First appearances can be deceptive!
Created: 11/09/2008
The expression about first appearances being deceptive can, on occasions, be over used but sole Agents Perry Bishop and Chambers really do consider this to be the most apt expression for this absolutely gorgeous natural stone detached cottage, on the market at £485,000, which only reveals all its true appeal and extent once you cross the threshold!
The first thing to strike you as you pass through the entrance hall with its flagstone floor is the very size and extent of it all. The lounge is light and airy thanks to three long skylight windows and has a natural stone feature fireplace housing a “clearview” multi fuel burner, stone hearth and oak bressamer at one end and at the other area French doors and side lights on to its own front courtyard. Above the lounge and reached by its own staircase is a useful and versatile mezzanine gallery with French doors leading out to the rear garden – perfect as a study, music area or even guest accommodation should it be required.
The separate dining room also has a feature fireplace together with a practical flagstone floor – this floor continues into the kitchen come breakfast room with a bespoke range of cream and blue hand painted units, including planned space for a dishwasher, granite worksurfaces, and the absolute country cottage “must have” a gas fired Aga range. In the utility room is plenty of storage, a couple of fridge freezers a washing machine and tumble drier.
When you go upstairs you meet another unexpected area with exposed beams in a vaulted ceiling that is currently used as a dressing room but could comfortably become a study or even another bedroom if desired. There are more beams and vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom whilst views across the village and a stone mullion window can be enjoyed from the other.
The bathroom should be considered a statement of luxury and comes complete with panelled bath with shower over together with a separate shower enclosure, toilet and wash hand basin, duel element towel rail/radiator and halogen down lighting.
Outside the garden is laid out as a series of “outside rooms”: a sunny courtyard at the front providing access to the living room through French and a rear garden complete with a raised seating area and southerly views across the wooded Avening valley.
A very important and especial bonus to this superb cottage is a separate garage and parking space.
For more information and to make your accompanied viewing appointment, please telephone Perry Bishop and Chambers on 01666 504418. Their web site www.perrybishop.co.uk carries information on homes for sale or rent throughout the area.
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