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- WELCOME HOME -
“Living at Burley on the Hill represents a different way of life, allowing you to enjoy the rights over 67 acres of gardens, grounds and woodland which form the estate...�
stone staircase with an iron balustrade. Another door leads through to a more relaxed family room with a mezzanine study area. Beyond this is shower room beside the study and bedroom five which has a kitchenette opposite and a rear hall with stairs leading up to bedrooms three and four, both of which have en suites. Back down the stairs will take you back around into the front hall where there is a cloakroom and, opposite the kitchen, a utility room.
The main stairs in the dining hall lead up to a galleried landing and two impressive and lovely bedrooms both of which could serve as principal bedrooms. Each has en suites and dressing areas and any choice as to which should be the principal would fall to personal preference.
The garden is south facing and accessed from both the kitchen and drawing room. There is a central lawn flanked by stone paths which are bordered by pleached lime trees.
Next to the house, there are two terraced areas for al fresco dining with a water feature dividing them and surrounded by swathes of lavender and clusters of immaculately cut box hedging.
At the end of the garden is a garage with bi-fold doors that lead to a private courtyard. The garage has under floor heating and is currently used as a games room and gym. There is a separate double garage, which is Main: The main sitting room currently done to a contemporary style. The stairs and hallway matches this design.
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Right: The gardens have been designed by Adam Frost, star of Gardener’s World and Chelsea Flower Show award-winner.