Property description
The Wheelwrights Cottage is a four bed detached residence tucked away in the quiet village of Pidley. Dating back to the 1600s the cottage is in fact the oldest building in the village and at some point in its history was used as the home for the local wheelwright as well as farming purposes, but more recently served as the local village shop. This intriguing house is set on approximately a third of an acre, with a large gravel driveway and beautifully landscaped back garden.
The house has a wonderful white brick exterior and charming pan tiled roof, and on the inside a variety of original features that characterise both floors. As you enter through the front door the dining room is the first room you are met with, leading into a well-presented kitchen complete with a Stanley cooker and separate pantry. The living room is at the heart of the cottage with a great inglenook fireplace as the main focal point, with the chimney breast splitting the first floor in two enhancing the character feel of this lovely home. An impressive master suite and three other unique guest bedrooms are found on the first floor as well as a shower room at the front and bathroom at the back.
The cottage also benefits from a barn connected to the back of the house which is currently used as a workshop, but has the potential for a number of different uses. The garden is mostly laid to lawn with two gravelled patio areas that are definite sun spots and also a ‘secret’ garden behind the barn. There a selection of shrubs, plants and flowers with a willow tree as a central feature.
The Wheelwrights Cottage is situated in Pidley, a small fenland village, offering a local farm shop, village hall, golf club and The Barn restaurant. There is a strong sense of community in the village, with plenty of events going on throughout the year. The market towns of Ramsey and Warboys are only a short drive, which both have primary schools and an assortment of local amenities. The busier towns of St Ives and Huntingdon are slightly further providing a wider variety of shops and restaurants as well as Huntingdon train station with services to London, the guided bus way to Cambridge and the A14 is also very accessible making commuting easier.
Front door to:
Dining Room - 12' 6'' x 14' 1'' (3.81m x 4.29m)
This large dining room offers plenty of natural light with wooden beams running through the ceiling and a classic inglenook fireplace, one of the cottage's wonderful period features.
Kitchen - 16' 5'' x 16' 5'' (5.00m x 5.00m)
A lovely kitchen sets the tone of the cottage, with a matching range of base level units with white work tops, wooden doors and tiled surrounds. There is a gas hob, electric oven and integrated dishwasher. A beautiful box bay window is situated to the side, red brick work covers the floor as well as exposed brick work around the fireplace and wooden beams across the ceiling. There is a Stanley cooker that is set into an inglenook fireplace providing a warm homely atmosphere to this room.
Pantry
The kitchen benefits from a good sized pantry, with space for a fridge, freezer and plenty of storage.
Living Room - 15' 3'' x 16' 5'' (4.64m x 5.00m)
A true asset to the cottage is this delightful living room, this space exudes charm and character with an impressive inglenook fireplace and multi fuel burner. There are wooden panels and exposed brick work that surround the room as well as wooden beams. There is another box bay window to the side letting lots of natural light flow through and a gorgeous lead light glass window features as you approach the kitchen. Doors to the front stairs, back stairs and lobby area.
Lobby
Currently used an office space, the lobby is a decent size with terracotta stone floor and access to the workshop, utility room and side porch.
Cloakroom/ Utility Area - 9' 4'' x 5' 3'' (2.84m x 1.60m)
A good sized space with low level WC and pedestal hand basin as well as facilities for washing machine and tumble dryer.
Workshop
The workshop is a great space with the potential for a variety of different uses.
Barn
With a pan tiled roof, this spacious barn is found at the back of the house, ideal for storage space or potential conversion.
Back stairway to landing:
Doors to two guest bedrooms and bathroom.
Bedroom Two - 13' 9'' x 12' 6'' (4.19m x 3.81m)
A spacious bedroom that is characterised by sloping ceilings and exposed wooden beams, this room feels very light and airy with a window to the side and a lovely window seat.
Bedroom Three - 9' 6'' x 14' 1'' (2.89m x 4.29m)
Nestled at the back of the house is another guest bedroom, again exposed beams and sloping ceilings continue to add to the character feel of the cottage and also another window seat is tucked under the window.
Bathroom - 8' 0'' x 5' 3'' (2.44m x 1.60m)
A white three-piece suite comprising of pedestal hand basin, low level WC, bath with shower over. Blue panels and tiles as well as vinyl flooring complete this room.
Front stairway to landing:
Doors to master bedroom, guest bedroom, shower room and airing cupboard.
Master Bedroom - 12' 6'' x 17' 5'' (3.81m x 5.30m)
An impressive master suite found at the front of the house, large wooden beams run through the vaulted ceiling. The bedroom comes complete with walk in wardrobes and central window to the front aspect. The chimney breast is a great feature in this room.
Bedroom Four - 8' 3'' x 7' 5'' (2.51m x 2.26m)
The smallest bedroom, potential to be used a dressing room or ideal for storage space. There is a window to the front of the property.
Shower Room - 9' 2'' x 4' 1'' (2.79m x 1.24m)
A beautifully presented shower room consists of a walk in shower with white pedestal sink and low level WC with neutral mosaic tiles.
Airing Cupboard
Used for storage space and water tank.
Front Garden
Surrounded by a lattice wooden fence, and a central pathway leading to the front door, the front garden has many plants, flowers and shrubs. Access to the gravel driveway located to the side of the cottage.
Back Garden
A stunning back garden that is mostly laid to lawn with two gravelled patio areas and a willow tree as a central feature of the garden. There is a 'secret' garden behind the barn with a selection of mature shrubs, plants and flowers. Also a green house and a garden shed are amongst the other out buildings.