An opportunity has arisen to own a piece of local history as a remarkable Grade II* listed house hits the market in Bowlish.

The house, known as Old Bowlish House, is steeped in history and is on sale for a guide price of £1,350,000.

Dating back to approximately 1630, the property boasts a mix of architectural styles with a Georgian front and Jacobean rear, a testament to renovations carried out in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Its distinct blend of the periods has earned the house recognition in Pevsner and features in renowned magazines like Period House and Period Living.

Entering through double timber electric gates, the first view of the house reveals its stunning south-facing Palladian frontage. Inside, the elegance continues with period features including tall shuttered windows, ornate ceiling cornices, panelled doors, period fireplaces, and beautifully preserved dado panelling.

The heart of the house boasts a striking Jacobean wide oak central staircase decorated with intricately carved scrollwork and a reception hall adorned with an internal Georgian fanlight.

The current owners, who purchased the property in 2005, have undertaken sensitive renovations to maintain the period charm while incorporating modern comforts. The home now offers 5-6 well-proportioned bedrooms, four bathrooms, and spans over three main floors and two mezzanine levels, providing ample space for family living. Additional features include a vaulted cellar accessible via stone steps in the rear hall.

Within the property's bounds also lies a quaint, detached one-bedroom stone cottage, accessed via the beautiful gardens or the lane, adding further potential for guests or rental income.

Old Bowlish House is enveloped by meticulously designed gardens, conceived in 'five rooms' for year-round colour and texture.

The front garden welcomes with large flower beds bordered by box hedging and a stone wall adorned by established Wisteria.

The property also offers a private sunken courtyard garden, graced with shrubs, lavender, climbing roses, and a water feature.