Rectory Road

The Grand Tour

The front door opens to an intimate vestibule. To the right is an expansive sitting room, where wooden floorboards add warmth and character. The walls have been painted in a soft cream shade, lending an air of elegance to the space. The room’s focal point is a large inglenook fireplace set in an exposed brick wall, adding a tactile materiality. Two wide sash windows bathe the room in natural light, creating an inviting and airy atmosphere with one original stanchion window that was recently restored. The dining room has a nautical feel, with its glossed wooden panelling and low-beamed ceiling. A carved wood surround accents an exposed brick fireplace.

The kitchen is set in the former coach house and is a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern functionality. Its high vaulted ceiling creates a sense of volume, while large windows on three sides of the room allow light in and frame pretty views of the garden. The cabinetry is painted a gentle cream, topped by contrasting sleek black granite work surfaces. Additionally, there is a Rangemaster and porcelain tiles on the floor with underfloor heating.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a study housed in the Victorian extension. It can be accessed from the sitting room through a heavy-studded wooden door or directly from the kitchen. The study features flagstone flooring, adding character, while the brick walls are painted in a mellow yellow, creating a particularly sunny ambience. A useful guest bathroom and utility room also sit next door, the latter of which provides access to the garden. The large former cellar has been thoughtfully converted into a versatile room that could easily be used as a games room or a cinema.

The house has many different staircases, reflecting its extended history. One winds up from the sitting room, while another is hidden behind a wooden door, leading to split levels. The principal bedroom is defined by its generous proportions, high ceilings and wide wooden floorboards. A canted bay window with a large sash window creates a sense of space, complemented by a marble fireplace.

Another bedroom at the front of the house with off-white walls and a pretty pink accent wallpaper. Additional stairs lead to three more bedrooms, one has mustard-yellow walls that harmonise with the wooden floorboards, and the other two with beautiful garden views through wide windows.

The bathroom stands out with its striking colour scheme, with its mint green and cream wainscotted panelled walls, red Amtico tiled flooring, and a red freestanding bath set within an alcove. Stained glass decorated the window. The principal bedroom also has its own shower room.