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4 bedroom detached house

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Detached house
4 bed
3 bath

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Tenure: Freehold
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
A stunning detached period cottage retaining many original features yet offering a superb split level open plan living space.

Features Include:-

* Split Level Open Plan Living Space
* Period Features
* 4 Double Bedrooms
* 2 En-Suites
* Inglenook Fireplaces
* Cellar Extending to 31.5' in length
* Extensive Parking
* Detached Oak Framed Double Garage with
First Floor Room
* Oil Fired Central Heating
* Attractive Landscaped Garden
* Detailed drawings available on request
* Opposite property associated barn with
potential to convert subject to planning
consents by separate negotiation

Accommodation see floorplan.

The Old Farmhouse is a fine example of an early 18th Century Cottage steeped in History having formally been the old Brew House circa dated 1767. The present vendors have sympathetically modernised the Cottage bringing it into the 21st Century now offering well-proportioned split level Living Space complimented by original Period features such as Inglenook Fireplaces and is pleasantly located off a quiet no-through lane on the outskirts of the village, yet remains meters from the village centre. The newly erected Oak Framed Double Garage with a first floor room offers the potential for conversion into an annexe or Airbnb accommodation subject to obtaining necessary consent.

Glazed panelled door leads into the Entrance Lobby with stairs extending to first floor.

The superb Open Plan Split Level Living Space with Oak laminate flooring throughout comprises

The Sitting Room with double aspect views and window seats together with exposed beam and delightful wood burning stove set within the chimney breast extends through to the formal Dining Room with a front aspect view, exposed beam and Inglenook Fireplace with bressummer beam above housing the open fire with cast iron doors. A square arch leads through to the UPVC double glazed Conservatory overlooking the attractively landscaped gardens.

The bright and airy Split Level Snug enjoys double aspect countryside views via the large picture windows with French doors extending out onto the balcony enjoying the aforesaid outlook.

From the formal Dining Room steps lead down to the lower level comprising the extensive Kitchen/Breakfast Room with a feature arch and numerous windows providing rural views and an abundance of light. The Kitchen area comprising an extensive range of modern units complimented by worktops and tiled splashbacks and includes the Range Cooker. The Breakfast Area is enhanced by the Inglenook Fireplace with bread oven and houses the wood burning stove set on a tiled hearth.

Rear Porch with tiled flooring, offers storage and plumbing for washing machine. Door extends into the rear garden.

Accessed via the Kitchen through a feature arched door is the Cellar with tiled flooring, arched brick ceiling and glazed panel window providing natural light and what was believed to be the original beer keg access.

The Study enjoys a view of the Garden with door leading to the Cloakroom comprising a low level WC and wash hand basin.

On the first floor landing stairs extend to the second floor accommodation.

Bedrooms One and Two are of generous proportions offering double aspect views with both benefitting from EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOMS. Bedroom two also has built-in cupboard/wardrobe storage.

The Family Bathroom comprises a corner bath with fitted shower above same, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard storage under and low level WC. Double cupboard houses the hot water cylinder.

On the second floor are two further Double Bedrooms both with exposed A frame timbers , vaulted ceilings and Velux windows attracting an abundance of natural light.

OUTSIDE
Situated off a Private no-through lane, the cottage is pleasantly situated occupying a slightly elevated position enjoying rural views.

The front garden is laid to lawn, bounded by hedging with wrought iron gate extending to canopy porch and front door. As you approach the Old Farm House there is an EXTENSIVE GRAVELLED PARKING AREA incorporating the original brick and flint Well which is believed to extend to some 60ft in depth. Steps extend to first floor Balcony situated off the Snug and a further wrought iron gate leads into the rear garden.

The attractively landscaped rear garden is one of the undoubted features comprising a lawned area, substantial pond fed via an extensive waterfall which meanders its way through the upper tiered landscaped garden comprising shingle stone areas as well as well stocked flower/shrub beds and borders, further patios and lawn with a variety of ornamental trees. Steps extend up to the ADDITIONAL DRIVEWAY which in turn leads to THE OAK FRAMED DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE with timber overlap boarding under a tiled roof, light and power connected. The Garage is accessed via double opening doors and an external open tread staircase to the rear extends to the first floor comprising an extensive room with exposed Oak frame and offering a double aspect with large dormer window providing stunning rural views. (this building offers the potential to convert into a self-contained Annexe or Airbnb type accommodation subject to obtaining the necessary consents). Useful storage area adjacent.

Places of interest

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