Once the historic Damkeeper’s Quarters, this exquisite 16th-century Grade II listed farmhouse has been thoughtfully renovated throughout, blending period charm with modern luxury. Overlooking the stunning Strines Reservoir, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom family home offers an idyllic retreat for those who love the great outdoors.
Accessed via a picturesque one-mile private driveway (a 4x4 vehicle is recommended), the property enjoys a wonderfully secluded setting, with panoramic waterside views right from your window.
Ground Floor:
A welcoming utility room leads into a spacious kitchen and dining area, featuring a magnificent original 1600s stone fireplace — a true centrepiece of the home. From here, you’ll find the hallway, cloakroom with WC and basin, a comfortable lounge, and a study, perfect for home working.
First Floor:
Upstairs reveals a beautifully appointed principal bedroom with en-suite shower room, a generous second double bedroom, and a third single bedroom — ideal for a child, guest, or dressing room.
Outside:
The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by a charming wooden picket fence with gated access. A flagstone pathway connects both entrances from the two designated parking spaces, while panoramic views provide a truly picturesque backdrop
Utility / Boot Room - Entered via a solid door, this practical utility and boot room is ideal for use after nearby countryside walks. Featuring a side-facing window, fitted units with space and plumbing for a separate washing machine and dryer, and a black marble-effect worktop with integrated sink. Finished with tiled flooring, a central heating radiator, recessed spotlights, and a step down leading into the kitchen/diner.
Kitchen / Diner - A spacious kitchen/diner featuring a decorative original 1600s stone fireplace as its centrepiece. The room offers an excellent range of wall, base, and drawer units with black marble-effect worktops, integrated oven, four-ring induction hob with extractor fan above, and an integrated stainless steel sink with drainer and mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a dishwasher and freestanding fridge/freezer. Front-facing original stone windows provide outstanding views, while wood-effect vinyl flooring, a central heating radiator, recessed spotlights, and solid doors leading to both inner hallways complete the space.
Entrance Hallway - Solid door accessing garden, kitchen, downstairs wc and lounge; Carpet flooring; Painted walls; Ceiling light point;
Downstairs Wc - Pedestal wc; Hand wash basin with mixer tap; Tiled splashback; Wood effect vinyl flooring; Painted walls; Extractor fan;
Lounge - Spacious and inviting lounge; Having; Carpet flooring, Front facing original stone windows with outstanding views; Painted walls; Central heating radiator; Ceiling light point; Spot lights; Solid door to study/office;
Study / Office - A versatile space ideal for a home office or cosy study; Featuring two rear facing small original stone windows; Carpet flooring; Spot lights; Built in storage cupboard; Solid door to inner hallway;
Inner Hallway - Solid door accessing study/office & kitchen; Rear facing original stone window; Integrated matt; Wood effect vinyl flooring; Painted walls; Ceiling light point;
Stairs & Landing - Carpeted flooring; with Painted wooden handrail and balustrade; Dual aspect ordinal stone windows to the front and rear; Spot lights; Loft access; Solid doors leading to all bedrooms and bathroom;
Bedroom One - Spacious double bedroom; Having; Carpet flooring, Front facing original stone windows with picturesque views; Painted walls; Central heating radiator; Ceiling light point; Wall lights; Solid door to En-suite;
En-Suite Bathroom - WC and hand wash basin with mixer tap set into vanity unit; Corner shower unit; Panelled splashback to wet areas; Tiled effect vinyl flooring; Heated towel rail; Spot lights; Extractor fan;
Bedroom Two - Another welcoming double bedroom; Comprising of; Carpet flooring, Front facing original stone windows with outstanding views; Painted walls; Central heating radiator; Spot lights;
Bedroom Three - Comprising of; Carpet flooring, Side facing original stone window; Painted walls; Central heating radiator; Spot lights;
Bathroom - Fitted with a panelled bath and overhead shower, WC, and hand wash basin with mixer tap set into a modern vanity unit. The space features panelled splashbacks to wet areas, tiled-effect vinyl flooring, and a heated towel rail. A side-facing window allows for natural light, complemented by recessed spotlights and an extractor fan.
Garden / Parking - The garden is mainly laid to lawn and enclosed by a charming wooden picket fence with gated access. A flagstone pathway connects both entrances from the two designated parking spaces, while panoramic views provide a truly picturesque backdrop
Surrounding Area - Accessed via a picturesque one-mile private driveway (a 4x4 vehicle is recommended), this exceptional rental property enjoys a peaceful and secluded setting with breathtaking panoramic views across Strines Reservoir, the surrounding hills, open farmland, and nearby woodlands. Tucked away along a quiet lane off Mortimer Road, the home offers the perfect escape for nature lovers, with scenic walking trails and public footpaths right on your doorstep.