Property description

This quite superb and rarely available four bedroom Grade II listed thatched cottage occupies a delightful, secluded lane position nestled close to the heart of the sought after village of Maulden which boasts an array of amenities locally such as shops, public houses and highly regarded schooling. Having originally formed three separate cottages it now provides one single substantial dwelling sitting on a generous plot of approximately half an acre and offering an abundance of versatile, well proportioned accommodation combined with numerous period features including open fireplaces, drop latch doors and beamed walls it currently comprises entrance porch, shower room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room, living room with imposing fireplace, separate dining room, as well as a wonderful 15ft family room, whilst to the first floor it benefits from a generous beamed master bedroom with stylish en-suite and further bedroom with wide original floorboards, whilst an additional staircase provides access to two more bedrooms and stylish family bathroom. Externally it has an ample frontage with deep curved borders, vast shingled driveway, two timber storage barns and a detached one and a half width garage, in addition to a generous rear garden laid principally to lawn and complete with an abundance of vibrant shrubs and bushes as well as various paved seating areas.


Entered via a wooden stable door leading into the

PORCH
Brick flooring, window to the front elevation, inner door to

DINING ROOM - 14' 8'' x 14' 5'' (4.47m x 4.39m)
Beautiful brick fireplace with raised hearth, beamed ceiling and walls, radiator, stairs leading to the first floor accommodation, window to the front elevation.

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 14' 11'' x 12' 8'' (4.54m x 3.86m)
Fitted with an extensive range of floor and wall mounted units with complimentary work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over and additional cupboard under, deep storage drawers, five ring gas hob and double oven, dishwasher (to remain), space for an upright fridge/freezer, tiled floor and splashbacks, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, windows to the front and rear elevations.

UTILITY ROOM - 9' 10'' x 8' 11'' (2.99m x 2.72m)
Range of floor and wall mounted units with work surfaces over incorporating a stainless steel single bowl single drainer sink unit with mixer tap over, tiled floor and splashbacks, wall mounted boiler, space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, window to the rear elevation as well as a wooden stable door to the side.

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a shower enclosure, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor and splashbacks, radiator, extractor fan, obscure window to the side elevation.

LIVING ROOM - 15' 0'' x 14' 3'' (4.57m x 4.34m)
Imposing brick fireplace with raised hearth, cast iron multi fuel burner and wooden mantle over, beamed ceiling and walls, two radiators, windows to the front and rear elevations.

FAMILY ROOM - 15' 5'' x 14' 7'' (4.70m x 4.44m)
Fireplace with stone hearth and chunky wooden mantle over, beamed ceiling, storage cupboard, radiator, window to the front elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING ONE
Beamed ceiling and walls.

BEDROOM ONE - 15' 1'' x 15' 0'' (4.59m x 4.57m)
Beamed walls, telephone point, radiator, windows to the front and rear elevations.

EN-SUITE
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a shower enclosure, cistern concealed wc and wash hand basin set into a vanity unit, tiled floor and splashbacks, shaver socket, beamed walls, radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 0'' x 8' 11'' (3.35m x 2.72m)
Beamed walls, wide original floorboards, storage cupboard, radiator, window to the front elevation.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING TWO
Window to the rear elevation, doors to accommodation.

BEDROOM TWO - 12' 9'' x 7' 6'' (3.88m x 2.28m)
Beamed walls, radiator, window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 2'' x 7' 3'' (4.01m x 2.21m)
Beamed walls, radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to the front elevation.

BEDROOM FIVE/DRESSING ROOM - 13' 2'' x 7' 1'' (4.01m x 2.16m)
Radiator, recessed ceiling spotlights, window to the rear elevation.

BATHROOM
Fitted with a stylish three piece suite comprising of a free standing roll top bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor and splashbacks, beamed walls, radiator, extractor fan, obscure window to the rear elevation.

OUTSIDE

FRONT
A quite superb, generous frontage with ample shingled driveway providing off road parking for numerous vehicles, additional extensive lawned area with deep, curved borders housing an abundance of established plants, shrubs and bushes, mature tree.

TWO STORAGE BARNS
Timber construction providing ideal storage space.

GARAGE
With double timber doors, power and light, eaves storage.

REAR GARDEN
A simply beautiful and particularly generous South Westerly rear garden laid principally to lawn with an abundance of deep shaped borders housing an assortment of plants, shrubs and bushes, various mature trees, extensive paved patio area, raised pond, vegetable patch, greenhouse, additional patio area with pergola over, enclosed by timber fencing with gated side access.