“Hay House is a unique, stunning Grade II listed period property, nestled within approximately 9.73 acres of land of good heart, divided into paddocks and fields, along with mature gardens offering privacy and excellent views over the surrounding countryside. Hay House is a rare opportunity, having period features from 16th and 17th centuries including mullioned windows, oak timbered walls and ceiling beams, galleried landing, in addition to the high ceilings, cornicing and large windows of the later Victorian wing. Within the property’s curtilege are two excellent barns and a garage. The 69 foot stone/brick barn is in great condition, with an exposed A-frame, power, light, two stables, and having the potential to be converted into further accommodation, subject to planning and building regulation approval. The 28 foot brick barn, again in great condition, has exposed A-frame, power, light, water supply and loft storage, similarly having further development potential, subject to the necessary approval. The 25 foot stone garage, once a shippon, located directly at the front access to the property, has bi-fold door, power and light.
The property boasts two well-proportioned reception rooms, four bedrooms, four bathrooms/shower rooms, a kitchen/diner, further utility room/kitchen, boot room, cellar and second floor attic rooms. You are welcomed into the property via the entrance hallway, having a stunning period brick bottle fireplace, galleried landing, exposed timber and wattle wall, with access to the boot room, having base and eye level units, plumbing for washing machine, Belfast sink and access to the cellar room, with power/light connected and housing the oil fired boiler.
The dining kitchen is an impressive 26 ft and incorporates a bespoke fitted kitchen with breakfast island, matching storage units, granite work surfaces, integrated fridge and dishwasher, double Belfast sink, Everhot 150i electric range cooker, exposed beams and wood burning stove, set within a brick chimney recess with stone lintel. A cloakroom is located off the hallway, having shower, WC and wash hand basin. The utility room/further kitchen is situated from the hallway, well-equipped with a good range of fitted units and work surfaces, electric cooker point, plumbing and space for washing machine, dryer, dishwasher and free-standing fridge/freezer. The rear hallway, in the Victorian wing, provides access to two reception rooms, both having high ceilings, cornicing, feature fireplaces and a good degree of natural light from the array of large windows, typical of the period.
Stairs to the first floor landing, where there are useful storage cupboards, exposed timber and wattle walls, mullioned windows, beamed ceilings and access to the four bedrooms, and further stairs to the attic rooms, used for storage.
Bedroom One is located across the galleried landing, in the oldest cross-wing of the property, and has a vaulted ceiling, exposed timbers and stone, with ensuite bathroom and enclosed hallway. Bedroom Two has ensuite bathroom, exposed timbers and wattle panel. Bedrooms Three and Four are towards the rear of the property, accessed via three steps and through large gothic-style doors, in the Victorian part of the house and serviced by a further bathroom.”
Externally the property is accessed via a gated entry onto a gravel driveway with parking to both the front and side of the property. The barns are located to the front of the property with lawned garden to the side, rear garden laid to lawn/patio, vegetable garden and a further garden which houses the oil tank. The paddocks of grassland are enclosed via walled, fenced and hedged boundaries.
A viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this homes location, land, architecture, further potential and spacious layout.
HISTORY: The vendors have provided us with the following information.
The original Hay House was likely built in the 11th - 14th centuries for a branch of the De La Hayes - a Norman family who accompanied William the Conqueror. Henry De La Haye, recorded in Ipstones as early as 1311, was almost certainly one of Hay House's earliest occupiers. The timber framed house was rebuilt in stone around the late 16th century. Timbers from the original medieval house were re-used in the construction. A later cross-wing was added in 1625. The redevelopment was likely undertaken by the Sherwin family, who occupied Hay House from as early as the 17th century.
