Property description

THIS A MOST ATTRACTIVE DETACHED COTTAGE WHICH OFFERS LARGE ACCOMMODATION THAT IS ARRANGED ON THREE LEVELS. THE PROPERTY HAS LANDSCAPED GARDENS TO THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR WHICH ARE PARTICULAR IMPORTANT SELLING FEATURE OF THIS LOVELY HOME.

Being situated on Plant Lane, a sought after road in the original Sawley village, this double fronted detached cottage property which was built circa 1830 is a home that we are sure will suit a whole range of buyers who are looking for something that is individual with character and a cottage garden arranged to three sides. The property was originally the Estate Managers cottage for The Harrington estate and is therefore steeped in history in terms of its association with the local area. The property has been extremely well maintained by the current owners and for the full extent and quality of the accommodation that is included to be appreciated it is strongly recommended that all interested parties take a full inspection so they can see the whole extent of the property and the landscaped gardens for themselves. The property has similar quality homes to either side and being situated on Plant Lane is close to a number of amenities and facilities provided by Sawley and to excellent transport links which are literally only a few minutes drive away.

This most beautiful home is constructed of brick to the external elevations under a pitched tiled roof and the accommodation derives the benefit of GAS CENTRAL HEATING. The property is entered through the front door into a hallway and to the right there is a large lounge which includes a dining area and this room has a feature fireplace. To the left hand side there is a further sitting room which could alternatively be used as a separate dining room and there is the large dining kitchen which is well fitted and has a cottage feel complete with ´Sandyford´ AGA style oven. Extending across the rear of the property is a large CONSERVATORY which provides an additional ground floor living area and also connects the property to the most beautiful gardens. There is also a ground floor w.c. To the first floor there are three double bedrooms, the master bedroom having a full bathroom EN-SUITE and then there is a shower room which serves the rest of the property. To the second floor there are two further bedrooms with feature sloping beamed ceilings and these rooms provide two additional bedrooms which means the property offers five double bedroom accommodation. The gardens are a particularly important feature of this property and over the years the gardens have been open to the public with the current owners having organised an annual open garden event which has been noted in both the local and national press. The gardens have been landscaped and have various areas for people to sit and enjoy outside living and start at the front of the property and extend to the side and rear where there are several areas for people to sit and enjoy outside living. We are sure that people will enjoy viewing this property both internally and externally as it is a most distinctive and beautiful home with a lovely feel. Outside there are also various outbuildings, one of which is the original stable and coach house for the property which has been opened up with glazed doors leading out to the gardens, there is a greenhouse where the current owner prepares all the plants that are distributed around the garden which over the years have brought so much colour to the outside areas, there is a further brick storage building and there is also a summerhouse.

The property is within a couple of minutes walk of the recently upgraded Co-op store on Draycott Road, there is a health centre which again is situated just off Draycott Road, there are excellent schools for younger children with schools for older children being found in Long Eaton, there are walks in the beautiful surrounding countryside and there is the Sawley Marina which at one point was the largest inland Marina in the country, there is the Trent Lock Golf Club and the excellent transport links include junctions 24 and 25 of the M1, East Midlands Airport, stations at Long Eaton and East Midlands Parkway and the A52 and other main roads, all of which provide good access to both Nottingham and Derby.

Front door with inset leaded glazed panel and opaque glazed panel above, stairs with hand rail leading to the first floor, wood flooring, radiator and pine doors to:

Georgian window to the front, double glazed window looking through into the conservatory to the rear with a half glazed door leading into the conservatory, feature coal effect gas fire set in a wooden ´Adam´ surround with a tiled inset and tiled hearth and two radiators.

Georgian window to the front with secondary double glazing and a further window to the side, feature coal effect gas fire set in an ´Adam´ style surround with inset and hearth, original beams to the ceiling, electric meters housed in a double cupboard and radiator.

The conservatory extends across the rear of the property and has double opening double glazed French doors leading out to the rear garden and double glazed windows to the rear and side, tiled flooring and radiator.

