Property description
23 Church Street is a delightful period property set in the heart of this popular village and within an easy walk of all the local amenities. Dating from 1686, this charming Grade II listed property has attractive mellow stone walls, stone-mullioned windows and slate roof, whilst inside, the cottage retains its wonderful historic character with period detailing such as oak beams and lintels, deep-set windows and an impressive inglenook fireplace. More recent additions such as latch-handled doors, tongue & groove panelling and a wood-burning stove, have further enhanced the character whilst updating the property to make it a welcoming and practical family home featuring both elegant reception space and family rooms. Outside the sheltered garden is south-west facing and there is potential to renovate the original stone barn for use as a small office or play-room. With its pretty village setting, lovely interior features, elegant décor and flexible accommodation, Langlands Cottage is an appealing village home in an excellent location.
Approach
A paved/tarmac driveway from the village lane leads to parking for one car by the porch and on to the back of the house where there is further parking.
GROUND FLOOR - Entrance Hall - 9' 1'' x 8' 11'' (2.77m x 2.72m)
The front door opens into the spacious Hall which has limestone tiled flooring and a coat cupboard as well as further storage, book-shelving and a window with views to the side. The walls have dado-height tongue-and-groove panelling.
Cloakroom & Utility Room
With limestone tiled flooring and a WC, this also has a large cupboard housing the boiler with space for household equipment, plus a range of base units with a stainless steel single bowl sink with mixer tap. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine.
Living Room - 15' 1'' x 12' 4'' (4.59m x 3.76m)
Steps from the Hall lead down to this charming room which features original beams and a splendid inglenook fireplace with a stone-flagged hearth and a wood-burning stove. A large stone-mullioned window to the front and a further window to the side flood the room with natural light, and the main staircase has understairs storage.
Dining Room - 15' 7'' x 15' 0'' (4.75m x 4.57m)
An elegant room that is ideal for both entertaining and for relaxed informal meals. A deep-set window looks out over the village street and a door leads to the Conservatory allowing light throughout the day, whilst the attractive stone fireplace has an open hearth for real fires. The décor mixes elegant details such as a dado rail and solid oak flooring with period features such as exposed stone walls and original lintels.
Kitchen - 15' 1'' x 12' 8'' (4.59m x 3.86m)
A half-glass door leads through to the charming country-style kitchen which forms the relaxed centre of the home. With original beams and a practical tile floor, there are windows on two sides allowing in natural light throughout the day. The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand-made painted wall and base units with solid-wood and tiled work surface and a Belfast sink with mixer tap. It is fitted with a Bosch dishwasher, space for a free-standing fridge/freezer and a Rangemaster stove with double electric ovens, four-ring gas hob and electric griddle. A Larder cupboard provides further storage and a latch-handled door leads to the enclosed staircase to the Guest Suite.
Conservatory - 8' 1'' x 6' 6'' (2.46m x 1.98m)
A lovely space from which to enjoy views of the garden, this south-west facing room has tiled floor and French doors opening to the patio.
FIRST FLOOR - Landing
The main stairs from the Living Room lead to a cream-carpeted Landing which has a range of fitted cupboards with hanging storage.
Master Bedroom - 16' 9'' x 9' 7'' (5.10m x 2.92m)
The elegant master Bedroom is flooded with natural light from windows on two sides and has lovely views out over the village. There is an airing cupboard and fitted shelving.
Shower Room
With Amtico flooring, heated towel rail and a white WC, basin with mixer tap and large cubicle with a power-shower.
Bedroom Two - 15' 9'' x 9' 10'' (4.80m x 2.99m)
A sunny room with windows looking out to the side and over the garden, this has a fitted dressing table with drawers, fitted hanging rail and solid wood floor-boards.
Bedroom Three - 9' 9'' x 9' 5'' (2.97m x 2.87m)
This cosy room has a window looking out over the rooftops of the village towards Stamford, a fitted cupboard with hanging rail and a lovely original beam.
Guest Suite - 15' 3'' x 14' 3'' (4.64m x 4.34m)
The enclosed stair-case from the Kitchen opens into this charming room, peacefully located at the far end of the house, with a stunning vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers and windows on two sides with views of the garden and out over the village. There is a large fitted hanging space and the Ensuite Bathroom has a white suite of bath with over-head power shower, basin and WC as well as tongue-and-groove panelling and a heated towel rail.
OUTSIDE - Garden
The sheltered south-west facing garden is tucked behind the house where a sunny gravel and paved patio has seating space outside the Conservatory. Stone steps lead up to a raised lawn edged by borders planted with mature shrubs and two apple trees. Further steps lead to a paved level edged by low walls and lavenders which is the ideal place for outdoor seating and entertaining. There is a covered log store adjacent to the stone barn.
Outbuilding
The original stone barn has electrical sockets and lighting and is currently used as an excellent storage space for garden equipment and bikes. However it has the potential to be adapted for use as a small outdoor studio, office or play-room, subject to planning permission.
Property Features :
- Three Receptions, Kitchen
- Four Bedrooms
- Conservatory
- Stone Outbuilding
- Off Street Parking
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