*GUIDE PRICE £425,000 - £450,000*

*MUST BE VIEWED!!*   *VENDORS FOUND*   *PRICED TO SELL*

*FURTHER REDUCTION OF £25K!!*

THIS ENCHANTING SPACIOUS 4/5 BEDROOMED CHARACTERFUL COTTAGE, BUILT IN 1821, HAS BEEN OCCUPIED BY THE CURRENT OWNERS FOR 25 YEARS AND OFFERS SEMI RURAL COUNTRY LIVING, PROVIDING GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION, WITH FIELD VIEWS TO THE FRONT AND MEADOWS TO THE REAR. STEPPING INSIDE THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME THERE IS IMMEDIATELY A FEELING OF SPACE, WITH THE PROPERTY OFFERING MANY OPTIONS IN TERMS OF LAYOUT AND THE SCOPE TO CREATE AN ANNEXE TO THE GROUND FLOOR. THIS DELIGHTFUL HOME PROVIDES AREAS FOR ENTERTAINING, FROM THE SPLENDID AND WELL EQUIPPED KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM TO THE DINING ROOM AND SITTING ROOM WITH THEIR WEALTH OF CHARACTER. THE  GROUND FLOOR OFFERS A  SHOWER ROOM, BEDROOM  FOUR/MULTIFUNCTIONAL ROOM AND A STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE, CREATING SCOPE FOR THE WORK FROM HOME PURCHASER. THERE ARE THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS (MASTER WITH EN SUITE) TO THE FIRST FLOOR, ALONG WITH A GOOD SIZED REFITTED BATHROOM, WHICH ADDS TO THE OVERALL APPEAL.

THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A SEMI RURAL SETTING, MERGING WITH THE NEIGHBOURING VILLAGE OF GREAT MOULTON TO SHARE THE VILLAGE HALL (ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK) AND LOCAL PUB, PROVIDING A JOINT COMMUNITY FACILITY.

OUTSIDE THERE IS A SINGLE GARAGE, AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING AND A TRANQUIL WELL STOCKED COTTAGE GARDEN, OUTSIDE HOME OFFICE AND GARDEN ROOM, IDEAL FOR OUTSIDE ENTERTAINING. EXCELLENT DOG WALKING AREA, WITH VIEWS OVER FIELDS TO THE FRONT AND MEADOWS TO THE REAR. THIS CHARMING COTTAGE REALLY DOES HAVE IT ALL AND IS AVAILABLE TO VIEW NOW!!

 

 


GROUND FLOORENTRANCE LOBBY

(4'8" X 3'3")(1.42m x 0.99m) A darkwood double glazed Upvc door with obscure glazed decorative panel, leads into the cosy entrance lobby, with red brick wall to two thirds height. Ceramic tile floor with inset matwell. Lantern light fitting. A ledged and braced door leads to:

DINING ROOM

(15'8"max, 10'3" to stairs x 12'3")(4.78m max, 3.12m min x 3.73m) plus Lobby Area to Sitting Room (5'5" x 3'6")(1.65m x 1.07m) Full of charm, this delightful room offers a wealth of character and has an east facing double glazed Upvc window, overlooking fields opposite. There is a splendid red brick feature fireplace with inset multi-fuel woodburning stove on a pamment hearth, with internal light for display, providing the room with warmth and character. Exposed ceiling beams and pamment floor. Two sets of double wall lights. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Built in storage cupboard (housing meters) and understair storage cupboard. The carpeted staircase with pine balustrading and a panel of exposed red brick, as a feature, leads to the first floor (limited head height at foot of stairs). Power points.

SITTING ROOM

(16' max, 15'6" to chimney breast x 12'2")(4.88m max, 4.72m min x 3.71m) A stripped pine six panel door leads to this inviting double aspect room, with an east facing double glazed window, overlooking fields at the front and north window to the driveway, both with chrome effect curtain poles. Particular features of this room are the exposed ceiling beams and lovely old red brick fireplace with inset Dimplex electric log effect woodburning stove (realistic smoke effect generated by steam)(the flue is lined and can be changed to a woodburning stove) set on pamment tile hearth with old bressumer beam above. Three sets of wall lights. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Engineered light oak wood plank floor. Power points.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM

(18'7" x 10'6")(5.66m x 3.2m) A splendid spacious room with west facing double glazed window, with fitted roller blind and double glazed French doors with sidelights and curtain pole above, overlooking the beautiful cottage garden. Smooth ceiling with two sets of four spotlights on chrome tracks. This well equipped room is fitted out in a range of 'Shaker style' units with square edged wood block effect laminate worksurfaces, with inset cream one and a half bowl sink with high mixer tap, with laminate high splashbacks and sill, inset carving/chopping slate and inset Bosch electric four plate induction hob, with stainless steel splashback and cooker extractor above. Built in Bosch split-level electric double oven. Siemens stainless steel effect dishwasher( (included in the sale) Large Beko American style fridge/freezer (available by separate negotiation). There is a recessed area with shelf to house microwave and beneath is a matching fronted portable unit on wheels, which can be moved when entertaining. Large double fronted larder/cupboard, with racking. The remainder of the Kitchen is well fitted out with base units, cupboards and drawers. The table with inset placemats and four high backed chairs are included in the sale. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Ample power points. Vinyl tile effect flooring.

