Property description
History and charm bursts from this gorgeous detached cottage from the moment you approach the front door! Above the door is graced with a carved coat of arms; a happy home with built in protection! With the original section dating back to the 19th century, you will find wonderful character including exposed beams and original quarry tiled flooring whilst the property is refreshingly bright with windows in abundance throughout this gorgeous home. The expansive living space includes a large dual aspect lounge that boasts an inglenook fireplace, a separate dining room, study, country style kitchen and guest WC. Upstairs are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom, the master mirroring the lounge below and having an en suite bathroom. Outside, there is a detached garage and studio with space currently set up as a home office and workshop and recreational room. The studio has two linked rooms with lighting, power, telephone/broadband connections and electric heating and the garage adjoins. The private plot measures approximately a third of an acre and the beautifully designed gardens wrap around the cottage. Off the rear aspect is a charming patio area with decorative wall and access to outbuildings including utility room, coal store, wood shed and log store - you won't be short on space! The rest of the garden boasts large lawned areas and a variety of mature shrubs and trees that creates a well developed and private garden to enjoy. Tucked away in a peaceful location, this is a home you won't want to miss!
Ground Floor
Entrance Hall - 15' 9'' x 10' 10'' (4.80m x 3.30m)
A hardwood entrance door opens into the entrance hall. A spacious entrance hall with a window to the side aspect providing natural light to flood in. With hardwood flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling, staircase that rises to the first floor with a storage cupboard below and there are doors to all the ground floor accommodation.
Inner Hall - 25' 9'' x 4' 6'' (7.84m x 1.37m)
As the entrance hall meets the inner hall there are small steps up to the older part of the cottage where it is fitted with the original quarry tiled flooring and also has beautiful exposed beams to the ceiling. There are fitted wall lights and radiators. At the far end of the inner hall is an exterior door that leads out to the rear garden.
Lounge - 17' 11'' (max) x 15' 3'' (5.46m (max) x 4.64m)
This beautifully bright triple aspect reception room has two windows and a set of French doors that open out to the rear patio area. It has a feature fireplace with an open fire, an exposed beam mantle and quarry tiled hearth. The room has hardwood flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling, two radiators, television aerial connection and a range of wall lighting and picture lighting.
Study - 10' 10'' x 7' 1'' (3.30m x 2.16m)
An excellent additional reception room having a side-facing window, exposed beams to the ceiling, hardwood flooring, fitted wall lights and telephone point.
Guest WC - 6' 5'' x 3' 7'' (1.95m x 1.09m)
Having a matching suite of low level flush WC and wall mounted wash hand basin with brass mixer tap. There is half height tiling to the walls, hardwood flooring, exposed beams to the ceiling, fitted ceiling light, radiator and privacy glazed window.
Dining Room - 11' 8'' x 10' 11'' (3.55m x 3.32m)
Having a decorative fireplace with a marble hearth and decorative wooden surround. There is an exposed beam to the ceiling, a front-facing window, hardwood flooring, radiator and doors lead through to both the kitchen and hall.
Kitchen - 15' 7'' x 7' 9'' (4.75m x 2.36m)
Having a range of country style fitted units with matching base and wall cupboards and also incorporating a French dresser style unit. There is an inset Belfast sink unit with a wood drainer worktop and a brass mixer tap. The remainder of the worktops are granite effect with tiling to the splash areas, a range of integrated appliances including a fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher. The room has original quarry tiled flooring, space for freestanding electric cooker with extractor hood above, a radiator and spotlights to the ceiling. The kitchen is dual aspect with one window to the front and the other to the rear with views of the rear garden.
First Floor
Landing - 28' 4'' x 4' 5'' (max) (8.63m x 1.35m (max))
Stairs rise from the entrance hall to the first floor landing. There is a chandelier style ceiling light above the staircase with a window to the side aspect with views out to the wraparound gardens. The landing also has fitted wall lighting, carpet, radiator, loft hatch and a second window to the rear aspect giving views of the garden. Doors to all the first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom - 17' 11'' (max) x 15' 3'' (max) (5.46m (max) x 4.64m (max))
This gorgeous triple aspect master bedroom is beautifully presented and has windows to three sides giving excellent views of the garden. There is a fitted carpet, chandelier style ceiling light, two radiators and a range of built-in double wardrobes with hanging rail and shelving. The chimney breast is incorporated into the room where is separates the main bedroom area from the door where there is an area perfect for further wardrobe space. The room has a television aerial connection and a door to the en-suite bathroom.
En-suite Bathroom - 6' 5'' x 6' 3'' (1.95m x 1.90m)
Having a suite of low level flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with brass taps, bidet with mixer tap and corner bath with brass mixer taps and shower head attachment. There is half height tiling to the walls, a neutral fitted carpet, ceiling light, radiator and wall mounted electric heater. A privacy glazed window to the side aspect.
Bedroom Two - 11' 8'' x 11' 3'' (3.55m x 3.43m)
A spacious double bedroom which has a front facing window and radiator.
Bedroom Three - 15' 8'' (max) x 8' 2'' (4.77m (max) x 2.49m)
A dual aspect room with windows to the front and side with views out to fields which adjoin the property. There is a neutral coloured fitted carpet, spotlight to the ceiling, loft hatch and a built-in wardrobe with hanging rail and a door to the airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder with slatted shelving.
Bedroom Four - 10' 10'' x 7' 1'' (3.30m x 2.16m)
With a front-facing window, fitted carpets, ceiling light and radiator.
Family Bathroom - 10' 11'' (max) x 7' 9'' (max) (3.32m (max) x 2.36m (max))
A beautifully presented bathroom with a modern yet traditional style suite of pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, WC and a panel bath sunk into a tiled base with chrome taps and a corner shower enclosure with chrome thermostatic mixer shower with a drencher head and additional shower head attachment. There is half height mosaic tiling to the walls and surrounding the bath, ceramic tiled flooring, fitted ceiling light, matching wall lights, radiator and heated towel radiator. The room is dual aspect with windows to the front and side with excellent views out to fields adjacent to the property.
Exterior
The front of the property benefits from a private gravelled drive which leads to the detached garage and the gardens lead from the front and wraparound the property and measure approximately 1/3 of an acre as a top plot size. The beautiful gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a wide range of mature shrubs and trees with high level boundaries creating a fantastic spot. Accessed off the inner hall is a patio area which is beautifully designed and is the perfect place for barbeques and dine and entertain alfresco style. There is a wall with decorative arches and access to the outbuildings.
Detached Garage Block - 17' 8'' x 11' 8'' (5.38m x 3.55m)
Having wooden double doors to the front with access to the gravel drive. Two windows to the side and an exterior door giving access from the rear. The garage has electric light and power. Attached to the garage is a studio room/games room.
Studio Room / Games Room - 17' 7'' x 13' 9'' (5.36m x 4.19m)
Having a hardwood exterior door from the front with a window adjacent. The room has water, electric and electric heating. A door through to an office.
Office - 13' 8'' x 12' 6'' (4.16m x 3.81m)
Having two windows to the side aspect and sliding patio doors to the rear. Currently used as a home office and fitted with electric light, power and having broadband and telephone connections and there is electric heating.
Utility Room
Fitted with electric light and power. Having a Belfast sink with hot and cold water connection.
Coal Store
Log Store
Wood Shed
Directions
Leave Eccleshall on Small Lane and turn left onto Gaol Butts. Take a slight left onto Horse Fair / A519 and at the roundabout take the first exit onto High Street / B5026. Turn right onto Lower Road, Ashley to where the property can be found as indicated by our for sale board.