Holly House, as the name would suggest, is a picture perfect property that would not look out of place amongst the pages of Country Home magazine. Formerly two cottages this arts and crafts home has been skilfully converted by a local, renowned property developer, to create one spacious detached home set in beautiful grounds. The scene for this property is set the moment you open the large wooden gate; a winding pebble path leads you straight to the pretty cottage style house, complete with pitched roof porch and cobbled stone entrance. Set back from the road, beautiful lawned areas to either side of the house are surrounded by mature trees offering plenty of privacy. Highlights include, two receptions, study, breakfast kitchen, utility room, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.

Inside the arts and crafts movement of the early 1900’s is further evident and begins in the spacious hallway that could almost be a room in itself. A beautiful balustrade style staircase in solid oak is the first of the impressive features to meet your gaze; this is further complemented by the simple décor, neutral tones and solid oak flooring, which continues into the sitting room and lounge, both accessed from the hall area. The sitting room, which overlooks the front of the property, includes traditional features such as solid wood ceiling beams and a stunning brick-built feature fireplace with multi-fuel stove that has to be seen to be fully appreciated. Also accessed from the entrance hall is a further lounge/dining room; here you will find no less than four windows, allowing in an abundance of light, charming customised window seats, two further brick built fireplaces with wood burning stoves, solid oak flooring and country style panelled doors, which are also evident throughout the remainder of the house.

Spacious and homely the kitchen/breakfast room, accessed from the lounge area, is a real family room that you can imagine spending many happy hours in. With plenty of space for a large table you can enjoy the warmth of the stunning feature stove in the winter months, and during the summer you can throw open the French doors and allow the outdoors in. Bespoke kitchen units in a traditional cream shaker style are further complimented with granite worktops, a Belfast sink, modern aga style stove, decorative wood panelling, a breakfast bar/island unit and a stylish shabby chic window seat, complete with handy storage; All in all this really is a stunning country-style kitchen that will no doubt be the real heart of the home. Also accessed from the kitchen is a large rear garden, complete with double garage, which currently has planning permission to extend and turn into an additional annexe if needed. The picket fencing to the back of the garden further adds to the character of this charming home. And as if all that weren’t ample enough, to the ground floor you will also find a utility room, downstairs shower room… and a handy study.

Upstairs the shabby chic charm of this detached property continues, and there will no doubt be arguments as to who has the master suite; a spacious room with triple aspect windows this is a truly gorgeous bedroom that would make getting out of bed very difficult…although you might be persuaded when you see the walk-in wardrobe and stunning en-suite. A further three double-sized bedrooms are also to be found on the first floor… so there is plenty of space for a growing family, or guests who will no doubt want to visit this delightful home on frequent occasions. The main family bathroom is spacious, as one would expect from a property of this size, and continues the shabby chic theme with its wood panelled walls, freestanding roll-top bath, and period style fixtures and fittings.

If country style properties with an abundance of character are your thing then be sure to add Holly House to your must-see viewing list…you really do have to see this property to fully appreciate its truly unique style and charm.