Spacious five-bed Victorian with orangery, gardens and home-office in village setting.
Five-bedroom Victorian detached home with extensive period character
Set within just under an acre of level, landscaped gardens, this extended Victorian detached house combines period character with contemporary family living. The heart of the home is a light-filled orangery with underfloor heating and a log-burning stove that flows into a large study — ideal for home working while keeping family spaces distinct.
Accommodation is generous and flexible: a formal lounge with original features and a second log burner, a hand-painted kitchen and dining suite with quartz worktops and premium appliances, plus a ground-floor shower room and useful utility. Five bedrooms upstairs include a principal suite with en suite, free-standing bath and dressing room, and two bedrooms with new en suite facilities. The loft is boarded but offers only limited storage above the dressing room.
Practical details suit modern household needs: oil central heating with a 2022 boiler and new radiators, mains services with metered water, EV charging point, electric gated access and a substantial double garage now used as a gym with additional storage. The property was extended in 2012 and again in 2019–2020, creating a seamless blend of original detail and modern comfort.
Notable considerations: the house dates from the 1880s so ongoing maintenance may be required; heating is oil-fired with a large external tank (2600L); council tax is very expensive; the wider area scores high on deprivation despite rural village setting. These factors are important for budgeting and long-term running costs. Overall, this home will appeal to families seeking space, character and private gardens close to village amenities, with scope to adapt rooms to changing household needs.