Cottage Farm is a superb rural home with approximately 11 acres, sitting within a glorious and extremely private position within this highly regarded South Nottinghamshire location between the villages of Widmerpool and Keyworth. The property was previously a rural barn which has been converted into a high quality home with superb accommodation over two levels offering well placed accommodation ideal for family life. When viewing the property you appreciate the wealth of original features typical of a barn conversion including vaulted ceilings and exposed timbers. In brief the accommodation comprises entrance hallway, breakfast kitchen, galleried dining room, generous sitting room, home office and the ground floor also benefits from a recently completed garden room which offers beautiful views over the gardens and grounds and countryside beyond. The ground floor also benefits from practicalities including a cloakroom and utility room as well as a self contained ground floor bedroom suite with recently refitted en suite shower room.To the first floor a split level landing provides access to a charming master bedroom which benefits from ample built in storage, two further double bedrooms and a generous family bathroom, again which was recently refitted to a very high standard. There is a further box room providing useful storage.
GARDENS AND GROUNDS
Without doubt one of the most glorious features of Cottage Farm is its setting and position overlooking open countryside. The property sits within an extremely private plot and nestles nicely back from the road accessed via a long sweeping gravelled driveway. At the end of the driveway is a large level parking area providing ample off road parking and access to a traditional range of outbuildings which offers an open carport and three generous stables. The gardens wrap around the property with large areas of level lawn, well stocked borders and a nice variety of mature trees and specimen shrubs and the current owners have previously opened the gardens on The National Garden Scheme. The gardens feature meandering pathways and various terrace and seating areas which offer superb views and benefit from sunlight at different times throughout the day. There is a timber breeze house as well as a high quality summer house which benefits from light and power and is currently used as an art studio / office.The formal gardens continue down to less formal areas comprising a lower orchard garden with a variety of fruit trees and continue further down to a large wildlife pond. Nestled in the lower garden is also a timber barbeque house, ideal for outdoor entertaining. The house sits within lovely gardens extending to approximately 4 acres.Directly accessed from the garden, a side gate leads into the Wolds side meadow which extends to approximately 7 acres and is currently an established wild flower meadow, but would be ideal for those with hobby farm or equestrian interest. To the southern boundary the land extends into an established area of woodland featuring daffodil walkways as well as a delightful mixture of snowdrops, bluebells and being a haven for wildlife and untouched nature.Overall Cottage Farm offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire a rural retreat offering a natural oasis and beautiful countryside views in all directions. In total the property stands within approximately 12 acres.
LOCATION
The property enjoys a very attractive position bordering onto open fields and being in one of the area's most sought after and accessible locations. Cottage Farm sits between the villages of Widmerpool and Keyworth, where there is an excellent range of local facilities including local shops, schooling, leisure centre and health centre. West Bridgford and Nottingham city centre are also within easy reach as is the recently upgraded A46 which gives good access to Newark and onto Grantham via the A52, and onto Leicester and the M1 motorway via the North Leicester link. Overall the property is extremely well placed for the regions commercial and retail centres.
DIRECTIONS
From Nottingham proceed out through West Bridgford on the Melton Road to Wheatcroft roundabout taking the second exit onto the A606. Proceed for approximately 4 miles past Stanton on the Wolds before taking a right hand turning onto Station Road signposted for Widmerpool. On entering Widmerpool turn right at the crossroads and continue for approximately half a mile where Cottage Farm can be found on the left hand side identified by our For Sale board.
ENERGY PERFORMANCE
A full copy of the Energy Performance Certificate is available upon request.
TENURE
Freehold.
SERVICES
Mains electricity and water, oil fired central heating, private drainage system are all connected.