A delightful cottage in a desirable hamlet setting with countryside views to the rear.
Micklems is an elegant detached cottage set in the heart
of Knowl Hill Common. The property has been the subject
of considerable improvements by its current owners and
has been sympathetically extended, providing well planned
accommodation over two floors. Outside there is ample
driveway parking to the front leading to a garage and a secluded rear garden with outdoor pool with open views over Castle Royle golf course.
Upon entering, an impressive inner hallway grants access to
the garage, rear garden and reception hall. The living room
which features exposed beams to the ceiling, an attractive
open solid fuel fireplace and an doorway through to the snug/
study. The dining room enjoys a pleasant aspect overlooking
the rear garden. The kitchen/breakfast room overlooks the
garden and affords a comprehensive range of storage units with complementary work surfaces with space for a dining table and double doors leading to the rear decking.
To the first floor there is an impressive light and spacious
landing with vaulted ceiling and access to all bedrooms. The
principal bedroom affords the luxury of a high quality en-suite
facilities including a claw bath and the second bedroom also
has an en-suite shower room. Two of the bedrooms also have
vaulted ceilings and exposed beams. There is also a well appointed family bathroom with a modern suite.
The garage has been partly converted providing a utility room,
bedroom with en suite and first floor games room.
Outside
Micklems is approached from a gravel driveway to the front.
There is an attractive and raised decking area with balustrade
accessible from the kitchen and inner hallway, which provides
great entertaining options with ample seating space, also
with steps leading down to the main rear garden. There are
landscaped front and rear gardens with well stocked flower
beds and a variety of mature shrubs and trees. There is an
enclosed heated swimming pool towards the bottom of the
garden with a hedged boundary. The pool house/store houses
pool equipment, heating and filtration units. There are open
views to the rear overlooking Castle Royle golf course.
View payable Stamp Duty for this property
This is a rural gem yet close to amenities and easy access to London
Stephen Christie-Miller