8 bedroom detached house for sale

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IMPRESSIVE 8/9 BEDROOM MANOR HOUSE OF SIGNIFICANT ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST WITH SOUTH FACING GARDEN. The whole is set within approximately 1.5 acres of superbly landscaped gardens including ha ha and hidden summer borders and the extent of its accommodation offers immense potential for multi generation occupancy or a variety of uses such as holiday lets, offices etc. subject to consents. The Principal House is believed to have been extended circa 1890 by the nationally recognised architect Basil Edgar Baily (awarded a fellowship of the Royal Institute of British Architects), a relative of the family at the time, which with modern additions creates the house we see today with its numerous features externally and within including original window seat, Adam style fire place, ceiling friezes to name but a few. The ground floor accommodation boasts fabulous Reception Hall, dramatic Drawing Room, Study and Dining Room together with further extensive ancillary accommodation. The configuration including 2 staircases making it extremely versatile in how it is used and would lend itself to create a Granny Flat. The floor area of the manor is 464 sqm/5,000 sq. ft. The potential of the property is enhanced further by the extensive outbuildings commensurate for a property with this amount of land. In addition to the main house, a bungalow which was built for the present vendors' family for their parents offers further extensive accommodation and is AVAILABLE BY SEPARATE NEGOTIATION. The bungalow is some 119 sqm/1,280 sq. ft. Also available by separate negotiation are Barn/Stables which were granted planning permission for conversion to a 4 bedroom dwelling as part of reference 13/0707/FUL. In total the outbuildings extend to some 251 sqm/2,700 sq. ft. Rarely does a property offering such endless opportunities come to the market and viewing is an absolute must to fully take on board the potential.