Gated plot, mature gardens and flexible accommodation ideal for family life and remote working..
Grade II listed mid-19th-century house with strong period features
Tucked behind double gates on Hillside Lane, this Grade II listed mid-19th-century lodge offers nearly 2,500 sq ft of flexible living in a peaceful village setting. High ceilings, original shutters, ornate brickwork and a grand sweeping staircase provide abundant period character, while generous reception rooms open directly onto mature terraces and lawns — ideal for family life and entertaining.
The house comprises three large double bedrooms, two en-suite shower rooms, a separate family bathroom and an additional WC. Principal rooms include a sizable living room with feature fireplace, a dual-aspect kitchen/dining room opening to the garden, a family room with bay window and window seat, and a notable inner hallway/library that could be adapted into additional accommodation if required.
Outside, extensive private grounds feature well-established borders, high hedging for privacy, an ancient wall, terraces, a summer house and a broad gravel drive with ample off-street parking. A detached outbuilding currently configured as a gym offers genuine annex potential (subject to consents) for guests, teenagers or a work studio.
Notable practical points: the property’s listed status will restrict alterations and may complicate planning or extensions. Broadband speeds are very slow, and council tax sits at the higher Band F, both factors to weigh against the property’s strong village location and large plot. Overall this is a character-rich family residence with flexible spaces and significant landscaping, best suited to buyers who value period detail and are comfortable managing listed-building considerations.