Seller Insight

It was the location of the property which first drew us to 5 Rolfe Close,” say the current owners. “We liked the setting of the house at the end of a private cul de sac of just 5 homes. It is very quiet and not overlooked despite the new estate. To the front of the house, there is a raised outlook over a large maintained open space with a big oak tree. This space cannot be developed so we liked the fact that it would remain just as it was when we first saw it, maintaining its feeling of both openness and privacy.”

This is the ideal home for everyday life and entertaining alike. “We have a large family and they have been able to stay overnight for events and holidays,” the owners say. “The recently upgraded kitchen is superb for large scale cooking and is the hub of the home, though the snug is also a great asset for noisy activities when our grandchildren come to visit. We love entertaining both inside and out, and have hosted many a summer barbecue and dinner party here. Up to 15 people have been able to enjoy a meal together, whether in the sociable kitchen and dining room or out in the sunny garden which adjoins it.”

Indeed, the beautiful garden serves as an extension of the house itself during the warmer months of the year. “Surrounded by a moon shaped lawn, the round “Sun” Patio is ideal for al fresco dining,” the owners say, “with its large circular table and sun umbrella providing seating and shade, respectively. The combination of the kitchen and dining room leading out into the patio allows for an easy flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The garden has lots of natural stone walling, many hidden lights and a water feature under the raised gazebo at the back, all carefully designed by a Chelsea gold medal winner who is also a friend.”*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

First Floor

The landing has an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder with an electric immersion. The main bedroom has a radiator, telephone point, heater/airconditioning unit, fitted wardrobes and a rear window. The en-suite shower room provides a wide shower enclosure with shower unit, pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC. Ladder radiator, shaver point, ceramic tiling, opaque rear window. Bedroom 2 also has quality fitted wardrobes with mirror fronted doors, radiator, front window. The third bedroom also has fitted wardrobes, radiator, heater/airconditioning unit, front window with views. The family bathroom has a white suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap and showerhead attachment, hinged shower screen. Low-level WC, pedestal wash-hand basin, ladder radiator, opaque rear window.

The second floor landing has a useful fitted storage cupboard and a loft hatch. The fourth double bedroom is a bright room with a thermostat (so can isolate this floor if needed) radiator and the front dormer window gives the best views from the house to the west. Bedroom 5 has a radiator and the same views from the dormer window. The shower room has a tiled enclosure with shower unit, pedestal wash-hand basin, low-level WC. A door is connected to a good storage area which is effectively the loft space but far safer to access and keep tidy!

OUTSIDE Frontage

To the front of the house is a narrow slate border with laurel bushes and red robins planted. There is a wooden side gate leading around to the rear garden.

Double Garage & Parking

The double garage has an automatic up and over door, there is both lighting and plenty of power outlets, there is an online security camera fitted to the front. The high pitched and tiled roof provides good storage provisions, personal door to the garden. There is room to park two standard vehicles in front of the garage also.

Rear Garden

Behind the garage is a 2m strip of garden, being ideal for planters or herbs. There is a garden shed and a PIR security light. The rear garden has been thoughtfully landscaped and is a very attractive backdrop to the house. There is a private terrace connected to the house with a cold-water supply, power points and garden lighting. The Panasonic air conditioning unit is located here and is well screened. There is a flowering cherry tree and well-planted raised flower borders on both sides with dry-stone retaining walls. Throughout the garden there is concealed lighting and an irrigation system. There is a circular patio with a crescent shaped section of lawn, both with brick edging. Two steps lead up to the triangular raised terrace which is covered by a pergola draped with clematis. The garden is mainly south-east facing, it offers a high degree of privacy and is not overlooked being fully enclosed by 2m panelled fencing with trellis above. It is low maintenance making it a wonderful place to spend time as many species birds and wildlife do!