Property description

A rare opportunity to purchase a period cottage standing in about half an acre in a rural location. We understand that the Deeds begin in 1832 but it is possible that parts of the property are older than this. The cottage is now ready for a full programme of modernisation and refurbishment. Energy rating G

Period door from front to

ENTRANCE HALL
door to Living Room and opening to Dining Room

LIVING ROOM - 13' 11'' x 9' 11'' (4.23m x 3.02m)
windows to front and side, tiled fireplace with electric fire and open hearth, radiator, ceiling beam

DINING ROOM - 14' 1''incl stairwell x 12' 1'' (4.29m incl stairwell x 3.68m)
tiled fireplace, exposed ceiling beams, two multi-paned windows to front, recess to boxed staircase, opening to

INNER HALL
with understairs storage recess and door to

KITCHEN - 13' 7'' x 5' 9'' extending to 8'0 (4.13m x 1.76m extending to 2.44m)
base unit, preparation surface with inset sink and drainer, window to rear, door to rear porch and door to

BATHROOM
with Peach suite of panelled bath with shower over, pedestal hand basin and w.c.

BEDROOM ONE - 14' 0'' x 12' 0'' (4.26m x 3.67m)
window to front, radiator below, two braced cottage doors to Bedrooms Two and Three

BEDROOM TWO - 13' 11'' x 10' 0'' (4.23m x 3.06m)
window to front, small window to side, radiator

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 11'' x 6' 2'' (4.25m x 1.89m)
multi-paned window to front


The staircase from the dining room leads up to the main bedroom.

OUTSIDE
The property is located on the edge of the hamlet of Whiston and is approached from the front through a wicket gate with a footpath and small bridge across the stream, leading to the front door. There is in addition a field gate from the narrow lane to the left of the property that does allow vehicle access. The gardens are currently grassed though there is evidence of vegetable cultivation. A feature of the property is the ancient Yew Tree at the rear corner of the cottage where there is a covered porch with tiled floor and pump. There is an outhouse that houses the oil central heating boiler and a modern oil tank. The property is skirted by the Lapley road and a further lane. Mature hedging to the rear gives ont to fields and open views.

TENURE
We understand that the property is Freehold: verification of this should be obtained from the vendor's Solicitors.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. There is no gas in the village.

EA0206 26.05.15

Property Features :

• Idyllically Located Detached Cottage
• Within Ten Minutes Drive of the Village Amenities
• Large Garden with Stream and Ancient Yew Tree
• Two Reception Rooms
• Kitchen