Property description
Briar Cottage is nestled in the idyllic historic village of Bodiam, the property is presented in the purest form for a Grade II listed period home, set out over three floors, offering a large inglenook fireplace with wood burning stove, farmhouse kitchen, small conservatory. The first floor offers a large landing area which lends itself as a study, two bedrooms and modern bathroom. To the second floor a delightful double bedroom offering far reaching views. Outside beautiful gardens to front and rear and ample parking to the front. NO CHAIN.
Description
If you are looking for a traditional period home located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty then Briar Cottage could be for you. The current owner has begun to update the property to the purest form, to include a specialist ventilation system designed specifically for traditional period homes which allows the property to breathe. A modern oil fired Rayburn cooker also serves the central heating system and large wood burning stove takes pride of place in the Inglenook fireplace to the sitting room. The kitchen is a pure delight with an eclectic mix of farmhouse cupboards and a real feature is the exposed timbers to the staircase accessed from the sitting room. An attribute is having a first floor bathroom which offers all the modern convenience but is designed in keeping with the property. The bedrooms offer a wealth of character and the landing area is not your conventional space being large enough to accommodate a study area. Extensive landscaped gardens to both front and rear which offer a wide variety of cottage plants throughout the year. Rear access gate to footpath of adjoining properties and hardstanding to the front provides private parking for at least 3 cars. NO CHAIN
Location
Bodiam is a small rural village on the borders of Kent and East Sussex in the valley of the river Rother. It is the home to the medieval Bodiam Castle which is part of the National Trust. Bodiam has two schools, Bodiam Primary (a state school) and Claremont School (an independent school). There is a public house and a fine 12th century church. Originally Bodiam was the port and crossing point from Battle to North Kent and the area echos with historical facts. From Briar cottage you can hear in the distance the steam trains from Bodiam Station which is run by steam enthusiasts. Not far away are the ancient towns of Battle, Rye, Cranbrook and Hawhurst which are all steeped in history and boast many fine buildings of architectural interest. This is a particularly pretty area with many excellent country walks and opportunities to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. For commuters the main line station is at Robertsbridge for service to London, Charing Cross and to the coast.
Entrance
The cottage is found at the end of a brick footpath leading to the wooden front door which opens into:
Sitting Room - 15' 10'' x 15' 4'' (4.82m x 4.67m)
Stunning room with large inglenook fireplace, bressummer beam over and wood burning stove. Recesses to either side of the inglenook, brick tiled floor, double radiator. Window to the front. Latch door leading to staircase rising to first floor and latch door and steps down to the kitchen.
Kitchen - 14' 5'' x 11' 5'' (4.39m x 3.48m)
The kitchen is an eclectic farmhouse mix of units and cupboards, with space for appliances to include washing machine and refrigerator. Rayburn cooker which also runs the oil-fired central heating system. Butler sink with cupboard beneath, two windows overlooking rear garden and stable door which leads out to small conservatory to the rear. Delightful feature of the kitchen is the exposed staircase leading up to the first floor (although the first floor cannot be accessed from the kitchen). The kitchen is full of character and could quite easily accommodate table and chairs if required. Tiled floor and downlights to ceiling and stable door to:
Conservatory
Charming conservatory with tiled floor and stable doors leading to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing
Wide staircase leads up from the sitting room to the first floor, which opens out to a magnificent area which could be used as a study, offering a wealth of character. Oak wood floor, double radiator. Latch doors and stairs rising to second floor.
Bedroom Two - 10' 2'' x 7' 0'' (3.10m x 2.13m)
Window to the front, offering far reaching views across Kent countryside and front garden. Wealth of exposed beams and beautiful oak wood floors.
Bedroom Three - 11' 7'' x 6' 2'' (3.53m x 1.88m)
Characterful room with exposed brick fireplace, shelving, oak flooring, window. A charming room with many character features.
Bedroom One
Approached by a wooden staircase rising from the landing. This is an outstanding room making full use of the attic space, with dormer window enjoying far reaching views across the countryside. Deep recess/storage space and a curtained wardrobe. Carpet as fitted and radiator. Loft hatch.
Gardens
The well stocked gardens are a truly delightful feature of Briar Cottage. Behind the parking area is a lockable wooden gate opening into the front garden where a brick path weaves its way to the front door passing a wide variety of cottage garden planting, there is a good size shed to the right hand side and further leafy arch with wrought iron gate. The rear garden is lightly elevated, and of a similar size to the front garden, set out in two areas, forming a glorious cottage garden with shape and colour throughout the year. Rear access gate to a useful garden utility area with storage sheds, greenhouse etc, and another gate to the rear of the property providing access to a footpath down the side of the neighbouring cottage.
Parking
To the front of Briar Cottage is an area of hard standing sufficient to park 3 or 4 vehicles off the road.
Specification
Grade II listed, area of outstanding natural beauty, Rayburn cooker which runs the oil fired central heating, inglenook with wood burning stove, period home ventilation system fitted, re-roofed. Private drainage system shared with neighbouring properties.
Property Features :
- Grade II Listed
- Wealth of character
- 3 Bedrooms
- Inglenook with wood burner
- Beautiful gardens