9 bedroom house

Built in 1860, this fine and impressive Georgian style house sits at the head of a long drive surrounded by beautiful gardens in a parkland setting.

The main reception rooms are grand being ideal for entertaining having high ceilings and all connect off a wide central reception hall. The main house is over 6,600 sq ft and extends to over 9,000 sq ft including the annex, flat and garage.

On the site of Fillongley House was an original 14th century farmhouse that was extended and totally re-modelled in 1860. Externally the two main facades of the house are clad in render being of classical Georgian design with large sash windows, stone balustrading and a central stone porch including flanking classical columns.

The house is equipped with a mixture of period features and modern, up-to-date appliances and is a well-proportioned family home ideal for entertaining on a grand scale. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings and large windows letting light penetrate through whilst at the same time offering views over the gardens and grounds.

Of particular note is the wide, large central reception hall with access to all the principal accommodation. The drawing room and dining rooms are both extremely well-proportioned with decorative cornicing and open feature fireplaces. The library/sitting room is also well-proportioned with high ceilings, shallow recess with three sets of three quarter height sash windows with views out to the gardens and grounds. There is a centrally positioned open stone fireplace with carved mantle, built-in wooden shelves and cabinetry.
From the hall into the kitchen/breakfast room is a large and impressive glass paned door and surround with a stain glass family crest assumed to be of the Adams Family. The kitchen/breakfast room is a two-part room with central Aga. The kitchen is completely bespoke being fitted with all the modern appliances including a central preparation island, floor and wall-mounted cupboards and units and granite work surfaces. The kitchen is well-supported with additional domestic offices including a laundry room, boiler room, store, utility and pantry.

A broad wooden staircase with fine carved wooden handrail rises from the reception hall to the upstairs accommodation. The master bedroom suite is a light and spacious room with high ceilings and a double aspect with views over the parkland and gardens and grounds. There is a further two guest bedrooms suites, six further bedrooms and three further bathrooms over two floors as well as an additional study/sitting room area. Secondary staircase that leads down to the kitchen/breakfast room.
The garage block is a more recent addition, constructed of red brick under a tile roof and consisting of a double garage with up-and-over doors and a staff flat over. The flat has a side access with stairs rising to a landing area leading through to a large living/bedroom with a shower room at the far end.

The annex adjoins the garage block although there is no access connecting the two. The annexe is also constructed of red brick under a tile roof with the accommodation being arranged over two floors. The accommodation consists of an entrance hall, study, large sitting/dining room, kitchen, downstairs wc with a bedroom suite, second bedroom or study to the first floor.
Fillongley House is positioned at the head of a long drive through gardens. There is a tennis court with summer house and an additional entrance off the lane.

The garden is stocked with an outstanding variety of specimen trees and shrubs including Lebanese Cedars, Pin Oaks, Ash, Red Oaks, Acers, Lime, Cherry and Hornbeam hedging to name but a few. The current owners have done a significant amount of planting and developing the gardens.

Positioned away to the east of the house is an enclosed area of garden flanked on three sides by yew and laurel and a dry stone wall to the other. The current owners have planted a large number of young trees in this area.
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