Bridge House, Old Hutton, LA8 0NH

In a slightly elevated setting, Bridge House is an immensely charismatic Grade II Listed property; dating back to the mid 18th Century it has a highly distinctive facade (as noted in the listing information, the 'front is slate-hung with eaves band').

Much of the Georgian character has been retained with substantial panelled front door with toplight, panel doors with moulded architraves, two oak staircases, semicircular arch with dentil cornice and pilasters in the hall, panelled cupboards with pilasters and semicircular heads in the drawing room and kitchen, panelled cupboard in bedroom 2, inset shelving with semicircular head in the dining room, panelled window reveals, working shutters and window seats, cornicing, fireplaces to the three reception rooms and two of the bedrooms.

Instantly welcoming, the rooms are generously proportioned with high ceilings and tall windows; the light and bright accommodation is set over four floors with a four square layout, cellar, attic rooms and a gross internal measurement of 4181 sq ft (388.4 sq m) excluding the cellar.

The property was also enhanced in 2016 with the replacement of an extension at the rear to create a very practical utility/laundry room, as well as a shower room.

All in all, a wonderful family home with gardens and a paddock in a popular village setting.

Let us take you on a tour...

Walk in through the front door with rose covered wrought iron arch into the hall with a fitted cloaks cupboard. Off here are two good-sized reception rooms: the drawing room and dining room both have two sash windows and multi-fuel stoves.

The sitting room has access from the drawing room and off the hall - an atmospheric room with a substantial stone fireplace and understairs cupboard. This room also provides access to the enclosed rear staircase and to the light filled utility/laundry room, comprehensively fitted with a range of units and cupboards, integral fridge/freezer, a wine cooler, space for an under counter washing machine and tumble drier, an oak floor and access to both east and west elevations. Off here is a three piece shower room.

Across the hall, the dining kitchen has oak base and wall units, granite worktops, a two oven cream Aga, Neff two plate electric induction hob, integral microwave, grill, oven and dishwasher.

The cellar, 273 sq ft (25.4 sq m) is accessed from the hall. Here you'll find the hot water cylinder, boiler and controls for the solar panels. In the main room there are stone benches and flagged
floors.

The attractive oak staircase has a Westmorland window with seat providing a lovely outlook across the garden and paddock.

Off the main landing are three double bedrooms and the house bathroom. Bedroom 1 has a built-in wardrobe and three piece en suite shower room with store cupboard, bedroom 2 has a decorative built-in cupboard and period fireplace, bedroom 4 has fitted bedroom furniture, cast iron fireplace and wash basin.

The bathroom has a roll top bath and vanity wash basin. The inner landing with linen cupboard provides access to double bedroom 3, rear staircase with second Westmorland window and an enclosed staircase leading to the second floor attic rooms; here there are three separate rooms offering excellent potential for upgrading to additional bedrooms/home office/hobby rooms.

Gardens and grounds

Stone gate stoops lead into a central gravel drive with ample parking to the front of the house. A second sweeping circular drive to the west, provides vehicular access to the rear and paddock and continues around to the central drive.

To the east of the house, there is a stone and slate single garage with electric up and over door, power, light and EV charger.

The south facing gardens are a delight with two lawns and planted borders bursting with shrubs, perennials and spring bulbs - there is also a stunning wisteria adorning the stone wall separating
the front and rear gardens.

A wrought iron gate leads through to the well-tended rear garden with a terraced kitchen garden with raised beds, a greenhouse, a stone and slate outbuilding with garden store and open fronted log store, lawns, mature planted borders, flagged seating terraces and courtyard. There is a small stable block with two loose boxes adjoining the paddock.

Situated to the north of the property is a paddock c. 0.99 acres (0.40 hectares), ideal if you have a pony, a few sheep or goats, energetic children and dogs!

In all, c. 1.53 acres (0.62 hectares).