Glebe Lane, Stockcross RG20

6 Bedroom | Freehold | 5 Baths | Swimming Pool

An extremely individual, and very attractive, detached country house with a wonderful indoor swimming pool together with a self-contained cottage, situated in the centre of this very sought after village.

Description:
This is a very interesting and individual property which provides extensive accommodation. There is the main house, with newly constructed indoor swimming pool, and a separate annex called The Coach House, which provides further accommodation which could be let commercially or used as a home office, or overspill accommodation from the main dwelling. Both buildings are situated in an attractive and level garden at the end of a private and gated drive. The main house, which was originally the laundry building for the local Estate, has retained a great deal of its original and charming character yet offers modern day living, with the whole building presented to a high standard throughout. On the ground floor there is an impressive vaulted sitting room which is double aspect with doors open to the terrace and garden and fitted with a wood burning stove. The kitchen/family room is the hub of the house and is a lovely room which is very light and airy with bi-fold doors to one end opening out to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of contemporary units with granite worktops and the room has a part vaulted ceiling again creating a feeling of space. From the kitchen there is a useful utility and cloakroom and a door leading directly into the adjoining and newly constructed indoor swimming pool. This is an amazing room with the latest swimming pool technology which means that the smell of the chlorine is restricted to the pool area and does not filter into the house. Also the pool is fitted with a retractable safety cover making it very secure for children. Also from the room there are bi-fold doors providing light and access to the garden. The ground floor is completed with a small dining room, a study, guest cloakroom and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. On the first floor there is a large principal bedroom with a range of built in wardrobes and an open plan en suite, there is a guest bedroom which also has an en suite.

The self-contained annex, called The Coach House is situated across the drive and is a charming detached property offering a central sitting room with vaulted ceiling, underfloor heating and a large wall of glass providing plenty of light. To one side is a well fitted modern kitchen, there is a bedroom with en suite, a second bedroom and a separate bathroom. This annex can be used in a variety of different ways and is ideal for buyers with specific requirements.

Please note that the house is fiited with a battery system which is a 60kwh ban and linked to the solar panels. This provides 6 hours per night at £0.075p per kw. The vendors manage to charge the car, and charge the house batteries in this time. A full charge in winter together with the small amount provided by the solar panels nearly run the house on a normal day. In the summer there is of course the energy from the panels will be much higher. The vendors bills are showing to be a cost per annum of a little over £2500 per annum including car charge, general household and for heating the swimming pool

Outside:
The property is approached by a long gravel drive with electric gates at one end providing access into a courtyard where there is ample private off road parking for a number of vehicles. The garden has been attractively landscaped with a large central area of lawn, with a raised terrace to one corner providing a very sunny, outdoor entertaining area and the garden is surrounded by a number of mature trees, shrubs and plants. It has been designed with outside lighting which can be controlled so that there are different colours, and a feature is a gazebo which is perfect for entertaining with both seating and dining areas, power and heaters. Within the garden are further storage sheds and it has a lovely open south facing aspect.

Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage, oil fired central heating, solar panels fitted and air conditioning in both the house and annex, 60kwh battery system linked to solar panels. Ask the agents for details.

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