Swan Cottage is a charming and beautifully appointed cottage-style home enjoying far-reaching views across the Bride Valley, set within a highly sought-after conservation village. One of just four exclusive character homes constructed in 2000, the property has been cherished by the current owners since new.

THE PROPERTY
Swan Cottage enjoys a sunny south-facing rear aspect, backing directly onto open fields, with delightful views across the Bride Valley and towards the floodlit village church. Despite its charming appearance, the property boasts a very high energy efficiency rating of B, making it both characterful and practical for modern living. The property has an attractive traditional rendered exterior with oil-based paint finishes and reed thatching, which was renewed only eight years ago. Internally, the accommodation is well presented and full of character, featuring gently curving walls and an impressive brick and beamed fireplace that forms a striking focal point to the sitting room.
The specification is notably higher than average, with an attractive Shaker-style kitchen and bathroom fittings, mains gas-fired central heating, PV panels on the garage, a water softener, and high-quality uPVC sealed unit beaded windows and doors. Three of the bedrooms are fitted with bespoke, high-quality furniture, while the fourth bedroom, currently used as a study, benefits from fitted office furniture. Additional storage is available within an extensive loft, complete with ladder and lighting.

OUTSIDE
Considerable time and investment have been devoted to the gardens, which are a particular highlight. Occupying a pleasant corner position, Swan Cottage is set back behind attractive stone walls. To the front is a neatly hard-landscaped garden designed for ease of maintenance, along with a side pedestrian gate. To the side of the property is a pergola and sitting area, perfect to watch the sunrise. The rear garden is arranged in two main sections: doors from the kitchen and sitting room open onto a paved terrace from which paved stepping stones lead on through a narrow lawned area with a mature cherry plum tree, with steps leading down to a pedestrian door accessing the garage.
The extra-large double garage/workshop has a remote-controlled door and is accessed by car from a driveway between neighbouring properties. The garage has power and lighting, extensive attic storage and a dedicated visitors' parking bay with potential provision for an EV charger (not supplied).
A further pedestrian door leads out from the other side of the garage to a paved seating area with pergola that adjoins the garage, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the sunny south-facing aspect. Beyond, is a beautifully landscaped "secret garden" arranged over various levels featuring low retaining walls, a circular paved feature, and a wide variety of shrubs, flowers, trees and a vegetable patch, all screened by a beech hedge to create a private and tranquil retreat. Swan Cottage represents a rare opportunity to acquire a modern yet characterful home with excellent amenities, exceptional gardens, and glorious views in a highly desirable village setting.