6 bedroom house

Gilling Lodge is a beautiful Georgian country house sitting on the edge of a pretty award-winning village near to the historic Georgian market town of Richmond. Built in the mid eighteenth century, the house is Grade II listed. It has been comprehensively but sympathetically restored to the highest standard, in line with National Trust planning guidelines, retaining original features whilst bringing it into the 21st century. The current owners have replaced the roof and chimney stacks, fully re-wired and re-plumbed the property and installed a brand new central heating system, including underfloor heating and wooden floors on the ground floor. In addition, the property benefits from fully programmable Lutron lighting system, future proof CAT 5/6 wiring and integrated audio visual system. The house also benefits from integrated CCTV and Banham security.

This Georgian manor house is ready to move straight into, for the discerning buyer who doesn't want to take on the unknown expense and hassle of a major project. The renovations have been done to the highest of standards.

The house has a classic Georgian façade facing the gardens making it particularly attractive and it is approached by a charming entrance courtyard. The accommodation includes a welcoming Portland stone hallway with underfloor heating and grand cantilever staircase. From the reception hall a 'warm' oak floored hallway leads to the main reception rooms providing a wonderful flow, rarely seen in properties from this era.

At the heart of the home is a fabulous large kitchen with a comprehensively fitted range of high quality bespoke wooden cabinetry with Italian marble and granite surfaces, built-in Gaggengau fridges and wine fridge, Miele dishwasher, electric oven, induction hob, microwave and steam oven, and a 5-door electric Aga. There is a central island which provides a further work surface and preparation area, as well as storage and a breakfast bar. The kitchen has space for a table and chairs overlooking the gardens, creating a really lovely area for informal family dining. The kitchen also benefits from a separate pantry with additional freezer space, dish washer and washing machine.

Double doors lead from the kitchen to the drawing room with its wonderful views out to the gardens and French doors onto the terrace. Continuing on through another set of double doors is the beautifully appointed dining room full of period features. French doors from the dining room lead onto a handsome walled garden, croquet lawn and outdoor stone fireplace - perfect to gather around for evening entertainment. The principal reception rooms, with integrated stealth speakers (installed behind the wall plaster), stunning Jamb marble fireplaces and interlinking flow make Gilling Lodge a unique and outstanding home for families to come together on a grand scale.

The main hallway also leads to a cinema room, with integrated Bowers and Wilkins surround sound and Chesney wood burner, perfect for family movie nights. The ground floor also benefits from a practical slate floored boot room and WC as well as a wood panelled study complete with Jamb fireplace providing the perfect space for those who wish to work from home. The house benefits from super-fast broadband with the added advantage of the network exchange being directly adjacent to the property perimeter boundary.
There are steps down from the main hallway to the wine cellar with ample space for wine racks.

The impressive Portland stone cantilever staircase rises from the reception hall to the first floor, with its galleried landing and ornate ceiling, creating easy access to six principal bedrooms. On the first floor there are a total of five bedrooms. The breath-taking principal en suite bedroom and dressing room have an integrated audio visual system and stealth speakers as well as benefit from stunning views of the formal gardens and countryside beyond. The en suite bathroom has a beautiful free-standing bath sitting

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