Beautiful country houses with fantastic fireplaces
As the colder weather draws in, we take a tour of homes with incredible fireplaces to cosy up in front of this winter
There’s no warmer welcome home as we approach the festive season than unwinding next to a roaring fire. The fireplace is a focal point of the house, and whether rustic charm or statement masterpieces are more your style, we take a look at some incredible examples to ignite your imagination.
4 bedroom cottage, Horton Kirby, Dartford, Kent DA4
This Grade II listed cottage offers the perfect blend of contemporary living and period charm. The latter comes through in abundance in the living room, the oldest part of the house. The room is bookended by two imposing inglenook fireplaces, one fitted with a log burner, with the original oak panelling completing its striking aesthetic.
5 bedroom house, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3
The Old Farmhouse, thought to date back to circa 1650, is the quintessential cosy country home. Despite its spacious proportions and 5 bedrooms, this Grade II listed property is warm and welcoming, with the living room, dining/family room and kitchen all benefitting from wood burners.
9 bedroom house for sale in Melcombe Bingham, Dorchester DT2
This significant country estate has a rich and storied past, at its heart an impressive Grade I listed manor house approached by a dramatic drive through a 14th-century gatehouse. There’s all manner of historical treasures to be found inside - including an incredible diversity of fireplaces - from the sitting room’s elaborate design carved with ‘Adam and Eve’ figures to an early 18th-century marble chimneypiece in the east wing.
1 bedroom house, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10
Swale House has seen a parade of notable residents through its doors, including the celebrated author Lewis Carroll. The Ballroom was added to the rear of the property in 1908, now home to an exceptional and unusual one-bedroom property. The centrepiece of its open-plan mezzanine layout is the intricate stone fireplace, completing the sense of grandeur.
9 bedroom house, Edgeworth, Gloucestershire GL6
The lovingly restored Grade II listed Edgeworth Manor is one of the finest properties of its kind, tucked away in almost 57 acres in an idyllic part of the Cotswolds. Inside there is intrigue and beauty to be found in every detail including the many intricate fireplaces, with each bringing their own unique character and warmth to the interiors.
11 bedroom house, Lyndhurst, Hampshire SO43
This outstanding Arts & Crafts country house sits within 65 acres of grounds, a truly tranquil retreat completely surrounded by the New Forest. A grand Grade II listed property, it is designed for entertaining on a large scale, with the living spaces retaining their heritage features while being thoughtfully updated to create a light and comfortable family home.
