Quintessential thatched cottage, with open countryside views
This exceptional four-bedroom period home seamlessly blends character and contemporary living, offering spacious, light-filled accommodation with impressive ceiling heights and a wealth of charming features. Unlisted yet rich in history, the property enjoys stunning open field views, enhancing its peaceful and idyllic setting.
Stepping inside, the entrance hall with exposed timbers and warm oak flooring extends throughout much of the ground floor, complete with underfloor heating. The study, bathed in natural light from its front-facing window, features a fireplace recess and timber beams, making it a perfect workspace. The dining room, with an open connection to the inner hall, provides a fantastic space for entertaining and flows effortlessly into the living room. Here, multiple windows with solid wood shutters bring in plenty of light, while the focal point is a striking open fireplace with a cast-iron hood and timber bressumer.
Double doors lead into the beautiful garden room, a tranquil space with French doors opening to the side and additional access to the rear, constructed from hardwood with a thermally insulated roof. The kitchen/breakfast room is equally impressive, featuring Shaker-style cabinetry, granite worktops, a double butler sink and a velux window. There is space for a range cooker, American-style fridge freezer, along with integrated appliances. A practical utility area offers further space for laundry appliances. The inner hall provides additional storage beneath the staircase and leads to a stylish ground-floor shower room with a walk-in cubicle, pedestal basin, and WC.
Upstairs, the first-floor landing showcases exposed timbers. The principal bedroom enjoys dual-aspect windows, built-in wardrobes, and an exposed brick chimney. A separate cloakroom serves this floor, alongside three further well-proportioned bedrooms. The family bathroom features a roll top bath, and a pedestal wash basin, with exposed floorboards.
Outside, the property is approached via a private gravel driveway bordered by a low-level brick wall, leading to a detached double garage with an annexe above. The extensive south facing lawn wraps around the front and side, dotted with mature fruit trees and shrubs, while a large paved patio with raised beds provides the perfect setting for outdoor dining and relaxation. There are raised vegetable beds and a rear gravelled area along with outdoor lighting and a water tap. The double garage benefits from twin doors, power, and lighting, with external stairs leading up to a self-contained annexe featuring a vaulted-ceiling bedroom, eaves storage, and an en-suite shower room.
View payable Stamp Duty for this property
With the sun beaming on to the thatch it's very hard to not be completely captivated by this chocolate box cottage. Along with the views across fields from the gardens it just feels like the epitome of country living to me.
Ben SmithProperty agent