This imposing detached four storey Grade II Listed Georgian residence has been sympathetically restored throughout by the current owners, including replacing and enhancing many period features that had previously been lost. Care has been taken to provide everything needed for a bustling family-life, including a traditional bespoke wooden kitchen, luxurious bathrooms and an integrated bluetooth sound system. Russell House is ready for discerning new owners to enjoy everything this beautiful and characterful home has to offer. The property is set back from the road with a side gravel drive that has block paved hard standing for off road parking and leads to a double garage and garden. However the main access to the property is through a wrought iron pedestrian gate flanked by a pair of brick pillars and high hedging, providing privacy and security. As you walk through the gate you have your first sight of the whole external front of the property and it is impressive. It oozes Georgian charm wherever you look, with its symmetrical multi-pane windows, high chimney stacks at each end of the property and an arched fanlight atop the period front door. Internally, both Georgian and Victorian features continue with high coved ceilings, high skirtings, half height panelled walls, original window shutters, panelled doors, original fireplaces and dado and picture rails. The front door opens into the hallway with the original staircase, wall panelling and Amtico flooring that flows through much of the ground floor. The delightful dual aspect kitchen and dining area includes built in shelving in the dining area, while the beautifully fitted kitchen has a range cooker with a high powered extractor and stylish cream units housing a dishwasher, drinks fridge, space for an American fridge freezer, a built in cupboard with power for a concealed microwave and a Quooker boiling water tap as well as French doors with steps down to the large porcelain tiled rear terrace. A spacious study with original floorboards, fitted cupboards and a fireplace flanked by inset arches, is located at the front of the property. This has views over the front entrance and is ideally situated for anyone working from home as it provides easy access for business visitors. Steps and an archway lead through a small lobby area to the very impressive dual aspect living area with its original leaded windows and a wide arch to a separate area with a charming deep bay window. A second deep bay window provides space for a small desk with a further wide sill offering delightful views over the garden through an extended bay. An attractive fireplace with a cast iron inset and marble hearth acts as a delightful focal point and you can cosy up to the open fire on a cool winter’s evening. At the far end of the hall there is a door with original steps down to a cloakroom and toilet as well as a door to the garden. Stairs lead to the large lower ground floor, where you will find a spacious utility room housing the boiler and large water tank, and plumbing for a butler’s sink. A large games room features a spring water well and water treatment facility, allowing for the home to be self-sufficient as far as water supply is concerned. This floor also includes a further entertainment room/gym, store room, potting shed/flower arranging room, and various storage facilities with access to the driveway. On the first floor half-landing there is a family bathroom with vanity basin and an oval freestanding bath where you can lie and admire the sunsets, as well as a separate cloakroom. There is a window on the first floor landing that provides plenty of natural light as well as a linen cupboard. It leads to three double bedrooms with cast iron fireplaces and built-in wardrobes as well as steps to a large vestibule that leads to the impressive main suite. The master bedroom features a stunning en-suite with a walk-in double shower and floating twin basin, and a charming semi-circular bay window providing space for a dressing table, with further scope in the room for a sitting area with views over the orchards. As you ascend the stairs to the second floor, there is a fascinating original lathe and plaster feature on the wall, curated by the current owner and is certainly a conversation piece. The second floor features a family bathroom with large roll top bath, walk-in double shower and store cupboards, a double/twin bedroom with fitted cupboard and a large guest room with built-in wardrobes, fireplace and seating area. Wonderful surprises await you in the garden with a delightful swim spa in a semi-enclosed space while the expansive terrace is ideal for outdoor entertaining or watching children play on the large lawn. Surrounded by shrub borders and mature trees, the garden also has a small orchard area with apple, pear and plum trees, while original steps lead up to a paved path with gate access to a public footpath, providing excellent dog walking opportunities. The garden also includes a summerhouse with lighting, electrics and a decked terrace, overlooking a lily-pond with views towards the pergola covered ‘rose walk’. Features: - Garage - Garden - Terrace
