Property description
Dating back to 1840, and originally being two gardeners cottages for Shelton House, Rose Cottage has been sympathetically enhanced over many years to create a beautiful home. The property sits in a generous plot with far reaching views over adjacent Countryside, the West facing rear garden benefits from some magnificent sunsets. This quintessencial country cottage has retained many period features and has character in abundance, whilst being a comfortable and practical choice for todays' discerning purchaser. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the calibre of this delightful Country home
Location
Rose Cottage is situated in the heart of the pretty village of Shelton, located just 8 miles (13 km) south of Newark on Trent major road links can easily be accessed from Shelton, including the A46, A52 and A1. The village is also close to Flintham village, which benefits from a highly regarded Primary School, a local shop and a public house.
Entrance Hall
Accessed from the side of the property via a wooden front door, this lovely, character filled entrance hall is warm and welcoming, with French Oak flooring, latch and brace doors to Kitchen/Breakfast Room, Sitting Room and Ground Floor W.C/Utility, single panel radiator, solid wooden, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevation, high skirting boards and telephone point.
Ground Floor W.C/Utility
Step down from the entrance hallway into the useful utility room, with space and plumbing for washing machine, low level W.C, corner wash basin with tiled splash backs, tiled ceramic flooring, extractor fan and beams to ceiling.
Sitting Room - 13' 5'' x 14' 5'' (4.09m x 4.39m)
A well proportioned and characterful room having; French Oak solid wooden flooring, double glazed bay window to the side elevation, solid wooden, full opening French doors leading out to the Garden Room with side panels, continuation of the French Oak flooring, beams to ceiling, wall light points and television point. A particular feature of the room is the attractive, brick fire place with cast iron multi-stove
Garden Room - 11' 10'' x 12' 1'' (3.60m x 3.69m)
Leading from the sitting room and a beautiful addition to the property, this fabulous, vaulted Garden Room is of solid wooden and double glazed construction. With continuation of the French Oak solid wooden flooring and with wooden full opening French doors leading out to the terrace and rear garden, this additional reception room would lend itself to a variety of purposes and affords wonderful views over the rear garden to the Countryside beyond
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 15' 2'' x 12' 2'' (4.63m x 3.72m) MAX
A delightful Country Kitchen/Breakfast Room being dual aspect with solid wooden, double glazed windows to the side and front elevation. The kitchen has solid wooden hand crafted base units with roll top work surface over, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, electric double oven and grill with four ring electric hob over, stone effect flooring,. A particular feature is the cream and black Aga, which has recently had a full service, beams to ceiling, ample space for fridge and freezers, telephone point, latch and brace solid wooden door to a generous size pantry with quarry tiled flooring and shelving and latch and brace door to the second, informal sitting room.
Snug - 12' 7'' x 10' 3'' (3.83m x 3.12m)
Leading from the kitchen and currently being used as a snug, this additional reception room would equally serve as a formal dining room, family room or study. French Oak wooden flooring, beams to ceiling, feature decorative brick and cast iron fire place, built-in book shelf and storage, double panel radiator, solid wooden double glazed window to the front elevation, generous storage alcove and latch and brace door leading to the Inner Hall.
Inner Hall
Wide stairway rising to the first floor, French Oak solid flooring, double radiator, solid wooden and double glazed window to the side elevation and solid wooden latch and brace door leading through to the study.
Study / Bedroom 4 - 11' 6'' x 10' 4'' (3.50m x 3.14m) MAX
A very versatile space, currently a study, this room would make a very private guest bedroom, hobbies room or office space for working from home. With French Oak solid wooden flooring, beamed ceiling, solid wooden stable door giving access to the rear garden, single panel radiator and solid wooden double glazed window to the side elevation.
First Floor Landing
Staircase rising to first floor accommodation, with latch and brace doors to bedrooms and bathroom. At the end of the landing there is a delightful cosy area, ideal for reading or studying, with a view over the side garden. Solid, wooden double glazed window to the side elevation and double panel radiator,
Bedroom - 10' 11'' x 10' 10'' (3.33m x 3.29m)
A characterful double bedroom with wood effect laminate flooring, solid wooden double glazed window to the side elevation, double panel radiator, built-in storage and feature period style fireplace.
Bedroom - 10' 5'' x 10' 10'' (3.18m x 3.29m)
A delightful double bedroom, solid wooden double glazed window to the side elevation, double panel radiator and wood effect laminate flooring.
Family Bathroom - 6' 6'' x 7' 3'' (1.98m x 2.20m)
Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising; low level w.c, pedestal wash basin and panel bath with chrome traditional style shower, double panel radiator, solid wooden double glazed window to the side elevation, ceramic tiled flooring and white tiling to wet areas.
Bedroom Three - 5' 2'' x 6' 6'' (1.57m x 1.97m)
Currently being used as a dressing room having; built-in wardrobes and shelving, wooden effect laminate flooring, solid wooden double glazed window to the side elevation and single panel radiator.
Outhouse
Fitted with a low level w.c and sink with electric water heater.
Outbuilding
Inset Belfast sink with water heater and solid wooden window to the side elevation. This could easily be converted to create a workshop or detached office space.
Outside Rear
Immediately to the side of the Conservatory is a generous terraced area ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining with outside electric points leading onto a generous sized lawn with mature trees and shrub borders. The property is bordered by a low level brick wall and offers fabulous views to the rear of the countryside and fields beyond. There is a further flagstone patio area giving access to the Outhouse and Outbuilding and a walled area housing the oil tank. The patio leads around to the side of the property giving access to the front.
Outside Front
The property benefits from off road parking and has a block paved driveway, with a timber gate to the front. There is a flagstone pathway leading to the side of the property with established shrub and flower beds and pedestrian timber gate to the front.