Full Description

SITUATION: The property is situated in a rural location on the edge of Maresfield Park. Originally the farm to the Manor House, Flitterbanks has been rescued from a derelict state by the current owner and restored to provide a beautiful country home. There is oil fired central heating to the main house and an early inspection is strongly advised. The accommodation with approximate measurements is arranged as follows:

RECEPTION HALL: with staircase to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard, wall light points.

CLOAKROOM: with low flush WC, wash hand basin with pine fronted storage cupboard under, part tiled walls.

DRAWING ROOM: about 26'10" x 14'6" (8.18m x 4.42m) a double aspect room with beamed ceiling, fine brick fireplace with oak bressumer over, double doors to the rear courtyard, wall light points.

SITTING ROOM: about 13'3" x 12'1" (4.04m x 3.68m) a double aspect room with attractive open fireplace with cast iron basket and pine surround, storage cupboard to one side.

DINING ROOM: about 16' x 10'9" (4.88m x 3.28m) with wall light points, wide opening to:

KITCHEN: about 18'4" x 7'7" (5.59m x 2.31m) with range of base cupboard and drawer units with work surfaces over, one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit, range of matching wall cupboards, corner display shelves, 4 ring gas hob with extractor over, built in oven, built in fridge and dishwasher, breakfast bar, part tiled walls, door to:

UTILITY ROOM: about 19' (5.79m) overall x 7'6" (2.29m) with stainless steel sink unit with double drainer and cupboards below, plumbing for washing machine, cupboard housing oil fired boiler, built in double coats cupboard, part tiled walls, quarry tiled floor, hatch to loft space, door to courtyard.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING: with wall light points.

BEDROOM 1: about 14'10" x 11'6" (4.52m x 3.51m) a double aspect room, wall light points, access to:

DRESSING ROOM/STUDY: about 15' x 9'4" (4.57m x 2.84m) excluding bay. Comprehensive range of built in wardrobe cupboards, eaves storage cupboards.

BATHROOM 1: with fitted suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with screen, low flush WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, part tiled walls, airing cupboard housing pre lagged copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

BEDROOM 2: about 11'7" x 8'10" (3.53m x 2.69m)

SECONDARY LANDING: airing cupboard with pre lagged copper hot water cylinder and immersion heater.

BEDROOM 3: about 13'5" (4.09m) max x 12'1" (3.68m) a double aspect room with cast iron fireplace, built in wardrobe cupboard with storage cupboard over.

BEDROOM 4: about 14' x 9'10" (4.27m x 3m) with wall to wall range of wardrobe cupboards with storage cupboards over.

BATHROOM 2: with panelled bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with screen, low flush WC, wash hand basin with tiled surround and cupboard under, part tiled walls.











OUTSIDE: The property is approached over the lane leading to an imposing carriage driveway with central grass oval and cedar tree. There is parking for numerous vehicles. GARAGE/GARDEN STORE: about 15'2" x 13' (4.62m x 3.96m) with inspection pit to the front. Gardens to the front and side with lawn and established shrub borders. Further lawned area leading down to pond with shrubs and spring bulbs. Adjoining the rear of the house is the STABLE COMPLEX about 70' x 17'6" (21.34m x 5.33m) overall: approached through archway leading into the central courtyard. The stable barn is a superb building forming one side of the courtyard. There are brick and old sandstone walls under a clay tiled roof and brick floor. At present the barn is divided by fine old railings into three loose boxes with larger section to the far end, used as a hay store with double doors to outside.

The central courtyard garden is a superb feature of the property with its old flagstone terrace and circular water fountain. Beyond are areas of lawn with flower and shrub borders and pergola to the far end. Wrought iron gates to the training paddock.

On the opposite side of the courtyard to the stable barn is the POOL ROOM: about 28'4" x 14'2" (8.64m x 4.32m) with double doors to the garden, heated swimming pool about 20' x 10' (6.1m x 3.05m) with steps. Adjoining WORKSHOP: about 19'3" x 11'8" (5.87m x 3.56m) housing oil fired boiler and filtration equipment. Door to garage and door to courtyard.

At the end of the main driveway to the property lies the GRANARY BUILDING/ANNEXE. This too has been restored by the current owner. The accommodation is mainly on the first floor with the ground floor being an open storage area, perhaps suitable for further garaging. A front door leads to the:

ENTRANCE HALL: with stairs to the first floor, cupboard housing the central heating boiler.

OPEN PLAN KITCHEN/LIVING ROOM: about 19'7" x 16'6" (5.97m x 5.03m) with beamed walls and ceiling, range of kitchen units, 4 ring electric hob and double oven, stainless steel sink unit, wall cupboards.

BEDROOM: about 10'10" x 9'2" (3.3m x 2.79m) with built in wardrobe cupboard.

BATHROOM: with panelled bath, wash hand basin in tiled surround with cupboard under, low flush WC, airing cupboard with pre-lagged copper hot water cylinder with immersion heater.

N.B. It is considered that the ground floor area under the existing accommodation would lend itself to conversion to further accommodation if required, subject to all the usual consents being obtained.

THE LAND: Adjoining the granary and walled courtyard is a small TRAINING PADDOCK well fenced and with gate to the front driveway. The remainder of the land comprises TWO PADDOCKS again well fenced and with water trough. One of the paddocks has a substantial brick and timber FIELD SHELTER. It is understood that the property extends in all to about 5 acres although this has not been verified.

It is understood that the property enjoys Forest Rights.