If you are fascinated by history and looking to upgrade your property for a bit of extra room, and have over a million pound budget, this 8 bed mansion dating back to 1899 ticks all the boxes. On the market for £1,495,000 with Hurfords.
1. Exterior
Highfields is a renovated Victorian family mansion, built in 1899 for local coal and brick merchant Alexander Beeby, as a grand gentleman's residence. It is set on approximately one acre of land, in the sought after location of Orton Longueville. Photo: Hurfords
2. Living room
The living room is filled with lots of natural light from the full length windows which have been fully restored. It retains a wealth of original character features including high ceilings, a log burner fireplace, picture rails, cornicing, Japanese oak flooring, cast iron radiators. Photo: Hurfords
3. Kitchen
The house offers a high specification kitchen with integrated appliances and fitted with walnut units with granite worktops. There is also underfloor heating throughout the kitchen to help keep your toes nice and warm in the winter months. Photo: Hurfords
4. Entrance hall
Upon entering the property you are greeted by the impressive entrance hall with Minton tiled flooring, which holds the dual staircase, which leads to a spacious landing on the first floor. Photo: Hurfords