UTILITY/SIDE ENTRANCE LOBBY

(8'7" to front of cupboards x 4')(2.62m x 1.22m) A darkwood effect double glazed Upvc external door leads into the Utility from the driveway. Fitted out with matching units and worksurface, with inset stainless steel sink, to the Kitchen/Breakfast room, consisting of wall and base cupboards. Plumbing and space for washing machine (machine not included) Wall mounted electric panel heater. Decorative tile effect floor covering. Power points. Smooth ceiling with light fitting on track.

REAR HALL

(10'5" x 3'11")(3.18m x 1.19m) Providing access to the rear of the cottage, with a double glazed Upvc external door leading to the garden Artex ceiling and a single spotlight. (this door could potentially provide separate access to a part of the property). Radiator with thermostatic valve. Light oak plank vinyl floor. Return door to Kitchen/Breakfast room and door to:

INNER PASSAGE

(9'2" x 3'5")(2.79m x 1.04m) Accessed via a six panel door and providing access to the Study/Bedroom 5 and the Shower room, with artex ceiling with one single spotlight. Pine door to storage cupboard with shelf within. Light oak plank vinyl floor. Pine door to:

SHOWER ROOM

(6'8" x 5'6", 8'9" into shower recess)(2.03m x 1.68m, 2.67m into recess) A good sized room with west facing obscure double glazed window, with fitted roller blind. Artex ceiling with two inset spotlights. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Fitted out in a traditional white suite comprising pedestal handbasin with mirror fronted cabinet above, close coupled w.c. and fully tiled recessed shower cubicle, with white tray, Triton shower and Manrose extractor. Door to built in Airing Cupboard housing the insulated INVACYL unvented hot water cylinder and programmers for the central heating. Light oak plank vinyl floor.

STUDY/BEDROOM FIVE

(10'3" x 7'8")(3.12m x 2.34m) A small step and part obscure glazed door leads into the good size Study (A door could be added to form part of an annexe) With artex ceiling and two inset spotlights. West facing double glazed window, to the rear. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Power points and oil gauge monitor. Telephone socket. Louvered double doors to built in storage cupboard. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM FOUR

(12'1" x 9'9")(3.68m x 2.97m) A pine ledged and braced door leads into this versatile room, with east facing double glazed window, overlooking fields opposite. Two inset spotlights and smooth ceiling. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Power points. Fitted carpet .(This room is adjacent to the Study and could have a door added for access)

FIRST FLOORMAIN LANDING

(13'7" x 2'3")(4.14m x 0.69m) Carpeted staircase, split to part, leads to the main Landing. Two double glazed Upvc windows overlooking the rear garden, with fitted roller blinds. Half glass wall mounted light fitting. Part sloping ceiling with light points. Radiator. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM ONE

(15'8" max, plus wardrobes, 11' min x 12'4" max)(4.78m max, 3.35m min x 2.76m) A ledged door leads to the light airy master bedroom (limited head height to doorway). Artex with sloping ceiling to part. With two east facing double glazed windows overlooking fields opposite and a west facing double glazed window overlooking the garden. There are built in pine cupboards to the chimney breast recess. Open studwork leads to the Dressing Area where there are two built in wardrobes and built in pull out top cupboards. Small ceiling roof access and light point. Fitted carpet. Ledged door leading to:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM

(6'11" max x 5'1")(2.11m x 1.55m) With west facing double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. Artex ceiling, part sloping, and light point. Dimplex downflow electric heater. Fitted in a modern white suite of handbasin set in vanity unit, with storage beneath, push button close coupled w.c. and fitted shower cubicle with decorative glazed door, white shower tray and Mira shower. Xpelair extractor. Freestanding high gloss tall storage unit (included in the sale) Decorative vinyl floor covering.

BEDROOM TWO

(12'2" x 9'4" max, 7'4" min)(3.71m x 2.85m max, 2.24m min) This room is double in size, and has a double glazed Upvc window facing east and overlooking fields opposite, with part sloped ceiling , small roof hatch. Exposed ceiling beam, wall beams and studs to one wall. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Power points. Fitted carpet.

