5 Bedroom Detached House

An individual and contemporary detached home built in 2017 by "Greenplan Designer Homes" to a high specification, located on a private lane just south of Nuthurst Village. The property is bright and spacious, extending to some 2432 ft². There is a distinctive oak staircase and galleried landing finished with clear, toughened glass panels, giving a feeling of space, light further enhanced by a large skylight. The large Family Room and high-quality kitchen look out onto the rear garden via four-fold patio doors in addition to side French doors, making this whole area bright and spacious.

Underfloor heating and hot water is provided by an air source heat pump. There are also four air conditioners serving the Family Room, Sitting Room, Bedrooms One and Two, run from separate heat pumps. A solar system with battery storage has been added that provides a large portion of the energy demand for the house.

The quarter-acre plot is well secluded and enjoys a southerly aspect with fields and woodland to the rear.

COVERED ENTRANCE CANOPY ON OAK SUPPORT BEAMS. Outside lighting.

FRONT DOOR & SIDE-SCREENS TO MAGNIFICIENT ENTRANCE HALL: Skylight and gallery landing. "Amtico" flooring. Coat and storage cupboard.

SHOWER/CLOAKROOM: Double-width, walk-in shower cubicle, rainfall and handheld shower heads. Washbasin, back-to-wall WC. Tiled flooring, underfloor heating, extractor fan, ceiling LEDs. Built-in storage shelves.

LIVING ROOM: 20' x 13'2 Double-aspect with outlook over side garden and double-opening doors onto the patio and rear garden. Brick fireplace with marble hearth, fitted cast-iron woodburner. Inset ceiling LEDs. Air conditioning and heat unit.

FAMILY ROOM/KITCHEN: 21'2 x 20'2. Triple Aspect. There are two sections to this area: A bright and spacious dining and family area with fourfold patio doors to the patio and garden. Additional double-opening doors to the side. Inset ceiling LEDs. Air conditioning and heat unit. "Amtico" Flooring, extending into the Kitchen.

THE KITCHEN SECTION: Fitted with a German "Hacker" style Kitchen under "Silestone" (White Granite Effect) worktops comprising: Inset stainless steel sink, flexible mixer-tap, range of storage cupboards, eye-level cupboards, pull out bin, pan drawers and various integrated appliances including: Dishwasher, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, five-ring induction hob, fan-oven, grill, second conventional oven and combined microwave, warming drawer.

UTILITY ROOM: 7'8 x 5'9 Fitted work surface, stainless-steel sink. Space and plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher below. Eye-level storage cupboards and shelves. "Amtico" flooring with underfloor heating, inset LRDs. Casement door to the outside.

STUDY/DINING ROOM OR BEDROOM FIVE: 13'3 x 11'9 Outlook to the side garden.

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR GALLERIED LANDING: Oak and toughened glass balustrade. Walk in Airing Cupboard housing heating distribution and controls.

BEDROOM ONE: 21'3 x 13'2. Enjoying a superb outlook to the rear over the garden, fields and woodland beyond. Two integral wardrobes, air conditioning/heat unit.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Walk-in double-width shower, rainfall and spray heads. Double vanity top with twin washbasins, back-to-wall WC. Heated towel rail, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, extractor fan, LED ceiling lights.

BEDROOM TWO: 14'10 x 11' "Velux" Window, air conditioning and heat unit. Integral wardrobe. Door into an "L" Shaped walk-in Eaves Space with electric light. Ideal storage/toys/den, etc.

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM: Walk-in double-width shower, rainfall and spray heads, vanity top with washbasin, back-to-wall WC. Heated towel rail, heated mirror, tiled flooring, part tiled walls, extractor fan, LED ceiling lights.

BEDROOM THREE: 12' X 9'4 Outlook to the rear. Integral wardrobe.

BEDROOM FOUR: 11'4 x 9'5 Outlook to the rear. Integral wardrobe. Access to the loft via a sliding ladder. Electric power and lighting.

MAIN BATHROOM: Tile panel enclosed bath, central taps, overhead shower, washbasin on vanity top, back-to-wall WC. Tiled floor, part tiled walls. Heated towel rail, heated mirror, extractor fan, LED ceiling lights, "Velux" window.

THE OUTSIDE: The property is entered from a private lane onto a large expanse of gravel parking and turning space. This gives way to lawn, bounded by flower and shrub beds. There is gated access around both sides of the house, leading into the rear garden, which comprises an upper and lower section of lawn with steps and a brick retaining wall.

The quarter-acre plot enjoys a southerly aspect and is secluded with mature beech, hazel and coniferous hedging.

INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE: 20'2 x 17'4 Up and over door, side personal door. Electric power and lighting. Large cupboard housing heating and hot water apparatus and some storage.

SERVICES: Mains water, electricity. Private drainage via a shared "Klargester" system. We understand there is a 3% contribution towards the cost of the lane upkeep.

TECHNICAL DATA: 

Hot Water and underfloor heating are all provided by an air source heat pump that was installed when the house was built

 In 2022, the owner installed a solar system, which has since provided 36% of annual electricity consumption and also an export of 1,500KWh/yr

 It is a 6.38KW system generating 5.58KW and a 3.3KW storage battery, and has an EPVS certificate

 The system is also set up so that once household demand is met and the battery is full, before exporting excess, it will switch on the immersion heaters for hot water and heating to top the system up. Only then will it export excess power. This means the hot water is hotter than the heat pump, and during the summer months, the heat pump does very little.

The house currently uses an energy tariff that has an off-peak rate at 02:00 to 05:00, which is when heating and hot water will come on for the day, so that it peaks at minimal cost and is ready for the start of the day. Both heating and water are set to off at the peak price time of 16:00 to 19:00. All of that is easily configurable.

It is also possible to top up the battery at the lowest rate during the night, which could be applied to an EV car. (A suitable charging point would need to be installed.)

 In 2021, Air Con was installed in the Kitchen, living room and bedrooms 1 & 2.  These all run off heat pumps, so they are efficient in themselves. In summer, when it is hot, the sun is out, so electricity comes from solar. In winter, they can provide heat, which, being from heat pumps, is efficient and helps raise room temperature quickly when under-floor heating lags.

 Heat pumps, ACs, heating & hot water are serviced annually.

Features

• En-suite
• Fridge Freezer
• Microwave
• Full Double Glazing
• Oven/Hob
• Double Bedrooms
• Large Gardens
• Fireplace

Water source: Direct mains water.

Electricity source: National Grid.

Sewerage arrangements: Domestic/small sewage treatment plants.