Property description
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A beautiful & quaint 2 bedroom semi detached character cottage in immaculate condition which dates back to over 300 years old. The current owner has lovingly restored the property whilst retaining many character features, including original doors throughout, wooden beams and open fireplace with wood burner. The cottage has been refurbished throughout. Some of the work that has been done includes new double glazing throughout (2014), new dormer window added to the first floor landing (2014) and tiles to the front of the property were re hung and extra insulation was added. The property is nestled within the heart of the desirable village of Copthorne and is within easy reach of the local amenities and public transport links.
On approaching the property an attractive cottage garden leads to the front door framed by a wood and tiled entrance canopy. The current owner uses the side door into an internal hallway on a more daily basis. The hallway offers access to the first floor landing as well as doors leading to the living room, kitchen and bathroom. The cosy living room overlooks the front of the house, the main features of the room are a large open fireplace with wood burner, wooden flooring and original wooden beams. The living room leads in to a separate dining room that overlooks the front. The wooden flooring and wooden beams continue from the living room in to the dining room. There is also a feature fireplace that is currently unused however has the potential to be reopened if desired. The kitchen is to the rear of the house with a side door leading to the garden, the room is fitted with an attractive range of painted wooden wall and base units with wooden work tops. Within the kitchen there is a ceramic butler sink, a black range master cooker with extractor fan over, an integrated washing machine/tumble dryer, an integrated fridge and separate freezer. The family bathroom has been modernised to a very high standard whilst still in keeping with the character of the property. The bathroom has two small frosted windows overlooking the rear, it is fitted with a roll top bath with shower screen and electric shower, a high level cistern toilet, wash hand basin, heated towel rail and the room is finished off with tiling to the walls and floor. The first floor is accessed from the hallway via the original wooden staircase leading to the first floor landing.
On the first floor there are two good sized double bedrooms, both rooms over look the front of the house and have the original character features of exposed wooden beams and wooden flooring.
Outside the cottage has a front and rear garden, the southwest facing front garden is a lovely feature of the house with various areas to sit and appreciate the sun, with attractive shrub and tree borders providing a private area to unwind in. To the side there is also a wooden log store and to the front there is parking for up to 3 cars. The rear garden can be accessed via the side of the property, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a small patio area allowing for a table and chairs. Within the rear garden a wooden cabin has been added to offer an ideal space for a home office. The cabin is fully insulated and has been fitted with electrical sockets.
Property Features :
- A 2 bedroom semi-detached character cottage
- Central village location
- Refurbished throughout
- Character features including wooden beams, wooden flooring and original wooden doors throughout
- Cosy living room with open fireplace and wood burner