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Handsome, symmetrical and steeped in history, Peregrine’s Rest is a Grade II listed Georgian farmhouse dating from 1763. Set in approximately three-quarters of an acre, it combines timeless architectural elegance with a generous layout, mature gardens and a substantial brick barn that offers both superb amenity and exciting potential.

Approached from Hallgate, the front elevation makes a striking first impression. Three evenly-spaced gabled dormer windows punctuate the roofline above a balanced arrangement of windows, while mature trees frame the house and soften its handsome brickwork. A curved brick wall, a particularly charming feature, guides visitors to the front and side of the house. Most day-to-day arrivals come via the driveway at the rear, where a gravelled courtyard sits between the house and the outbuildings, offering ample parking and a private setting.

Inside, the house is arranged over three floors, with many original features retained. The main entrance opens into a hallway where the staircase rises to the upper floors. To either side are two elegant reception rooms: the drawing room and the family room, each with a fireplace and generous windows that draw in natural light. Beyond, the dining room is a particularly atmospheric space, with a large fireplace and a beamed ceiling that speaks to the building’s eighteenth-century origins. The kitchen, reached via the dining room, is a practical yet inviting space, fitted with timeless shaker-style units and equipped with integrated appliances, including eye-level ovens, an electric hob, and a built-in dishwasher. A utility room and boot room with cloakroom complete the ground floor.

The first floor holds three comfortable double bedrooms. The principal bedroom and bedroom two share the attractive front aspect, while bedroom three is positioned to the rear. There is a family bathroom alongside a separate shower room on this level, and a second staircase connects back to the kitchen, a traditional arrangement that adds to the house’s character. At the rear of the first-floor hallway, beside the secondary staircase, a loft hatch with pull-down ladder opens to a generous space - ideal for conversion into additional accommodation, a teenage den, or a private home office. On the second floor are two further period bedrooms, each with a dormer window set into the roofline.

Throughout the house, there is a clear sense of proportion and light, along with a wealth of detail – oak doors, beams, and finely-crafted banisters – that anchor the interior in its Georgian heritage. The current owner has made a number of thoughtful improvements, including a new boiler in the last year and a stylish bathroom refurbishment within the last two years, complete with a free-standing bath and separate shower. Much of the property benefits from secondary glazing, in keeping with its listed status.

The grounds are a particular delight. At the front, a ha-ha ensures uninterrupted views over open fields while keeping the lawn enclosed. The garden wraps around the house, with mature hedges and trees providing structure and privacy while a former tennis court has now become part of the rear lawn.

The outbuildings are exceptional in both scale and versatility. The principal brick barn incorporates a double garage and further garaging to store up to five or six vehicles. Alongside this are a home office, gym, and a workshop. The barn encloses one side of the gravelled courtyard, making it ideal for gatherings, and the vendor recalls using it as a party barn one summer. For buyers seeking additional accommodation, the building offers exciting potential for conversion to an annexe, subject to planning consent.