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这座历史悠久的乡村住宅坐落在风景如画的乡村,距离沃特福德市仅 3 英里(5.5 公里)。这座优雅的晚期乔治亚风格住宅可追溯至 19 世纪初,占地约 9 英亩(3.64 公顷)。住宿面积约为 5005 平方英尺(约 465 平方米)。拉克菲尔德庄园最初是 1825 年沃特福德市长约翰·斯诺的住所,自 1977 年以来一直是现任业主珍爱的家庭住宅。
拉克菲尔德庄园通过一条柱子和栏杆车道进入,两侧是围场,通往房子前面的温馨碎石前院。车道继续穿过部分有围墙的成熟花园,通往房子的后部、后院、车库和马厩。现任业主不断进行大规模翻新,以确保该物业保持其永恒魅力,同时提供现代生活的所有舒适感。
穿过令人印象深刻的门廊,进入房屋,进入铺有原始瓷砖地板的内厅。左侧是宽敞的客厅,配有令人惊叹的原始大理石围栏和燃气壁炉、高高的天花板、大飘窗和法式门,可通往美丽的私人花园。
从走廊,中央楼梯上升到一楼的卧室和楼梯平台。继续进入住宅的中心:一个宽敞的乡村厨房,毗邻早餐室,配有阿加、电烤箱和天然石材地板。毗邻的正式餐厅拥有美丽的时代特色、正面的飘窗和壁炉,是招待家人或客人的绝佳房间。
一楼继续延伸到一个单独的舒适家庭房,配有开放式壁炉和大理石围栏,配有后锅炉,除了燃油加热系统外,还可以用于加热多个散热器。一间办公室,非常适合在家办公,一间卫生间,一间宽敞的杂物间和储物间,可直接通往后院和储物空间。此外,还有方便的二层楼梯,可从后走廊进入二楼。
从接待厅沿着铺有地毯的楼梯爬上楼,你会发现一个舒适而奢华的避难所,里面有五间卧室,每间卧室都装饰着高高的天花板和美丽的时代特色。房间之间有一个宽敞的平台,还有一个大型步入式储物间。
卧室 1,主卧室(23 x 17 英尺)。一间令人愉悦、优雅、明亮的房间,可俯瞰河口,配有带下沉式浴缸的大型套间。
卧室 2(23 x 11 英尺)。美丽宽敞的卧室,配有木制百叶窗、内置衣柜和盥洗池。
卧室 3(18 x 14.5 英尺)。上两层台阶即可看到房子的正面,还配有内置衣柜和盥洗池。
楼上设有 2 间浴室和额外的卧室 4(17 x 15 英尺)和卧室 5(12 x 10.5 英尺)
这处特殊房产的庭院犹如私人绿洲。修剪整齐的成熟花园拥有多个花坛、玫瑰花床、大片草坪、成熟的蔬菜菜园(有高架花床和多种果树)、供娱乐的露台,对于高尔夫爱好者来说,业主最近还增加了一个果岭。
该房产的马术传统体现在七个马厩中,其中一些马厩在去年重新盖了屋顶,还有马具室、2 个大围场和以前的沙地竞技场,可以轻松重新利用。围场完全用柱子和栏杆围起来,并配有电动围栏和大门。
众多附属建筑可用于各种用途,大多数都配备了电力,所有马厩都有供水。两个车库为车辆和设备提供了充足的空间,确保乡村生活的每个方面都得到照顾。
总之,位于沃特福德费里班克的这处独特房产不仅仅是一处住宅,它还见证了历史、奢华和宁静的持久魅力。
Nestled in picturesque countryside just over 3 miles (5.5 km) from Waterford City, lies this historic country home. Dating back to the early 1800s, this elegant late Georgian home is positioned within approximately 9 acres (3.64 hectares) of grounds. Extending to some 5005 square feet (approx. 465 square metres) of accommodation. Originally the residence of a John Snow, Mayor of Waterford in 1825, Larkfield House has been a cherished family home for its current owners since 1977.
Larkfield is approached via a post and railed driveway and flanked by paddocks either side to a welcoming gravel forecourt in front of the house. The driveway continues past the partly walled mature gardens to access the rear of the house, back courtyard, garages, and stables. Extensive refurbishments have been continually carried out by the current owners to ensure that the property maintains its timeless allure while offering all the comforts of contemporary living.
The House is entered through the impressive porch into an inner hall with original tile floor. To the left, a spacious drawing room beckons with stunning original marble surround and gas fire, high ceilings, a large bay window and French doors which allow access to the beautiful private grounds.
From the hallway a central staircase ascends to the first-floor bedrooms and landing. Continuing into the heart of the home: a large country kitchen with adjoining breakfast room that boasts an aga, electric oven and natural stone floors. A formal dining room is adjacent with beautiful period features, front facing bay window and fireplace and is a stunning room to entertain family or guests.
The ground floor continues a separate cosy family room with open fire and marble surround that has a back boiler which can be used in addition to the oil heating system to heat multiple radiators. An office, perfect for working from home, a WC and a spacious utility and boot rooms giving direct access to the back courtyard and storage options. Additionally, there is convenient second staircase to access the first floor from a back hallway.
Ascending the carpeted staircase to the upper level from the reception hall, one discovers a sanctuary of comfort and luxury in the form of five bedrooms, each adorned with high ceilings and beautiful period features. There is a generous landing between the rooms and a large walk-in linin room for storage.
Bedroom 1, the Master bedroom (23 x 17 ft). A delightful, elegant, bright room with views over the estuary and large ensuite with sunken bath.
Bedroom 2 (23 x 11 ft). Beautiful, spacious bedroom with wooden window shutters, built in wardrobes and vanity sink.
Bedroom 3 (18 x 14.5 ft). Accessed up 2 steps with a view to the front of the property also has built in wardrobes and vanity sink.
The upper floor is completed with 2 bathrooms and additional Bedroom 4 (17 x 15ft) and Bedroom 5 (12 x 10.5ft)
The grounds of this special property unfolds like a private oasis. The mature manicured garden has multiple flower boarders, rose beds, a large lawn area, established vegetable potager with raised beds and many varieties fruit trees, a terrace for entertaining and for the golf enthusiast, the owners recently added a putting green.
The equestrian heritage of the property is seen in the seven horse riding stables, some of which were reroofed in the past year, tack room, 2 large paddocks and previous sand arena that could easily be repurposed. The paddocks are fully enclosed with post and railing with electric fencing and gates.
The numerous outbuildings offer potential for a variety of uses, with most equipped with electric power and all stables have water supply. Two garages provide ample space for vehicles and equipment, ensuring that every aspect of country living is accounted for.
In conclusion, this unique property in Ferrybank, Waterford, is more than just a home—it is a testament to the enduring allure of history, luxury and tranquillity.