Park Lane, Laughton

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.

Description
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,
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.
The main features of the property include:
• A welcoming Entrance Hall that showcases numerous 16th Century details.
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Double doors take you back out to the entrance hall and on to the Kitchen/ Breakfast Room.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• From this room there is also a well-appointed Utility Room that houses the boiler cupboard, with extra storage and sink and drainer.
• A Boot Room and Inner Lobby also provide further storage.
• 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.
First Floor
• From the Landing you will find two very large Double Bedrooms.
• 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.
• Bedroom 2 is a well-proportioned double-aspect room with a bank of wardrobes inset into the wall.
• There are four further Bedrooms.
• Bedroom 4 has eaves storage.
• Family Bathroom with a roll top bath, his and hers sinks and wash handbasin with storage beneath.
Outside
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.