House For Sale £840,000
The Old Tavern is a Grade II listed thatched house originating in the late 1500s and until 1967 was operating as a tavern known as the Hare & Hounds. The recently modernised property is detached and presents attractive lias stone elevations beneath an enveloping layer of thatch set within approximately two acres. Many of the rooms feature exposed timbers, particularly the lounge with a charming beamed ceiling, stone spiral staircase, two inglenooks and a bread oven.
Entering the property from the rear through the boot room, doors lead off to the sitting room and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of base, wall and drawer units with oak effect worktop surfaces, an integrated dishwasher and space for a Range cooker and wine cooler. Stylish under-floor heated ceramic wood effect floor tiles continue into the dining room and utility room. The utility, fitted with matching kitchen units has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and American-style fridge/freezer. The spacious home office/studio also has a door out to the side of the property. The dining room can accommodate a generous-sized table and leads into the lounge. A concealed staircase rises to the guest suite complete with an ensuite shower room and airing cupboard. The lounge is as charming as
It is spacious with a large Stovax wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace with an original bread oven and flagstone hearth. A snug/playroom completes the ground floor rooms. A spiral stone staircase rises to the first-floor landing where matching oak doors open off to three double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. All have characterful sloped ceilings and exposed beams. Bedroom two benefits from an ensuite, built-in wardrobe and an outlook over the stunning gardens. The recently extended detached annexe provides beautifully presented accommodation. Accessed through an attractive oak entrance door into a charming sitting room with oak flooring, vaulted ceiling, exposed stone walling and a multi-fuel stove set back in an inglenook. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a white high gloss base, wall and drawer units with oak effect worktops and built-in appliances. The master bedroom suite includes built-in wardrobes and a modern bathroom.
The property provides ample parking on the main driveway, with double gates providing access to the detached annexe and the main house. A five-bar gate opens onto a long driveway. The driveway leads past the first of the outbuildings (the old stables) ending just before the orchard in front of a range of extensive garages/workshops, all of which have power, light and water.
The grounds of the Old Tavern are simply stunning. Measuring approximately 2 acres they comprise of an orchard, formal garden, second lawned garden, wildflower field, outdoor terrace and south-facing entertaining space.
All areas of the grounds link neatly with each other, providing easy access for maintenance. Extending from the main house and around the annexe is a fabulous, planted patio terrace. The formal garden is laid to lawn with raised sleeper flowerbeds, a variety of mature trees and a garden pond. This part of the garden flows into a second lawned garden with an entertainment area with decking, BBQ and outdoor seating. Follow the garden around and you will come to the main field with an assortment of fruit trees. Carry on past the chicken run to the well-established orchard containing 22 varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees.
Planning permissions:
Planning has been granted for the Old Tavern to modernise the rear boot room with large paned, oak framed windows and a lead roof. Planning permission is currently due to be confirmed in September 2023 for the stable outhouse building block. This planning application includes conversion into an office with mezzanine, gym, kitchenette, shower block, utility room and American-style outdoor kitchen. All architect plans are included with the sale.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: E
Entering the property from the rear through the boot room, doors lead off to the sitting room and kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with an attractive range of base, wall and drawer units with oak effect worktop surfaces, an integrated dishwasher and space for a Range cooker and wine cooler. Stylish under-floor heated ceramic wood effect floor tiles continue into the dining room and utility room. The utility, fitted with matching kitchen units has space for a washing machine, tumble dryer and American-style fridge/freezer. The spacious home office/studio also has a door out to the side of the property. The dining room can accommodate a generous-sized table and leads into the lounge. A concealed staircase rises to the guest suite complete with an ensuite shower room and airing cupboard. The lounge is as charming as
It is spacious with a large Stovax wood burner set in an inglenook fireplace with an original bread oven and flagstone hearth. A snug/playroom completes the ground floor rooms. A spiral stone staircase rises to the first-floor landing where matching oak doors open off to three double bedrooms and a beautifully appointed family bathroom. All have characterful sloped ceilings and exposed beams. Bedroom two benefits from an ensuite, built-in wardrobe and an outlook over the stunning gardens. The recently extended detached annexe provides beautifully presented accommodation. Accessed through an attractive oak entrance door into a charming sitting room with oak flooring, vaulted ceiling, exposed stone walling and a multi-fuel stove set back in an inglenook. The kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a white high gloss base, wall and drawer units with oak effect worktops and built-in appliances. The master bedroom suite includes built-in wardrobes and a modern bathroom.
The property provides ample parking on the main driveway, with double gates providing access to the detached annexe and the main house. A five-bar gate opens onto a long driveway. The driveway leads past the first of the outbuildings (the old stables) ending just before the orchard in front of a range of extensive garages/workshops, all of which have power, light and water.
The grounds of the Old Tavern are simply stunning. Measuring approximately 2 acres they comprise of an orchard, formal garden, second lawned garden, wildflower field, outdoor terrace and south-facing entertaining space.
All areas of the grounds link neatly with each other, providing easy access for maintenance. Extending from the main house and around the annexe is a fabulous, planted patio terrace. The formal garden is laid to lawn with raised sleeper flowerbeds, a variety of mature trees and a garden pond. This part of the garden flows into a second lawned garden with an entertainment area with decking, BBQ and outdoor seating. Follow the garden around and you will come to the main field with an assortment of fruit trees. Carry on past the chicken run to the well-established orchard containing 22 varieties of apple, pear, plum and cherry trees.
Planning permissions:
Planning has been granted for the Old Tavern to modernise the rear boot room with large paned, oak framed windows and a lead roof. Planning permission is currently due to be confirmed in September 2023 for the stable outhouse building block. This planning application includes conversion into an office with mezzanine, gym, kitchenette, shower block, utility room and American-style outdoor kitchen. All architect plans are included with the sale.
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax: E
