3 bedroom cottage

In an English Country Garden... this quintessential three bedroom cottage has sat peacefully within the idyllic village of Belmesthorpe for more than 150 years and is ready to welcome you inside, you'll be truly surprised by the expanse of living accommodation this tardis has to offer.

Classed as a hamlet but with more of a village community Belmesthorpe is highly desirable and over the last twenty years property has scarcely been marketed here - once you move to Belmesthorpe you'll never want to leave. North of Stamford, by just under two miles, you benefit from a rural countryside setting yet a five minute drive or forty minute walk to Stamford. Belmesthorpe has its own Public Inn, The Bluebell, with a local country feel and good pub food. This is a great location for off and on lead dog walks, river walks and general peace and quiet. A short and very pleasant walk across across 'the meadows' to Ryhall and you benefit from all the essential amenities and more; an excellent village store and post office with local fresh produce and even homemade meals, a renowned primary school, library, village hall with a wide range of classes and events every week, large allotment, fresh commercial egg stall, church, play park for all ages, tennis club, football pitch and two pubs - The Green Dragon and The Millstone Inn also serving food. Also within Belmesthorpe is a hidden gem that all ages will enjoy - a small holding/farm where you can stroll, along a public footpath, through the centre of Alpaca paddocks, rare breed sheep fields and past cross breed Hungarian pigs. Honestly, this is a prime location offering so much more than ever expected!

Set in the centre of the village is Christmas Cottage, a unique home offering an abundance of character and charm. Its versatile accommodation will appeal to many and the sociable downstairs layout would make for a wonderful home to gather all of the family on those special occasions. Step into the study which could also be a beautiful entrance room, library or snug depending on your needs. In front of you a door leads to a downstairs bathroom and through to a large downstairs bedroom which is another versatile room as it could be a reception room if you didn't require all three bedrooms. Back through the study you step up into the sitting room where the real charm and character that cottages are renowned for is clear to see; a large stone built inglenook fireplace, wooden latched doors, recessed windows and even an internal feature window to the kitchen. A stable door leads into the dining room, a well proportioned room for hosting dinner parties. Then into the kitchen where your eyes will immediately be drawn to the glass lantern roof - it's a perfect example of old meets new. With space to sit and have your morning muesli and cup of coffee; open up the back door to the patio and enjoy the spring and summer months to come.

Off the sitting room, stairs lead up from an inner lobby to a quirky landing with an array of features such as beams, nooks and a dormer window. A double bedroom with vast built in storage is located at the far end of the landing whilst a single bedroom with large velux style window and victorian fireplace is immediately on your right, with a handy shower room between servicing both bedrooms.

Raised up from the road looking down into the village Christmas Cottage's established plot is starting to bloom; the front garden sets the scene for what is to come and the rear garden is full of beautiful country cottage flowers leaving you to move in this spring and simply enjoy what it has to offer whilst sitting on one of the two patio areas you have to choose from.

A good size driveway provides parking for up to three vehicles and access to the detached garage. At the rear of the garage, with its own separate access, is a potential annexe, comprising an entrance lobby, WC, utility room and well proportioned room that could be a bedroom, home office or even just a pleasant garden room for hobbies or a break from the main house.

If you feel that this just has to be the home for you get in touch quickly as we doubt this cottage will be on the market for very long at all. You can book an appointment to view at one of the two home launch days we will be carrying out via our website ewemove.com or by phoning, we are 24/7 so don't hesitate - call now!

This property includes:

• 01 - Study
  
  3.05m x 2.3m (7 sqm) - 10' x 7' 6" (75 sqft)
  
  Step into the most versatile room of the house. Here greet your guests into a beautiful entrance room with a wing chair, telephone table and decorative lamp, use it as a study with your desk set in front of the window looking down into the village or even benefit from a second snug formerly having been the reception room many years ago. Several options to suit you and your family. Amtico flooring provides a durable but warming feel and and wooden ledge and brace doors lead to the main lounge and also the downstairs bathroom.
  
  
• 02 - Sitting Room
  
  5.13m x 4.8m (24.6 sqm) - 16' 10" x 15' 9" (265 sqft)
  
  Brimming with character, the lounge is believed to have formerly been the bakery at the heart of the village. Two recessed windows look out to the front aspect and the window that formerly looked out to the rear of the house now looks into the breakfast kitchen to create a sociable flow. An abundance of charm is brought to the room by the large stone Inglenook fireplace, beams, stable door to the dining room and two further latch doors providing access to the stairwell and to under stairs storage.
  
  
• 03 - Dining Room
  
  5.38m x 2.66m (14.3 sqm) - 17' 8" x 8' 8" (154 sqft)
  
  Believed to have been added circa 1850 and formerly used as the kitchen this large dining room has a striking herringbone laid Stamford brick floor, windows to three aspects one of which is now an internal window looking into the kitchen and a shelved pantry style storage cupboard. Sociably located between the lounge and kitchen it makes for ideal diner parties or just easy family living.
  
  
• 04 - Breakfast Kitchen
  
  5.2m x 3.04m (15.8 sqm) - 17' x 9' 11" (170 sqft)
  
  Sunlight draws into the Breakfast Kitchen through the orangery style roof and windows out to the garden, it's such a unique and characterful room with internal feature windows one looking down into the lounge and the other looking into the dining room. Ample storage is provided by the country cream cabinetry and you'll also benefit from a five ring gas hob with extractor hood over, double oven, warming draw, integrated dishwasher, stainless steel sink and drainer and space for freestanding fridge freezer. There's still space for a breakfast table or little coffee corner with a comfy chair and a wooden part glazed rear door leads out to the garden patio which is ideal for entertaining in the summer months.
  
