Church End, Drayton Parslow

Period VILLAGE property
FOUR double bedrooms
Large Master with en suite
Large garage and parking
OFFICE for home working
GARDENS surround the property
LARGE Garden Room
Snug with staircase to double room and ensuite
A beautiful FAMILY home

The Old Bakery is a charming and historically significant four-bedroom detached property, once serving as the village bakery and now recognised as a key building in the village. Constructed from distinctive chequered bricks with a painted principal elevation, the building has been thoughtfully extended over the years. While not formally listed, its elevated position, decorative brickwork, full hipped slate roof and original entrance doorway contribute to its unique appeal and enhance the character of the Conservation Area. This much-loved family home offers versatile living spaces, including a snug room leading to a bedroom with an ensuite, making it both functional and inviting.

Entrance Hallway: The main front door opens into the entrance hallway, providing access to the principal rooms of the house. From here, you can reach the staircase leading up to the first floor or down to the cellar.

Rear Porch Entrance: The rear porch entrance is used as the main entry point to the house. It leads into an inner porch that doubles as a utility area, complete with a washing machine and tumble dryer. This space features a glass floor screen to a well, and ample room for coats and boots, making it ideal for drying off the dog or leaving behind riding boots.

Kitchen: The country-style kitchen is equipped with base and wall units, a butler sink, a dishwasher, and a gas cooker. It features windows that overlook the rear and side gardens. The stone floor extends into the dining room, and there is a step up to both the entrance hall and inner hallway, which provides space for a fridge/freezer and a cupboard. A brick dual-aspect fireplace serves both the kitchen and dining room.

Dining Room: The dining room, large enough to accommodate a substantial table, has windows that offer views of the front and side gardens.

Sitting Room: This room retains its historical charm as the original part of The Old Village Bakery, featuring a window to the front and French doors to the side that open onto a patio area. Original beams, a brick-built fireplace, and other historical features are preserved in the walls.

Family room/Snug: Accessible from the kitchen hallway, this cosy second sitting room/snug offers a separate living space. It includes a spiral staircase that leads up to the fourth bedroom.

Bedroom Two: This double bedroom, accessed via the spiral staircase from the family room/snug, features fitted wardrobes, a window to the side and an ensuite shower room.

Garden Room: The garden room, a recent addition to the property, is designed to maximise enjoyment of the garden and patio area. It serves as a spacious family room with ample natural light.

Cloakroom and Cellar: The entrance hall also has a door to a downstairs cloakroom. Stairs from the hallway lead down to the cellar, which is ideal for housing a wine collection or creating a gym, given its cool temperature. A window provides some natural light.

First Floor: On the first floor, the family bathroom features a window to the rear, a bath with a shower over it, a WC, a wash hand basin, a heated towel rail and a radiator.

Bedroom Four: This double bedroom has a window overlooking the side garden and offers views along Main Road into the village.

Bedroom Three: Another double bedroom, this room features a fireplace and a window with views of the side garden and along Main Road into the village.

Bedroom One: The large main bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling, beams and an original loft built into the brick and timber wall. Windows to the front and side ensure plenty of natural light. The ensuite includes a shower, wash hand basin, WC and a window to the front.

Outside: The exterior features a gate that opens onto a path leading to the front door, and a large patio area to one side, enclosed by a brick wall. The garden extends around the side of the property, offering a lawn with mature trees, shrubs, and flowers. Hedging and trees provide privacy while allowing views along the main road. Steps at the rear lead to an additional garden area with a summer house and patio area. Multiple areas can be enjoyed depending on the sun’s position. A path at the rear leads to parking for several vehicles and a driveway onto Main Road. The property also includes a large garage/outbuilding, completing this delightful family home.