GAINSBOROUGH HOUSE"
A passion for restoration and a level of excellence in craftsmanship rarely seen has transformed a well-loved Hamilton landmark into a deluxe country lodge on the outskirts of Cambridge. Now nestled in its own landscaped grounds, the five bedroom home plus two bedroom cottage has only been on the site ten years and has undergone significant extension to it's original floor plan.
Inside carefully preserved original detailing combines with modern practicalities to create a superb family residence or bed and breakfast opportunity. Stained glass & leadlight windows, detailed plaster ceilings and rich rimu joinery give a depth of character rarely found in new homes. On the ground floor the library looks through leadlight windows to the garden, next door a formal lounge with pretty plaster ceiling and cosy wood burner opens via French doors to a large patio perfect for sundowners at the end of the day. Orientated to capture all day sun, the family living space combines dining, casual seating area and newly refurbished kitchen complete with free standing gas hob and double ovens for the chef in the family. This area spills out to a bbq area and also to the patio flowing down into the garden
Upstairs five bedrooms all enjoy superb views over the lush gardens and countryside. Having been used as a bed and breakfast since its move to Cambridge, you have the added benefit of each bedroom having its own ensuite. Often a rarity in homes of this age, there is a huge amount of storage with built in robes in some bedrooms plus a loft space and enormous linen cupboard.
The master suite is an oasis of calm and relaxation, with light pouring in through the bay window and French doors to your own private deck; the current owners enjoy coffee and the papers here each morning. The ensuite has been sensitively restored to perfectly reflect the timeless style of the home.
Tucked below the brow of the hill and hidden from the road and neighbouring homes by superb planting, the house enjoys privacy and shelter from prevailing winds. The stunning grounds include a "secret garden", an orchard plus knot garden with raised vege beds and potting shed. Gainsborough House and its grounds - a slice of timeless elegance.