There is scope to re-model the house subject to any necessary planning regulations and enhance the ownership of this wonderful country residence.

Situated on the edge of the village of Lighthorne, The Old Rectory sits on a south facing slope and includes a substantial eight-bedroom house adjacent to the church. It is within the village Conservation Area, with views across wonderful walled gardens to the countryside beyond. There is also a two-bedroom bungalow and a separate two-bedroom stable flat. The outbuildings include extensive stabling and storage, complemented by paddocks and farmland of about 21.09 acres. There is further land available by negotiation.

This lovely property offers an exceptional opportunity to up date a substantial, welcoming and comfortable home. The house would originally have been approached from the south, but was altered, probably in the 1800’s, to provide a peaceful setting in an enclosed, walled front garden. Original features include sash windows, working shutters, fine fireplaces, original mouldings, as well as a stone flagged cellar and extensive attics. The reception hall and main reception room are of particular note, and are complemented by traditional ‘service’ quarters, providing scope to re-model to a more contemporary style of living.

There is potential to create more accommodation in the attics, subject to the necessary planning and Listed building consents.

Ground Floor – The spacious reception hall at the front of the house leads to a suite of three elegant and sunny reception rooms, which overlook the south facing garden. A door from the hall leads to the stone cellar and access to a cloakroom, whilst a further door leads to the kitchen and breakfast room, and a utility room. Access to the dining room is from the kitchen, as it is to the breakfast room, which in turn leads to the conservatory, adjacent to the garden terrace. This lovely traditional house has a pantry, boot room and secondary entrance, together with a workshop and large garage.

First Floor – A shallow staircase leads from the entrance hall to the first floor via an half landing and separate cloakroom. Three south-facing double bedrooms overlook the garden and fields beyond, all with en suite bathrooms. There are a further three bedrooms with a view of the gardens and land to the north, and a large family bathroom off a separate landing, which can also be accessed by a staircase adjacent to the kitchen.

Second Floor – The principal staircase continues on up to the second floor with two large, partially vaulted bedrooms, with washbasins and access to two further, large boarded attic rooms with south facing windows. A secondary enclosed staircase rises from the service landing to the two boarded attics, suitable for storage.

Outside – The Old Rectory is approached via wrought iron gates from the lane by the church, or over the driveway adjacent to the bungalow and stable yard, which in turn graciously continues to the front door, with parking and access to the garage.

The formal gardens have been beautifully maintained and lie to the south of the house, enclosed by stone walls. This area of the garden is laid to lawn, with mature trees, shrubs and herbaceous borders, with a stone terrace next to the house. The rear garden slopes up from the house, with an area mainly laid to lawn with various specimen trees including two fine copper beeches, fruit trees and an ornamental pond, and pedestrian gate to the paddock. The original kitchen garden is enclosed by brick walls, and has been divided to provide a sheltered location for a swimming pool and pool house. The remaining area of the kitchen garden is in need of restitution, with the potential to create a spectacular walled garden. There is a kennel/store opposite the boot room entrance.

The Bungalow – is of more modern construction, close to the stables overlooking the village. It has a kitchen, sitting room, study and two double bedrooms with a shower room. There is an integrated garage, which subject to planning could be converted to offer further accommodation.

The Stable Flat – Located on the first floor above the tack room and stores, is a spacious two bedroom flat with an elevated outlook over the gardens. Originally the grooms’ quarters, it has been opened up to create a sitting room, kitchen and two bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and cloakroom.

Stables and Outbuildings – The imposing run of eight traditional stables are built from brick with tiled rooves, decorative vents and high ceilings. They are all within easy reach of the buildings, horse walker, forage stores, paddocks and fields.

There are two modern steel framed barns and modern fodder barn. The open plan layout lends itself to various uses. There is an additional horse box store barn.

The Land at The Old Rectory – is predominantly Grade II and Grade III land with a good mixture of undulating, sheltered fields, ideal for making hay and as grazing. It extends in all to about 21.09 acres. There is further land available by separate negotiation.

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