A charming Grade II listed three bedroom detached bungalow with a detached double garage and large workshop, set within approximately 1/4 acre of beautiful gardens overlooking fields. The original cottage was built in the 18th century, once referred to as a traditional English cottage, with its thatched roof, exposed beams and original fireplace this property is overflowing with character. The property has undergone a few improvements over the years starting in the early 1900s when a kitchen and bathroom were added to the property. Then in 1976 the property was completely refurbished, photos of the work are still held by the current owner. Finally in 1989 a further two bedrooms, a breakfast room, entrance hall and the large double garage and workshop were added by the master joiner that previously occupied the property.
| Entrance Hall | 7' x 7'1\" (2.13m x 2.16m). The entrance hall was added to the property in 1989. Natural light pours in through the full height wood frame double glazed windows either side of the double glazed back door that opens onto the garden, there is a further double glazed wood frame window facing the side, complete with tiled flooring making life easier on those wet winter days. A radiator and a solid oak stable door leading into the breakfast room.
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| Breakfast Room | 9' x 10'7\" (2.74m x 3.23m). Leading from the entrance hall through the stable door you enter the breakfast room. A spacious room which is open plan to the kitchen, the tiled flooring is continued, there is a double glazed wood frame window facing the rear overlooking fields.
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| Kitchen | 15'1\" x 6'10\" (4.6m x 2.08m). A larger than average galley style kitchen, with bespoke hand made fitted wall and base units. The base units are home to a secret which must be viewed to be fully appreciated, and are topped with solid cherry wood worktops which were replaced in 2010 and house a one and a half bowl sink with mixer tap and drainer. The wall units are all unique and have down lights which reflect off the tiled walls. The clever design of the kitchen has left spaces for a freestanding range, a fridge/freezer, a second fridge or freezer if required, washing machine and tumble dryer. There are double glazed wood frame windows facing the rear overlooking fields, radiator and tiled flooring.
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| Living Room | 12' x 11'9\" (3.66m x 3.58m). Part of the original 18th century cottage is the living room. This part of the property underwent a full renovation in 1976 during which they uncovered the original blocks that were relayed to make the flooring. They also fully restored the original chimney breast and fireplace which is home to an electric fire cleverly disguised as a wood burner. There is also original beams, and original doors leading to the storage cupboard and the master bedroom. Although un used by the current owner the front door leads from the living area into the front garden. There is also a single glazed wood frame window with secondary glazing facing the front and a radiator.
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| Bedroom 1 | 11'5\" x 11'9\" (3.48m x 3.58m). The master bedroom is the second room that complete the original thatched cottage. A double bedroom with a single glazed wood frame window with secondary glazing facing the front, a radiator, carpeted flooring and original beams.
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| Bedroom 2 | 7' x 10'6\" (2.13m x 3.2m). Currently used as a dining room is the second bedroom, with a double glazed wood frame window facing the side overlooking the garden.
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| Bedroom 3 | 9' x 7' (2.74m x 2.13m). The third bedroom is currently used as the study, with a double glazed wood frame window facing the front overlooking the garden and a radiator.
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| Bathroom | 7'10\" x 6'10\" (2.39m x 2.08m). Originally added to the property in the early 1900's the bathroom hade a make over in 2010. Now giving the highest spec of modern comfort. The four piece suite comprises of a freestanding claw foot bath with mixer tap, a large power shower with external controls, low level W/C and a pedestal wash hand basin. There is a double glazed wood frame window with obscure glass facing the side overlooking the garden. Heated towel rail, tiled flooring, tiled walls and extractor fan.
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| Workshop | 13' x 19' (3.96m x 5.8m). Built in 1989 by the master joiner is the work shop, a large open space with power and lighting, access is via the wooden double doors opening onto the driveway or directly trough the garage there is a connecting door. There are two single glazed wood frame windows overlooking the garden. This space has so many uses a simply must have for anyone that works from home, or anyone that is looking to have an annex.
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| Double Garage | 19' x 19' (5.8m x 5.8m). Detached double garage that is frontage to the workshop. Electric up and over doors, two single glazed wood frame windows facing the side, power and lighting. To the front there is ample off street parking for up to 6 cars.
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| Garden | x . The entire plot covers approximately 1/4 of an acre and has been carefully landscaped to incorporate a traditional English garden to the front and left of the property. Also to the front of the property there are raised beds which have been planted with strawberries and finished with a hedge of raspberry canes, to compliment this area of the garden there is a greenhouse to remain which houses the pump and filter for the pond. To the right of the property we start with a patio seating area with a beautifully designed stream feeding the pond, over which there is a foot bridge leading into the main lawn area. There are several fruit trees including 1 eating apple, 1 bramley apple, 1 pear and 1 plum tree. All sides of the property are easily accessible, to the rear there is a gate leading into the fields where you will find public footpaths leading away from the property. The current owner has commented on how secure the garden is for children and pets.
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| Agents notes | x . The original part of the property has a thatched roof, in 1998 the property was completely re thatched. In 2014 the ridge and wiring were replaced. The property has mains drainage, water, gas, and electricity. Council tax band D.
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