Property description
Waterdene is a stunning detached bungalow in a prime location along a private 10mph road away from village traffic. Set on a magnificent plot which measures just over an acre. Beyond the boundary are beautiful views over the surrounding rolling hills and farmland.
The entire property-including the land-was extensively and comprehensively renovated, modernised and substantially enlarged in 2010 with the interior being transformed to a very high specification with particular emphasis on space and light.
The spacious and welcoming ENTRANCE HALL has good storage, stripped wood floors and larger than average doors which lead into all the principle rooms. A well-proportioned utility room with solid wood work tops and plenty of storage space plus room for a washing machine & tumble dryer. This room is also home to a WC and ceramic sink.
The LIVING ROOM is a delightfully light room with a large raised fireplace with tiled hearth and inset Franco Belge wood burner with carved beam above. Dual aspect windows throw additional light into the room with French doors opening onto the impressive sun terrace, which in turn enjoys a wonderful aspect over the grounds.
A particular feature of the property is an impressive open plan, light, spacious and airy KITCHEN/DINING ROOM. It has been cleverly designed with the user in mind with deeper than average ceramic tiled work-surfaces, ceramic tiled floor and extensive drawer storage. There is a Rangemaster cooker with an extractor canopy over. A central island provides further work surface and storage along with a Villeroy Boch double bowl ceramic sink. Dual aspect windows with extremely large rear window overlooking the rear garden. In addition 2 Velux windows throw light into the entire room. 3 floor to ceiling cupboards including a huge larder help bring a country, yet contemporary feel to the room. Additional space for a freestanding fridge-freezer and dishwasher. A lobby/boot room links the kitchen to the garden.
A particularly luxurious FAMILY BATHROOM separates the living space from the bedroom accommodation. The larger than average bathroom is furnished with a 5 piece white suite comprising WC, pedestal bidet, wash hand basin, large shower cubicle with rain shower and a large low level bath with ceramic tile surround. There are also 2 chrome towel rails.
The light and airy MASTER BEDROOM with dual aspect windows has an archway leading through to the en-suite wet room with walk-in shower, toilet, wash hand basin and heated towel rail. BEDROOM 2 has a large front aspect window and built in wardrobes. BEDROOM 3 is good size double with a large window.
Other features of the property include lightly stained wooden floors to the hallway, lounge & bedrooms. All of the rooms have down lighters with 3 benefiting from dimmers. Most of the rooms have larger than average semi glazed doors and all rooms have good quality 1940's style radiators. High quality fittings throughout.
OUTSIDE there are parking areas to the front and rear of the property where at least a dozen cars can be parked (ideal for a party) and the Cotswold stone driveway wraps around from the front of the property to the rear where the large double garage and dry log store can be found. The gorgeous main garden is found at the rear of the property which in addition to spreading lengthways down to the southernmost border also spreads across the width of the neighbouring property separated by tall fencing, a surprise feature not expected when viewing the property from the front. It has been purposely created to give the feeling of a secluded private park. An abundance of daffodils appear annually throughout the garden in early spring and the owner has planted clematis and masses of lavender nearer to the house to maximise the scent in summer. There is a plethora of trees and shrubs on one half of the garden leaving the other for either further planting or the addition of a separate annexe (stpp); swimming pool; boules pitch or tennis court. The lawn is very easily maintained with a ride on mower taking one hour a week to keep in trim. The pretty river Till (a 'winterbourne' tributary) runs parallel to the southernmost border of the garden (no flooding problems) where much wildlife can be seen including the occasional swan. The owner advises that sitting on the Indian slate sun terrace overlooking the garden and watching the sun set in the west is an absolute delight in Spring and Summer. To the east and south east the property is surrounded by fields. It should be noted that the outside photographs show the garden at its worst in January.
Living Room 6.55m (21'6) x 4.6m (15'1)
Kitchen/Dining Room 7.67m (25'2) x 5.03m (16'6)
Utility Room/WC 3.53m (11'7) x 2.18m (7'2)
Master Bedroom 4.29m (14'1) x 3.56m (11'8)
En-suite to Master Bedroom 2.59m (8'6) x 2.16m (7'1)
Bedroom 2 4.57m (15'0) x 3.99m (13'1)
Bedroom 3 3.73m (12'3) x 3.56m (11'8)
Bathroom 3.94m (12'11) x 3.68m (12'1) L-shape
Detached Double Garage 6.05m (19'10) x 5.92m (19'5)
Garden & Grounds View & River Sun Terrace EPC ALL MEASUREMENTS QUOTED ARE APPROX. AND FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. THE FIXTURES, FITTINGS & APPLIANCES HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND THEREFORE NO GUARANTEE CAN BE GIVEN THAT THEY ARE IN WORKING ORDER. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL AUTHORITY FOR DETAILS OF COUNCIL TAX. PHOTOGRAPHS ARE REPRODUCED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND IT CANNOT BE INFERRED THAT ANY ITEM SHOWN IS INCLUDED.
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