5 bedroom detached house for sale

Located in the prestigious Pennymead Estate, an Arts & Crafts style family home, with character features throughout, on a private, south-west facing plot of approximately 0.6 acres. Just under a mile from Horsley station and both Horsley and Bishopsmead Parades, this attractive home comes with the benefit of approved planning permission (GBC Ref: 25/P/01686) for - a two storey side extension, single storey side extension, front extension and porch, new roof to create an enlarged first floor with solar panels to the rear, changes to fenestration, the erection of a car port and new driveway and access. Currently this wonderful home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 reception rooms, a kitchen / breakfast room, utility room and two garages. The trademark features of traditional Arts & Crafts style homes include eyebrow windows, oak beams and lintels, decorative brickwork and a recessed fireplace. The approved plans provide for a much larger, more modern, family home with a new principal bedroom suite being created with two dressing rooms and en-suites. There would still be four further double bedrooms and two bathrooms. On the ground floor, a substantial kitchen / breakfast / family space would be created and there would be four reception rooms, a boot room and a further ground floor bedroom suite. The plot is over 100 feet wide and framed with mature trees and borders. There is a carriage driveway to the front, and the rear gardens are primarily lawned, with mature beds, a patio and an outdoor, spa/pool. A fabulous home as it stands but a great opportunity to create a beautiful home, just moments from Horsley Tennis & Sports Club.