Greystone, Carlton
- PROPERTY TYPE
Link Detached House
- BEDROOMS
4
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- No onward chain
- A remarkable 19th-century country residence, famously occupied by George Orwell in 1944, rich in character and heritage
- Thoughtfully reconfigured to combine the original main house with the former Gardener’s Cottage, creating a unique and versatile home
- Over 2,600 sq. ft of beautifully presented living space, blending period charm with modern comforts, set within approximately 0.9 acres
- Private driveway through a wooded treeline leading the residence
- Four reception rooms including cinema room and spacious sitting room with large windows overlooking the private, south-facing gardens
- Well-appointed kitchen with modern units, dining room, pantry, additional porch, and recently modernised external utility room
- First floor with generous landing, principal bedroom with bay windows, luxurious four-piece bathroom with freestanding bath, second bedroom with en-suite, and boarded loft access
- Extensive grounds wrapping around three sides, featuring patio, lawn, mature shrubs and flower beds, small paddock, five outbuildings (conversion potential subject to consent), LPG gas (truncated)
Description
Own a piece of history with this remarkable 19th-century country residence, famously occupied by George Orwell in 1944. Rich in character and heritage, the property has been thoughtfully reconfigured from the original main house and seamlessly incorporates the former Gardener’s Cottage to create a truly exceptional home.
Offering over 2,600 sq. ft of beautifully presented living space, the residence perfectly blends period charm with versatile modern living. Set within approximately 0.9 acres, the property enjoys an idyllic countryside setting, providing both sizable family space and picturesque surroundings—ideal for those seeking a unique home with literary significance and timeless appeal.
Enter the home via the private driveway through wooded treeline to the main building with porch with vaulted ceiling, hallway with modern W/C and two large bedrooms to the west of the property. Double doors lead onto a cinema room and sitting room with large windows overlook the private garden. Further hall with porch area, dining room and kitchen with modern units, front porch and pantry cupboard. There is an outside recently modernised utility room on the ground floor along with five outbuildings that could be further converted (subject to the correct planning and building consent). The first floor has generous landing with views over the garden, bedroom one with bay windows just off the bathroom with stunning four piece modern suite with free standing bath. Bedroom two has white modern ensuite and there is access to the boarded loft via drop down ladder.
Outside the fabulous grounds wrap around three sides of the property with large patio area and lawn having a southerly facing aspect, multiply shrubs and flower beds and small paddock field perfect for raising animals.
Other features include beautiful wooden windows within keeping with the character, LPG gas combi boiler, underfloor heating in the kitchen, original oak flooring in bedroom one.
The home is well positioned to offer excellent commuter access and tranquil woodland and country parks on the doorstep; this ideal family home provides convenient access to local amenities and schools while maintaining a discreet and peaceful retreat for family leisure time.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band E
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Porch
'
Entrance Hallway
'
Bedroom Four
4.34m x 4.2m
Bedroom Three
5.1m x 3.05m
WC
'
Cinema Room
5.23m (max) x 4.2m (max) - 5.23m (max) x 4.2m (max)
Sitting Room
5.72m x 5.7m
Hallway
'
Porch
'
Study
2.1m x 1.8m
Dining Room
5.72m (max) x 4.42m (max) - 5.72m (max) x 4.42m (max)
Kitchen
4.4m x 4.1m
Lobby
'
Pantry Cupboard
'
Detached Utility Room
3.56m x 2.74m
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
'
Bedroom One
7.1m into wardrobes x 6.2m (max) - 7.1m into wardrobes x 6.2m (max)
Bathroom
4.4m x 2.06m
Bedroom Two
5.61m (max) x 4.6m (max) - 5.61m (max) x 4.6m (max)
EXTERNALLY
.
Sitting on a 0.9 acre plot with five brick built outbuildings and long private driveway.
Tenure - Freehold
Council Tax Band E
AGENTS REF:
MH/LS/STO260160/09042026
- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: E
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Driveway,Off street,Private
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
- No wheelchair access
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