Willoughby House

Willoughby House was built in the mid-1990s by renowned local developers Michael Howard Homes. This individual country house is one of just seven constructed in the grounds of the former Jane Walker Hospital. Finished to the very highest standard, it is testament to the quality of both the properties and the area that these exceptional houses very rarely change hands.

This substantial house provides spacious and well- proportioned accommodation over 2 floors, accentuated by the lofty ceilings. The formal drawing room faces south, with views over the principal garden from the deep bay window with casement doors out to the terrace, there is also a feature fireplace. The family room also has doors out to the terrace and opens directly through to the well- equipped kitchen/breakfast room, making it an ideal day to day living area. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a formal dining room, study, utility area, walk in pantry, and a cloakroom.

On the first floor the principal bedroom suite is particularly large with a generous dressing area and recently fitted bathroom. There are four further bedrooms and three bathrooms, two of which are ensuite. Similarly to the ground floor accommodation, all bedrooms enjoy fabulous views over the gardens.

The property is located on the southern side of a shared tree-lined driveway where the house is set well back, giving an attractive approach with a part brick and shingle drive with turning circle, defined by the front lawn and box hedging. The driveway extends to the eastern side of the house, providing access to the detached double garage and adjoining store. Above the garage is a particularly useful annexe, offering some 500sq.ft (46.5sq.m) of additional accommodation with a shower room.

The majority of the 1.2 acres are to the rear of the house (south) which consist of established flower and shrub borders with patio leading onto extensive areas of lawn, interspersed with specimen trees and a small orchard to the south-east corner, flanked by a neighbouring boundary wall. Adjacent to the garage is a sheltered kitchen garden with raised planters.

The properties within this bespoke development are sparsely arranged and as such the gardens to Willoughby House are private on all sides.