Explore $4,300,000 1635 Mansion Home.

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Lartington Hall - Following the extensive restoration, modernisation and redecoration programme carried out between 2011 and 2015 to create a beautiful family home which is perfect for modern living as well as entertaining. Great care has been taken to tastefully retain and blend the unique architectural features of the house with modern furnishings including furnishing from Mulberry Home, Nina Campbell, Colefax and Fowler.

The Hansom designed Porte Cochere provides a grand entrance. The reception hall has an attractive marble chequerboard feature floor, ornate plaster work and stunning decoration to the ceiling of the raised dome above. The grand corridor is a particular feature of the house with domed ceiling, granite pillars and original mirrors maximising the visual impact. The corridor leads to the six principal ground floor rooms which face south or east and include the stunning ballroom currently used as the formal dining room but is perfect for entertaining or alternative uses such as cinema room, games room or sensational kitchen The polished wooden floor enhances this unique room.

Until recently, Lartington Hall has been marketed as a prestigious wedding and events venue. A purchaser therefore has many options as how to arrange the accommodation internally to meet their requirements, but with the range of room sizes and styles a purchaser can easily put their own personal stamp on the property. The drawing room which is 48 feet long has two centrally placed fireplaces with carved marble surrounds, polished wooden floor, There are six large Georgian sash windows, each with a different aspect of the gardens and three forming a feature bay matching the one in the Mulberry bar . The Hall has the benefit of a fully equipped professional kitchen for use by private chefs as well as for large scale entertaining.
The Mulberry bar is a lovely room perfect for entertaining or it could be used as an additional sitting room or kitchen. It has an original marble feature fireplace, polished wooden floor and feature bay with three Georgian windows and access to the Georgian Hall and Terrace.

The Georgian Hall, currently used as a family dining room, has double doors leading to the breath-taking terrace. The hall has an original 18th Century floor and large feature Marble fire surround. The main staircase hall with cantilevered staircase with beautiful wide stairs, ornate Balustrades, amazing glass windows and ceiling lights leading to the bedrooms. The south corridor leads to the 17th Century part of the house and chapel with snug and snooker room, plus access to the south door and lawns. Beyond which is the chapel with stained glass windows, ornate gilded decoration and a part raised gallery area and again has many potential uses.

Next to the kitchens are the cloakrooms. The west and north wings are currently utilised by the laundry, office and general storage and could be adapted to suit personal requirements.
In total there are twelve double bedrooms arranged on three floors, All twelve are en-suite with underfloor heating and two have a bath (or 2 baths) as well as a shower. The two large principal bedrooms with bay windows and spectacular views are a particular feature of the house as are the freestanding baths.

A second staircase in the south western section of the house also provides access to the three bedrooms which are on the second floor. The extensive cellars and attics provide further storage if required.
The north west wing includes further accommodation which could either be incorporated into the main house, used as staff accommodation or let to produce income. There is potential to create a further unit in the ground floor stores underneath Witham Court .

The additional accommodation currently includes:
Hansom House - A two storey property with kitchen, cloakroom and two ground floor reception rooms. There are two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor.
Witham Court - A beautifully presented one bedroom first floor apartment with large sitting room, modern fitted kitchen, double bedroom and en-suite bathroom.
San Diego Apartment - A two storey building to the west of the house comprises garaging and potting sheds on the ground floor with a separate first floor apartment including reception room, bathroom and double bedroom.

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