House For Sale £900,000
From the quiet roads of Littleton, the gates lead to a driveway that curves joyfully around the front garden and to this fabulous Georgian property covered in Virginia Creeper with four bedrooms and grounds that measure just under an acre.
History…
Manor House was the housing for the Groomsmen from nearby Littleton Hall. The sense of grandeur and elegance is instantly apparent, and the stables and workshops at the rear of the property still echo with the horses and carriage from years gone by.
Dating back to the 1800s, the property was converted into a single residential dwelling in the 1950s.
Step inside…
After parking your car on the driveway, make your way to the front door, which opens to reveal a central hallway with stairs that lead up to the first floor. Light pours in from the picture window on the staircase.
Reception rooms…
There are two substantial reception rooms, each with beamed ceilings and French doors that open to the front gardens. A real sun-trap, there is even a seating area tucked away for privacy that gets lovely sun all day and is the perfect spot to enjoy a nice cup of tea.
"Christmas has always been a big event here with a large tree in the hallway, a roaring fire in the living room and all of the family here to celebrate."
Kitchen…
At the rear of the property, we have a rear hall and porch that leads out to the workshops and a useful utility room. The kitchen has plenty of wooden units and a tiled floor. There is ample work surface for all of your culinary needs, and the window looks out over the wisteria that adorns the workshop buildings.
Rest & Refresh
Four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, all of an adequate size. The principal bedroom has a Jack and Jill en suite, shared with another bedroom with huge potential to create a large master suite and dressing room if desired. The house bathroom has a bath and a separate shower.
The Grounds…
From the head of the driveway that snakes around the front lawn, lined with flower beds that are bursting with colour, the lawn stretches out in front of the property. It has been host to countless garden parties with caterers and marquees for large events or simply a game of croquet with the grandchildren on more informal occasions.
"The gardens have been wonderful for the children to play and explore."
To the side of the lawn, you will find the orchard, filled with abundant fruit trees for excellent pies and crumbles in the autumn. There is a greenhouse and summerhouse here, and once upon a time, there was a very productive vegetable allotment.
We follow the path from the orchard to the tennis court, where endless summer days can be spent playing tennis with friends.
"We used to have a pony in the paddock and stable, which was great fun."
The Stables have been granted planning permission over the years however these have lapsed. Also occupying a four ft strip of land behind them for maintenance access.
Workshops…
The stable block at the rear of the property is now used as garages and workshops with power and light in each building; they are ideal for hobbies or storage or, if you wanted to, could be developed into further accommodation, subject to planning permissions.
Out and about…
Littleton is a small, quiet village offering its residents a peaceful lifestyle. Christleton is just a short walk from the property and has readily available shops and amenities. The local church has a full calendar of activities, with the Bridge club being a particular highlight, and there is a bus stop close to the end of the driveway for easy access.
With excellent schools close-by for children of all ages and all budgets, The Manor House is the perfect home for a family. The sellers have been lucky enough to call this property their home for over 55 years, happily raising children and grandchildren, but now it is time to pass the property on to a new family to make memories of their own.
History…
Manor House was the housing for the Groomsmen from nearby Littleton Hall. The sense of grandeur and elegance is instantly apparent, and the stables and workshops at the rear of the property still echo with the horses and carriage from years gone by.
Dating back to the 1800s, the property was converted into a single residential dwelling in the 1950s.
Step inside…
After parking your car on the driveway, make your way to the front door, which opens to reveal a central hallway with stairs that lead up to the first floor. Light pours in from the picture window on the staircase.
Reception rooms…
There are two substantial reception rooms, each with beamed ceilings and French doors that open to the front gardens. A real sun-trap, there is even a seating area tucked away for privacy that gets lovely sun all day and is the perfect spot to enjoy a nice cup of tea.
"Christmas has always been a big event here with a large tree in the hallway, a roaring fire in the living room and all of the family here to celebrate."
Kitchen…
At the rear of the property, we have a rear hall and porch that leads out to the workshops and a useful utility room. The kitchen has plenty of wooden units and a tiled floor. There is ample work surface for all of your culinary needs, and the window looks out over the wisteria that adorns the workshop buildings.
Rest & Refresh
Four bedrooms can be found on the first floor, all of an adequate size. The principal bedroom has a Jack and Jill en suite, shared with another bedroom with huge potential to create a large master suite and dressing room if desired. The house bathroom has a bath and a separate shower.
The Grounds…
From the head of the driveway that snakes around the front lawn, lined with flower beds that are bursting with colour, the lawn stretches out in front of the property. It has been host to countless garden parties with caterers and marquees for large events or simply a game of croquet with the grandchildren on more informal occasions.
"The gardens have been wonderful for the children to play and explore."
To the side of the lawn, you will find the orchard, filled with abundant fruit trees for excellent pies and crumbles in the autumn. There is a greenhouse and summerhouse here, and once upon a time, there was a very productive vegetable allotment.
We follow the path from the orchard to the tennis court, where endless summer days can be spent playing tennis with friends.
"We used to have a pony in the paddock and stable, which was great fun."
The Stables have been granted planning permission over the years however these have lapsed. Also occupying a four ft strip of land behind them for maintenance access.
Workshops…
The stable block at the rear of the property is now used as garages and workshops with power and light in each building; they are ideal for hobbies or storage or, if you wanted to, could be developed into further accommodation, subject to planning permissions.
Out and about…
Littleton is a small, quiet village offering its residents a peaceful lifestyle. Christleton is just a short walk from the property and has readily available shops and amenities. The local church has a full calendar of activities, with the Bridge club being a particular highlight, and there is a bus stop close to the end of the driveway for easy access.
With excellent schools close-by for children of all ages and all budgets, The Manor House is the perfect home for a family. The sellers have been lucky enough to call this property their home for over 55 years, happily raising children and grandchildren, but now it is time to pass the property on to a new family to make memories of their own.
