Dancers Lane, Bentley Heath Guide price £6,000,000

A handsome Grade II listed Palladian house with earlier origins being of architectural importance set in gardens and grounds of about 15½ acres (6.5 acre formal and informal gardens plus 9 acre paddock) including a 1½ acre lake. The property is described as a Palladian Villa, which has been significantly extended. The front elevation has the classical proportions of the period, constructed in brick, finished in render under a slate roof. A Modillion eaves cornice lies below the parapet. Internally, the house combines light and spacious reception rooms with comfortable bedroom accommodation. A particular feature is the excellent proportions of the principal reception rooms, which includes a drawing room, dining room and library. The drawing room opens through to the Viewing Gallery, which overlooks the formal gardens to the rear of the house. At lower ground floor level is the original kitchen with a magnificent old range and adjoining is the wine room and a traditional cellar. A single bedroom self-contained apartment has been incorporated into the East Wing. Arranged over 3 levels the total size is 7,434 sq ft. Mature gardens and grounds of approximately 15½ acres including 1½ acre lake. IVY MANTLE:- Outside, situated to the northeast of the house, is Ivy Mantle, a charming three bedroom cottage. With two reception rooms and a fitted kitchen/dining room, Ivy Mantle is ideal as secondary accommodation for guests, staff or relatives or as a home office, total size 1,235 sq ft.

Kitchen: 3.65m x 3.42m

Dining Room: 7.70m x 4.34m

Drawing Room: 4.98m x 6.07m

Reception Hallway: 3.45m x 6.37m

Library: 5.47m x 7.90m

Billiard Room: 7.28m x 5.29m

Conservatory: 9.22m x 2.65m

First Floor :-:

Bedroom 1: 7.72m x 3.97m

En Suite Bathroom:

Bedroom 2: 4.99m x 4.13m

Bedroom 3: 3.62m x 3.81m

Bedroom 4: 5.45m x 3.80m

Bedroom 5: 4.54m x 5.44m

Dressing Room:

En Suite Bathroom:

Bedroom 6: 5.46m x 2.93m

Bedroom 7: 3.38m x 3.21m

Family Bathroom:

Lower Ground Floor:-:

Wine Room:

Wine Cellar:

Kitchen:

Portico:

Linen Room:

Utility Room:

Store Room:

Guest Suite/Staff Quarters:

Bedroom:

Sitting Room:

Kitchen:

Bathroom:

IVY MANTLE: Outside, situated to the northeast of the house, is Ivy Mantle, a charming three bedroom cottage. With two reception rooms and a fitted kitchen/dining room, Ivy Mantle is ideal as secondary accommodation for guests, staff or relatives or as a home office, total size 1,235 sq ft.

Ground Floor:-:

Kitchen: 4.54m x 3.07m

Sitting Room: 4.47m x 6.66m

Dining Room: 2.84m x 3.46m

Store: 2.81m x 3.52m

First Floor :-: `

Bedroom 1: 4.57m x 3.69m

Bedroom 2: 3.48m x 2.97m

Bedroom 3: 2.81m x 3.46m

Family Bathroom:

The Exterior: The gardens and grounds provide a magnificent setting for the house. The informal lawns and parkland to the south include a charming lake, stocked with a selection of fish. To the rear are the formal gardens with rose beds set within walled areas, creating peace and tranquillity. The gardens include a magnificent selection of mature trees including Cedar, Limes and Yew, whilst in the spring the grounds are carpeted in daffodils and bluebells.