Description
Spinney Lodge is a characterful property with extensive accommodation arranged over a single level, with the original part dating from the mid-Victorian period with attractive red brick facades, and the later additions with vernacular weatherboard, and is believed to have been part of the impressive Spains Hall estate and was constructed for the gardener. The property has been cleverly extended and is immaculately presented throughout with interesting architectural features and modern finishes. It occupies a generous plot on the periphery of this sought after village with stunning views to the rear over open farmland.
The property is accessed via an attractive porch with a supported slate canopy to the reception hall which has a limed oak effect floor, a useful cloak cupboard and doors to the reception rooms and bedrooms. The sitting room is simply stunning and has a vaulted ceiling, an impressive red brick fireplace with oak lintel above and a wood burner on a brick hearth. There are French doors opening to a covered veranda making it ideal for family entertaining. A square arch opens to the family room which provides a cosy informal space and has a vaulted ceiling and three vertical window openings that frame the views over the fields.
The kitchen/breakfast room is magnificent forming the heart of the house, and is accessed via glazed bi-fold doors from the sitting room. It is impressive in its size with ample space for a large table, has a fully vaulted ceiling with two sun tubes, and a door to the front and through to the utility room. There are attractive painted floorboards, a range of units with granite tops and upstands, a 'Rangemaster' cooker with extractor hood above and a glass panel as a splash back and a large 'Belfast' sink. The utility room has a range of floor and wall mounted units with oak worktops, a sink, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, a large storage cupboard and a door to the garden.
The principal bedroom is situated to the rear of the property and benefits from the wonderful views, and is fitted with a range of full height wardrobes. There is a generous en-suite shower room with a large vanity unit with 'his and hers' sinks, a matching wc, and a large shower cubicle. There are three remaining bedrooms, two of which are situated in the original Victorian structure, one of which has a triple aspect and two angled walls, and the other with a single aspect. The fourth bedroom has French doors opening to the covered veranda and has lovely views to the garden. These bedrooms are served by a lavishly appointed bathroom which has tiled floor, a both with a shower above. Matching wash basin and wc, and a useful storage cupboard which houses the water softener. To the rear of the property is a boiler house and two further storage cupboards which are accessed from the veranda.
The property is accessed via twin wrought iron gates and has appealing estate fencing to the front along with mature mixed hedge which provides screening and privacy, beyond which is a large gravel drive providing extensive parking. There is a second entrance with a five3 bar wooden gate which accesses a further parking area and leads to the detached single garage which has an electric roller door, storage in the roof, and a log store to the rear.
The rear garden is an absolute delight, and provides the perfect family entertaining space coupled with stunning views to the rear. Immediately to the rear of the house is a full width covered deck terrace with shrub borders, adjacent to which is an open terrace to take advantage of the sun. There are large expanses of lawn which are interspersed with a variety of trees to include apple, a flowering cherry and cherry plumb. A large central pergola provides a focal point and is adorned by an attractive wisteria. To the side of the house is an extensive gravel garden which is stocked with a variety of ornamental grasses and perennials which prides year-round interest and colour. The rear boundary is formed by a neatly clipped mixed native hedge which is kept to a height so the occupants can take advantage of the stunning views.
There are numerous useful and practical outbuildings, which include a lavish detached home office which has a part vaulted ceiling, a range of bespoke bookcases and cabinets, and benefits from a dual aspect and overlooks the garden. In addition, there is a further building which houses a wc, adjacent to which is a storage room with plumbing and a sink. The remainder of this building houses the equipment for the private water supply.
In all about 0.65 acres(sts).
Agents notes:
The property benefits from planning permission to extend the garage.
The water supply is via a private bore hole.
RECEPTION HALL SITTING ROOM 19' 0" x 13' 1" (5.80m x 4.00m) FAMILY ROOM 12' 9" x 11' 9" (3.90m x 3.60m) PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 11' 11" x 10' 11" (3.65m x 3.35m) ENSUITE 8' 2" x 6' 0" (2.50m x 1.85m) KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM 14' 7" x 13' 3" (4.45m x 4.04m) UTILITY ROOM 8' 6" x 7' 1" (2.60m x 2.16m) BEDROOM FOUR 11' 11" x 7' 8" (3.65m x 2.35m) BATHROOM 7' 8" x 7' 0" (2.34m x 2.15m) BEDROOM THREE 12' 7" x 10' 2" (3.85m x 3.10m) BEDROOM TWO 14' 9" x 10' 5" (4.50m x 3.20m) STORE 6' 0" x 4' 11" (1.85m x 1.50m) STORE 6' 6" x 5' 8" (2.00m x 1.75m) STORE 9' 10" x 9' 8" (3.00m x 2.95m) STORE 9' 8" x 6' 6" (2.95m x 2.00m) WC 4' 5" x 2' 11" (1.35m x 0.90m) HOME OFFICE 16' 0" x 8' 0" (4.90m x 2.45m) GARAGE 18' 2" x 9' 10" (5.56m x 3.00m)
