The Main Manor house
GROUND FLOOR
The ground floor accommodation comprises of 4 large public rooms and a cloakroom, which are accessed from the main imposing hallway which leads right through the house to the French doors leading onto the raised sun terrace.
Dining
Room (6m X 5.1m) : A superb dining room can accommodate a large dinner party, and is
well appointed with period features, and fabulous beam work and ceiling. The
feature log burner is set into a large fireplace and oak mantle, and there is
also the original listed working potagerie behind chestnut doors. The dining
room leads through to the first drawing room.
First Drawing Room (5.1m X 4.3m): A formal drawing room with views over the extensive grounds and countryside showing the original beam work and feature storage cupboards in chestnut wood. The original oak panelling to dado height compliments the parquet oak floors. The room also benefits from a large antique glass chandelier and marble mantelpiece with log effect fire.
Second Drawing Room (5.1m X 4.2m): This drawing room, like the first drawing room, is beautifully oak panelled with double frontage windows overlooking the garden. The black marble fireplace contains a new log burner. and is surmounted by a large over mantle mirror. This room also contains a matching antique glass chandelier, as in first drawing room .
This drawing room leads through to the large traditional kitchen, which one would expect in such a fine country house.
Kitchen(5.1m X 6.5m): This large tile floored kitchen is well appointed with recently refurbished units and is fully fitted with all appliances. There is also a separate large breakfasting area within the kitchen, and the original beam and stone-work features are stunning. The marble fireplace contains a new log burner.
A connecting door links this kitchen directly into the letting Gite, effectively increasing the accommodation of the manor, if required.
Hallway (12.1 X 1.9m): The hallway also contains a downstairs cloakroom with WC. Access to the first floor is gained by a most imposing chestnut wood stairway with turned balustrade, leading to two polished wood floored landings.
FIRST FLOOR
This floor contains five double bedrooms (two ensuite) and also a family bathroom.
Bedroom 1(Lemon, 5m X 5.2m): This beautiful bedroom contains all original beam work and marble topped open fireplace. Original built in storage cupboards and wardrobe are in situ, and the floor is of polished chestnut, complimenting the beam work. This room faces south.
Bedroom 2 (Lilac, 5m X 5.1m): Again, as with Bedroom 1, the beam work is stunning, and this bedroom leads onto its own ensuite bathroom, containing bath, shower att, WC, WHB and CH Towel Rail. The bathroom floor and walls are tiled. Original chestnut door built in wardrobes are a feature of this room. This room faces south.
Bedroom 3 (Mint, 4.3m X 4.3m): This large bedroom has its original marble open fireplace and is also polished chestnut floored, and commands spectacular views over the garden and beyond.
Bedroom 4 (4.4m X 4.4m): A truly lovely bedroom which also has its own ensuite shower, WC and WHB. The marble open fireplace compliments the polished chestnut floor. The views as with bedroom 3 overlook the gardens and countryside.
Bedroom 5 (3.8m X 3.6m): This bedroom also enjoys garden views and chestnut floor.
Family Bathroom (4.1m X 2m): Separate to the above mentioned ensuites, one finds a fully tiled bathroom, containing bath with shower att, WC and WHB, and is immediately adjacent to the lemon bedroom.
SECOND FLOOR (Attic Floor)
Access from one of the landings leads to the truly fabulous attics of this Manor House, which must be seen to be appreciated.
Main
Attic Room (13.5m X 8.6m): Several years ago, when the manor was owned by one of
the British MEP's, this attic was converted for weekend symposium for fellow
members to discuss European policy, and is fully carpeted, and all the original
beam work was sand blasted and the roof totally insulated and pine panelled.
Second Attic (13.5m X 3m): The main attic room leads to a further walk in attic which is presently used for storage.
GENERAL DETAILS
Heating: All rooms within the main Manor are fully centrally heated, and the duel oil/log central heating boiler is situated in the basement.
Electrics: The entire Manor house was rewired in approx 2004, and is still under its 10 year service guarantee.
Water: The house is connected directly to the mains water supply (meeting all EEC standards) and the drainage is into a new 5000l septic tank.
Satellite Television: All rooms within the Manor house are connected directly to the central SKY satellite TV system, receiving all normal UK channels.
Internet: Unlike most countryside locations, the manor house enjoys a very fast broadband connection, and WiFi covers all rooms.
Double Glazing: To avoid the intense heat during sunny summer days, all windows facing south have been newly double glazed in hardwood, ensuring the Manor stays cool on the hottest days.