Five homes with beautiful fireplaces
It's the season to embrace warmth and comfort at home. Explore these exceptional homes, each adorned with fireplaces that spark joy and cosiness.
There's an undeniable magic that fireplaces bring to a home. They extend a warm welcome, create a focal point for gatherings, and at once transform spaces into cosy retreats during chilly evenings. Here, we explore five properties for sale, each meticulously designed for nights spent in front of the fire.
Westrip Barns, Cherington, Gloucestershire, GL8
Nestled on the edge of the picturesque Cotswold village of Cherington, Westrip Barns is a charming three-to-four bedroom cottage arranged across several buildings. The main house boasts an open-plan kitchen and dining space decorated with a beautiful original stone fireplace (pictured above).
Other highlights include a one-bedroom annexe, an unconverted Cotswold stone barn and a stable barn with a workshop. With planning permission granted for extensions and 17 acres of private grounds, including a walled garden, riding arena, and pasture land, this property offers endless potential. Offers in excess of £1,700,000
South Hay House, Kingsley, Bordon, Hampshire
Within the South Downs National Park, South Hay House is a fascinating property that dates back to the Jacobean period, with additions made in the 17th and 18th centuries and the 1900s.
Across ten reception rooms, there are ample places to cosy up in front of a fireplace, including the impressive library (built in the 1930s by renowned journalist, travel writer, and author H. V. Morton), lounge, and snug. Guide price: £3,500,000
Snowdrop Cottage, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire
This recently renovated family home near Chipping Norton showcases exceptional craftsmanship. Cotswold stone, Crittal glazed doors and wide wooden floors blend traditional charm with contemporary living.
Among its highlights are a soundproof cinema and a generous 28ft kitchen/breakfast/family room featuring a bi-ethanol fireplace as its focal point. The landscaped gardens, double garage and a detached annexe/home office complete this idyllic home. Guide price: £1,500,000
Mount Radford Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX2
In the sought-after neighbourhood of St Leonard’s in Exeter, this magnificent Georgian property delivers elegant styling and ornate period detailing throughout. The well-proportioned drawing room on the ground floor, with its wide bay window and log burner fireplace, is a dream entertaining space. The flexible layout includes ancillary accommodation, a games room, a cinema and a detached annexe – all within beautifully manicured surroundings. Guide price: £3,250,000
Barrow Court, Barrow Gurney, Bristol
This Grade II* listed manor house, dating back to the 12th century when it was a Benedictine nunnery, offers a unique blend of historical charm and modern living. There are beautiful period features throughout; decorative friezes, ornate stone and wooden fireplaces, plasterworks of Gothic and Renaissance motifs, a Jacobean staircase and even a chapel on the first floor.
With a mix of grand entertaining spaces and family living areas, plus nine bedrooms, this estate, along with its 4.25 acres of Grade II listed gardens, is a work of art. Guide price: £2,750,000
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