Property description
Remember the TV series 'The Good Life'? It was a sitcom from the 1970's about Tom and Barbara Good who decided to opt out of their steady jobs to live off the land by growing their own veg, rearing animals and living off the land. Well, the very same thought occurred to me when I went round Lane End Cottageâ¦â¦you could do just that if you came to live here! It's difficult to imagine when you arrive, you are not miles away from civilization - you can be at one with nature here, without a sound, apart from the birds in the hedgerows and cattle in the fields - paradise! In addition to the paddocks, there are formal gardens to the front and rear of the cottage with fabulous views down the valley over open countryside. Whether you decide to graze livestock or keep horses, you will find a number of useful outbuildings including a milking parlour, stables and an open fronted hay barn, in addition to other useful smaller outbuildings and storage sheds. The cottage itself has many olde-worlde features from a bygone era, especially noticeable in the 2 separate downstairs reception rooms with their beamed ceilings. The dining room has a very ornate inglenook fireplace surround with recessed display alcoves and both double bedrooms have original cast iron open grates. An electric AGA will be found in the kitchen and this certainly throws out some heat. There are 2 shower rooms, one upstairs and one downstairs and the large modern uPVC conservatory is a lovely room in which to relax (and fall asleep in) especially during the Spring and Summer months. This property is a registered smallholding and it is served by its own private (spring) water supply that is allegedly delicious. Anyway, to touch on a previous point, this property is not miles from anywhere; it is in fact relatively close to both Malpas and No Man's Heath. Admittedly, you will have to navigate a narrow, winding country lane to get there and as the name suggests, this is a no through road, so you are unlikely to encounter boy-racers screeching past your window. You see, this really is 'The Good Life'. Don't just take my word for it though - call us to book your viewing on 01948 665566
GROUND FLOOR
Entrance Hall/Conservatory - 12' 6'' x 3' 6'' (3.81m x 1.07m)
and 13' 3\" x 9' 10\" (4.04m x2.99m) uPVC double glazed windows, door and french double doors, ceramic tiled floor and 3 wall light points.
Entrance Porch - 7' 3'' x 3' 8'' (2.21m x 1.12m)
Front and side facing uPVC double glazed windows, quarry tiled floor and wall light point.
Inner Hall - 14' 10'' x 3' 5'' (4.52m x 1.04m)
Radiator.
Sitting Room - 14' 5'' x 12' 2'' (4.39m x 3.71m)
Brick fireplace with open grate and back boiler, beamed ceiling 2 front facing uPVC double glazed windows and rear facing internal window.
Dining Room/Living Room - 14' 6'' x 14' 3'' (4.42m x 4.34m)
Ornate carved fireplace surround with brick inglenook interior incorporating log burning stove on quarry tiled hearth, beamed ceiling, 2 front facing uPVC double glazed windows, staircase to first floor with storage cupboard below, double radiator and 2 ornate recessed display niches flanking the fireplace.
Kitchen - 14' 4'' x 7' 3'' (4.37m x 2.21m)
Ceramic sink and drainer inset in rolltop working surfaces with pine fascia drawers and cupboards below, electric AGA cooker, 2 rear facing uPVC double glazed windows, ceramic tiled floor, plumbing for automatic washer, plumbing for automatic dishwasher and part tiled walls.
Utility/Shower Room - 8' 5'' x 6' 11'' (2.56m x 2.11m)
Stainless steel sink and drainer inset in rolltop working surfaces with cupboards and storage below. Radiator, side facing uPVC double glazed window, fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, close coupled WC and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Landing
Bedroom 1 - 14' 6'' x 11' 11'' (4.42m x 3.63m)
Cast iron grate, front and side facing uPVC double glazed windows, double radiator, double-door built-in wardrobe and internal leaded light stained glass window overlooking stairs.
Bedroom 2 - 14' 5'' x 9' 4'' (4.39m x 2.84m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, original cast iron grate, built-in cupboard and double radiator.
Shower Room - 8' 1'' x 6' 5'' (2.46m x 1.95m)
Originally the third bedroom and easily reverted to its original use, if required. Fully tiled shower cubicle with electric shower unit, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Rear facing uPVC double glazed window and double radiator.
OUTSIDE
Gravel driveway accessed via 5 bar double gates leads to the tarmac courtyard with access to the house and outbuildings. Central ornamental lamp post. Formal lawned front and side gardens. To the rear of the property there are further gardens including an orchard with apple trees, damson and blackcurrants. Greenhouse, log store and septic tanks. Views over fields down into the valley beyond - beautiful! The paddocks and fields extend to approximately 5.6 acres.
Timber Stable Block - 19' 0'' x 11' 6'' (5.79m x 3.50m)
and 19' x 11' 6\" (5.79m x 3.50m) divided into 2 equal bays.
Milking Parlour/Shippon - 20' 10'' x 13' 10'' (6.35m x 4.21m)
Adjoining brick stable.
Brick Stable - 14' 3'' x 11' 3'' (4.34m x 3.43m)
Brick Store and Dog Pen - 14' 11'' x 8' 9'' (4.54m x 2.66m)
and 14' 11\" x 6' 5\" (4.54m x 1.95m)
Open Fronted Hay Barn - 25' 9'' x 20' 6'' (7.84m x 6.24m)
With overhead storage.
Chicken Coup and Enclosures.
Services
Mains electricity. Septic tank drainage. Private water supply - spring water from a holding tank is piped to the house.
Central Heating
Solid fuel fire with back boiler supplies radiators and domestic hot water. The electric AGA supplements the domestic hot water.
Agents Note
The cottage is a registered smallholding, reference number: 06/03/0045/01
Property Features :
- 2 Bedroom Semi-Detached Country Cottage
- Lots of Olde-Worlde Charm And Character
- Registered Smallholding With Around 5.6 Acres
- Range Of Outbuildings Including Stables & Barn
- Stunning Rural Views