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About
Brought to the market for the first time in over 60 years this charming Grade II Listed cottage would benefit from some modernisation but wonderfully positioned on the fringe of the village but a short walk to all amenities.
The property boasts character including beautiful hamstone and stone mullioned windows.
The gardens and outbuildings are a particular feature and a viewing is recommended to fully appreciate what the property has to offer.
Porch With stone mullioned windows to both sides, timber glazed front door and a door into: Entrance Hall Stairs rising to the first floor doors to dining room and sitting room.
Sitting Room (5.21m x 4.78m (17'1 x 15'8)) With dual aspect windows to the front and rear, door to the garden and a multi fuel burner.
Dining Room (4.78m x 3.12m (15'8 x 10'3)) With dual aspect windows to the front and rear, under stairs storage cupboard and a multi fuel burner.
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (4.78m x 3.71m (15'8 x 12'2)) With dual aspect windows to the front and rear. Fitted kitchen comprising a range of wall and base units, drawers and work surfaces over.
Stainless steel sink/drainer, electric Aga, space for fridge and freezer and an airing cupboard.
Utility Room (3.78m x 2.69m (12'5 x 8'10)) With a window to the rear aspect, doors to the front and rear gardens, space and plumbing for washing machine.
Cloakroom With two windows to the front aspect, low level W.C and a wash hand basin. Coal Store (3.71m x 2.18m (12'2 x 7'2)) With a window to the front aspect.
First Floor Landing With two windows to the rear aspect. Bedroom One (4.90m x 3.15m (16'1 x 10'4 )) With dual aspect windows to the front and rear aspects and an electric panel heater.
Bedroom Two (3.76m x 3.18m (12'4 x 10'5)) With a window to the front aspect and an electric panel heater.
Bedroom Three (3.76m x 3.05m (12'4 x 10)) With a window to the front aspect and an electric panel heater.
Bedroom Four (3.81m x 3.15m l shaped (12'5" x 10'4" l shaped)) With a window to the front aspect and an electric panel heater. Bathroom (2.72m x 1.65m (8'11 x 5'5)) With a window to the rear aspect.
Suite comprising panelled bath with shower over, low level W.C, wash hand basin and tiling to all splash prone areas.
Outside The property is approached over a pillared driveway providing ample parking and leading to the double garage.
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property with four magnificent mature fir trees along with vegetable garden, pond and stone built store buildings running the length of the end of the garden approximately 80ft x 10ft.
Outbuilding (4.17m x 1.57m (13'8 x 5'2)) Workshop (5.36m x 3.84m l shaped (17'7 x 12'7 l shaped)) With windows to the rear and side.
Double Garage (6.30m x 4.95m (20'8 x 16'3)) Double doors to the front and pedestrian door to the side, loft storage. Agents Note Council Tax Band - F. Mains water, drainage and electricity.
The property is Grade II Listed.
The property itself has not flooded in the last 20+ years with flood prevention works carried out in recent years however, the seller has experienced surface water on the driveway coming from the stream.
The neighbour and field owner to the rear have right of access to their land and contributes 50% of any upkeep of the driveway.
The sellers are aware of bats in the property, please ask the office for further information.
Value & comps
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