4 bedroom cottage

SANS SOUCI is a truly wonderful four bedroom detached cottage built of rendered brick elevations under a tiled roof. The cottage has been lovingly enjoyed and improved by the present owners to create a spacious and adaptable family home enjoying an enviable position on the outskirts of Sixpenny Handley.

The versatile accommodation comprises of four good sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, a bespoke farmhouse style kitchen breakfast room and useful outhouse further benefitting from a blissfully quiet and private rear garden extending to approximately 1/4 acre with a large detached garage and studio.

A true ramblers paradise, the property is surrounded by accessible open countryside, woodlands and protected nature reserves making the purchase of this cottage a rare opportunity that must not be missed.

APPROACHED Via track way to hard standing parking apron providing off road parking for 3 vehicles. Shallow stepped pathway leads to:

KITCHEN BREAKFAST ROOM ( 21’4 x 14’2 ) Modern composite stable door with glazed panel leads into a fabulous farmhouse style kitchen comprising of bespoke painted wooden wall and floor cabinets, drawers and trim with solid wood worktops and counters, inset china clay Belfast sink with mixer tap, inset four ring electric hob with ‘Bosch’ electric oven under and extractor hood over, built in dishwasher, under counter space for washing machine, space for free standing fridge/freezer, useful full height pantry cupboard, UPVC double glazed windows, ceramic tiled floor. Archway leads though into a breakfast area with ample space for a table and chairs, additional floor cabinets with wooden work tops with glazed display wall units, attractive fireplace with exposed beam housing a wood burner, two panel radiators, wooden latch door leads into dining room, wooden part glazed door and UPVC double glazed window provide outlook and access onto rear garden, further wooden latch door leads into sitting room.

SITTING ROOM ( 13’9 x 12’6 ) A bright and airy room of good proportions with wooden flooring, UPVC double glazed window over looks the rear garden, radiator, fireplace with exposed beam and brick hearth, dado rails, door leads through into:

BEDROOM FOUR/STUDY ( 12’6 x 7’7 ) A useful room that currently serves as a ground floor bedroom but could also double as a home office/study, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, radiator, door into:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: A modern white suite comprising of a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, double shower enclosure with splash board walls, glazed screen and wall mounted shower fittings, UPVC obscure double glazed window, tiled flooring, built in airing cupboard.

DINING ROOM ( 14’1 x 12’10 ) A large reception room with ample space for a ding table and chairs, a wooden part glazed door and a UPVC double glazed window over look and provide access onto the rear garden, exposed beams, radiator, stairs to first floor, door leads through into:

LOUNGE ( 12’10 x 11’7 ) A light and spacious room with a beautiful open fireplace with a terracotta tiled hearth and exposed bressumer beam houses a working wood burner, fireside alcove, UPVC double glazed window over looks the rear garden, attractive exposed wooden floorboards, radiator.

LANDING: Stairs rise to an open galleried landing with doors to further rooms, loft hatch.

MASTER SUITE ( 13’9 x 11’1 ) An impressive room of ample proportions with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond, chimney breast, radiator, archway leads through to a dressing area with large walk in wardrobe with hanging rail and shelf storage, loft hatch, attractive wooden doors with stained glass panels open into:

ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM: Fitted with a modern white heritage style suite comprising of tiled panel enclosed bath with telephone style mixer tap and shower attachment, wash hand basin atop a useful bathroom cabinet, low level wc, fully tiled shower enclosure with wall mounted shower fittings, heated chrome towel rail, tiled walls and flooring, airing cupboard, UPVC double glazed window.

BEDROOM TWO ( 12’10 x 11’2 ) A large double bedroom with UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden and countryside beyond, painted original wooden floor boards, radiator, TV point, chimney breast with attractive Victorian cast iron fireplace.

BEDROOM THREE (12’ x 8’7 ) An ample single bedroom or small double with UPVC double glazed window over looking the rear garden, radiator.

SHOWER ROOM: A modern suite comprising of a fully tiled shower enclosure with glass screen and wall mounted shower fittings, wash hand basin atop a useful bathroom storage cabinet, low level wc, radiator, tiled floor, tiled feature wall, UPVC double glazed window.

OUTSIDE:

GARAGE AND ATTACHED STUDIO: Recently built by the present owners this detached garage is a fantastic addition. Being of oak and brick construction with a large single garage area, up and over electric door, shelf storage, light and power, wooden door leads into a studio area with work tops and storage, tiled flooring, radiator, UPVC double glazed window to side aspect, door into wc and further door into a wet room shower.

OUTHOUSE ( 12’10 x 7’2 ) Attached to the house but accessed via a wooden door from the garden this useful room provides excellent dry storage for logs and garden furniture with separate cupboard ideal for a chest freezer, light and power.

REAR GARDEN: The rear garden is a beautiful feature of the cottage extending to approximately 1/4 acre enjoying a blissfully quiet, private and sunny aspect. Laid predominantly to well kept lawn with a substantial vegetable garden with raised planters, greenhouse and patio area with further lawned area interspersed with beautiful flowering shrubs, bushes and mature trees providing colour and interest throughout the seasons. The garden further benefits from open outlooks towards nearby countryside, original well, multiple water buts and a useful timber shed all enclosed by timber panel fencing. Wooden gate to the side of the cottage leads onto the parking apron to the front of the garage.

SERVICES: Electric, mains water, solar panels, telephone, wifi, TV, private drainage.

COUNCIL TAX BAND: F

EPC RATING: TBC

TENURE: Freehold