Property description
A beautifully presented and extended period cottage believed to date back to the turn of the century enjoying spectacular views over open countryside to the front and rear.
Owners Comments
“We have loved being part of this wonderful community which beautifully manages the balance of privacy and interaction. Our daughter has enjoyed playing within the open spaces and attending the local school and our aim is to remain within the immediate vicinity.”
“The cottage has been an ideal host for us all year round. The cosiness of the Rayburn and woodburning stove in the winter and the wonderful summers under the veranda and by the pool.”
Introduction
Situated within the tranquil and highly regarded village of East Tytherley this attractive home offers a wealth of period features including feature open fireplaces fused with many contemporary design features including an impressive gable end picture window within the vaulted master bedroom creating a substantial and exceptional family home. A well proportioned living space is supplemented by a large rear garden extending to approximately 120ft. and comprising secluded swimming pool area, covered veranda, sun terrace and kitchen garden. As one of six cottages, 4 Bonners Cottages has been greatly extended over recent years and enjoys a most privileged rural aspect yet is close to traditional amenities in the neighbouring villages.
Description
A hardwood door leads to the entrance hall decorated in neutral tones and housing a useful understairs storage cupboard. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with hand painted oak units beneath polished granite worktops. There is feature shelving and plate racks. The two oven Rayburn provides a focal point and there is ample space for a large dining table or island. Patio doors open into the glass veranda creating additional social flow. The sitting room is of ideal proportions centred upon a feature fireplace housing a woodburning stove and enjoying much natural light from twin dual aspect patio doors to the garden. The snug also features a pretty period fireplace and front views to the fields. The utility room offers additional kitchen storage, plumbing for appliances and space for boot room facilities with doors to the garden and downstairs cloakroom. The half turn staircase leads to the landing which offers wonderful views across open farmland to the front. The master bedroom is wholly impressive, vaulted with exposed timbers and period fireplace with a delightful gable end window overlooking the gardens and countryside to the rear. Three further bedrooms are serviced by the sizeable family bathroom in a traditional styling comprising large corner bath, separate shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. There is also fitted wardrobe space to bedroom three and four.
Outside
The property is approached via double wrought iron gates to a substantial shingled driveway with parking for several cars and side pedestrian access, The rear garden is approximately 120ft in length and enjoys extensive rolling farmland views, although predominantly lawned there is a wonderful central pool area enclosed by a mature hedgerow offering a great deal of privacy. Entered via a gate beneath an attractive pergola the pool offers a paved and decked surround, is electrically heated and approximately 4ft6in in depth. Adjacent to the house is a feature sun patio with glazed veranda offering an ideal entertainment venue leading directly from the kitchen. There are two attractive brick built stores and a further contemporary pump room store. To the rear of the garden is a raised kitchen garden with vegetable plots, greenhouse, shed and attractive seating area to enjoy the splendid views.
Location
East Tytherley is a highly regarded village with a small but active community enjoying many traditional amenities within the immediate neighbouring villages of West Tytherley and Lockerley, the village itself is host to wonderful open countryside, a village pub, a thousand year old church and a well attended annual country fayre and benefits from a school bus route to excellent local schooling with easy, flexible commuting.
Agents Notes
The property is served by oil fired central heating and private drainage via a septic tank shared with five other cottages reducing standard charges significantly. Double glazing was installed approximately three years ago, the pool is heated electrically and there is also an alarm system. Council Tax Band C.
Directions
From our office turn right onto the A36 for approximately a quarter of a mile turning left onto Whinwhistle Road and continue on to a T-junction proceeding straight over onto Danes Road. At the end of Danes Road turn left onto Romsey Road continuing past the green and garage of the village of Lockerley. Pass the Star Inn and after entering East Tytherley, Bonners Cottage can be found on the right hand side.
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Property Features :
- Extended cottage with a wealth of period features including open fireplaces
- Swimming pool and sun terrace
- Beautifully presented throughout
- Well tended garden extending to approximately 120ft
- Parking for several vehicles