4 bedroom detached house for sale

Nestled within a secluded private plot in the sought after village of Shelford, this quintessential country cottage demonstrates excellent period features such as exposed beams and brickwork, thoughtfully crafted living accommodation and impressive gardens all complimented by a magnificent view across the countryside to the rear.

The ground floor accommodation includes a wonderful handcrafted kitchen with large pantry, vaulted dining room with picture windows and patio door to the rear garden perfectly framing the incredible views, large laundry room, family bathroom with roll top bath and the fabulous formal sitting room with solid fuel burning stove set in an exposed brick surround topped by an oak mantel. There are four bedrooms on the first floor, two generous singles and two doubles, with ensuite shower room to one of the doubles.

Set within approximately 0.6 of an acre, the properties gardens are truly beautiful to behold. Wrapping around the property, there is extensive lawns adorned with mature planting to the borders, a kitchen garden with raspberries, gooseberries and vegetable plots, a brick chicken coop with resident chickens, and a mature orchard showcasing apple, quince, plum, damson and pear trees. The garden runs down to the brook at the bottom, perfect for enjoying the local wildlife or partaking in some paddleboarding. Taking full advantage of the views is a raised deck directly to the rear of the house with outdoor kitchen area and covered seating as well as the covered tiki bar/ seating and the summer house down near brook.

The property also benefits from excellent parking, with hard standing providing space for at least 4 vehicles in front of the oversized single garage with workshop space and the car port with car charging point. Attached to the garage is a gardeners outdoor loo and coal store.

To find out more about this property, or arrange a viewing please contact the office.

Fixtures And Fittings - Every effort has been made to omit any fixtures belonging to the Vendor in the description of the property and the property is sold subject to the Vendor's right to the removal of, or payment for, as the case may be, any such fittings, etc. whether mentioned in these particulars or not.

Services - Mains water, drainage and electricity are understood to be connected. The property has a sold fuel stove that heats the radiators and water tank, with an immersion heater for heating water in the warmer months. None of the services or appliances have been tested by the agent.