The Property
Paradise is approximately 150 years old and has a wealth of exposed beams which ooze charm and comfort, however modern living is not forgotten and hidden away are the essential conveniences like a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. The large beamed lounge and dining area contains an old oak dining table seating 8 and next to this is a small reading corner with comfy chairs and a large selection of books and information on the surrounding area. The lounge area has a woodburning fire, with a large comfy sofa and armchairs. Although during the summer months its unlikely you would want to come in from the pool and gardens for visitors during the lovely winter months there is a large screen TFT TV, DVD and Video players and a Hi-Fi with a selection of Films and CD’s should you want a cozy night in front of the fire.
Up the main staircase are three double bedrooms, two with antique French beds, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a further room with a lovely four poster bed with lace canopy. Off one of the double bedrooms is a twin bedroom with wardrobe which makes a lovely siting / dressing room to the double if this is not needed as a bedroom. To complete the sleeping accommodation there is a further charming twin bedroom downstairs at the front of the house. All of the upstairs bedrooms have lovely far reaching views over the countryside. As well as the en-suite there is a family bathroom upstairs and an additional separate toilet downstairs.
Immediately outside the French doors from the dining area is a wonderful covered patio perfect for sitting out with a bottle of wine, beyond which are raised flower beds and a small grassed area leading onto an ornamental pond with fountain.
Beyond this is the brand new 10m x 4m Luxury Swimming Pool with cascading steps and an amazing Projector light with various colour options for an incredible effect.
A completely seperate Pool House - containing a summer kitchen and sitting area and a seperate toilet and changing room allowing you to spend the whole day up here without the need to make the journey back to the house (which is all of 30 metres!). This really is a fantastic area in which no expense has been spared - from the quality of the pool with its underwater sitting areas to allow plenty of space for relaxing without getting in the way of those who wish to swim. On the terrace are two seperate teak dining tables each seating 4 - which can be put together to form one large dining area and 6 top quality 5* hotel style sun loungers.
Across from the pool area of this part of the garden is a purpose built petanque/boules court as the previous owner was a French champion at the sport! Equipment for this and other outdoor activities is in the bike store where we have a number of adult and children's bikes.
Beyond here is our field which can be used for ball games or just letting off steam, however the views from here are lovely and it would equally be a perfect place to set up an easel for a days painting !
Back in the main house a door off the sitting area leads into what was the old barn and is now a further sitting/relaxing area with large double doors opening out on the village lane. Off this room is the downstairs twin bedroom. A staircase leading from the main room brings you to the huge games room with table tennis and pool tables and a bar football game as well as a further bed which gives you a sitting area or can be used as an extra bedroom. This area of the house can provide an almost seperate area if required - for either children or teenagers to have their own space or for older guests who want to have a quiet space to retreat to now and again.
Altogether it is a delightful home which we have furnished with good quality period items. Our working life in the conference industry involves us staying many nights in 4* and 5* hotels and it is this quality we have aimed for in furnishing our own home. However due to the number of times we are away during the year we have decided to allow discerning couples and families to share our wonderful relaxing home.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family or friends to Paradise and hope you will want to return time and time again.