  
• 05 - Bathroom
  
  3.32m x 1.95m (6.5 sqm) - 10' 10" x 6' 5" (70 sqft)
  
  Currently laid out in a Jack and Jill style between the study/entrance room and downstairs bedroom this large bathroom is fitted with a three piece suite comprising low level WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower over. The Amtico flooring continues through into the bathroom and there is a heated chrome towel radiator, frosted window to the side aspect and a small internal feature window to add to the character this home has to offer. Given the size of the bathroom, with planning consent it may be an option to add an internal wall and door left of the study and bedroom doors to provide a separate access to the rear room if you didn't wish to use it as a bedroom.
  
  
• 06 - Bedroom 1
  
  5.38m x 2.96m (15.9 sqm) - 17' 8" x 9' 8" (171 sqft)
  
  Used as the main bedroom this downstairs bedroom benefits from the ensuite bathroom, vast fitted wardrobes in keeping with the property and a lovely large window overlooking the garden. Sit up in bed with your morning coffee and enjoy the cottage garden view.
  
  
• 07 - Inner Hall
  
  Through the wooden latched door from the lounge you step into a small hall ideal for hanging up coats etc with a small window to the front and stairwell up to the landing.
  
  
• 08 - Landing
  
  Divided into two areas with an opening this landing is full of character. Beside the stairwell there is the original bannister and a low window looking out to the front aspect, a twee little nook perfect for a bookcase or children's reading area. The main stretch of landing then has a dormer window and with its sloping ceiling there's low level space for shelving - possibly make it into a little library area.
  
  
• 09 - Bedroom 3
  
  3.91m x 3.62m (14.1 sqm) - 12' 9" x 11' 10" (152 sqft)
  
  Maximum measurements as this is an L shaped bedroom. A perfect setting for a single bed is found underneath the large velux style window. With character continuing throughout this bedroom it benefits from a Victorian fireplace and small wooden latch door providing access to a good size storage cupboard where the fully serviced combination boiler is located.
  
  
• 10 - Shower Room
  
  1.77m x 1.73m (3 sqm) - 5' 10" x 5' 8" (33 sqft)
  
  The next room you come to is the shower room, formerly part of bedroom three we believe this to have been a great addition to provide the upstairs with wash facilities too. Fitted with a corner shower cubicle, low level WC and wash hand basin set in a corner vanity unit providing ample toiletry storage beneath.
  
  
• 11 - Bedroom 2
  
  4.63m x 3.43m (15.9 sqm) - 15' 2" x 11' 3" (171 sqft)
  
  The unique second bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and a window to side aspect overlooking the neighbouring orchard and a dormer window to the front aspect for views of the village triangle. Plenty of storage is offered by the deep half height storage cupboards beneath the window creating a table top as well as full height wardrobes too.
  
  
• 12 - Annexe
  
  Adjoining the rear of the garage and accessed separately from the garden is an ideal outdoor work space or annexe for guests or family members.
  
  
• 13 - Lobby
  
  Step in from the garden onto a tiled floor that leads to the WC, utility room and office/bedroom or garden room. Fitted with a night storage heater this separate part of the property remains warm and usable all year round.
  
  
• 14 - Office / Gym / Games Room / Annexe
  
  3.75m x 2.81m (10.5 sqm) - 12' 3" x 9' 2" (113 sqft)
  
  Maximum measurement. Two windows out to the garden pouring in light to this private room which also benefits from a night storage heater. It is ideal to use as a home office, hobbies room or maybe the guest suite. Currently having plastered walls and bare flooring ready to decorate to your own taste.
  
  
• 15 - Water Closet
  
  1.76m x 0.94m (1.6 sqm) - 5' 9" x 3' 1" (17 sqft)
  
  Fitted with a wash hand basin, low level WC and night storage heater this WC is also extremely handy for when your busy in the garden all day and don't wish to walk through the house.
  
  
• 16 - Utility Room
  
  2m x 1.87m (3.7 sqm) - 6' 6" x 6' 1" (40 sqft)
  
  Fitted with a Belfast sink, work surfaces to both lengths of the room and space for several appliances this laundry room has great potential to be added to for a mini kitchen to serve an annexe or keep as is and be able to close the door on the calling washing!
  
  
• 17 - Garage
  
  5.53m x 3.47m (19.2 sqm) - 18' 1" x 11' 4" (207 sqft)
  
  With a single door but much larger than a standard single garage, this space is ideal to put away the car from all weathers and still have garden storage or workshop area at the bottom of the garage. Also benefiting from the former hay loft storage space above. The garage has its own fuse board, electric up and over garage door, double sockets and a cold water tap as well as personnel door to the garden - great for quickly carrying the shopping from the garage and into the kitchen.
  
  
• 18 - Driveway
  
  The block paved driveway can accommodate three vehicles and leads up to the garage alongside the property.
  
  
• 19 - Garden
  
  In an English Country Garden! This idyllic cottage garden is peppered with shrubs and plants that will really come into their own as spring arrives! A good size lawn offers a place for children and pets to burn off energy while the two patios are ideal for entertaining in this very private south facing garden. There is space for a greenhouse and potting shed for the more green fingered of us!
  
  
• Please note, all dimensions are approximate / maximums and should not be relied upon for the purposes of floor coverings.

Additional Information:

Council Tax:

Band E

Service Included:

Connected to mains gas, electricity and water.

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