- Town-Centre Convenience And Peaceful Living +
- Two Reception Rooms And Three Bedrooms +
- Flexible Accommodation +
- Landscaped Garden & Outdoor Living +
- Parking To The Front And Rear +
The Red House, 197 High Street
Tucked quietly back from the High Street and overlooking a charming public green framed by beautiful mature trees, The Red House offers a rare combination of town-centre convenience and peaceful living. Dating from 1862 and with a distinctive red sandstone frontage, this elegant home has been thoughtfully extended and lovingly cared for, retaining a wealth of original character while providing flexible accommodation for modern family life.
With parking to the front and a double garage with private parking and beautifully landscaped gardens to the rear, this is a home that feels both connected and secluded — a true retreat in the heart of the town.
· Key Features
· Character & Heritage
A charming red sandstone fronted home dating from 1862, later extended in the 1950s, beautifully retaining original panelled doors, ornate cornicing, a sweeping staircase with wrought-iron spindles and an elegant marble fireplace.
· Prime Yet Peaceful Setting
Enjoying a secluded position tucked just off the High Street and overlooking an attractive public green with mature trees, the property combines tranquillity with excellent town convenience.
· Parking & Garaging
The home benefits from parking to the front as well as private parking and a substantial double garage accessed from the rear.
· Flexible Living Accommodation
Currently arranged as three bedrooms and two reception rooms, the adaptable layout allows for ground-floor living depending on lifestyle requirements.
· Welcoming Entrance Hallway
A traditional vestibule with a pretty, glazed fanlight leads into an exceptionally spacious hallway, ideal for use as a dining hall, additional sitting area or home working space.
· Front Reception Rooms
Two bright front-facing public rooms offer versatile living space, one featuring a marble fireplace with gas stove and decorative cornicing and both suitable as potential ground-floor bedrooms.
· Dining Kitchen & Conservatory
The generous dining kitchen forms the hub of the home with a large island, double Belfast sink, excellent storage and dining space beneath a vaulted skylight, flowing through French doors into a conservatory overlooking the garden.
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A practical rear hallway provides access to a useful utility and shower room incorporating laundry space, storage, shower cubicle and WC.
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Situated on the mid-landing, the bathroom features a double-ended bath, vanity wash hand basin and WC.
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Upstairs offers a spacious principal bedroom with dressing area and storage cupboard, a second double bedroom with decorative cornicing and a bright third bedroom currently used as a study with glazed doors to the landing.
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The beautifully landscaped rear garden includes multiple patios, a pergola-covered barbeque area, outdoor pizza oven, greenhouse, timber shed and mature planting, all leading to the double garage and private parking.
The Red House is more than a period property — it is a warm, welcoming home full of charm, flexibility and personality. From the elegant interiors to the exceptional garden spaces, every area has been designed for comfortable family living and sociable gatherings.
Rarely does a property combine such beautiful original features, adaptable accommodation and a central yet tranquil setting. A truly special home ready for its next chapter.