Impeccably enhanced and utterly enchanting detached farmhouse on the edges of Loxwood village with detached double garaging. Dating back to the 16th century, from the magnificent inglenook fireplace, timber framed walls and abundance of beams to the underfloor heating and electric car charging point of the gated driveway, every aspect offers a superior example of modern living in a period property. Capacious wrap-around gardens of 0.56 acres have a heated outdoor swimming pool and sauna, whilst behind a quintessential double fronted facade there are two excellent reception rooms, a study, superb country kitchen, boot room and marvellous principal suite. An early enquiry is strongly advised.

Nestled away in picturesque semi-rural setting on the Surrey/Sussex borders, it is thought that Little Sheaves can trace its heritage date back to the 16th century. Retaining a huge amount of character, today its considered layout beautifully blends an abundance of original features with contemporary additions such as underfloor heating and an electric car charging point to create an enviable modern day family home. Encompassed by the tranquillity of its 0.56acre gardens, the quintessential white washed facade with its classic porch, leaded windows and section of original timber framed walls instantly conjures a picture perfect first impression.

Sympathetically extended in the 1970s, step inside and you'll find a wonderfully fluid layout that is at once both cosy and spacious. Unfolding from a tremendous central reception hall across over nearly 2600sq ft, the warming tones of solid wood floors enhance refined heritage hues and timber beams throughout an exceptional home that has an immense degree of versatile accommodation. With double aspect windows that allow the gardens to add a blissful backdrop, two outstanding reception rooms sit to either side of the hallway immediately generating a feeling of space. With classic black beams stretching out overhead, the enticing sitting room offers a relaxing space to unwind. A wood burning stove nestles within its magnificent inglenook fireplace conjuring images of a bygone age, while the generous dimensions open into an adjoining study that could easily be a play room or TV room if needed. Bathed in light and just as inviting, the large dining room pairs oak beams with exposed brickwork to create a fantastic place for family meals and evenings with friends. Commendably proportioned with plentiful space for both seating and dining areas, it leads into a superior country kitchen where French doors tempt you outside for al fresco meals. Marvellously appointed with solid wood cabinetry and wine storage topped with stone effect countertops, this tastefully styled space is designed to house a range cooker and has an integrated fridge freezer. A separate utility room has space and plumbing for laundry appliances, and a boot room with a charming split stable-style door to an external warm water shower is ideal for muddy winter walks or days languishing by the pool.

The charm and character continues upstairs where an admirable principal suite sits exclusively within the original farm house. Its cool white walls lend a traditional contrast to the black timber framing of the walls evoking a supremely calm and restful feel, and whilst a sizable dressing room provides ample storage without encroaching on the aesthetics, a fabulous en suite has a luxuriously large glass framed walk-in waterfall shower in a metro tile setting. Four additional bedrooms pepper the main section of the first floor producing an ideal measure of flexible family and guest accommodation, and together they share a modern family shower room and additional WC.

Outside

With capacious established lawns extending out to the south at the front and wrapping their way around to the rear, the idyllic gardens of Little Sheaves provide you with every opportunity to take time out from your day to sit back and admire your surroundings. Framed by the leafy foliage of majestic trees and mature shrubs that add dappled shade and seasonal colour, these heavenly gardens proffer a secluded oasis from the hubbub of the world outside.

In its own gated and beautifully landscaped setting, a heated open air swimming pool produces a halcyon way to spend summer afternoons, and a timber summer house with a sauna is a superb added bonus.

To the side of the walled frontage, a sweeping brick paved driveway unites with detached double garaging to give you private off-road parking for numerous vehicles. The garage houses the controls for the heating swimming pool and benefits from a thoughtfully incorporated mezzanine level with handy storage space. The property also benefits from a further 0.25 acre wooded garden space.




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