Situated in Edgerton, this impressive house is not only a magnificent Grade II listed property but it’s also a bit of a television star.
The property in Kaffir Road featured in several episodes of First of the Summer Wine and played the part of the residence of a girlfriend of one of the main characters.
Owners Peter and Jayne Bissell, who are now looking to downsize to a smaller property in the area, say the filming was done when the house belonged to the previous owners but they checked out the house’s moment in the spotlight on DVDs of the series.
The house did feature in several episodes in the prequel to the popular Last of the Summer Wine, which showed the principal characters during their youth leading up to World War II.
Peter said: “The property is Grade 11 listed and we suspect it was a former mill owner’s house. It’s certainly in the right area of Edgerton where all the local mill owners built their homes. The closest date we have for its construction is 1862 and it’s certainly Victorian. It would be lovely if we could find out anything else about the history.’’
The large property is housed over four levels and is split horizontally to provide two large apartments, one of which is used as home by Peter and Jayne.
Because of its size – with over 20 rooms plus bathrooms – the property is perfect for conversion either back to one large house or to continue as two apartments or be made into four substantial apartments, subject to planning permission.
Peter said: “There was a lot of work to do when we first bought the house 17 years ago and we gradually worked our way through the property, renovating all the rooms. It is a house full of potential, particularly in the basement which is ripe for conversion. At the moment the basement has a snooker room, office, workshop, laundry, gymnasium and sauna and various store rooms.’’
The main living area, currently used by Peter and Jayne, is approached through an original front door and large entrance vestibule and hall with a feature archway, dado rail, original marble tiled floor and leaded glass panels.
Also on the ground-floor is a dining room, an impressive living room with deep skirting boards, arched windows, ornate moulded ceiling and coving, and breakfast kitchen with a range cooker, island cooking area and plenty of room for a dining table.
Upstairs there is a master bedroom with en-suite shower room, a second bedroom and family bathroom with an unusual feature ceiling of leaded and stained glass panels.
The master bedroom has a full-length bay window, picture rail and moulding on the walls. A door matching the wardrobe doors leads into the en-suite shower room.
Peter said: “The house does have a lot of original period features including ornate plasterwork and very high ceilings. Downstairs is ideal for conversion and could have a multitude of uses.’’
Outside, the house has a stone pillared entrance into a driveway which can accommodate several cars and includes room to turn. Well maintained grounds include lawned areas, bushes, evergreens and mature trees.
At the rear of the property there is a detached coach house/garage and additional parking in a cobbled courtyard.
The property is being marketed by Bramleys estate agents 01484 530361.
PRICE: £625,000.
