Welcome to The Upside, a truly unique and architect-designed family home completed in 2021. This detached residence combines traditional charm with modern innovation, set on a tranquil, secluded plot just moments from the heart of the desirable village of Desford and bordering picturesque countryside. Finished to exacting standards with high-quality materials, this home offers a rare blend of character and luxury.

Approached via a private gravel driveway, The Upside provides ample off-road parking for at least five vehicles and boasts a large detached garage. The property sits within beautifully landscaped grounds, approximately 0.25 acres, featuring an elevated rear garden with stunning countryside views. A 10-year structural guarantee is included, with the remainder of its term available to the buyer.

Ground Floor

• Entrance Hall: A grand, spacious entrance hall with a feature lit display step leading to the sitting room.

• Lift: A state of the art lift providing access to the first floor. Ideal for moving belongings, or catering for those preparing for later life and family members.

• Sitting Room: Features a Pevex Bohemia X 40 wood-burning stove, brass wall lights, and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace. Heavy-duty TV wall mount included.

• Family Kitchen: A stunning open-plan space that integrates a living area with two sets of bi-fold doors to the terrace. The bespoke Shaker-style kitchen includes:

• Hand-made units with PIR lighting (Farrow & Ball “Railings” finish).

• Esse 1000-T electric stove with induction and traditional hobs, two ovens, and a warming oven.

• Double Belfast sink with brass fittings, including a 1937 Polaris 3-in-1 boiler tap.

• Quartz worktops, breakfast bar, and integrated Hisense dishwasher.

• SMEG microwave/grill and plumbing for an American fridge/freezer.

• Laundry/Larder Room: Includes Shaker-style units, Bosch washing machine, Hoover tumble dryer, and a spacious larder cupboard.

• Boot Room: Fitted with a sink, storage cupboard, and a door to the terrace.

• Cloakroom: Features a wall-hung WC, stone basin, and travertine tiling.

• IT Cabinet: Houses the Smart Home control system and LevelOne networking switch.

First Floor

• Landing: Skylight and wall lights lead to four bedrooms and a family shower room.

• Principal Bedroom: A show-stopping vaulted ceiling, glazed elevation with Juliet balcony, and wooden shutters.

• En-suite: Includes a walk-in double shower with rainforest and hand-held spray heads, travertine tiling, wall-hung WC, and airing cupboard.

• Bedroom Two: Fitted wardrobes, wall lights, and Moroccan ceiling lights.

• Bedroom Three: Includes wall lighting.

• Bedroom Four/Dressing Room: Extensive hand-built wardrobes and shoe storage with PIR lighting.

• Family Shower Room: Features a shower cubicle, wall-hung WC, rainforest showerhead, and travertine tiling.

Gardens & Exterior

• Rear Gardens:

• Landscaped grounds include tiered gabion walls, shrubs, perennials, and a manicured lawn with an orchard of fruit trees.

• Expansive sandstone-tiled terrace with dining area, vine-covered pergola, and retractable parasol.

• Coach lamps, outdoor power points, and tap.

• A huge plus, the fields at the back cannot be built on.

• Garage: Detached and fully equipped with boarded loft space, ladder access, and electrical outlets.

Additional Features

• Energy Efficiency: Underfloor heating on the ground floor, radiators on the first floor, and a gas-fired boiler.

• Smart Security: App-controlled system with remote camera access.

• Connectivity: Hard-wired Ethernet throughout and Wi-Fi repeaters for full coverage indoors and out.

• Full Planning Permission: Opportunity to expand into a six-bedroom, three-bathroom home with an additional living room and a glass garden room.