High Street, Ringstead

'Aspirational Homes' from Magenta Estate Agents showcase a superb, stone-built farmhouse, spacious and functional; the characterful living space punctuated by personality and history. Perfectly complementing the interior, the beautiful rear garden has charm in abundance: from the generous lawn with bountiful borders; the rustic stone walling; to the much-loved summer house which gifts year-round enjoyment.

GROUND FLOOR

Enter into the hall which features rustic wooden flooring, stairs rising to the first floor, and antique pine doors leading to the sitting- and living-rooms. The SITTING ROOM, fondly referred to by the present owners as “the green room”, is a perfectly proportioned reception room with delicate, green wallpapered walls embracing a period-style coal-effect fireplace suite. Light floods in from the walk-in bay window, and the glazed side door which accesses the driveway.

Taking centre stage of the LIVING ROOM, the inglenook fireplace oozes visual warmth and character with its natural stone surround, brick hearth and ‘Jøtul’ wood-burning stove: perfect for cosying up in front of the fire on a cold winter’s night. Additional features include a light-filled bay window, useful understairs storage cupboard, and painted shelved alcove ideal for display.

From the living room, doors lead to the kitchen and REAR LOBBY which in turn gives access to the rear garden and CLOAKROOM with WC and wash-hand basin. The lobby is open plan to the STUDY which enjoys exposed stone walling and hardwood flooring. For anyone working from home there are built-in cupboards with shelving space for books and files. Steps descend to the WINE CELLAR.

Not only does the capacious open-plan KITCHEN/DINING/FAMILY ROOM pair character with function but also it can be reconfigured to suit the occasion, be that a simple family mealtime or a grand celebration with lots of guests. The exposed beams and stone walls perfectly marry the traditional wooden kitchen cabinets. Further comprising fitted worktops, ‘Franke’ sink unit, space for a Rangemaster cooker with fitted ‘Rangemaster’ extractor hood over, feature wall niches, cupboard concealing the ‘Potterton’ boiler, two built-in window seats, and porcelain floor tiling.

Steps ascend to the LAUNDRY ROOM which is fitted with a range of traditional wooden cabinets with undermount ceramic Butler-style sink, space for washing machine and under-counter fridge, and hardwood flooring. A door leads to the garden, and a further door to the UTILITY ROOM which also enjoys a range of fitted units providing ample storage space. Doors lead to the garage and a very ‘handy’ WORKSHOP which gives access to both the home gym and the second garage. The GYM incorporates space for a sauna – the ultimate post-workout recovery!

FIRST FLOOR

Arrive at the first-floor LANDING to discover exposed ceiling beams, dado rail, access to the half-boarded loft space with light connected, all communicating antique pine doors to:

Bestowing some hotel luxury, the MASTER BEDROOM is soon to become a master bedroom suite with a Victorian-inspired free-standing rolltop bath and wash-hand basin, giving you a space to escape and relax in peace at the end of a stressful day. BEDROOM TWO is an excellent-sized double bedroom with sash-style windows that afford the room an abundance of natural light.

Benefiting from a walk-in single wardrobe, BEDROOM THREE is another light and airy double bedroom with built-in window seating: somewhere to perch and watch the world go by. Finally, BEDROOM FOUR presents as an ideal guest bedroom as it enjoys a wash-hand basin and characterful exposed ceiling beam. The hot-water cylinder is housed within the built-in cupboard. With space for showering and dressing, the SHOWER ROOM is fitted with an oak-effect vanity basin unit, WC, and shower cubicle complemented by Travertine-style wall tiling with mosaic border tiles.

OUTSIDE

With its well-kept front gardens, nestled discreetly behind creamy stone walling and neat, trimmed hedging, there is no question that this stunning farmhouse has kerb appeal aplenty. To the side of the property, electric wooden gates open to an expansive block-paved driveway which provides ample private parking and in turn leads to garaging for two cars.

The beautiful, established rear garden is a garden to delight the eye and the senses. Steps lead up from the driveway to a generous lawn with well-stocked borders planted with a variety of shrubs and perennials. As well as a super vegetable garden which has in the past showcased some award-winning produce, there are also two Bramley apple trees, a pear, two Victoria plum trees and raspberry canes. Central to the garden are a paved patio and summer house, with surrounding rockery-style border, and fragrant lavender beds– a private idyll where the owners often retreat with a good book. From spring until autumn, breakfast is taken al fresco on the secluded courtyard at the rear of the house. Further benefits include an outside water tap, weatherproof sockets, and wood store.

GARAGING exists for two cars with electric shutter-style doors, power and light connected.

EPC rating: E