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Kitchen/Breakfast

4 bedroom semi-detached house

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Semi-detached house
4 bed
2 bath

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Broadband: Ultra-fast 9000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Restored and Updated
  • Enclosed Private Courtyard
  • Annexe/Studio
  • Open Plan Kitchen/Breakfast Room
  • EPC Rating D
  • Council Tax Band C
West Cottage is a mews cottage which formed parts of the servants quarters for the historical West Lodge mansion built by the Backhouse Family. This three bedroom home has been sympathetically renovated whilst updating it to suit 21st Century life, and retains original features such as beautiful timber window shutters, swan neck coving, ceiling beam and bedroom fireplaces.

With an array of original features complemented by stunning modern fixtures, there is an immediate homely feel as you step through the door, lovers of interior design are sure to notice the care and attention that has gone into every detail of this beautiful home. Recently redecorated, with designer paints from COAT paints and Little Greene Paint Company throughout, ready for it's new owner to move straight in and enjoy all this fabulous home has to offer.

The annex which sits at the bottom of the garden was once used as a coach house for the Manor, and has been renovated to create an additional dwelling to the house with skylights and en suite bathroom. The space can be used as an additional bedroom, home office or used as a potential rental for local businesses.

Externally the property has an enclosed private courtyard, perfect for relaxing and entertaining with patios, decked areas, pergola and log store allowing access into both the main dwelling and the annexe/studio.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 5.46m x 5.38m (17'11 x 17'8) - Enterting via three meter tall double glazed glass doors which open into the courtyard garden, this superb kitchen is fitted with a stylish range of grey shaker wall, base and drawer units, contrasting work surfaces, part tiled walls, featured tiled chimney breast and splashback from Ca'Pietra, with space for range oven, stainless steel sink unit with mixer spray tap, integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge/freezer, pull out bin, pull out larder store units, two tubular radiators and engineered wood flooring and designer lighting. Double glazed hardwood sash window to the rear.

Inner Hallway - With door to the side, tubular radiator and storage cupboard, leading into the lounge.

Lounge - 4.93m x 3.84m (16'2 x 12'7) - With double glazed hardwood sash window to the front complete with original shutters, recess housing the log burner with tiled hearth, restored swan neck coving and ceiling rose, bespoke custom joinery shelving and cupboards into the alcove, engineered hard wood flooring and tubular radiator.

Utility Area - With storage cupboard, concealed washing machine, shelving and engineered hard wood flooring.

Ground Floor Cloakroom - With low level wc, wash hand basin, two double glazed hardwood sash window to the side, tiled flooring and tubular radiator.

First Floor - Landing with coving and dado rail.

Bedroom One - 4.42m x 3.00m to wardrobe (14'6 x 9'10 to wardrobe - With double glazed hardwood sash window to the front, part panelled wall, fitted wardrobes, original feature fireplace with tiled hearth and tubular radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.76m x 3.58m (12'4 x 11'9) - With double glazed hardwood sash window to the rear, built in cupboards, original cast iron fireplace.

Bedroom Three - 4.09m x 2.34m (13'5 x 7'8) - With hardwood sash window to the rear and tubular radiator.

Bathroom - Fitted with a suite comprising free standing bath with overhead shower with waterfall head and spray, low level wc, wash hand basin, New York style tiled walls, double glazed hardwood sash window, vertical tubular radiator.

Studio/Annexe - 5.74m x 3.58m (18'10 x 11'9) - A stand alone versatile annexe currently used as a studio but could be used as an gym or to obtain an extra income.

With two velux windows, electric radiator, laminate flooring and bespoke shelving.

En-Suite - With a walk in shower, low level wc, wash hand basin in vanity unit and vinyl flooring.

Externally - A very private enclosed courtyard which has patio areas, decked seating areas, pergola and log storage and sheds.

Tenure - This property is Freehold

Council Tax Band - Band C

Note - IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASERS: We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. Floor plans where included are not to scale and accuracy is not guaranteed. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller. We cannot also confirm at this stage of marketing the tenure of this house

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