- Stunning detached residence
- Contemporary modern living
- Energy efficient
- eco friendly
- Quality open plan accommodation
- Four reception rooms
- Five bedrooms
- Three bathrooms
- Approx one acre garden
- Back drop to the lake
- Double garage
- ample parking
A truly stunning five bedroom detached residence offering a totally
unique style of contemporary living & enjoying exceptionally high
quality fixtures and fittings throughout combined with an open plan
layout. Willowbank was created approximately five years ago, with a
high security specification and being ahead of it's time with
regard to energy efficiency, eco-friendliness and building
specification. The present owners have created a tranquil secluded
haven set within approximately an acre of gardens and a backdrop of
a large pond.
In brief the accommodation comprises: entrance vestibule with
walk-in cloakroom opening out into a superb beamed atrium with
light cascading through floor to ceiling windows and automated
Velux skylights. Mixtures of oak, steel, glass, travertine and high
specification fixtures and fittings together with feature lighting,
set the scene for the rest of the downstairs accommodation which is
all open plan, but could be changed into separate rooms should the
prospective purchasers wish to go that way.
The ground floor accommodation enjoys a superb 23ft lounge, 18ft
dining room, a breakfast kitchen boasting superior quality fixtures
and fittings, a library, a sitting area and a conservatory area -
all with vistas of the garden and pond. There are two downstairs
WCs, a food store / wine cellar and greenhouse.
The first floor galleried landing enjoys amazing views over the
gardens and lake and in itself comprises of a sitting area and gym
/ family TV area. The bedroom accommodation offers a master bedroom
with dressing room and en-suite, guest bedroom with en-suite, two
further bedrooms and galleried sitting area. Additional bedroom
accommodation could be created readily as the large loft is lined
and floored ready for conversion. Under floor heating is provided
throughout the whole of the property together with triple glazing
to the majority of the windows and argon filled double glazing to
the Velux windows. There is a built-in central vacuum system.
Internal inspection is highly recommended to appreciate this unique
property.
Willowbank is approached via a long sweeping driveway allowing
ample hard standing for numerous motor vehicles and easy access to
the 2.5 car attached garage. The grounds extend to approximately
one acre and are simply quite stunning. The present owners have
created what can only be described as a superb and private wild
life garden. Sprawling deck areas create superb entertainment space
against the backdrop of a large tranquil pond. Truly stunning!
There is an original planning permission which includes an attached
self contained fitness area with en-suite and separate
entrance.
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance vestibule:Walk-in cloakroom with full length
mirrors and sensor lights. Travertine floor. Window to the front
elevation.
Entrance hall:21'4" (6.5m) x 14'4" (4.37m) (Average
measurements). A truly splendid entrance hall offering the 'wow
factor' with feature steel glass and oak staircase to the first
floor. Six Velux windows. Full length picture windows in
conservatory area to the front and side elevations. Contemporary
feature lighting. Heated tiled floor.
Lounge:22'9" (6.93m) x 19' (5.8m) (Average measurements). A
superb entertaining room. Heated tiled floor. A remote controlled
inset ribbon flame fireplace. Windows to the side and front
elevations. Triple glazed doors to front patio and lawns.
Contemporary feature lighting. Entertainment points. Silent Gliss
feature panels as dividers to the dining room.
Dining room:18'2" x 12'4" (5.54m x 3.76m). Delightful views
over the rear garden and the lake beyond. Fabric dividers to the
lounge area. Silent Gliss gliders fitted to the full height triple
glazed slider patio doors giving access to the rear deck and
gardenngs. Downlighters. Tiled heated floor.
Kitchen:14'7" (4.45m) x 11'9" (3.58m) (Average
measurements). A truly stunning contemporary kitchen enjoying an
excellent range of white modern units comprising base cupboards,
pull out shelves and drawers, wall cupboards and oak and steel work
tops with a mix of high tech stainless steel Smeg and Franke
fittings and appliances. Double electric stainless steel oven, one
oven incorporating a steamer unit. Space for American fridge
freezer. Integral dishwasher. One and a half bowl stainless steel
double drainer sink unit. Six ring stainless steel gas hob with
stainless steel and glass extractor hood over. Water filter.
Integral wastage areas. Superior lighting effects above and below
units. Large central island work area with non-slip rubber floor.
Under floor heating. Central vacuum slot.
Breakfast area:11'6" (3.5m) x 11'2" (3.4m) (Average
measurements). Under floor heating. Windows to the side and rear
elevations enjoying superb views over the garden and lake beyond.
Television point. Downlighters and spotlights. Bar area.
Cloakroom / WC:Wall mounted Villeroy & Boch WC and wash hand
basin. Chrome fittings. Glass splash back. Spotlights
and feature lighting. Under floor heating and tiled floor.
Family room and library area:11'7" x 8'8" (3.53m x 2.64m).
