Listed for £615,000
August 16, 2024
Country living at its finest! Philip Laney and Jolly are delighted to present Cowslip Cottage. This beautifully presented former Games keepers cottage is nestled alongside a site of special scientific interest owned by Madresfield Estate. Found along a shared private road this property boasts a delightful contrast of mid 1700`s character and the conveniences and necessities of modern day living. Planning permission has also been granted for a significant extension to the rear of the property to create a further double bedroom and en suite, larger family bathroom and significantly extended kitchen/diner.
The flowing, mature gardens are home to a number of vegetable patches, established fruit trees and a delightful summer house which leads to a garage, and off road parking for several vehicles. The property itself briefly comprises of: master bedroom with en suite shower, two further bedrooms, family bathroom, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/breakfast room, utility room and an abundance of charm. EPC - D
GROUND FLOOR
Double glazed wooden front door leading into:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Original quarry tiled flooring. Wall mounted light. Doors leading off to kitchen/breakfast room, dining room and WC.
WC/CLOAKROOM
Double glazed window to side aspect. Ceramic sink with chrome taps with panelled walls and splash back and low level ceramic WC. Radiator and ceiling light point. Storage cupboard housing fuseboard. Vinyl tile effect flooring.
KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 4.9m (16'1") x 4.4m (14'5")
Two wooden double glazed windows to side aspect and wooden framed double glazed French doors to rear aspect. Kitchen fitted with a range of wall and base units with granite effect vinyl work top over. Composite one and a half sink with drying rack and chrome tap with tiled splash back. Integrated `Neff` double electric oven and 4 ring `Neff` electric hob. Space for fridge and dishwasher. Feature ceiling light, 6 x spotlights and 3 x wall mounted lights. Original quarry tiles throughout. Radiator. Oil fired `Worcester Danesmoor` boiler. Leading to:
UTILITY ROOM - 3.4m (11'2") x 1.9m (6'3")
Wooden double glazed window to rear aspect. Range of wooden wall and base units. Stainless steel one and a half sink and drainer with chrome taps. Space for American style fridge freezer and washing machine. Radiator and ceiling light bar. Quarry tiled flooring. Door to:
DINING ROOM - 4.8m (15'9") x 3.4m (11'2")
Wooden double glazed window to side aspect. Staircase rising to first floor. 6 x ceiling spotlights. Radiator. Fitted carpet and doors to sitting room, utility and entrance hall.
SITTING ROOM - 4.8m (15'9") x 3.7m (12'2")
Dual aspect room with wooden double glazed windows to front and rear. Brick Inglenook fireplace with log burner, slate tiled hearth and wooden mantle.
REAR PORCH
Two single glazed wooden framed windows. Ceiling spotlight and quarry tiled floor.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Airing cupboard housing immersion tank. Access to loft. Fitted carpet and doors off to bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM 1 - 4.5m (14'9") x 3.5m (11'6")
Dual aspect wooden double glazed windows to front and rear. Feature cast iron fireplace. 6 x ceiling spotlights. Radiator and fitted carpet. Door to:
ENSUITE SHOWER
Walk-in shower with chrome shower head and tiled splash back. Ceramic sink with 2 way chrome tap and under counter storage. Heated towel rail. Tiled flooring. Ceiling spotlight and wall light. Mirror and extractor fan.
BEDROOM 2 - 4.3m (14'1") x 3.2m (10'6")
Wooden double glazed window to front aspect. Built-in wall length wardrobes. Fitted carpet. Ceiling light point and spotlight. Radiator.
BEDROOM 3 - 3.4m (11'2") x 2.4m (7'10")
Wooden double glazed window to rear aspect. Radiator and ceiling light point. Fitted carpet. Alcove space for wardrobe/drawers.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Wooden double glazed window to rear aspect. Walk-in shower cubicle with chrome taps and shower head, bath with tiled surround and chrome taps, ceramic sink with 2 way chrome tap and low level WC. Chrome heated towel rail. Two ceiling spotlights. Tiled flooring. Extractor fan.
OUTSIDE - FRONT
A block paved path leads from the driveway with deep mature borders on either side to the front door. The gravelled driveway provides off road parking for several vehicles. A separate brick built garage with pitch tiled roof and wooden double doors, sits on a concrete base and has power available. To the rear of the garage is a wooden log store, also on a concrete base.
OUTSIDE - REAR
The rear garden features a block paved patio, providing space for alfresco dining, with steps leading onto a lawned garden. A path takes you past a pond with a wooden summer house with tiled roof to your left. The garden has several vegetable patches and is planted with numerous fruit bushes and trees. A garden shed is located towards the rear of the garden, via a brick path. A rose arch leads through to a further lawned area which is planted with a variety of mature plants and borders. The block paved path continues to the side, giving access to the front of the property. The septic tank is situated to the rear of the garden (behind the pond) and the oil tank is concealed to the right. External power available.
TENURE
We understand (subject to legal verification) that the property is freehold. Council Tax Band: E
SERVICES
Mains electricity, oil, water and drainage via septic tank were laid on and connected at the time of our inspection. We have not carried out any tests on the services and cannot therefore confirm that these are free from defects or in working order.
FLOORPLAN
This plan is included as a service to our customers and is intended as a GUIDE TO LAYOUT only. Dimensions are approximate. NOT TO SCALE.
VIEWINGS
Strictly by appointment with the Agents. Viewings available from 9.00 to 5.00 Monday to Friday and 9.00 to 3:30 on Saturdays.
REDRESS
PL&J are members of The Property Ombudsman scheme.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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