Westwood Lane, Wanborough

A charming Arts & Crafts six-bedroom period property which has undergone a full and extensive refurbishment programme. With 2 acres of manicured grounds, woodland
and wildlife ponds.

Broad meade Copse is an attractive and substantial family home built circa 1922 and bearing the hallmarks of the classic Arts & Craft period of British architecture. With beautiful red brick elevations, arched detailing and classic remodelled architrave and carpentry throughout.

The property has undergone extensive renovation whilst maintaining a balance between modern expectations and the historical detail. Modern double-glazed windows in a crittall style have been installed throughout along with a full re-wire and installation of a new central heating system, means that this charming period home is not only warm and draft proof but also ensures that it is energy efficient.

The property is approached via a porte-cochere carriage driveway that sweeps around a central fountain creating a sense of grandeur upon arrival. The covered porch gives way to the main reception hall. A fabulous space in which to welcome your guests and broad enough to use as a reception for entertaining. With clever recesses accented by down lighters and brick fireplace all add to the theatre.

A large arched internal crittall window offers a view through to the newly designed kitchen/ breakfast room. Fitted with a wide range of units with stunning black granite surfaces with white veining. A five burner Rangemaster, concealed tall refrigerator and tall freezer unit and fitted dishwasher all complement this fabulous kitchen. A large central island with inset butler sink offers a large preparation area and breakfast bar seating area for five/ six seated placements.

The main drawing room is centred by a wonderful fireplace with decorative wood mantle and individual tiling in keeping with the character of the home. The rear and side windows offer the most fabulous views of the surrounding gardens and add plentiful light to this grand room.
The drawing room with refurbished parquet flooring has the most fabulous bay window with the original seating and storage cabinets.

A sumptuous room to entertain, and adjoining the kitchen make this the perfect space to entertain.
The 1st floor accommodation is superbly proportioned, with a broad low rise and elegant central staircase with full height landing window bathing the upper landing in light. The Master bedroom suite has the most fabulous bay window which overlooks the gardens and woodland beyond. A large dressing room leads through to stunning en-suite bathroom with a double ended clawed feet bath tub, walk-in shower, bespoke vanity unit with individually design “his & hers” painted sink bowls. All beautiful tiled and styled within keeping to the theme. Three further double bedrooms and family bathroom with separate shower are also accessed from the main landing. Planning permission has been established to convert the loft for further accommodation if required.

The annex shares the main drievway entrance and adjoins the main house. This charming annex offers a living room, two double bedrooms and shower room.

GARDENS AND GROUNDS
The gardens are arranged in several different terraces, with a large level lawn leading from the rear terrace that wraps around the property. The whole garden is screened by mature oak, sycamore and a variety of birch tress creating a wonderful backdrop.

The lawns are edged by very well- established flower bed borders which are bursting full of mature shrubs, season perennials and offer year-round enjoyment throughout the seasons. To the west of the property a more natural and wild spring garden with hundreds of fritillaries create the most fabulous area to wander and enjoy.

This pathway leads down to substantial pond that is split into three sperate parts and connected by a small footbridge. The gardens have been open in the past to the RHS Open Garden Scheme are regarded as exceptionally rare due to the number and variety of Fritillaries.

In all approximately 2 acres.