'This house is brilliant for summer and winter gatherings with friends and family. Whether it's Christmas Dinner on long tables in the room we still refer to as the shop, or BBQs with friends in the garden. The view from the large windows at the rear of the property will see you catch a glimpse of many animals, including sheep, chickens, owls, foxes and even birds of prey. The rear garden gate gives you instant access to the historical forest'

The History
Dean House was built in the 1920s by the family who then managed the local shop from there. The building ran as a shop for the village until the 1970s, when it was converted into a home, with a lot of the features of the original shop retained. The home has quaint reminders of it’s rich history which balances an element of grandeur, typified by the large level section of garden, which for many years was a lawn tennis court. The history of the home is interwoven with the enchanting and unique feel to this area, with its common land and pathways, (accessed just through the back gate) meaning sheep and chickens freely roam around the villages.

The Home
The house itself has an engaging grasp on those that enter, through truly skilful and considered interior design which marks a beautiful fusion between mid-century and cottage-core styles, with ‘arts and crafts’ stained glass and dark wood doors and skirting boards. There is a spacious layout to this home, due in part to its history has a shop. To the downstairs there are two large reception areas, the largest of which being the old shop area, which measures 7.1 x 3.8 metres, providing space to be a play room, family room, dining space or craft room, with the beautiful original panelling. The living room to the back is dual aspect and has doors out to the rear garden. The kitchen is handmade, reclaiming traditional school science iroko wood worktops. The quality of the finish has also been consider through fittings such as the Smeg range cooker and Zellige tiles to the worktop from Bert and May. Like much of the house, this room is dual aspect and offer a beautiful bright room, to both prepare and enjoy food. The timber windows in the house have been handmade and installed in the house by a local carpenter, whilst original stained glass found in the home has been carefully restored to become a cherished part of this home.

To the first floor there is a wonderful open landing setup for reading space or as a study. There are three double bedrooms, the main bedroom benefitting from a wonderful curved bay, with views towards the forest. The bathroom is especially eye-catching with beautiful glazed green Zellige tiling, pendant lights and reclaimed sink above a handmade vanity unit.