• Character cottage +
• Countryside views +
• Kitchen/breakfast room +
• 2 reception rooms +
• Master bedroom with en suite and dressing area +
• 2 further double bedrooms +
• Family bathroom +
• Extended garage with shower room +
• Large rear garden +
• Summerhouse +

PROUDS COTTAGE is a well presented detached cottage offering bright and spacious accommodation throughout. The cottage is full of charm and character with exposed brickwork and beams and fireplaces and is placed between the rural hamlet of Howlett End (about 2 miles) and the market/medieval town of Thaxted (about 1.5 miles).

An entrance door leads into a small lobby which, in turn leads into the spacious hallway with access to a cloakroom and doors leading into all principal ground floor rooms. There is a storage cupboard and stairs rise to the first floor. The sitting room has dual aspect with views over the gardens, feature log burner with mantel above and a door giving access to outside. The 2nd reception room/dining room has a triple aspect and feature brick fireplace with an electric fire. The large kitchen/breakfast room is fitted with a range of base and wall cabinets with work surfaces, butler sink, space for stand-alone appliances and a central island with breakfast bar.

The first floor landing leads to 3 double bedrooms; the master having a dressing area and its own en suite shower room, which is in addition to the family bathroom fitted with a 3-piece suite.

OUTSIDE, a track leads to a parking area and the garage which has been extended by the current owner and is currently used as a home gym with a shower room fitted with a 3-piece suite. This could be converted into an annexe, subject to the usual planning consents.

The delightful rear garden has great countryside views all around and offers a wonderful open space, mainly laid to lawn with a patio, summerhouse and further storage.

THAXTED is a historical market town with a range of shops, a weekly market, convenience store and filling station. There is an excellent primary school, many clubs and societies, several pubs/restaurants and it is well known for its annual festivals of music and morris dancing. There is a magnificent parish church and ancient guildhall amongst many other interesting buildings. It is convenient for commuters with Stansted Airport, the M11(J8), nr Bishop’s Stortford 12 miles and mainline stations at Elsenham 7 miles and Audley End 10 miles.