Location

The Old Cottage is situated within this sought after village. Sarratt is designated as a Conservation Area and an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The village has a general store/post office, a garage and petrol station, along with three pretty country pubs. Excellent schooling, both state and private, is available in the area, with Sarratt having its own primary school. The nearby village of Chorleywood has a good range of shops and amenities, whilst Rickmansworth town centre provides more comprehensive facilities, including major stores and supermarkets.

Communications are good, with the Metropolitan and Chiltern Line railway station to Baker Street and Marylebone easily accessible from both Chorleywood and Rickmansworth and the main line into Euston accessible at Kings Langley. The M25 is available at Junctions 18 and 20, providing access to the national motorway network and international airports.

Description

This beautifully presented period property showcases a wealth of character features, including exposed beams throughout and a striking inglenook fireplace. The welcoming entrance hall opens into a charming country-style kitchen, laid with traditional York flagstones and bathed in natural light.

Expertly fitted with Neptune solid oak cabinetry, the kitchen also boasts wide stave oak worktops, a classic Belfast sink, and a generously sized larder cupboard. The space enjoys views over the stone terrace and onto the enchanting cottage garden beyond.

To the front of the property, the dining room features original oak beams and flows through to a cosy sitting room. Here, you’ will find further exposed beams and a large inglenook fireplace complete with a wood burning stove and the original bread oven - a true centrepiece of the home. The ground floor also includes a well-appointed bathroom with a white Villeroy & Boch suite and a distinctive Mandarin Stone basin.

Upstairs, the first double bedroom features original wooden flooring and leads through to the principal bedroom, which enjoys spectacular sunset views across the rear garden and open fields beyond.

Outside
The delightful south facing garden is a particular highlight, with a spacious lawn, mature apple and magnolia trees, raised flower beds, and a climbing wisteria that adds charm throughout the seasons. A stone patio provides the perfect spot for outdoor entertaining, and there is the added benefit of off-road parking to the side of the property.