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- Stunning, unique Grade II Listed period house
- Many charming original features
- Magnificent 0.45 acre walled garden site
- Short walk from Whitburn sea front
GRADE II LISTED PERIOD HOUSE WITH 0.45 ACRE WALLED GARDEN SITE, A SHORT WALK FROM WHITBURN SEA FRONT
The Red Cottage is a stunning and unique five bedroom Grade II Listed period house, well positioned on Church Lane adjacent to Whitburn Parish Church, on an attractive wooded lane leading to Cornthwaite Park, approximately 300 yards from the seafront. Originally built in 1842 by the noted local architect, Benjamin Green, the handsome building was created as a show house for a wealthy brickworks owner displaying a range of extravagant and ornate design features including detailed finials incorporating a cricketing theme, and the use of a variation of roof tiles. Lewis Carroll is believed to have been in residence whilst writing about Alice.
This charming detached house, which occupies a magnificent 0.45 acre garden site, boasts many original features and was first extended in the 1930s, with a more recent addition in 2002. Externally, The Red Cottage is set in a beautiful south facing walled and landscaped garden with extensive lawns, patio areas, a variety of fruit trees and a grape house. Outbuildings include workshop/store, air raid shelter, greenhouse and a detached garage, with extensive parking on the driveway for 4-5 cars.
Entrance hall - Lounge with feature fireplace and doors opening to the terrace and garden - Living room - Dining room - Garden room - Impressive family kitchen/breakfast room with an extensive range of cabinets and an AGA - WC - First floor - Fabulous master bedroom with en suite bathroom - Four further double bedrooms - Two bathrooms - Beautiful, private walled garden with south facing aspect, generous lawns, stone terrace seating area, fruit trees and well established planted beds - Garage and generous driveway
Services: Mains gas, electricity, water and drainage - Tenure: Freehold - Council Tax Band: G - EPC Rating: E
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