• Situated in the heart of this sought after village +
• Detached Grade ll listed home +
• Lovingly restored and remodelled +
• Beautifully landscaped gardens +
• Detached guest accommodation +
• Driveway and garage +
• EPC Rating = D +

Charming Grade II listed home in the heart of this popular village with level garden and parking.

Description

Dating back to the 16th century, Manor Cottage is one of Dittisham’s oldest properties. This beautifully presented Grade ll listed detached home has been lovingly restored and remodelled by the current owners, preserving its rich heritage to create a harmonious blend of character and modern comfort. Perfectly positioned in the heart of the sought-after riverside village of Dittisham, the property combines period charm with contemporary living and offers versatile accommodation alongside stunning landscaped gardens.

The ground floor features a welcoming entrance hall with exposed beams and flagstone flooring, leading to two elegant reception rooms, each with original fireplaces. The heart of the home is the kitchen/dining room, with vaulted ceilings and exposed oak beams, flooded with natural light from full-height glazing and bi-fold doors opening onto the terrace. The kitchen includes bespoke cabinetry with granite and oak worktops, integrated appliances, a feature Everhot range cooker, complimented by a utility space, beyond which is a door to the side passage and downstairs WC.
Upstairs, there are three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a principal suite with fitted storage and views over the gardens. Two further bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom complete the first floor.

The property enjoys beautifully landscaped gardens. Over the last fourteen years, the garden of approximately half-acre has been thoughtfully transformed into a haven for family life, an exceptional feature in a village known for its sloping plots. At the front of the house, the garden forms part of the Grade ll listed curtilage and retains its original cobbled path, framed by traditional planting of wisteria, hydrangeas, roses, and a striking Judas tree.
To the rear, a large level lawn creates a wonderful space for recreation and is bordered by rose, lavender, and herbaceous beds, all underplanted with spring bulbs that bring colour from February onwards. A boules court adds a touch of French charm, while four productive espalier apple trees line the garden. A bespoke rose arbour leads to a circular paved ‘hot’ garden, where banana palms, a Liquid Amber tree, and vibrant planting provide an exotic flourish. Beyond this, a Hartley Botanic greenhouse sits alongside raised vegetable beds and an original, unusually shaped netted fruit frame, home to peach, nectarine, and soft fruit bushes. Practical features include a garden shed, two compost bays, and a bonfire pit. Close to the house, a raised deck offers a delightful seating area with lovely views, while the terrace outside the kitchen’s bi-fold doors is perfect for al fresco dining. In summer, this terrace enjoys evening sun until after 8pm, a rare advantage in Dittisham.