The Property
Hillcrest is a spacious stone-built period home constructed in the early 1900s and stands as a fabulous example of an Edwardian country residence set in private, manicured gardens. The property has undergone complete renovation, extension, and redecoration to offer beautifully presented accommodation. It has been tastefully decorated and furnished to complement the period style and features of the property while ensuring it also meets modern requirements with immaculate bathrooms featuring high-quality fixtures and fittings. Period features are evident throughout, including plaster corbels, paneled ceilings, ceiling roses, coving, picture rails, and high skirting, making this exceptional family home appealing to a variety of buyers with differing requirements.

The wooden front door, with “Hillcrest House” etched in glass above, leads into an entrance porch with tiled flooring and onwards to the reception hallway, which provides access to the downstairs accommodation and staircase to the upper floor.

The elegant sitting room and dining room, both located at the front elevation, are bright and spacious, benefiting from bay windows and period marble fire surrounds. Off the reception hallway, a partially glazed door with stained glass details leads into the drawing room. This fabulous space, originally designed as the ballroom for the property, benefits from two attractive matching fireplaces with impressive marble surrounds, providing a focal point for the room. A lovely corner bay window with a built-in window seat overlooks the gardens, enjoying a southerly aspect, while a separate bay window and door lead to the sun terrace and gardens.

Situated at the rear of the property, the kitchen is outfitted with a wide array of cabinetry complemented by matching countertops and benefits from an attractive inglenook of exposed brick. The kitchen has been recently upgraded with the addition of a versatile kitchen island, providing extra preparation space and storage solutions. French doors have also been installed, creating new access to the garden via the kitchen.

An elegant carved staircase with a picture window at the half-landing level floods the space with natural light and leads to the welcoming bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom, generously proportioned, sits at the rear elevation and benefits from fitted wardrobes and lovely rural views. Four further spacious bedrooms are offered, all enjoying views over open countryside and most retaining original features such as ceiling roses and picture rails, all beautifully presented with opulent color palettes reminiscent of the period. All bedrooms are served by two high-quality and luxurious bathrooms with baths, wash hand basins, heated towel rails, and WCs. One bathroom features a separate walk-in shower, while the other has a shower over the bath. A separate WC is located off the landing. There is access to the expansive loft space via two loft ladders, one of which is remote-controlled. The loft is fully boarded and insulated, with skylights. Depending on individual requirements, this space could lend itself to a host of uses, subject to any necessary consents.

Externally
Hillcrest is approached along a block-paved driveway through sliding electric gates leading to a four-car garage block and parking area for several vehicles. Two garages benefit from remote-controlled roller shutter doors, while the other two garages are currently used as additional entertaining space, serving as a games room with a separate fitted kitchen. The private manicured and terraced gardens are well-maintained, planted with a mixture of trees, shrubs, and perennials, and include an additional lawned area. An extensive sun terrace, located off the drawing room, is perfectly placed for enjoying the wonderful countryside views and alfresco entertaining. A separate courtyard area, located off the conservatory, features another sun terrace and raised beds with a gravel surface for ease of maintenance.