A delightful period cottage, with garden studio, double garage and beautiful private grounds, tucked away in the heart of this desirable village.

Brighurst Cottage
The original part of this delightful stone and brick cottage dates from the late 1600s,and is thought to have been a barn a granary barn to Ford Farm. The building was probably converted to a dwelling in the early 20th Century and alterations and extensions were carried out in the latter part of the 20th Century, creating a comfortable home with four bedrooms. Within the garden is an attractive and most useful studio building, along with a double garage, both thought to be the remains of a former pub.

Although there is a front door, as with most country cottages, the entrance most frequently in use, is around the back, and this is a stable door leading into a hall with a tiled floor. Doors lead off to the utility room and the guest cloakroom. The original part of the cottage offers two atmospheric reception rooms. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with the front window having a window seat beneath. The Victorian style fireplace has a living flame, LPG fuelled fire, inserted. The snug, adjacent also has a fireplace with a range of traditional cupboards and shelving to one side. The modern extension offers well-proportioned rooms, with character. The kitchen is a good size, with ample wall and base units with tiled work-surfaces, inset sink and an electric hob. There is also an electric oven and grill. The breakfast table and chairs are set next to the French doors that open to the terrace. The dining room is quite striking, with a full height, pitched ceiling, pine floor and a fireplace with gas insert, to one end.

The first floor is approached via stairs from the hall by the front door. The landing, with oak floorboards, has a study area and a storage cupboard, built-in. The principal bedroom is at the back of the house and enjoys a dual-aspect with views over the garden. Wardrobes are built-in and a walk-in wardrobe with window, could easily be re-instated as an en suite shower room. There are two further double bedrooms and a comfortable single room, each with built-in wardrobes. The bathroom completes the accommodation.

Brighurst Cottage owns all the gravelled drive to the front, with access granted to Velo Barn to the front and to the cottage attached to Brighurst Cottage. There is ample parking in front of the house and the double garage. A high brick wall with inset gate, leads through to the delightful garden. Paved terrace runs to the main entrance door and along the side of the house and around to the rear. . A step leads up to the shaped lawn, which is surrounded by maturing shrubs. A path leads to the studio, which is accessed via a stable door. There are two rooms within, each with a window. Power and light are connected. Used as an artist’s studio, this attractive building would make a great home office, treatment room or even an annex /guest accommodation.
Opposite the studio is an ornamental pond with a patio and summer house beyond, set to catch the afternoon and evening sunshine. Beside the studio is a gated storage area.

Agent’s Note:- Brighurst Cottage last change hands in 1973. It has proven to be a fantastic home in which to raise a family in safety and privacy. The studio and amount of parking are rare with a property of this size and nature, and offer great potential for those looking to work from home or create an annex, whilst putting their own stamp on the main accommodation.

Tenure -Freehold, with vacant possession

Council Tax Band D

EPC- Band G

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity. LPG to fires.