Property description

If you could 'pick your own', then Strawberry Cottage would probably be at the top of your list. At the very least, you would be the cream of the crop! Properties such as this are a pleasure to have on our books, what with the surrounding countryside views and a property that is so full of character, you just want to smile! Many authentic features have been retained, including exposed beams, original stripped internal doors, cast iron range, polished brass door knobs and ornate fireplaces. The cottage itself is offered with three double bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs, whilst downstairs, the magic continues with a comfortable open plan sitting/living room, complete with rustic fireplace and an open tread spiral wrought iron staircase that leads to the first floor. Even the dining room has an original cast iron range and a step up leads to the refitted kitchen with brick inglenook housing the oil fired AGA cooker, which also supplements the central heating, along with the solid fuel back boiler from the living room fireplace. The rear sun lounge also serves as a useful porch area - you will, after all, need to store your wellies somewhere when you return from the garden. The outside space is great, including a long enclosed side garden and whilst the rear yard is not huge, the very fact that it overlooks open fields, gives the illusion that you have acres of space - literally! This cottage even has its own courtyard and stable block which is divided into 3 and is ideal for storage, even if you don't have a horse. Beyond the stables there is a lower garden area, currently utilised as a productive vegetable plot, complete with raised beds and orchard area with apple trees and fruit bushes. The real joy of living 'out in the sticks' is that you instantly feel at one with nature, although in essence, you are within minutes driving distance from Malpas with its associated shops and amenities, including the highly regarded Bishop Heber High School. However, if you're looking to move here for night clubs, restaurants and flashing disco lights, forget it because you'll be bitterly disappointed!

The Accommodation Comprises:-

GROUND FLOOR

Open Plan Sitting/Living Room. Comprising:-

Sitting Room - 11' 4'' x 11' 0'' (3.45m x 3.35m)
Wrought iron spiral staircase to first floor, front facing uPVC double glazed window and radiator.

Living Room - 12' 9'' max x 11' 4'' (3.88m max x 3.45m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, oak fireplace surround with exposed brick interior and hearth with cast iron open grate having back boiler. Full height pine dresser cupboard and radiator.

Dining Room - 11' 11'' x 8' 11'' (3.63m x 2.72m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator, original cast iron range and beamed ceiling. Leads to:-

Kitchen - 12' 5''max x 8' 11'' (3.78m max x 2.72m)
REFITTED High quality 'Main' worktops with drawers and cupboards below. Exposed brick wall/inglenook incorporating an oil fired free-standing AGA cooker with hot plates and ovens below. Beamed ceiling, quarry tiled floor, side and rear facing uPVC rear facing uPVC double glazed windows.

Sun Lounge - 23' 4'' x 7' 11'' (7.11m x 2.41m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear yard with views beyond. Quarry tiled floor and multi-paned external double doors.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing
Side facing uPVC double glazed window and loft access hatch.

Bedroom 1 - 12' 2'' x 11' 4'' (3.71m x 3.45m)
Front facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and original cast iron fireplace with open grate.

Bedroom 2 - 12' 2'' x 8' 11'' (3.71m x 2.72m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and original cast iron fireplace with open grate.

Bedroom 3 - 10' 8'' x 8' 11'' (3.25m x 2.72m)
Rear facing uPVC double glazed window and radiator.

Bathroom - 10' 8'' x 5' 8'' (3.25m x 1.73m)
White suite comprising panelled corner bath with electric shower unit over, pedestal wash hand basin and close coupled WC. Front facing uPVC double glazed window, radiator and airing cupboard with insulated cylinder and immersion heater.

OUTSIDE
Block paved cobblestone driveway with parking for several vehicles and leading to the courtyard stable block.Easily managed front garden with colourful flower borders, picket fence and gate.Good sized enclosed lawned side garden.Enclosed block paved rear garden. Brick store. Oil storage tank.Further sheltered lawned garden with raised vegetable beds, orchard area with apple trees and raspberry bushes. Timber shed, 3 composting bins and aluminium greenhouse.

Detached Courtyard Stable Block Comprising:-

Tack Room - 11' 2'' x 7' 4'' (3.40m x 2.23m)

Stable 1 - 11' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.38m x 2.87m)

Stable 2 - 11' 1'' x 9' 5'' (3.38m x 2.87m)

Services
Mains water and electricity. Septic tank drainage.

Central Heating
Oil fired boiler to radiators and also supplying domestic hot water.

Property Features :

• Semi-Detached Country Cottage
• Occupies A Large Plot
• Detached Stable Block
• 3 Bedrooms & Refitted Kitchen
• Fabulous Rural Views