Having a low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, opaque glazed window and feature brickwork to the wall.

The dining kitchen has a cottage feel and is fitted with a ´Belfast´ sink with wooden work surfaces to either side with space and plumbing for a dishwasher, fridge and further storage space below, ´L´-shaped work surface with cupboards and drawers under, ´Sandyford´ AGA style oven which also provides the hot water for the central heating set in a feature brick and tiled chimney breast, internal Georgian glazed window through to the sitting room, double glazed window to the rear with a further window to the side and a third window looking into the conservatory, tiled flooring, pine door leading into the sitting room and pine door to the pantry, radiator and original beams to the ceiling. Half glazed door leading into conservatory.

The pantry is shelved and provides an ideal storage area.

Radiator and second flight of original stairs leading to the second floor, pine doors leading to:

Georgian window to the front, pine flooring, double radiator and pine door leading to:

The bathroom includes a cast iron roll top bath with brass fittings, pedestal wash hand basin, again with brass mixer tap fittings, high flush w.c. with brass water pipe, walls partly tiled and partly wood panelled to the lower sections, pine flooring, opaque double glazed window and large double airing/storage cupboard.

Georgian window to the front and radiator.

Double glazed window to the rear, pine flooring, radiator and pine door to:

The shower room includes a corner shower with a curved screen and doors, pedestal wash hand basin with brass fittings and low flush w.c., double radiator, X-pelair fan and tiling to the walls by the sink, toilet and shower areas.

There are pine doors leading to both bedrooms.

Double glazed dormer style window to the rear with a further opaque glazed window to the side, exposed beams and purlings to the ceiling, pine flooring, shelved storage area and access to roof space.

Double glazed dormer window to the rear with a further window to the side, pine flooring, exposed beams and purling to the ceiling, built-in storage cupboard and access to the roof space.

The outside garden areas are an important selling feature of the property and at the front of the property there is a gate with a path leading to the front door and the path extends across the front of the property where there are flint chipped beds. There is a block paved driveway which leads to a car standing area to the left hand side of the property and there are further flint chipped beds to the side of the drive and there are then established planting beds to either side with a wall and Beech hedge to the front boundary and a wall and hedging to the left boundary. There is an outside water supply and bin store area at the side of the property, the pathway extends to the workshop and then through a wrought iron gate with matching side panels which lead into the rear garden. The rear garden has a series of block paved pathways and flint chipped beds which provide a number of areas for people to sit and enjoy outside living. There is a central established beds as well as further beds to the sides where there are walls to the boundaries, there is a pond and a further water feature which includes a pump to circulate the water back to a fountain. The rear garden comes to life during the Spring and Summer and we are sure what is included in the garden area will appeal to many prospective buyers. The garden also has a gazebo with seating, a summerhouse and a brick store close to the property with a storage area behind.

There is a brick built garden room which was the original coach house and this has double opening Georgian glazed doors with matching side panels leading out to the garden and has a work surface with cupboards beneath, power and lighting with double doors to the front.

The workshop was originally the stable and has power, lighting, door and window to the front.

To the rear of the coach house and workshop there is a greenhouse which over the years has been well used by the current owner.

Proceed out of Long Eaton along Tamworth Road and at the mini island continue straight over and under the railway bridge into Sawley. Follow the road for some time and take the right hand turning into Draycott Road. Follow the road taking the left hand turning into Plant Lane where the property can be found on the left hand side as identified by our for sale board.
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Garden in bloom

WITH FIVE BEDROOMS OVER TWO FLOORS THIS DOUBLE FRONTED DETACHED COTTAGE HAS THE BENEFIT OF LANDSCAPED GARDENS TO THE SIDE AND REAR

Property Features :

• Double fronted detached cottage
• Spacious accommodation
• Sought after location
• Accommodation over three floors
• Gas central heating
• Three reception rooms
• Five bedrooms over two floors
• Two bathroom facilities

Property Info:

• EPC