Property description
Picturesque four bedroom detached cottage surrounded by the glorious Arundel countryside. Grade II listed, this beautiful 19th century building has been fully restored to its original flint and brick, with a brand new reed thatched roof. Wonderful features, such as the hand made doors, exposed oak beams and wrought iron fittings enhance the beauty and traditional looks of the cottage which is now also modern and functional.
General Description
Surrounded by the glorious Arundel countryside, is this picturesque, grade II listed, 19th century cottage. Completely renovated, the original flint and brick exterior has been carefully exposed. The clean lines of the new reed thatch roof add to the beauty of the building. Internally, traditional limed oak beams and hand made doors create authenticity. The front door is a feature in itself, in handmade polished oak. Slate tiles have been used on the entire ground floor, including slate skirting and window ledges. Upstairs, all flooring is polished oak, creating a warm and modern feeling, yet still in keeping with the building. With attention to detail, from the handmade wrought iron light fittings, kitchen cupboard and drawer handles and ham hooks to the fireplaces with their cast iron wood burners and wood burning stove, everything has been designed to keep this incredible building traditional yet modern.
Front Door
Handmade polished oak front door opening to:
Lounge - 28' 0'' x 13' 4'' (8.53m x 4.06m)
This is a large, split level room, which steps down to the level of the kitchen at the centre. It has a glorious double aspect, as do all the rooms on the ground floor, looking out onto the fields in front and the gardens behind. With wonderful features, like the handmade wrought iron light fittings, accompanied by fireplaces at each end of the room, fitted with wood-burners, an authentic and traditional feeling is created. The lounge leads on to the kitchen at one end and the dining room at the other, with stairs leading up to the first floor. There is also a single glazed stable door leading out to the garden. Naturally, the cottage has modern central heating, and there are three radiators in this room.
Kitchen - 14' 5'' x 13' 0'' (4.39m x 3.96m)
The carefully thought out and well designed kitchen, has a range of French rustic oak base units with wrought iron handles. The units comprise of a range of cupboards and drawers, all soft close, with rolling racks allowing the efficient and hygienic storage of a range of items including both cooking utensils and foods. A granite work surface houses the Leisure double oven range, with grill, plate warmer, five ring burner and electric hotplate. A polished hardwood work surface houses the Belfast sink, with space beneath for a dishwasher. Limestone tiled splash back, in a subtle combination of creams and browns, protects the walls. There is a Worcester boiler concealed in a matching French oak floor to ceiling cupboard. A further matching storage cupboard is fitted into the wall adjacent to the lounge and there is space for a large double American style fridge freezer. A double glazed stable door leads out into the garden. This room also has a radiator.
Dining Room - 12' 4'' x 12' 3'' (3.76m x 3.73m)
Double doors open onto the beautiful garden, opening up the room and creating an 'al fresco' atmosphere. For colder weather there is a wonderful cast iron wood burning stove in the fireplace. The double aspect continues in this room and there is a radiator.
Bedroom Two - 12' 3'' x 9' 0'' (3.73m x 2.74m)
This simple but elegant room is the only bedroom on the ground floor. It has an en-suite shower room and a radiator.
En-suite - 8' 10'' x 6' 2'' (2.69m x 1.88m)
The downstairs en-suite is a shower room. The windows are obscured glass. The suite comprises of a walk in shower, pedestal mounted washbasin and WC. There is a heated towel rail and the walls have been panelled half height in wood.
First Floor Landing - 8' 4'' x 5' 10'' (2.54m x 1.78m)
The first floor landing, along with the entire upstairs area has been floored in polished oak. A handmade wrought iron chandelier hangs over the stairwell. There is a window overlooking the fields. A cleverly designed door has been concealed above the stairwell, to enable the movement of large items of furniture into the master bedroom without having to turn on the stairs. The landing has the door to the master bedroom and the entrance to the hallway leading off it.
Master Bedroom - 13' 0'' x 12' 2'' (3.96m x 3.71m)
Hanging from the exposed beams is another handmade chandelier adding character to this very traditional cottage bedroom. High in the eaves, is a window allowing extra light, but the room enjoys the same double aspect views as the rest of the property. This bedroom also has an en-suite shower room. There is a radiator.
En-suite Bathroom - 10' 6'' x 7' 2'' (3.20m x 2.18m)
A thoughtfully designed oak cupboard and drawer unit is topped with granite and holds a lovely vessel washbasin with mixer tap. Matching units have been created above the WC, the water system having been concealed behind decorative wooden panelling. There is also a walk in shower, a glorious view of the garden and an under-sill radiator.
First Floor Hallway - 14' 3'' x 2' 9'' (4.34m x 0.84m)
The hallway has windows looking out onto the fields and has doors to the shared bathroom and bedrooms three and four
Bathroom - 10' 2'' x 6' 6'' (3.10m x 1.98m)
The polished oak feels warm and manages to keep a traditional feel to what is otherwise an ultra-modern bathroom. The walls have been tiled in limestone bordered with oak. The white suite comprises of a wall mounted washbasin, bath and WC.
Bedroom Three - 15' 6'' x 13' 3'' (4.72m x 4.04m)
Currently being used as an office, this is a large double bedroom, again with double aspect views. There is also two radiators.
Bedroom Four - 10' 1'' x 8' 4'' (3.07m x 2.54m)
This is the only bedroom that does not have double aspect views, however, the outlook to the garden is more than sufficient. This is a single bedroom with a radiator.
External Utility Room
Within easy reach of the cottage there is a spacious utility room. There is a good amount of shelving and storage space. There is a butler sink, supplied with hot water from a wall mounted electric water heater. A wall mounted tumble dryer and a washing machine are conveniently placed. In a recess by the door is a handy space that the vendor currently uses for wine racks and a wine fridge.
Stable Blocks
Two sectional, moveable stable blocks have been placed in the grounds, one adjacent to the cottage, currently used for storage and one adjacent to the paddock, in use by the vendor's two horses.
Paddock
There is a reasonable sized paddock, right next to the stables, for convenience.
Workshop & Storage
A large outbuilding has been divided into two rooms, one racked out for storage with further storage space in the eaves, the other has been made into a woodworking shop, fitted out with benches, shelves and racking. There is an electricity supply and lighting.
Garden
The pretty garden has been walled in by the cottage and is a mass of colour with carefully placed plants and shrubs. The property is 'L' shaped, and the leg leading away from the cottage contains the stables, workshops and some other items, including, a greenhouse, raspberry box and a container the vendors use for storage and which they will be taking with them.
Agents Note
The new reed thatch roof is a great alternative to straw. A fire resistant membrane has been installed under the thatch. The roof comes with a 30 year guarantee and protects not only from fire risk, but vermin as well. It should be noted that insurance on this property is now comparable with that of a dwelling with a standard roof. The property has the benefit of mains water, electricity, drainage and gas fired central heating. The vendor informs us that the area of grazing land and area where the horse box is parked adjacent to the Calcetto Cottage is available for rent by separate negotiation with the adjoining owner.
Property Features :
- Four Bedroom Detached Cottage
- Fully Refurbished
- New Reed Thatch Roof
- Utility Room
- Workshops