Black Hill

Originally understood to have begun as a much smaller cottage dating from around 1845, the house has been considerably extended over the years to create an exceptionally spacious and versatile family home. Traditional materials, including stonework, exposed timbers and oak joinery, sit alongside more contemporary additions, giving the property a distinctive character throughout.

The house is approached through stone entrance walls and wrought iron gates, which open onto a large gravelled courtyard providing extensive parking. A solid oak door opens into a glazed entrance porch and through to an informal sitting room, where parquet flooring, exposed stonework and a substantial fireplace housing a stove provide an immediate sense of character. An adjoining office creates a useful dedicated home-working space, while this part of the property also gives access to a boot and cloak area, wet room, rear entrance and a generous utility and laundry room with fitted storage, work surfaces, Belfast sink and space for a range of appliances.

The kitchen forms one of the principal features of the house and has been designed as a generous everyday family space. Grey Shaker-style cabinetry provides extensive storage and is complemented by granite work surfaces, tiled splashbacks and exposed ceiling timbers. There are two Belfast-style sinks, a range-style cooker, additional integrated appliances and space for substantial refrigeration. At one end of the kitchen is an informal seating area beneath a roof lantern, creating a bright and sociable space for everyday family life.

Steps lead from the kitchen into the impressive dining room, which is particularly well suited to entertaining. Exposed timberwork and oak flooring add warmth, while a substantial fireplace creates a strong focal point. French doors open directly onto the garden and wide timber doors with leaded glazing connect the dining room with the adjoining principal sitting room, allowing the two spaces to work particularly well together when entertaining.

The principal sitting room is equally generous and features further exposed beams together with a substantial fireplace and wood-burning stove. A broad arrangement of glazed doors and windows provides plenty of natural light and opens the room directly onto the garden. Both the dining room and principal sitting room benefit from underfloor heating.

Adjoining the sitting room is the garden room, where a high glazed roof and extensive Oak framed windows create a light and inviting space. Doors open directly onto the terrace, with attractive views across the gardens and surrounding countryside.

The first-floor accommodation is arranged across two sections of the house and provides six bedrooms together with a useful additional sitting or television area.

The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, with exposed structural timbers, oak flooring and extensive storage. A freestanding bath is positioned within the bedroom itself, while a separate en-suite shower room and walk-in wardrobe complete the suite.

The remaining bedrooms are individually arranged and include a mixture of generous double rooms and a single bedroom. Many enjoy attractive rural outlooks, while exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and timber flooring continue much of the character found elsewhere in the house. The bedrooms are served by additional shower and bathroom facilities, including a substantial bathroom with both bath and separate shower and French doors opening onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard.

A further first-floor sitting area provides useful additional living space and would work equally well as a television room, reading area or children's retreat.

Separate from the main house is a substantial timber-clad building incorporating triple garaging and workshop space. The garage is insulated and benefits from electricity and water, providing excellent secure parking and storage.

External stairs rise to independent accommodation above the garage. This comprises a spacious open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, together with a double bedroom and shower room. With its own heating system and a good degree of separation from the main house, it provides excellent ancillary accommodation for extended family, guests or those requiring independent living space.

A further detached games room adds another particularly useful element to the property. Currently arranged with a pool table and fitted bar, it provides excellent recreational space but could equally suit a gym, studio, substantial home office or hobby room.

The gardens extend around the house and are predominantly laid to lawn, bordered by mature hedging and established trees which provide a good degree of privacy. Terraces adjoining the property offer plenty of space for outside seating and dining, while the gardens also incorporate a children's play area.

Opposite the house is a fully fenced paddock, accessed through a separate gateway and holding area. Together with the main gardens, the overall grounds extend to approximately 2.3 acres. The paddock provides useful amenity land and will appeal to those seeking space for ponies, sheep or other smallholding interests. A separate fenced vegetable growing area benefits from water and electricity.