Farthings Farm

First impressions are superb, with a pair of elegant electric gates leading to an expansive gravelled area for parking and turning. In front of the house is a pond stocked with golden orfes. The house is not listed and on entrance, both the quality of the refurbishment and the fascinating history are immediately noticeable. A central entrance hall with original flagstone floors and a beautiful fireplace with newly installed wood burner leads to the principal reception rooms.

The formal reception rooms provide an elegant entertaining space, with a large drawing room overlooking the gardens, and with internal double doors opening into the music room, creating even more space for entertaining if required. A further reception room is accessed from the entrance hall. Beyond this is a laundry room with independent access. This area was formerly the kitchen and offers potential to be converted into a self-contained annexe, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.

The kitchen forms the heart of the home, and it is here that the quality and attention to detail in the extension can be fully appreciated. Designed and constructed by Mark Edgar, the south extension runs the full length of the house, providing access to the terrace via French doors, extensive use of glass and beautifully designed central stonework. The Bentons kitchen features a large central island with two under counter fridges, two dishwashers and ample storage thanks to the elegant and classically designed cabinets. Also in the kitchen is a dedicated area for baking, a pantry, electric AGA, boiler tap, conventional oven by Miele and a coffee machine, also by Miele.

There is a large dining area, and separate sitting area with views over the gardens towards the swimming pool. There is Lutron lighting, a Sonos sound system and underfloor heating. The extension links the rooms on the ground floor, creating an excellent flow between the formal reception rooms and the family areas. From the kitchen a cosy sitting room is accessed, an ideal family space accessed directly from the kitchen and featuring a wood burner.

At the back of the kitchen are the practical elements of the house accessed from the side hall, including a laundry, a generous cloakroom with extensive built in storage for coats and shoes and a side entrance to the house for
everyday access. Also accessed from the side hall is a staircase leading to a guest bedroom with en suite shower room and featuring a stunning ecclesiastical style window.

The quality of the work and exacting finish continues to the first floor, where there are five generous bedrooms. The principal bedroom is of particular note with exposed ceiling timbers, Lutron lighting, and a luxurious en suite
bathroom by Ripples with a jacuzzi bath, a separate shower with heated seat and waterfall shower head, and electric under floor heating. There is also a dressing room, which could be used as a sixth bedroom if required. There are four further bedrooms and two bathrooms.

On one side of the sweeping gravel drive is the beautifully constructed stable block with three boxes, tack room and an attached tool shed and wine store. Next to this is the superb games room/party barn and open car port, with access to a laundry room. This area was also constructed by Mark Edgar and is built to occupancy standards, giving it the opportunity to be adapted to additional accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary building consents.

The south-facing stone terrace runs the length of the house and is ideal for summer entertaining with access directly from the kitchen. Beyond the terrace is a large swathe of lawn surrounded by extensive mature borders providing a mass of colour in the spring and summer months. The gardens are flanked by an abundance of mature trees, including some beautiful Hornbeams, which contribute to the privacy of the property.

Positioned in a rural yet highly accessible location, Farthings Farm enjoys the benefit of tr

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