BEDROOM THREE

(10' max, 8'3" average to chimney breast x 9'5")(3.05m max, 2.52m av x 2.87m) A five panel door leads to this bright double sized bedroom, with east facing double glazed Upvc window, overlooking fields opposite. Part sloped artex ceiling, with small roof access. Exposed studs to part of the recessed wall area. Radiator with thermostatic valve. Power points and telephone socket. Built in single wardrobe to chimney recess Fitted carpet.

SECONDARY LANDING

4' x 2'7")(1.22m x 0.79m) Giving access from the stairs to the Bathroom and with west facing double glazed window overlooking the garden.

BATHROOM

(9'1" plus shower cubicle x 6'3")(2.77m x 1.91m) This very spacious Bathroom has been newly fitted in a modern white suite. With east facing obscure double glazed Upvc window. Part sloping ceiling. A wall mounted electric downflow heater and wall mounted chrome heated ladder towel rail, provide heating in this room. The suite consists of a large white modern handbasin set in a vanity unit, with storage beneath and wall mounted light up mirror above, close coupled w.c. and a deep white bath with traditional taps and chrome mixer spray. Tiled splashbacks to the handbasin and the bath area. Fully tiled shower cubicle with glazed shower door, white tray and Triton electric shower and recessed inset shelf for storage. Tile effect vinyl plank flooring.

OUTSIDE

Detached GARAGE (17'9" x 9' )(5.41m x 2.74m) of sectional concrete construction with a corrugated fibre cement roof, up and over door, side personal door, light and power points.
HOME OFFICE (15'6" x 9'6")(4.38m x 2.84m) timber built under a profile steel sheet roof and fully insulated, comprising two rooms, with double glazed Upvc French doors, overlooking the garden, single door, window, light and power.
Lean to LOG STORE (15'6" x 6')(4.38m x 1.83m) to the rear of the Home Office.
GARDEN ROOM (11'6" x 10'9" max)(3.52m x 3.28m) timber built under a profile steel sheet roof, with two windows and sliding double door, ideal for outdoor entertaining.
Grant external OIL-FIRED CONDENSING BOILER and OIL STORAGE TANK. OUTSIDE LIGHTING on sensors, OUTSIDE DOUBLE SWITCHED POWER POINT, OUTSIDE TAP and RAINWATER BUTT.
Timber and felt GARDEN SHED (8'x 6')(2.44m x 1.83m)

THE GARDENS

To the front of Willow Cottage is a lawn, with a shaped holly, shrubs and roses. To the sides of the lawn are two shingle DOUBLE PARKING BAYS, one, with a concreted forecourt to the road, extending to the garage, which provide PARKING SPACE FOR FIVE CARS. To one corner is a gated timber PICKET FENCED COMPOUND for wheelie bins. Above the front door is an OUTSIDE LIGHT and to the side a HOUSE NAMEPLATE.

A handgate, between the cottage and the garage, leads to the side entrance door and the delightful COTTAGE GARDEN to the rear, where a PAVED PATIO extends across the rear of the cottage, providing a great area for outside entertaining. The garden beyond includes lawns, a mature BRAMLEY APPLE tree, flowering trees and shrubs, PROFUSELY STOCKED beds and borders, separated by a SHINGLE PATH, with a mix of shrubs, conifers and herbaceous plants, and a wide mixed border to the rear which includes a splendid mature WALNUT TREE. To the rear corner is a south-east facing PAVED SITTING AREA. There are mixed screen hedges and timber panel fences to the side boundaries which provide privacy to the rear garden.

MEASUREMENTS

The frontage is about 69'(21.03m). The front garden is about 21'(6.4m) deep and the rear garden has an average depth of about 83'(25.3m). The width of the rear garden is about 65'(19.81m). The total depth averages about 130'(39.62m). The area is approx one fifth of an acre (stms).

CONSTRUCTION & AMENITIES

Willow Cottage is of brick construction, colour washed over, beneath a pantiled pitched roof to the original cottage and a flat felt roof to the rear single storey section. It has a security alarm system.

There is a primary school and parish church a short distance from Willow Cottage, close to the southern end of Pottergate Street, and a bus route passing the northern end, a few minutes walk away. Long Stratton, just over three miles distant, provides a wide range of amenities and local services.

SERVICES

Mains water (metered) and electricity are connected. Drainage is to a septic tank and soakaway. Mains drainage and mains gas are not available.

TENURE & COUNCIL TAX

Freehold with vacant possession.
The property is in Council Tax Band D.

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Long Stratton leave via Swan Lane (signed Forncett) and continue for approx two miles, under the railway bridge and over the small river bridge, follow the road round to the left into Low Road, Forncett St Peter, continue along this road and, where the road turns to the right, continue straight ahead onto Aslacton Road, passing Forncett Primary School, and continue for about half a mile, turning left over the small river bridge and then immediately right into Pottergate Street, where Willow Cottage is located on the right hand side.