Property description
DESCRIPTION An attractive now mid terrace Grade II listed, period cottage dating back to the 16th century with a wealth of character including many exposed beams and internal herringbone brickwork. The sitting room has a wonderful inglenook fireplace with inset period wood burner and antique seating. The main bedroom also boasts much charm and character with original oak flooring, exposed beams and revealed brickwork. To the outside the cottage has parking to the front for several vehicles, and a secluded garden that is detached slightly from the cottage.
ENTRANCE HALL Tiled floor, wine store, and period door leading to:
HALL Window to front aspect, staircase to first floor with herringbone brick first step and hand rail made from ash cart shaft, feature stained glass window giving light from living room, small understairs office area, exposed beams, period door through to:
SITTING ROOM Aspect to front, charming room with a wealth of exposed timbers and impressive Inglenook fireplace with ornate inset cast iron burner and back boiler with period seats to side, exposed brick work.
KITCHEN (approached by stable door) Aspect to the rear, tiled floor, worksurface with base cupboards under and space for domestic appliances, inset single drainer sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine, space for tall fridge, space for a dining table, window, glazed door to side leading to outside.
STAIRCASE TO:
FIRST FLOOR LANDING Exposed floorboards.
BEDROOM ONE Impressive room with an aspect to the front and a wealth of exposed timbers and herringbone brickwork, original oak flooring, original brick fireplace with inset cast iron grate and period decorative timber over, recess cupboard, narrow tread staircase leading to loft room.
BEDROOM TWO Aspect to rear, access to loft space, hot water tank.
BATHROOM Panelled bath, mixer tap and hand held shower attachment, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin, WC, bidet.
LOFT ROOM Skeilings, wealth of exposed timbers, power points, some exposed herringbone brick work, concealed priests hole.
FRONT GARDEN To the front of the property is a cobbled area providing off the road parking for several vehicles, log store made of local winkle stone also acted as a horse mounting block in former times.
GARDEN Being detached from the Cottage and consisting of a pond with stone edging and water feature, two garden stores, potting shed, stepping stone pathway with the majority being laid to garden bark chippings. We understand the path leading to the garden is under the ownership of this property, though this is also used for access to several neighbouring properties rear gardens. To the rear of this path is an additional shed in need of some repair, that was used as an artists studio in the past.
We understand there is right of way over the garden to cottage no. 9 that gives access to the rear of this cottage.