Attractive detached family home of character & charm, set within established gardens & grounds of about 1.5 acres.
Fir Tree Cottage is situated in the charming hamlet of Goathurst Common with a public house and is on the edge of Ide Hill village with a church, primary school, public house and community shop. There is an extensive network of footpaths in the area, perfect for country walks. The attractive and well-appointed detached family cottage combines character and charm with modern embellishments, offering well-presented accommodation arranged over two floors, ideal for both family living and formal entertaining. Salient points include some exposed wooden flooring, doors and timbers, attractive feature fireplaces, 4 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, together with a detached studio/office, garaging and ample off road parking, and delightful gardens and grounds. There is also a Lawful Development Certificate for a ground floor extension.
The superb reception rooms comprise a triple aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace and doors leading to the rear, a dining room also with an open fireplace, a family room and a double aspect breakfast room.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with some integral appliances. An adjacent boot room provides additional storage and space for appliances.
A cloakroom off the entrance hall completes the ground floor.
Stairs ascend to the first floor and spacious principal bedroom suite which is served by an en suite shower room.
There are three further bedrooms, all served by a well-appointed family bathroom with a corner bath, and a laundry cupboard completes the accommodation.
Fir Tree Cottage is approached over a block paved driveway culminating at the house and double garage with adjoining workshop, providing ample off road parking. The impressive landscaped gardens are predominantly laid to lawn, with swathes of well-stocked flowerbeds, interspersed with a variety of specimen trees and shrubs. Terraces span the perimeter of the property and provide several excellent spots for al fresco entertaining.
There is an adjoining paddock area which is ideal for recreational uses and a recently installed detached home office/studio is located within the grounds and has power connected. There is also a Lawful Development Certificate for a future extension: 19/01454/LDCPR 'A single storey glazed conservatory extension.' In total the plot amounts to about 1.5 acres.
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Period family home, sitting in delightful grounds with countryside views.
Oliver HodgesProperty agent