living room gives access to the study/playroom with doors opening to the garden.
To the first floor the landing allows access to the magnificent dual aspect principle bedroom with a luxury en-suite bathroom. Bedrooms four, five and the family bathroom complete this floor. The second floor houses bedrooms two and three which are quirky by nature and give further insights into the character of Eagle House. An additional bathroom also serves this floor.
An internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate the versatile accommodation, along with the many original features.
The property is approached by a gated access and gravel driveway providing ample parking. The gardens wrap around the house with different areas including a super under-cover entertainment/bar area and a separate detached timber outbuilding, ideal for use as a home office, gym or games room. The remainder is traditionally laid to lawn with well stocked borders.
The Barn
Timber framed barn with a pitch tiled roof. All relevant surveys have taken place and planning permissions granted to convert into a dwelling. (Subject to agreeing the S106) Further information can be obtained by contacting the selling agents: Oliver Minton Village and Rural Homes.
Accommodation
Front door to reception area with stairs rising to first floor.
Dining / Family Room (5.99m x 5.46m (19'7" x 17'10"))
This large and spacious dining room is the heart of the home boasting a wealth of charm and character providing ample space for the family or for entertaining. The focal point of the room is the beautiful inglenook fireplace with working log burning stove. There are windows out towards the front aspect and a door leading out on to the side patio garden. Lovely solid wood parquet floor. Cast iron radiator. Door to;
Kitchen (6.05m x 2.67m (19'10" x 8'9"))
The beautiful farmhouse style kitchen benefits from exposed brickwork, shelving and a range of mainly free standing base storage units with complementary wooden work surfaces over and a double "Butler" sink . The attractive red "Aga" cooker is set to remain at the property. Underfloor heating warms this room in the colder weather. There is a door leading through to a large pantry offering ample storage for kitchen goods and groceries and there is a door leading out to the kitchen garden at the rear of the property. The kitchen stretches down to a large utility area. There is plenty of natural light created by Velux style roof windows across the rear of the room.
Utility Area (2.90m x 2.59m (9'6" x 8'6" ))
This useful utility area is fitted with further base units and has complementary wooden work tops over together with a second inset "Butler" sink. A window overlooks the rear aspect of the property and there is a further store cupboard housing the boiler and hot water tanks. Stone floor. Door to outside terrace and barbeque area.
Cloakroom
Contemporary white suite with high flush w.c and pedestal hand wash basin. Stone floor.
Living Room (5.89m x 4.55m (19'3" x 14'11"))
The dual aspect drawing room offers a spacious yet cosy family room with further exposed timber beams and another stunning open fireplace complete with working wood burner. A built-in storage cupboard houses the electric meter and fuse boards. Cast iron radiator.
Study / Playroom (4.24mx 2.51m (13'10"x 8'2"))
Situated off of the living room this useful home office/study offers a light and airy work space with a window overlooking the lawned garden to the front of the property and a door leading out onto the "side rose garden". Cast iron radiator. Wall lights.
First Floor Landing
The first floor landing offers further signs of the immense character of Eagle House with exposed beams and brickwork. Doors lead to the principle bedroom suite, bedrooms three and four and the first floor family bathroom.
Principle Bedroom (5.97m x 4.55m (19'7" x 14'11"))
This truly spacious bedroom benefits from a dual aspect outlook offering a bright and airy environment. Yet more exposed timber beams and another exposed brick fireplace with working wood burning stove.. There is a recessed storage area and a built in storage cupboard. Two cast iron radiators. Exposed wood floorboards. Door to;
Ensuite (4.24m x 2.46m (13'10" x 8'0"))
Having a dual aspect outlook, the en-suite is fitted with a contemporary white suite including a wet room style open shower cubicle with glazed screen, a stand alone "ball & claw" bath, pedestal hand wash basin a high flush w.c. Two cast iron radiators and tiled floor.
Bedroom Four (4.39m x 2.95m (14'05" x 9'08"))
A generous fourth bedroom with dual aspect outlook and further exposed beams. Wood floor and a cast iron radiator.
Bedroom Five (3.45m x 2.82m (11'04" x 9'03"))
A good size bedroom with wood floor and exposed beams. Window to rear aspect.
Bathroom
Modern suite comprising pedestal hand wash basin and high flush w.c, the first floor family bathroom has a second "ball and claw" bath tub. Cast iron radiator. A recessed storage/shelved area and access to eaves loft space. The bathroom has further beams and exposed brickwork with an obscured window to rear aspect.
Second Floor Landing
Doors to bedrooms two and three and another family bathroom.
Bedroom Two (4.04m x 2.90m (13'03" x 9'06" ))
The second floor houses bedroom two with a vaulted ceiling and exposed timber rafters. The current owners have created a built-in high sleeper bed with ladder in the mezzanine level. The room has a wood floor and a cast iron radiator. Storage potential under eaves. Window looking out over the side aspect towards the patio garden and detached barn.
Bedroom Three (4.62m x 2.87m (15'02" x 9'05" ))
This bedroom also has a vaulted ceiling with exposed timber rafters and crossbeam. Storage potential under eaves. The window overlooks the "rose garden".
Bathroom
The bathroom on the top floor houses a suite comprising: Pedestal hand wash basin, low level w.c and a third "ball & claw" bath tub. A "Velux" style window offers light and ventilation and the room boasts further exposed beams, brickwork and a vaulted ceiling.
Exterior
The property is approached via a wide driveway and five bar gate. There is plenty of parking for numerous vehicles.
Gardens And Outbuildings
The grounds of the property extend to approximately 2/3 of an acre and the plot consists of five distinct garden areas. To the front of the property is the southerly facing "lawned garden" bordered by mature shrubs and trees. To the eastern most part of the grounds is the "orchard garden" which is currently home to a variety of fruit trees. To the immediate east of the house is the "rose garden" with the water feature. The rear of the property is where you will find a super 'under cover' timber, open sided barbeque/ bar area, a great space to entertain and enjoy outside dining.
A further log store and timber garden shed is to remain.
Summmer House (7.61m x 3.95m (24'11" x 12'11"))
Large timber outbuilding which is another great addition offering an incoming purchaser a choice as to how they would utilise this useful space. Would make an ideal 'home office, gym or games room etc.
Detached Barn With Planning (12m x 4.98m approx. (39'4" x 16'4" approx.))
Application reference number is epf/2846/18
The barn sits in the curtilage of the main house, which as previously mentioned is Grade ll listed. The Listings officer has given listed buildings consent, and this can be viewed on the planning portal under ref epf/2851/18 (Subject to agreeing S106)
Set away from the house is the detached barn is a timber framed barn with a pitch tiled roof (in need of full restoration/conversion) The current owners have gone to great lengths and expense, working closely with listed buildings officers to obtain full planning permission to convert this lovely timber framed barn into a secondary dwelling to the main house. All relevant surveys have been completed.
For more information please make eqnquiries to our office on or email:
