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About
** Guide Price £600,000 - £625,000 ** A charming Grade II Listed detached period cottage in this delightful village location offered with three/four bedrooms, three reception rooms, a stylish kitchen, utility, cloakroom and off-road parking.
An entrance door leads to the sitting room which has a sash window to the front, exposed redbrick chimney breast feature with open hearth and there is a door leading to the lounge which again has a redbrick chimney breast feature with inset log burner, sash windows to the front and side and a further chimney breast with alcove cupboard and shelving, exposed floorboards, storage cupboards and a folding door with stairs to the first floor.
The kitchen has been designed and fitted by Churchill and features an oil fired Aga, a range of Quartz work surfaces, built-in ceramic induction hob with electric oven, inset butler sink, integrated microwave, wall mounted cabinets and opens to the dining room which has a vaulted ceiling, fitted bench seat with storage and double glazed doors and windows leading to the courtyard garden.
The utility room is accessed from the lounge which has work surfaces, an inset sink, a stable door, windows to the rear and leads to the cloakroom which comprises wash hand basin and WC.
A split-level staircase leads to the first floor landing, the principal bedroom has dual aspect sash windows and bedroom two has a sash window to the front, two built-in wardrobes and a fireplace.
Bedroom three is a double size with storage and a window to the rear. The study/bedroom four has a sash window to the rear, storage and shelving.
The bathroom is fitted with a stylish suite comprising walk-in shower, wash hand basin, WC, airing cupboard, a sash window to the rear and stripped and painted floorboards.
Outside The property benefits from a shingle driveway with parking for two cars and there are attractive courtyard style patio areas being mainly enclosed by hedging and an oil storage tank.
Value & comps
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