Halving Cottage offers the best of both worlds, the charm of a beautiful Grade ll listed building that also combines the conveniences of modern day living, together with local amenities and a main-line station close by.

The present owners have enjoyed living here for almost four decades, creating a most delightful home that offers some lovely features throughout, including solid wood latch doors, attractive cast iron open fireplaces to the principal rooms, picture rails and exposed timbers that all blend perfectly with the up-to date conveniences.

Over the years they had the opportunity to purchase more land, so the property now sits on a generous, overall plot of approximately 1.15 acres incorporating delightful formal gardens, stabling and paddock land.

The Cottage - With its beautifully presented interiors and delightful outdoor spaces, this property would lend itself to a purchaser with equestrian interests as much as it would suit someone simply requiring a country lifestyle with the benefits afforded by the extensive grounds.

Internally, the rooms are well proportioned with an abundance of natural light, not always found in an older, period home together with comfortable ceiling heights and views across the gardens and grounds.
The accommodation includes a cosy and inviting sitting room, a well-appointed kitchen, that is open plan to the dining room, a rear lobby/boot room and separate utility room/w.c.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, the principal having fitted wardrobes and a good size bathroom with a deep, free standing ball and claw bathtub.

The cottage is approached via a sweeping carriage driveway, opening to a large parking area in front and beside the cottage. The delightful more formal gardens to the immediate rear of the cottage are well established and offer pretty, secluded areas to sit and enjoy the outside space.

Meticulous lawns are interspersed with mature trees, flower and shrub borders. Beyond the formal gardens are the paddocks, set within post and rail fencing, which have been enjoyed by the family for the keeping of horses and ponies over the years.

There is a range of timber outbuildings and stables, comprising two loose boxes, a tack room and a hay store, however these are currently used for workshop and storage purposes.

The stables are well located to take advantage of access to the paddocks for turnout.

The History - Built circa. 1868-69, the property is just one of three period homes with attractive red brick facades, tile-hung upper floors and steep red tiled roofs. It is believed to have been designed by the renowned architect Sir Alfred Waterhouse who is known for many public and civil buildings, including the Natural History Museum in London. Locally, he is more associated with Easneye Mansion, now All Nations Christian College, once home to the Buxton family who built the property under his direction and is just a short distance away.

The Accommodation - Solid wood entrance door opening to reception lobby.

Reception Lobby - Stairs rising to first floor. Radiator. Window to front.

Sitting Room - 4.28m x 3.96m (14'0" x 12'11") - Secondary glazed window to front. Beautiful cast iron open fireplace with attractive tiled slips. Built-in low level cupboards to both alcoves. Concealed radiator in decorative cover. Engineered oak flooring. Door to:

Kitchen/Dining Room - 5.39m x 3.42m overall (17'8" x 11'2" overall) - A lovely room which, in the main, is open plan, but distinctly divided into the relevant areas, both with engineered oak flooring.

Kitchen Area - 3.38m + recess x 1.82m (11'1" + recess x 5'11") - Fitted with a range of wall and base cabinets with complementary work surfaces over. Country style tongue and groove splash backs. Inset circular stainless steel steel sink and drainer. Built-in 'Bosch' electric oven/grill with space for a freestanding microwave oven. Matching four ring induction hob with extractor over. Door and space for free standing under counter fridge. Further high level storage cupboards. Two windows to side aspect. Open plan to:

Dining Area - 3.44m x 3.40m (11'3" x 11'1") - Secondary glazed window to the rear. Concealed radiator in decorative cover. Corner cast iron open fireplace with attractive tiled slips.

Rear Lobby/Boot Room - Tiled floor. Window to rear and door opening to the garden. Fixed bench seat. Door to:

Utility Room/ W.C - 2.44m x 1.83m (8'0" x 6'0") - Fitted worktop with spaces below for washing machine, tumble dryer. Re-cycling area. 'Belfast' sink. Mid-flush w.c. Wall mounted gas fired boiler. Two windows to rear aspect.

First Floor - Landing with window to side aspect. Loft access hatch.

Principal Bedroom - 4.33m x 2.83m (14'2" x 9'3") - Measured up to wardrobes. Secondary glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Comprehensive range of built-in wardrobe cupboards to one wall. Attractive cast iron open fireplace.

Bedroom Two - 3.38m x 2.81m (11'1" x 9'2") - Secondary glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator. Attractive cast iron open fireplace.

Bedroom Three - 2.30m x 2.19 (7'6" x 7'2") - Secondary glazed window to side aspect. Radiator.

Bathroom - Spacious bathroom fitted with a white suite. Pedestal wash hand basin. Low flush w.c. A large offset recessed area houses a deep, freestanding ball and claw bathtub. Tiled to half height. Extractor fan. Generous airing cupboard housing pre-lagged hot water cylinder.

Exterior - Carriage gravel drive with parking for numerous vehicles.

Formal Rear Garden - Stunning, westerly aspect gardens leading down to the stables and paddocks.

Stables/Outbuildings -

Paddock Land - Approximately one acre, fully enclosed by post and rail fencing.