Little Brockholds Farm

Little Brockholds Farm is an attractive Grade II Listed 5-bedroom farmhouse of immense character, believed to date back to the 17th century. The property occupies an idyllic elevated position set on the edge of the village approached by an attractive tree lined driveway surrounded by beautiful rolling open countryside. The property occupies a generous plot, extending to approximately 4 acres with delightful, enclosed gardens, pond, established fruit trees, ample off-road parking, tool shed and a detached studio/home office. For the equestrian enthusiast the property benefits from a grazing paddock, a stable block adjacent to the property and tac room.

The property provides extremely well-proportioned living accommodation extending to approximately 3037 sq ft over 3 levels. This substantial home has an abundance of character with a plethora of original features and exposed beams. The property is in need of modernisation but offers superb scope to refurbish, reconfigure and take advantage of the unquestionable potential that the farmhouse has to offer.

In detail the property comprises, on the ground floor; a spacious entrance hall with covered porch, two reception rooms, one with an attractive open fire and bay window looking out to the rear garden, and glaze paneled double doors lead to the dual aspect dining room. There is a second, dual aspect reception room with a log burner and array of original timbers. Leading off from the central reception room is the generous kitchen/breakfast room which is fitted with a matching traditional range of base and eye level units with work surface over incorporating a sink unit. There is space and plumbing for an electric over, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and freestanding Aga range cooker. The kitchen benefits attractive original exposed timbers to the walls and ceiling, tiled flooring and windows to front, side and rear aspects.

The ground floor also benefits from a utility/boot room with door leading to the front of the property and a separate cloakroom with WC and hand wash basin.

On the first floor the property comprises a large principal suite with a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and built in wardrobes. A second double bedroom with window to side aspect overlooking the paddock also benefits from a spacious ensuite bathroom. Bedroom three is another double with window to the rear aspect. A fourth bedroom is a good size room with built in storage and vanity unit with hand basin. There is also a family bathroom comprising of panelled bath, WC, hand wash basin and heated towel rail.

On the second floor the property benefits from a large double bedroom which is currently utilized as guest suite with ensuite shower room comprising of WC, hand wash basin and shower cubicle.

Outside
The property is approached via an attractive tree lined driveway which leads to the front of the property. To the side is parking for a number of cars. The beautiful formal gardens to the front of the property are well established with a delightful mix of open lawns and shrub borders, a pond and a and a pretty, part walled garden with summerhouse. For the equestrian enthusiast there is a grazing paddock, a stable block and tack room. There is currently a converted barn used as a studio with would be ideal as a home office, an additional potting shed and cart lodge. The front garden benefits from a patio area ideal for enjoying the idyllic setting.



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