Sicklinghall

Property Description

Commanding an elevated position with far-reaching panoramic views, across its own beautifully landscaped grounds and beyond.
The current owners have recently invested significantly in enhancing the outdoor spaces, creating a breathtaking and private setting that seamlessly blends natural beauty with refined design.

Situated at the end of a private country lane, this fabulous home is just half a mile outside the village of Sicklinghall - a highly sought after village that boasts a church, village hall, public house and a highly regarded primary school. There are also numerous picturesque walks right on the doorstep, to Sicklinghall and Linton.

Upon entry of this beautiful home is a warm and welcoming central reception hall with cloakroom and WC.

To the front of the ground floor, overlooking the grounds, is a superb open-plan living/dining kitchen with bespoke hand-painted units, Corian work surfaces, a 4 door Aga, central island with breakfast bar and numerous integral appliances, including; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers, double sink and American fridge/freezer.
This space really is the ‘Heart of the home’ and is filled with natural light, offering both a cosy and stylish sofa area with log burning stove, as well as a separate dining area for the whole family with french doors out to the garden terrace.
Across the hallway is a family living room with large bay window and flooded with natural light, immediately the views over the gardens and rolling countryside draw you in.

The ground floor also offers a further reception room - currently used as a fantastic sized playroom, with french doors out to the westerly terrace.

A generous utility/laundry room with sink and boot room with dog shower - perfect for growing families with pets.
Completing this floor is a home office, with double doors out to the garden and a large pantry and separate WC.

An elegant staircase leads to the first floor, with six fantastic and beautifully styled bedrooms. The principal bedroom offers the same incredible views as the living space below, with numerous windows allowing the light to flood in, and a modern en-suite shower room with his and hers sinks. This Jack and Jill ensuite currently services a further double bedroom with french doors out to a large glass framed balcony, with phenomenal views over the garden and beyond - and a further walk-in wardrobe.

Depending on the buyer these two bedrooms with the ensuite and balcony are extremely versatile and could easily create one entire ‘knock-out’ master suite.
Across the hallway is a double bedroom, currently dressed as a tranquil and calm nursery, and adjacent is a stylish family bathroom, with marble tiles, walk-in rainfall shower and a separate bath.

This floor also offers a further double guest-suite, with built in wardrobes and ensuite shower room, and two other double bedrooms - all with a beautiful outlook over the garden and open-countryside beyond.

Sicklinghall House sits at the end of a private country lane and is approached via electric gates into a smart resin driveway for numerous cars, as well as a double oak framed parking barn.

Once in the gardens, a split-level stone terrace surrounds the property to the south and west elevation, providing a fabulous space to follow the sun and entertain, whilst enjoying the superb views - taking full advantage of the peace and tranquillity.

The current owners have spent a great deal of time transforming the extensive grounds into a truly remarkable and unique haven, with matures trees, colourful borders, raised planters and a private, wrap-around patio seating area, with hot-tub - perfect for outdoor living and an incredible spot to soak up the breathtaking sunsets - this truly feels like an award-winning garden.

At the top of the garden, screened by manicured hedges and pleach trees is a superb and perfectly maintained tennis court and tennis house. This fabulous oak framed building offers three sets of bi-folding doors out to a decked seating area, with infrared heaters, a fitted kitchen with sink and integrated oven, changing room with shower and WC. Creating an ideal space to entertain with family and friends all summer long.

This plot is truly one the best we’ve ever seen and must be viewed to be appreciated.

Beyond the gardens are the paddocks, ideal for those with equestrian interests, which provides approximately 18 acres of land in total.