Impressive family house in 12.9 acres in Aldwincle goes on market with Woodford and Co for £2m
This is a superb family house with versatile accommodation, gardens, stabling, and outbuildings, set in ring-fenced grounds of 12.9 acres with far-reaching rural views.
Lodge Farm is a former Victorian farmhouse and range of barns, set in an enviable position, at the end of a quarter mile long drive, with no near neighbours, and surrounded by farmland.
The property has evolved into a substantial family house, by incorporating the former barns, creating a home of great character and versatility. It now offers superbly appointed accommodation, over two floors.
The rooms have views over the gardens, the paddocks and the countryside beyond.
There are a number of doors into the house, with the more formal, stoned floor entrance hall providing access to the eastern wing. The drawing room has a pitched ceiling with exposed beams, a wood burning stove to one end, and French doors opening to the garden.
The dining hall, with stone floor, also has a wood burning stove, and French doors to the garden. The sitting room, adjacent, is cosy and characterful, with a beamed ceiling and an open fire. The billiard room is at the end of the inner hall, and has a Victorian fireplace, with windows over looking the garden.
The kitchen is located centrally within the property and links the original house to the granary barn. This practical and stylish room is the hub of the house. It is fitted with a range of bespoke, hand-built furniture with granite work-surfaces and butler’s sink, with concealed dishwasher. An oak dresser is at one end. There is a marble-topped island as a breakfast bar.
The electric Aga is supplemented by an electric oven and hob. Doors open to the courtyards on either side. There is also a useful utility room, space for appliances and an additional oven.
The former arch through the granary barn, has been created into a hallway, with doors to each courtyard. Across the hall is the guest suite, with bedroom and shower room.
Stairs lead to the first floor, where there is a vast sitting room with wood burner, balcony and far-reaching views, which could also be a bedroom.
There are further sets of stairs to the first floor. One from the utility room gives private access to the current principal bedroom suite which has a dressing room, a beautiful bedroom, and a bathroom. The main stairs lead from the inner hall, to the main landing, serving all three first floor bedrooms and the well appointed family bathroom. Each of the rooms has a marvellous view.
Lodge Farm is accessed via a surfaced drive alongside the neighbouring field. A remote-controlled gate opens to the parking area. There is a machinery store. A courtyard stands to the south of the house and offers space for entertaining. There are four loose boxes and a foaling box, to one side.
A drive leads behind the loose boxes to a sand school, and then continues on to a holding paddock beside a pair of stables. The workshop is across the drive.
The gardens run to three sides of the house, with formal beds with pathways between. A terrace, has raised beds and seating areas, overlooking the garden. There are a couple of fenced ponds.
Lodge Farm sits outside the village of Aldwincle, on the Lowick Road. The asking price is £2m. Viewings are strictly by appointment with estate agents Woodford and Co by calling 01832 274732.
