A Grade II listed 19th century three bedroom attached cottage set in 0.85 acres situated on a no through lane. The cottage is complimented by a separate detached annexe with a fourth bedroom, a triple garage, and second detached home building.

THE PROPERTY

The property is situated along a no through lane, with converted buildings to create a useful annexe which comprises a sitting/bedroom, a kitchenette and a shower room. A further conversion has taken place to provide two home offices. The cottage itself has contemporary accommodation combined with character features and includes a kitchen/breakfast/family room which opens to the garden. The rear garden has the potential to be divided to create a small pony paddock.

The amenities in the nearby village of Stone include a village shop, a Church of England combined school, restaurant, a community hall, public houses and Hartwell House Hotel and Spa.

ACCOMMODATION

The sitting room overlooks the front garden through two bay windows. The main feature of this room is the central fireplace which divides the sitting room from the family room. Within the fireplace there is a double sided wood burning stove, a tiled hearth and an inset beam. The sitting and family rooms have exposed beams.

The kitchen is open plan with a family breakfast area having double doors to the patio and views of the rear garden and paddock beyond. There is space for a sofa and a table. The kitchen has been fitted with a range of bespoke cabinets with granite tops. The island unit comprises storage cupboards, an inset sink and a breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include a fridge/freezer, a fridge and a dishwasher. The ceiling is vaulted with four Velux windows which provide further natural light. The floor has been laid with travertine stone tiles and leads through to the inner hall.

The inner hall has rear garden views and a door to the patio. There are stairs to the first floor with a storage cupboard under. Utility room with cabinet, inset sink, and space for white goods. Cloakroom.

Principal bedroom with feature exposed stone wall, and views of the front garden. The en suite comprises a walk-in shower with a rain shower head, wash basin, and toilet. Bedroom two has a front aspect and exposed wall beams. Bedroom three has views of the rear garden and countryside beyond. Bathroom comprises a bath with shower attachment, shower cubicle, wash basin, and toilet.

ANNEXE

The detached annexe offers additional independent accommodation and comprises a sitting room/bedroom four. This room is triple aspect with views of the rear garden and has double doors to a gravelled seating area. The ceiling is vaulted with exposed beams and has a kitchenette with a range of cabinets, sink and wooden work surface. The shower room has a double shower enclosure, wash basin, and toilet. To the front of the annexe, a veranda provides a covered seating area.

DETACHED HOME OFFICE BUILDING

A further building has been converted into two offices. The offices are divided by a glass screen and a glass door. There is a wood floor and triple aspects providing natural light. The ceiling is vaulted with exposed beams.

GARAGING

The garage has both double and single doors and has power and water connected.

OUTSIDE

A five bar gate leads to a gravelled driveway which has space for parking and is flanked by lawned gardens. This driveway continues to a block paved area which provides further parking and has access to the detached annexe, triple garage and the home offices.

The garden is principally lawn with mature trees, and a paved patio. There is a further open grassed area. The grounds measure approximately 0.85 acres in total, back onto open fields.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Mains electricity and water
LPG Heating
EPC E
Council Tax D

Mobile phone coverage and speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. - We understand signal is good outdoor on some networks
Broadband speeds can be checked here: checker.ofcom.org.uk. - We understand Standard broadband is available

The property is being sold by the Secretary of State for Transport. It was acquired in connection with the HS2 project. Restrictions relating to future compensation claims in respect of the scheme will be included in the sale contract. The property is approximately 413m from the line.