House For Sale £1,950,000
An exceptional example of a fine period home, of significant historical interest, beautifully proportioned and immaculately presented, sitting comfortably amongst manicured grounds of about one acre.
The Priory was built in 1780 as the Rectory to St Nicholas Church, part divided and occupied as a private dwelling with former owners including the Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer. Grade II Listed, No.1 The Priory features incredible detailed tall ceilings of regal proportions whilst the grand reception hallway features a most impressive sweeping mahogany staircase finished with a domed glazed cupola worthy of many a fine stately home.
In all, the accommodation extends to approximately 4,500 sq.ft and includes a dining hall, traditional cloakroom/wc, drawing room with an open fireplace and 12ft glazed curved sash bay window overlooking the gardens, sitting room with decorative Doric columns opening through to the well-designed comfortable study. The grand reception hallway provides access to a useful walk-in store cupboard and a magnificent fitted kitchen complete with stone worktops and a heritage blue duel fuel Aga. Practical benefits include a utility room and pantry opening to the part enclosed kitchen garden. The wide galleried landing provides access to four comfortable well-proportioned bedrooms with a full en-suite bathroom to the guest bedroom with a family bathroom and separate shower room.
The property is set well back from Rectory Lane, in the most desirable road within the Town, set behind brick retaining walls and electric remote control wrought iron gates opening to a block paved frontage providing off-road parking for several vehicles with a detached double garage tucked away to one corner. Fantastic original tall brick wall with inset arched gate provide access to the topiary garden with the manicured private grounds beyond with vegetable garden to one side and useful brick built garden store.
The Priory was built in 1780 as the Rectory to St Nicholas Church, part divided and occupied as a private dwelling with former owners including the Lord Chancellor of the Exchequer. Grade II Listed, No.1 The Priory features incredible detailed tall ceilings of regal proportions whilst the grand reception hallway features a most impressive sweeping mahogany staircase finished with a domed glazed cupola worthy of many a fine stately home.
In all, the accommodation extends to approximately 4,500 sq.ft and includes a dining hall, traditional cloakroom/wc, drawing room with an open fireplace and 12ft glazed curved sash bay window overlooking the gardens, sitting room with decorative Doric columns opening through to the well-designed comfortable study. The grand reception hallway provides access to a useful walk-in store cupboard and a magnificent fitted kitchen complete with stone worktops and a heritage blue duel fuel Aga. Practical benefits include a utility room and pantry opening to the part enclosed kitchen garden. The wide galleried landing provides access to four comfortable well-proportioned bedrooms with a full en-suite bathroom to the guest bedroom with a family bathroom and separate shower room.
The property is set well back from Rectory Lane, in the most desirable road within the Town, set behind brick retaining walls and electric remote control wrought iron gates opening to a block paved frontage providing off-road parking for several vehicles with a detached double garage tucked away to one corner. Fantastic original tall brick wall with inset arched gate provide access to the topiary garden with the manicured private grounds beyond with vegetable garden to one side and useful brick built garden store.
