Description
A Grade II listed 17th century stone under tile five bedroom farmhouse. Bourtons Farm House extends to almost 2,900 sq. ft. and retains many period features including stone mullioned windows, exposed beams and inglenook fireplaces. There is a range of barns which includes a double height stone barn with potential to convert (subject to the necessary consents).
Ground Floor An oak front door opens into the dining hall which has a dual aspect, tiled floor and a deep inglenook fireplace. There is a window seat to the front, exposed beams and doors leading off to the drawing room, cloakroom, utility room and to the concealed staircase to the first floor landing.
. The drawing room has a triple aspect including a bay window with seating. There are exposed beams, recessed display shelves and a wood burning stove set into an open fireplace. The inner hall/utility room has a door to the rear and a door to the kitchen/breakfast room.
. The kitchen/breakfast room has a triple aspect with a four door oil fired Aga set into an inglenook fireplace. There is a range of base and wall units with tiled work surface and an inset single bowl double drainer sink. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher. There is a tiled floor, stone mullions to three other windows, exposed beams and a walk in shelved pantry. The room also has a seating area. The utility room has additional base and wall units, a one and half bowl stainless steel sink, space for a fridge and a the oil fired boiler.
First Floor There are three double bedrooms and the family bathroom leading off the first floor landing as well as a door to the concealed staircase to the second floor. The master bedroom has a triple aspect with seats to two of the windows. There is an open fireplace (with the chimney covered over), a dressing room and a three piece en suite with a WC, wash basin and bath with a shower attachment. The second bedroom has a dual aspect and built in cupboard. Bedroom three overlooks the yard and is currently used as a study. The family bathroom comprises a four piece suite with a WC, wash basin, double shower cubicle and bath.
Second Floor The staircase leads to a central landing/library with doors leading off to additional double bedrooms and a shower room. The second floor rooms are all vaulted with exposed beams, purlins or trusses. Bedroom five has a room leading off which has built in storage and an exposed A frame. The shower room has a WC, wash basin and corner shower cubicle.
Outside To the rear of the property are landscaped gardens, enclosed on two sides by a brick wall. There is a circular central lawn with paths and borders surrounding it and steps to a raised patio. There is a further patio abutting the rear of the property, and a well with a secure grate over.
. To the front of the property is an enclosed yard area providing parking for at least ten cars in addition to the triple carport. There is a double height stone barn and access to the yard area is via its central doors. The narrower entrance is 10'8 and a lower doorway is 10'1.
. Part of the single storey range of buildings is converted to a utility/boot room with additional base units, sink, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The room is also used for overflow fridge and freezer space.
Planning Listed building consent was granted in 2006 for the conversion of the stone barn to form ancillary residential accommodation but this consent has since lapsed. Reference S/2006/0379/LB
