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An exceptional 17th century Grade II* Listed Country House, with historic decorated stairwell rated amongst the best designed and preserved late 17th century murals in England, set in delightful grounds.**PLEASE CONTACT THE BROOKMANS PARK OFFICE ON 01707 661144**

The Ground Floor double front doors open to ENTRANCE LOBBY, RECEPTION HALL, DINING ROOM, STAIRCASE HALL, SITTING ROOM, DRAWING ROOM, GUEST CLOAKROOM and COAT HANGING CUPBOARD and SNOOKER ROOM.

The reception rooms are quite magnificent being of great proportions and the majority benefiting from delightful cornice work, plaster panelling and fireplaces.

There is a large KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM off the staircase hall, comprising an extensive range of German hand built solid oak wall and floor units providing copious storage space. The KITCHEN is extremely well equipped, comprehensively served with all modern day appliances. A UTILITY ROOM adjoins.

Returning to the STAIRCASE HALL, stairs rise to the FIRST FLOOR comprising: MASTER BEDROOM with EN SUITE BATHROOM large split level BALCONY. TWO BEDROOMS each with EN SUITE BATHROOM and one with DRESSING ROOM. STUDY.

Stairs from the first floor landing rise to SECOND FLOOR with: GUEST BEDROOM with EN SUITE BATHROOM and SITTING ROOM, IRONING ROOM/LINEN ROOM, TWO FURTHER BEDROOMS, one with EN SUITE BATHROOM.

A further principal BEDROOM with EN SUITE BATHROOM is approached via the stairs rising from the inner hall on the ground floor.

Stairs lead back down from this bedroom to an inner lobby with side access and stairs to the LOWER GROUND FLOOR, STAFF QUARTERS, and SERVICE ROOMS comprising, ROOM 1(N) BEDROOM (S) EN SUITE BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LARGE WINE STORE ROOM, ROOM 2 (S), ROOM 2(N), STORE ROOM, BOILER ROOM. Large room containing all heating and hot water systems (kept at this level to avoid any possible damage to murals). Control panel, 3 gas boilers, pumps and water tanks.

EXTERIOR

To the east of the house is the GARAGE BLOCK capable of taking up to 4 cars with 3 electrically operated up and over doors with security lighting, all fuse boxes and metres. Five sash window (N & S). Steps rise to door leading to lobby and access to main house.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS

The house is surrounded by its delightful grounds to three sides. To the south are the formal gardens with a vast expanse of beautiful lawns and yorkstone terrace with raised brick flower beds. Original 17th century garden wall to the east and southern boundary with original entrance gates to the south (now disused) and new wrought iron gates allowing access from the east. Two large horse chestnut trees dominate the southern part of this garden, whilst it is bordered by many other mature trees including cedars, willow and pines.

To the east and northern are two large PADDOCKS.

The northern elevation looks onto the wide turning area with an attractive THREE TIER FOUNTAIN and pool below and onto further lawns and original HA HA after which a fence marks the northern boundary which then runs into open countryside and farmland. The main house and formal gardens are fully floodlit. Water and electricity points are available throughout the grounds.