Property description
Delightful detached Country cottage, providing peace and tranquility, as well as the opportunity to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Set in its own grounds of approx one third of an acre. Accommodation briefly: Lounge, Dining/Sitting Room, Kitchen/Breakfast room. Utility Room, Cloakroom. First Floor: 3 bedrooms and Bathroom. Externally: Enclosed garden, range of stone outbuildings,one of which has been converted living space,( requiring some finishing), as well as single car garage. Viewing in our opinion of this idyllic cottage is highly recommended.
Approach
Found on Hardings Down common, photo to side showing the view driving towards the property from the common.
Harstanding to the front of the property providing parking, and leading to single car garage, as well as two stone outbuildings/barns, requiring attention. Wrought iron pedestrian access gate opening to enclosed front forecourt area, leading to garden areas and access to stone barn annexe and also to:
Front of the Property
Entrance Door
Wooden stable door opening into:
Porch
Window to side, ceramic tiled floor, feature stone wall. and half glazed leaded stained glass door opening into:
Outer Hall (7' 11\" x 8' 06\" or 2.41m x 2.59m)
Window to side aspect. Feature stone walls. Wood parquet flooring. Radiator. Wooden door opening to:
Entrance Hall
Stairs to first floor. Door to Dining/Sitting Room, decorated Perspex panel and sliding door opening to Lounge.
Lounge (12' 10\" x 11' 01\" or 3.91m x 3.38m)
Found at the front of the property double glazed window to front aspect, and a further double glazed window to rear. Feature stone fireplace, housing a wood burner. Beamed ceiling. Radiator. Laminate flooring.
Dining Room (12' 08\" x 9' 11\" or 3.86m x 3.02m)
Ornamental beams to ceiling. Feature stone fireplace, facility for open fire if required. Double glazed window to front aspect. Radiator. Laminate flooring. Serving hatch to kitchen. Door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room (16' 0\" x 13' 05\" or 4.88m x 4.09m)
Fitted with a range of larder, wall and base units, work tops over providing ample preparation areas, incorporating a stainless steel sink unit. 2 double glazed windows looking out to side garden. Solid 'multi' fuel cooker range, hot plate as well as an oven which also services the properties central heating system, and hot water. Ample space for table and chairs. Electric Cooker point. Beams to ceiling. Ceramic tiled floor. Serving hatch to dining room. Walls partially tiled. Space for upright fridge/freezer. Door opening to:
Utility/Cloakroom
Stainless steel sink unit, wooden windows over looking both sides of the property. Plumbing for automatic washing machine, Space for drier. Range of base units. Single drainer sink unit. Ceramic tiled floor. Wood door having leaded glass stained inserts opening to rear garden. Door to:
Cloakroom
Low level w.c. Part tiled walls. Frosted glass window to side. Tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR
Reached via stairs from hall, leading to:
Landing
Small wood window to one side and a further double glazed window to other side of the house looking out over the side garden and countryside beyond. Radiator. Doors opening to:
Bedroom 1 (13' 07\" x 12' 11\" or 4.14m x 3.94m)
Found at the front of the property, double glazed window to same. Wall mounted radiator. Range of fitted wardrobes, providing ample hanging and storage space. Built in safe/ gun cabinet in wall.
Bedroom 2 (14' 01\" x 10' 08\" or 4.29m x 3.25m)
Another front facing bedroom, wall mounted radiator. Double glazed window overlooking the front of the property. Fitted wardrobes, again providing ample hanging and storage space.
Bedroom 3 (7' 05\" x 9' 01\" or 2.26m x 2.77m)
Wall mounted radiator. Double glazed window to front aspect. Built in store cupboard. Radiator. Access to attic.
Bathroom
Vanity unit housing wash hand basin, store cupboards under, mirror over. Double glazed window looking out to side, again giving lovely outlook over countryside. Built in airing cupboard, housing immersion heater. Panelled bath, shower attachment to taps, modesty curtain surround. Walls partially tiled. 2 electric towel warmers. Thermoplastic flooring. Access to attic.
W.C.
Small frosted glass window to rear. Low level w.c. Walls partially tiled. Wall mounted wash hand basin (presently disconnected) Laminate flooring.
Exterior
As mentioned previously the property provides ample hardstanding for parking as well as:
Front Garden
Wrought iron gate opening to enclosed front garden. Paved patio area. Water feature. Flower borders.
Garage
The middle section of the outbuildings is utilised as a Single car garage with work shop to side. Service Pit. Windows to rear of garage and workshop. Light and power. Internal door opening to:
Outbuildings
Range of stone barns/outbuildings. Work has begun to convert but requires completion.
Stone Barn
This barn has been part converted (requiring completion), into a living area, which could be utilised as additional living space for a family member, or possible small holiday let ( subject to necessary consents).
Annexe Kitchen/Diner/Sitting Room (13' 10\" x 9' 08\" or 4.22m x 2.95m)
Part converted space. Two windows to side of barn. Stairs to first floor.
Annexe Bedroom 1 (14' 01\" x 10' 0\" or 4.29m x 3.05m)
Annexe Bed/Bathroom (13' 04\" x 7' 02\" or 4.06m x 2.18m)
Window to rear of the barn.
Garden and Grounds
Set in approx one third of an acre, garden areas skirted by hedging and backing onto countryside. Laid mainly to lawn, and incorporating mature shrubs and trees as well as fruit trees, flower beds and borders. 2 garden/tool/wood/coal sheds. Coal storage area. Outside water tap and lighting.
Outlook
Surrounded by countryside and providing stunning rural outlook over Rhossili Downs.
History
The original part of this most attractive cottage dates back to 1732. The painting is of East Cathan with its thatched roof, around about that period.
Directions
From the village of Llanrhidian proceed on the main road towards LLangennith. Pass through Old Walls and continue forward, until reaching Burry Green. Continue on the main road, pass the turning for Llanmadoc and on reaching the next property on the left hand side ( Lower Muzzard), take next immediate turning left.( grass triangle and bus shelter). Pass Hardings Down Farm on the right hand side and proceed immediately ahead through gateway and over cattle grid, onto Hardings down common. Continue along this track for approx 0.4 of a mile when the track splits, keep on the left hand fork and continue forward to East Cathan.
Property Features :
- Looking for complete peace and tranquility
- Idyllic Picturesque Country Retreat
- Surrounded by countryside
- 3 Bedroomed Cottage. DG and CH
- 2 reception rooms