** NO UPWARD CHAIN ** A Grade II listed property of immense beauty and history. It was once the old forge to the village, today it has been sympathetically updated to be a much loved family home. The cottage is brimming with character and charm, so much so that every now and again the odd horse and pony shoe has been found in the garden. This picture postcard house is offered for sale with on upward chain and an internal inspection is highly recommended.
Entrance Hall
Accessed via solid wooden door, quarry tiled floor and stairs rising to the first floor.
Dining Room - 12' 4'' x 10' 6'' (3.76m x 3.20m)
The character of the property comes into life as soon as you walk into the main house. With exposed ceiling beams, the old chimney breast with exposed brick and stone hearth, window to the front aspect, radiator, telephone point, wall light points and understair storage cupboard.
Kitchen - 13' 1'' x 12' 1'' (3.98m x 3.68m)
An array of wall and base units, roll top work surfaces, one and a half bowl sink and drainer, terracotta tiled flooring, Aga set in the chimney breast, ceiling beams, window to the front aspect and stable door leading to the courtyard garden. The kitchen is further enhanced by a built-in fridge, under unit lighting, television point and a built-in glass cabinet with wine rack below.
Utility Room - 7' 3'' x 6' 8'' (2.21m x 2.03m)
Range of wall and base units with roll edge work surfaces, sink and drainer, wall mounted boiler, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, integrated fridge and freezer.
Inner Hallway
Part of the extension, this extra wide hall has been built with windows overlooking the courtyard, radiator, airing cupboard and access to the study, cloakroom WC and family sitting room.
Cloakroom - 10' 2'' x 4' 5'' (3.10m x 1.35m)
A larger than average room comprising low flush WC and wash hand basin and cloaks hanging space.
Study - 10' 0'' x 7' 2'' (3.05m x 2.18m)
With radiator and power points, currently used as a study, the room could be used as a snug, playroom or fourth bedroom.
Sitting Room - 26' 7'' x 14' 0'' (8.10m x 4.26m)
Three sets of glass fronted French doors leading to the rear garden and the inner courtyard. These doors make this spacious family sitting room very light and airy with views from the front and rear. A stable door gives further access to the rear garden, three radiators heat the room and an exposed brick chimney breast offers a focal point.
First Floor Landing
As you walk along the landing heading to the master bedroom, the landing opens up offering a small seating area with a radiator and window overlooking the courtyard.
Bedroom One - 13' 10'' x 14' 6'' (4.21m x 4.42m)
Windows to the side and rear aspects, television point and radiator.
En-suite Shower Room
Three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin and shower cubicle and radiator.
Bedroom Two - 12' 6'' x 12' 9'' (3.81m x 3.88m)
The third double bedroom benefits from windows to the front and rear aspects and a built-in cupboard over the stairs with hanging rail as well as loft access.
Bedroom Three - 12' 6'' x 10' 6'' (3.81m x 3.20m)
Another double bedroom with a window to the front aspect and radiator.
Family Bathroom - 7' 7'' x 6' 4'' (2.31m x 1.93m)
Three piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin and bath with mixer shower taps and radiator.
Inner Courtyard
Access from the kitchen and sitting room.
Rear Garden
A good sized rear garden mainly laid to lawn with mature trees and shrubs and timber panel fencing. The garden is larger than generally expected and is further enhanced by way of a summer house and shed at the rear. The shed which is useful for storage has power points, lighting an an outside water tap, with the summer house benefiting from lighting and a power point. A gate at the rear of the garden gives access to Cow Lane to which the property has right of way for bin access.
Extension
The extension at the rear of the property cannot be seen from the road side and has made a huge difference to the size of the cottage. The extension created a utility room, cloakroom with WC, large family sitting room and added a first floor master bedroom with en-suite.