Park Lane, Laughton

Property Details: - Type: Detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Batcheller Monkhouse - Battle Phone: 01424 317893

<br/><br/>This captivating detached farmhouse, with origins dating back to the 16th century, exudes historical charm while offering modern enhancements. Sympathetically extended to complement its original character, it now provides a wonderful family home. Set in just under an acre of land in a peaceful, rural location.<br/><br/>Description<br/>Tucked away at the end of a quiet country lane, this exceptional family home is nestled in the heart of its picturesque one-acre plot surrounded by rolling countryside and fields. The main section of the property dates back to the 16th Century,<br/>showcasing a wealth of original features including beamed ceilings, latch doors and open fireplaces. Offering a generous 3,356 sqft across two floors the house boasts five spacious bedrooms and seven versatile reception rooms making it perfect for family living.<br/>The main features of the property include:<br/>• A welcoming Entrance Hall that showcases numerous 16th Century details.<br/>Highlights include solid oak flooring, beamed ceilings and walls, and an open fireplace with inset log burner. A staircase leads from the hall to the first floor.<br/>• From the hallway you will find the Second Reception Room. This room also has solid oak flooring, a beautiful bay window, fitted bookcases and two original windows overlooking the front garden.<br/>• Across the hallway you will find the Dining Room/Study. This room is fitted with a plethora of built-in bookcases and an original fireplace.<br/>• The 29ft Living Room is a later extension to the property. This vast room is double aspect with sliding doors overlooking the swimming pool terrace, a large inglenook fireplace and again solid oak flooring.<br/>• Double doors take you back out to the entrance hall and on to the Kitchen/ Breakfast Room.<br/>• The Kitchen is fitted with an array of white Shaker-style wall and base units with solid wood worktops over. A centre island houses the Rangemaster stove.<br/>There is a Butler sink and a freestanding dishwasher, tiled flooring, lime-washed beamed ceiling and plenty of space for a dining table. A wooden stable door takes you back outside.<br/>• Adjacent to the kitchen the current owners have extended to provide a fantastic walk-in Larder Store Room with window overlooking the rear and skylight in the ceiling.<br/>• From this room there is also a well-appointed Utility Room that houses the boiler cupboard, with extra storage and sink and drainer.<br/>• A Boot Room and Inner Lobby also provide further storage.<br/>• From here there is access to two well-appointed office spaces that were originally part of the integral garage.integral garage. Both of these are fitted with a plethora of storage and bookcases• There is also a downstairs Shower Room fitted with a free-standing shower cubicle, WC and wash handbasin.<br/>First Floor<br/>• From the Landing you will find two very large Double Bedrooms.<br/>• The Main Bedroom has beautiful views over the rear garden and the swimming pool below via sliding doors out to what could be a balcony area. There is also two double built-in wardrobes and access through to a large En-Suite Bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower.<br/>• Bedroom 2 is a well-proportioned double-aspect room with a bank of wardrobes inset into the wall.<br/>• There are four further Bedrooms.<br/>• Bedroom 4 has eaves storage.<br/>• Family Bathroom with a roll top bath, his and hers sinks and wash handbasin with storage beneath.<br/>Outside<br/>The property is accessed through gates that open into a spacious gravel driveway providing parking for numerous cars. The gardens wrap around the house and are predominantly laid to lawn. At the rear of the property a private swimming pool terrace is tucked away alongside the pump house. The former stables and outbuildings are discreetly shielded by a mature hedge. Additionally, there is a raised vegetable garden, chicken coop and childrens’ play area.