Tiled floor with under floor heating. Spotlights. Telephone and
central vacuum point. Triple glazed doors to the rear deck and
gardens.
Utility:12'4" x 10'3" (3.76m x 3.12m). Fitted with a range
of matching contemporary units. Space for washing machine, dryer,
microwave, fridges and dishwasher. Two deep single drainer sink
units. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Window to the rear
elevation. Part tiled walls. Concealed storage and electricals for
iron.
Rear vestibule:Tiled floor. Door to western patio and
working gardens. Access to insulated WALK IN COLD STORE AND CELLAR
with tiled floor. Access to 2.5 car garage with internal access to
greenhouse.
Rear WC:ROCA Low level WC with wall mounted wash hand basin.
Window to the side elevation. Tiled floor. Part tiled walls. Chrome
fittings.
FIRST FLOOR
Galleried landing:21'6" (6.55m) x 13'9" (4.2m) (Average
measurements, excluding recess for the gym area). A truly
spectacular galleried landing with a sitting room enjoying superb
views over the gardens and wildlife pond. A large gym area with
fitted bed sized sofa and storage. Under floor heating. Television
point. Electrically operated Velux windows. Feature contemporary
lighting. Glass balustrade. Option to open up the remainder of the
roof area to incorporate additional bedroom accommodation subject
to prospective purchasers wishes.
Master bedroom suite:Spanning over two levels
comprising:
Bedroom area:14'8" x 11'6" (4.47m x 3.5m). Galleried effect
with feature contemporary lighting open into the ceiling joists.
Stainless steel balustrade. Superb views. Sensor lighting to
stairs.
Dressing room / further bedroom:17'4" x 11'6" (5.28m x
3.5m). Triple glazed tilt and slide patio doors with glass balcony
and views of woodland and pond. Central vacuum point. Stairs to
galleried bedroom. Window to the side elevation. Down lighters.
Under floor heating.
En-suite:13'5" x 11'6" (4.1m x 3.5m). A highly contemporary
White Villery and Boch suite. Chrome fittings. Walk-in power shower
with glass brick feature, bidet, twin wash hand basins, low level
WC and space for a jacuzzi / sauna. Tiled floor with under floor
heating. Chrome heated towel rail / radiator. Velux windows. Superb
storage areas. Contemporary feature lighting effects.
Guest Bedroom:13'3" x 10'7" (4.04m x 3.23m). Range of fitted
wardrobes, shelves and dressing area. Window views to the front
gardens. Contemporary feature lighting. Under floor heating.
En-suite:Contemporary white suite enjoying chrome fittings
comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and large
power shower cubicle. Tiled floor with under floor heating. Part
tiled walls. Window to the front elevation. Glass fronted
cupboards. Downlighters.
Bedroom Three:19' x 18'2" (5.8m x 5.54m). Three Velux
windows. Wall of full height concealed deep storage cupboards.
Telephone point. Contemporary feature lighting effects. Under floor
heating. Readily converted to a self-contained suite.
Bedroom four:10'7" x 16'4" (3.23m x 4.98m). Superb storage
area readily converted to an en-suite bathroom
(subject to
prospective purchasers wishes). Further storage area. Two Velux
windows. Feature contemporary lighting. Telephone point. Under
floor heating. Steps up to:
Bedroom five / office room:13'2" x 10'7" (4.01m x 3.23m).
With galleried effect. Velux windows. Contemporary lighting. Superb
views over woodland and pond.
Family bathroom:10'5" x 9'4" (3.18m x 2.84m). With fully
enclosed steam shower unit. A white suite with chrome fittings
comprising low level WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and large
bath. Part tiled walls. Tiled floor with under floor heating.
Chrome heated towel rail / radiator. Storage units. Window to the
rear elevation. Downlighters.
OUTSIDE
2.5 car garage:With electric roller door. Spacious storage
and work area. Door through to GREENHOUSE and working gardens.
Central heating boiler. Split hot water tank designed for solar
conversion. Central vacuum system.
Gardens:One of the main features at Willowbank is the
privacy of the gardens which extend to approximately one acre
inclusive of shared ownership of a large pond with a central
island. A gated entrance provides access to the orchard and gardens
to the left of the property. Time and trouble has been spent in
creating a haven for flora and fauna planting additional specimen
trees amongst mature existing woodland, with an orchard of apple,
plum and cherry trees, rose bushes, vegetable gardens, seasonal
meadows, nesting area and an abundance of borders filled with wild
flowers and flowering shrubs. This secluded property is approached
under a stunning Crack Willow, with a long sweeping driveway
providing parking for numerous vehicles. Large Patios offer
fabulous areas for entertaining overlooking the lake to the rear,
and a woodland area surrounded by various wild flowers. The gardens
are a stunning feature offering a tranquil private setting and a
haven for wild life.
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3,771 sqm plot
