Marsden Gate, Sowood
**MARTIN THORNTON PLATINUM**
This superbly appointed, four double bedroom family home is in a wonderful rural setting with uninterrupted views across adjoining farmland and beyond. Formerly a farmhouse with an adjoining barn, it has been redesigned, updated and extended, yet retains its wonderful character. The property stands in well presented formal gardens with extensive parking and stone built outbuildings and garaging. A most appealing detached home blending character and contemporary style seamlessly with exposed beam, mullioned windows and wood burning stoves. The property has extensive eco tech, with air source heating delivering under floor heating to certain rooms, solar water heating and pv panels. In addition, there is a modern sewage treatment area, a combination of uPVC and sealed unit double and triple glazing and a comprehensive security system with CCTV. The water heating comes from the air source pump, solar water panels, or the pv panels working economically meeting the needs of heated water when required. The accommodation comprises an entrance hallway, inner hallway, downstairs WC, large living/sitting room with superb fireplace and stove, open plan dining kitchen with electric Aga, integrated appliances and granite worktops, adjoining dining room with barn arch window, second sitting room/play room and a home office. On the first floor is a large galleried landing area, four double bedrooms (the master with en suite shower room) and house bathroom incorporating a shower cubicle. Externally, there is extensive parking on the tarmac driveway and a charging point for an electric vehicle. The former piggery was rebuilt in 2014 and the former garage, which is now a playroom/gym, could easily be reinstated and has an adjoining toilet. There is also an annex with its own separate access. The mature lawned gardens have superb flower beds and borders, perimeter dry stone walling and adjoin open fields.