Property Details: - Type: Semi-detached house - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 3

Agent: Seymours - Prestige Homes Phone: 020 8139 1963

An exceptional Arts and Crafts home, sensitively restored and stylishly extended to create a remarkable family residence.<br/><br/>Gorse House is a stunning Arts and Crafts property dating from 1904, lovingly enhanced by the current owners. Combining original architectural character with beautifully considered modern additions, this unique home offers exceptional living space, outstanding craftsmanship and a wonderful connection with its gardens.<br/><br/>Throughout the property, original features have been carefully retained, including vaulted ceilings, leaded windows, original architraves, stone steps, panelled walls, fireplaces and antique bronze hardware. The result is a home full of warmth, character and individuality.<br/><br/>Approached via electric gates, the property is set behind a gravel driveway with parking for several cars, an EV charger, wood store and a beautifully planted herringbone brick parterre featuring hydrangeas and rose trees.<br/><br/>The Ground Floor<br/><br/>The impressive kitchen extension forms the heart of the home, designed to maximise light and garden views with Clements steel floor-to-ceiling windows and doors opening onto the entertaining terrace, together with a striking atrium and electric retractable blind.<br/><br/>The bespoke kitchen features solid washed Douglas fir cabinetry, Corian worktops, a Neptune double stainless-steel sink, Quooker hot tap, integrated appliances, polished concrete flooring and underfloor heating. A built-in Sonos system with ceiling-mounted Bose speakers completes this exceptional family and entertaining space.<br/><br/>Stone steps rise through an original Arts and Crafts leaded window archway into the elegant dining room, featuring engineered oak parquet flooring, traditional panelling, Victorian-style column radiators, built-in larder cupboards with marble coffee station and an original working fireplace. Steel doors lead into the formal reception room, where a second original marble-surround fireplace, restored cast iron radiators, oak parquet flooring and a beautiful leaded bay window with garden views create a wonderfully refined setting.<br/><br/>The lower hallway retains superb character with vaulted ceilings, dark stained parquet flooring, wall lighting and restored Victorian column radiators. A cellar/wine store, storage areas and a charming snug provide further flexible accommodation. The snug features original parquet flooring, wall panelling, shutters and a wood-burning stove.<br/><br/>A practical boot room, laundry room and WC complete the ground floor, with slate flooring, bespoke cabinetry, garden access and Fired Earth finishes.<br/><br/>First and Second Floors<br/><br/>The impressive double-height entrance hall features original stained glass, a restored front door, antique bronze hardware and a statement chandelier. A Crucial Trading stair runner with original brass stair rods leads to the upper floors, where vaulted ceilings and thoughtful lighting continue the home’s Arts and Crafts character.<br/><br/>The principal bedroom suite provides a peaceful retreat with panelled walls, wool carpeting, Sonos/Bose speakers, a bespoke dressing room and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Finished with Fired Earth fittings, the bathroom includes a rainfall shower, twin Corian basins, heated towel rail and underfloor heating.<br/><br/>Further accommodation includes a bedroom with en-suite shower room and eaves storage, a flexible bedroom/office, a beautifully appointed family bathroom with Victorian roll-top bath and oversized shower, and two additional second-floor bedrooms with garden views and attic storage.<br/><br/>Gardens and Outside Space<br/><br/>The south-facing gardens are a true highlight of Gorse House, combining privacy, mature planting and beautifully designed outdoor spaces. Featuring a large entertaining terrace, original dry stone walls, slate and crazy paving, a three-tier lawn, lower recreational lawn, mature acers, roses, lavender, shrubs and a planted olive tree, the gardens provide a stunning backdrop throughout the seasons.<br/><br/>A detached garage has been converted into a versatile gym and wellness space, currently incorporating an ice bath and table tennis area, with potential for a sauna or further leisure use.<br/><br/>Gorse House is a remarkable example of a sensitively restored Arts and Crafts home, where historic detail and contemporary family living sit seamlessly together. The current owners have created a house that has supported family life, offering flexible spaces, exceptional light and a wonderful sense of comfort.<br/><br/>A truly individual home with a joyful atmosphere, Gorse House is a rare opportunity to acquire a property of outstanding character and charm.