A beautifully presented period family home with annexe and established gardens in a semi-rural setting within Matfield, conveniently placed for nearby towns
Hilltop Cottage is a striking, handsome period property at one end of a row of attractive period properties that form this very pretty hamlet. Thought to date back to the 1800s, over the years the house has been updated and extended to embrace and enhance the abundance of period features on offer whilst creating a comfortable, stylish and beautifully appointed fully-functioning family home, that caters to the needs and style of modern living, with generously proportioned, flexible accommodation that is set across three floors.
The impressive kitchen/dining room is of note, flooded with natural light through striking oak framed windows that provide a delightful view of the garden. The attractive base and wall units and large central island provide good storage with plenty of preparation and entertaining space, with integrated appliances and space for a range style cooker and fridge-freezer.
The reception space is currently arranged as a large sitting room with two seating areas to either end, a large brick inglenook fireplace and direct access to the gardens. There is a separate reception room which offers flexibility of use with our clients having used the space as a TV snug, play room and study.
The ground floor is completed with a useful coat and utility cupboard and ground floor WC.
On the first floor the light, bright dual-aspect principal bedroom with en suite shower room, enjoys an outlook over the gardens to the neighbouring orchards and countryside beyond. There are three further double bedrooms on this floor together with the large family bathroom.
From the first floor, a short staircase leads to a sizeable front-back attic room, with windows to each end and a velux window providing good levels of natural light and elevated views, this room also provides flexibility of use, ideal for today's working from home needs, with ample space for a desk/office set up, or as a further bedroom or generous secondary sitting room/teenage den.
The Annexe- The enchanting and charming Grade II Listed cottage, of a further 448 sq ft, comprises a double bedroom, bathroom, a reception room and kitchen. It has provided a perfect space for overflow accommodation, welcoming friends and family, ideal for an au pair or nanny and has proved a very successful airbnb for our clients.
Outside - Hilltop Cottage is surrounded by established gardens which are predominantly laid to lawn interspersed with established trees, shrubs and planting. There is a southerly facing flagstone terrace, which is ideal for outdoor entertaining. There is a useful area of garden, tucked away from the formal gardens, behind the garage with further shed and garden storage space and area for vegetable and fruit growing.
The property is approached via a gated entrance onto a gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles, there is additional parking within the detached double garage, and EV charging point.
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A fantastic sum of parts Hilltop Cottage is a rare opportunity to secure a wonderful family home in a lovely location with some super extras!
Natasha SelbieProperty agent