If you want to live the rural idyll this fascinating cottage could tick all the right boxes. Tucked away at the end of a private drive it was originally the Victorian coach house to the local ‘big house’ and includes a detached annexe that had been the stable block. It is located in the charming hamlet of Acrise in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by fields and woodland.
The property includes a large frontage for off road parking leading to a detached garage and carport flanked by a front lawn with a charming cherry tree and a log store. There is a unique sculptured front door into the porch with a multi-pane glass inner door that opens into the hall with its wood flooring, staircase and understairs cupboard as well as a flamingo inspired cloakroom.
There is a cosy dual aspect snug/bedroom 4 with casement windows and lovely views as well as a dado rail and a modern corner log burner as a great feature. The dual aspect sitting room includes a multi-pane bay window, sash windows and a log burner with an ornate mantle as a charming focal point you can cosy up to on a cool winter’s evening.
However it is the contemporary kitchen that is open plan to the charming triple aspect dining area that really steals the show. The kitchen includes bespoke solid wood units housing an induction hob, a self-cleaning Bosch oven, combi microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher as well as a Franke boiling water tap. The light and bright dining area has a lantern skylight and windows on three sides providing delightful views over the rear garden. It has French doors to the terrace and pergola covered rear access and well as providing plenty of space for sitting and dining. There is a large, adjacent fitted utility room and boot room with laundry facilities and Victorian style Amtico floor tiling and underfloor heating as well as a double airing cupboard.
Halfway up the stairs is a stunning bespoke stained glass window uniquely designed by the current owner. While the partially vaulted, dual aspect landing has fabulous views, storage facilities and access to the attic. There is a colourful family bathroom with underfloor heating, a large shower and a bath with claw feet as well as a single bedroom and two double bedrooms including the main suite with French doors that open onto a flat roof, fitted cupboards and a fabulous contemporary en suite bath/shower room with underfloor heating, a large stand-alone oval bath, a separate shower and a trendy vanity basin.
The secluded west facing rear garden was professionally redesigned as an ‘English Cottage Garden’ about 10 years ago and includes large curved shrub and flower beds full of established plantings bordering a large lawn surrounded by tall hedges, providing privacy and security. At the end of this garden is a gate leading to the ‘secret wildlife garden,’ which features a plethora of wild flowers, a large wildlife pond with a duck house (and often ducks), tall trees and shrubs backing onto farmland as well as a detached wooden clad studio.
This overlooks the pond and is fully insulated. It has a French doors to a balustraded balcony, pine flooring, inset ceiling lights, power and internet access as well as an external water tap, so could be converted into a studio apartment but is very useful as a music studio as there is no one nearby to hear the noise.
A pair of solid wood gates lead to the detached annexe with its own private patio and charming rear garden. The annexe includes a large triple aspect living space with a double height vaulted ceiling and an impressive oak crossbeam, a feature brick wall and underfloor heating that flows throughout the building. There is also a fascinating red enamel log burner and a kitchen area that has units with granite worktops housing an oven and hob as well as a stand-alone fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. You will also find a family bathroom and two double bedrooms including one with an en suite wet room. This makes a wonderful home for elderly relatives, adult children or as a lucrative holiday let for anyone looking for a country retreat.