A charming country home offering spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting
Set amongst rolling hills and overlooking a tranquil body of water, Snypes Cottage is a beautifully presented C Listed country home offering spacious and versatile accommodation in a peaceful rural setting. Constructed in traditional stone with a grey slate roof and dormer windows, the property has a most attractive exterior. The grounds are bordered by mature trees and feature a well-maintained lawn, with sweeping views across the surrounding countryside and nearby water.
Internally, the accommodation extends to approximately 2,800 sq ft across two floors. The ground floor features a generous entrance hall leading to a tasteful drawing room which benefits from dual aspect windows and a traditional stone fireplace with wood-burning stove. A practical utility room, providing additional storage and laundry space, sits off the hallway along with a WC and a staircase leading to a guest bedroom and shower room located on the upper floor, featuring a sloped ceiling with twin skylights, soft carpeting, and built-in storage, offering an ideal space for visitors.
The adjoining kitchen and dining area offers ample space for entertaining; the kitchen is fitted with extensive wooden cabinetry, a central island with granite worktop and tiled flooring in natural tones.
A snug is located off the kitchen and offers a warm and inviting space with exposed painted beams, a wood-burning stove set between stone pillars, and generous natural light from the large windows along with plenty of space for dining .
Also on the ground floor is a versatile and well-proportioned guest bedroom. This room features a stone fireplace with green tile detailing, pendant lighting, and views over the garden through a large window, offering a peaceful and private retreat for visitors or multi-generational living. A stylish shower room completes the downstairs accommodation.
Upstairs, the principal bedroom is a standout feature, with a sloped ceiling and windows that flood the space with natural light. A freestanding bathtub is positioned beneath the window, creating a luxurious en suite setting within the room itself. The principal en suite shower room is finished to a high standard, featuring a floating white basin with black fixtures, a walk-in glass shower enclosure with inset shelving, and large-format grey tiles. The space is enhanced by warm wood tones and an angled ceiling with timber slats, offering a spa-like retreat.
A home office with built in cabinetry connects to a further double bedroom providing excellent family accommodation.
In addition to the main house, Snypes Cottage benefits from self-contained annexe accommodation. This amazing space includes a cosy living area with green-painted walls, wooden flooring, and two mezzanine areas accessed via timber stairs with balustrade. There is a well-appointed kitchen and a shower room. Large windows with wooden frames allow natural light to fill the space, making it ideal for guest use, studio work, or independent living.
Outside, the property is approached via a farm road and features an inviting entrance with electric gates opening to the one acre garden. The grounds offer scope for further landscaping and planting to develop an outdoor living space, with expansive views and a peaceful, secluded setting.
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Snypes Cottage is a truly beautiful home - a former farmhouse that has been thoughtfully renovated, full of character, light, and warmth, with every detail designed to create a welcoming and special place to live.
Peter WalkerProperty agent