Scotneys Farmhouse

FULL DESCRIPTION Scotneys farmhouse is believed to date from the early 1500's with later additions in the 19th and 20th centuries and is listed Grade II. The property enjoys a superb location along a track just shared with two other properties and is surrounded by its own paddocks and open farmland. This is the first time the property has been offered to the open market in over thirty years.

A solid oak door with an ornate lead panelled aperture leads to the lobby which provides useful storage space for coats and boots. A door then opens to the impressive reception room which has exposed beams to the ceiling and a window to the front elevation giving views to the grounds. The principal reception rooms are found in the original 16th century portion of the building, which are the sitting and dining room, and as such benefit from the period features. Both rooms have a dual aspect with views to the gardens and grounds. The sitting room has a fireplace with a raised brick hearth, wood burning stove and an ornate fender to the front and exposed beams to the ceiling, whilst the dining room has a large fireplace with an oak lintel above and another wood burning stove.

The kitchen/breakfast room forms the heart of the house and has a dual aspect, quarry tiled floor and a range of solid oak floor and wall mounted units with tiled surfaces and splashbacks and a slot in cooker. A focal point is provided by the cream 'Rayburn' range that is situated against the chimney breast for the dining room. French doors access the conservatory which provide informal entertaining space, and has French doors accessing the garden. A further door gives access to the practical boot/utility room which has plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher.

To the south westerly aspect of the house are two generous rooms, one of which is currently used as a garden room, which has a triple aspect with French doors to the garden and could readily be used as a fourth bedroom. The other room is of a generous size as well and is directly opposite a cloakroom and ground floor bathroom, which has a matching suite. There is ample opportunity to annexe this part of the house if desired.

The first floor is equally charming with a galleried landing which has a window to the front elevation with views to the grounds. There are two generously proportioned bedrooms of an equal size, both of which have a dual aspect and an exposed oak frame. These are served by a family bathroom which has a matching suite.

Outside

The property is approached via an electric gate hung on a brick pier with a drive leading to the house and outbuildings which is flanked by expanses of lawn, mature hedging and post and rail fencing. This leads to an extensive area of parking, beyond which is hardstanding accessing the stable blocks, workshop and storage buildings.

There are large expanses of lawn surrounding the house which are interspersed with a variety of trees and shrubs, and the grounds benefit from a predominantly south facing aspect. To the north aspect there is a small orchard and a number of herbaceous borders. To the east of the house is a large storage barn/workshop with power and light, attached to which are a log store and lean to barn. There are two stable blocks with hard standing in between. In addition to the garden there are three paddocks which have mature mixed hedge boundaries and post and rail fencing. There is a manege and swimming pool that would both benefit from further improvement.

Scotneys offers a unique opportunity to acquire an entry level equestrian property with huge scope for further improvement.

Inh all about 4.75 acres (sts).

Agents notes:

Listed ID number 1123021.

The property would benefit from some modernising and improvement.

There is ample scope for further enlargement, subject to the necessary planning and listed building consents.

Annexe accommodation could readily be provided on the ground floor if desired.

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RECEPTION HALL 9' 10" x 8' 2" (3.01m x 2.50m)  

SITTING ROOM 18' 8" x 15' 1" (5.70m x 4.60m)  

DINING ROOM 14' 1" x 13' 11" (4.30m x 4.25m)  

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 16' 6" x 12' 6" (5.05m x 3.82m)  

UTILITY/BOOT ROOM 9' 2" x 7' 0" (2.80m x 2.15m)  

CONSERVATORY 11' 1" x 10' 2" (3.40m x 3.10m)  

BATHROOM 10' 0" x 6' 6" (3.05m x 2.00m)  

GARDEN ROOM/ BEDROOM FOUR 13' 6" x 11' 8" (4.13m x 3.58m)  

BEDROOM THREE 13' 9" x 10' 2" (4.20m x 3.11m)  

FIRST FLOOR  

BEDROOM ONE 15' 8" x 10' 4" (4.80m x 3.15m)  

BATHROOM 9' 0" x 5' 10" (2.75m x 1.80m)  

BEDROOM 2 15' 8" x 10' 4" (4.80m x 3.15m)  

OUTSIDE  

STORE 25' 9" x 7' 7" (7.85m x 2.32m)  

GARAGE/WORKSHOP 25' 9" x 15' 7" (7.85m x 4.75m)  

LOG STORE 25' 9" x 7' 7" (7.85m x 2.32m)  

STABLE BLOCK ONE 56' 0" x 10' 4" (17.08m x 3.16m)  

STABLE BLOCK TWO 35' 11" x 10' 6" (10.95m x 3.22m)

Marketed by: David Burr Estate Agents, Castle Hedingham