• Grade II listed 17th-century timber-framed cottage +
• Located in the heart of The Square, Aspley Guise +
• Driveway leading to a carport +
• Wealth of character features including exposed beams and timbers +
• Two well-proportioned double bedrooms +
• Rare opportunity to acquire a charming period home in a prime village setting +
• Great sized rear garden +
• No onward chain +

A charming Grade II listed 17th-century cottage set in the very heart of The Square in Aspley Guise, offering beautifully proportioned accommodation of approximately 1,228 sq ft and an abundance of period character throughout.

Believed to date from the 1600s with an interesting inscription in a timber referring to 1587 and officially listed by Historic England in 1987, How Cottage was formerly part of the How estate and retains many features befitting its age and status. Constructed with timber framing and red brick beneath colour-washed rendered elevations, the property presents a quintessential village façade in this historic setting. Whilst the property currently offers two double bedrooms the property has in its history been configured to offer three bedrooms.

Internally, the cottage is rich in original character. The welcoming living room is centred around an impressive, large open fireplace with log burning stove, creating a striking focal point and a wonderful sense of warmth and atmosphere. Exposed beams and timbers add texture and authenticity, while areas of exposed brickwork further highlight the building`s heritage and craftsmanship. The separate dining room mirrors the generous proportions of the living space, providing an ideal setting for entertaining and family gatherings and again offering an open fireplace.

To the rear, the kitchen offers ample space for cabinetry and appliances, complemented by a ground floor WC for convenience. There is an additional lean too with shelving, providing useful storage space and somewhere to leave the muddy Wellies!

Upstairs, a central landing leads to two well-proportioned double bedrooms and a family bathroom offering a 4 piece bathroom suite to include a separate shower cubicle. The principal bedroom in particular benefits from excellent dimensions, while character details continue throughout the first floor.

Externally the property boasts a mature established garden which is set over two levels offering both lawn and woodland. The lower garden level is mainly laid to lawn with established shrub and bush borders and patio area. Steps rise to the upper level which is predominantly wooded with a greenhouse and shed for storage. In addition to the rear garden the front garden benefits from the privacy of well established bushes to include roses adding to the quintessential period cottage. Further benefits include ample off road parking for 3 cars, by way of a driveway leading to a carport.