Fairstead, Abbeytown, CA7

Fairstead is an impressive Edwardian period property located on the edge of the village of Abbeytown. Set in a generous plot and with plenty of character, period features and charm, this property has the potential to become a wonderful family home.

Upon entering the property, you are greeted by a vestibule leading to a generous hallway. Off the hallway, you will find 3 large reception rooms, kitchen and bathroom with 3-piece suite. Each reception room boasts many original features, including fireplaces, service bells and bay windows, and one of the reception rooms has access to the garden. The kitchen is a good size and has access to the courtyard to the rear of the property and the ‘lad’s room’. From the kitchen, you will find a large sunroom with UPVC windows and door.

The grand staircase, with beautiful stain glass window, leads to the first floor where you will find 4 double bedrooms and a smaller single bedroom. All 4 of the double bedrooms have a feature fireplace and lovely views of the grounds; 2 of the bedrooms also have built in storage.

The grounds of Fairstead extend to approx. 0.48 acres and feature a grassed lawn to the front of the property, patioed area to the sides and a courtyard to the rear. Within the courtyard there are several outbuildings, including a garage and stores. A path from the courtyard leads to an orchard area with well-established fruit trees. 

LADS ROOM

From the kitchen at the rear of the property, you will find a large hallway, with a pantry cupboard, that has stairs up to what would have been the ‘Lad’s Room’ during the Edwardian times and beyond.

‘A ‘Lad’s Room’ refers to the area of residence for a member of the household staff that traditionally cared for equine’.

There is a box room separated within the main room with wooden panels. The main room features a cast-iron fireplace and service bell.