An idyllic and spacious country cottage full of characterful features. Perfect for comfortable countryside living with flexibility, if needed, for home working, with easy access to local facilities and good transport links.

Guide price: £350,000 to £360,000

• Delightful country cottage
• Charming features throughout
• Beautiful garden with country views
• Cosy sitting room and dining room
• Versatile home office
• Well-appointed kitchen with snug and log burner
• Ample off-road parking
• Large summerhouse overlooking garden and pond

Nestled within the picturesque countryside, Stonebank Cottage provides an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Step inside to discover a warm and inviting atmosphere, where a spacious kitchen seamlessly connects to the patio, perfect for alfresco dining or hosting gatherings. The sitting and dining rooms exude charm with exposed beams and fireplaces, adding to the cosy ambience.

Upstairs, the main bedroom offers breathtaking countryside views, while the large family bathroom ensures practicality with ample storage space. Two further bedrooms provide versatility for various needs, whether for sleeping, a dressing room, nursery or other uses

Outside, the meticulously landscaped garden beckons with tranquil seating areas, a lush lawn and sustainable features like raised vegetable beds and a chicken coop. Enhancing the property's appeal is a well-appointed, standalone home office and a delightful summer house overlooking the garden, promising a harmonious blend of comfort, convenience, and countryside charm.


Description
The property is approached via a brick herringbone driveway with gated access and ample parking for several cars.

Stepping inside this delightful cottage, you're greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway where a split-level staircase ascends to the first floor, and doors lead to the kitchen and sitting room.

To the right of the hallway is the generously sized kitchen and snug/utility area, which has been thoughtfully updated, showcasing modern design elements and a well-equipped kitchen with sleek units. A central breakfast bar offers the perfect spot for gatherings and casual dining. Towards the rear of the kitchen, you’ll find a cosy seating area around a multi-fuel log burner, together with space, if needed, to use as a kitchen utility area. Captivating rear views of the landscaped gardens and beyond create a serene backdrop, while the convenient back door offers access to the patio area, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the outdoor oasis.

Accessed through double doors from the hallway, the charming sitting room is adorned with exposed beams exuding cottage character. Bathed in natural light from a large window, this room is bright and boasts a captivating electric fireplace, creating a cosy and inviting ambience.

From the sitting room, double doors unveil a dining room, also with exposed timber beams to the ceilings and a window to the front. The room has ample space for a dining table and chairs, and at its focal point is a feature fireplace enclosed in a wooden mantle.


First floor
Ascending to the first floor, a split stairwell leads to the main bedroom with breathtaking countryside views. The large family bathroom on this floor not only serves its purpose but also provides ample storage space, ensuring clutter-free living areas.

A second landing at the front of the house features two interlinked bedrooms, offering versatility in use, whether as a dressing room, nursery, or additional sleeping space.


Garden
Stepping outside, you'll be welcomed by a generously sized garden meticulously crafted to accommodate a variety of activities. From inviting seating areas to a meticulously maintained lawn adorned with carefully selected shrubs and trees, every corner exudes tranquillity and charm. As you venture towards the rear, you'll discover a secluded garden with raised vegetable beds, a delightful decking area and even a chicken coop, ideal for those wanting to embrace sustainable living practices.


Outbuildings
Two exceptional features of the property are the home office and the summer house. The standalone home office, complete with a side store, is equipped with heating, lighting and internet connectivity, offering versatility as a gym, office, or workshop.

Nestled on the first tier of the garden, the generously-sized summer house boasts large windows overlooking the lawn and a wonderful ornamental pond with a running water fountain, making it an ideal space for relaxation or entertainment.

The property has mains electricity, water and sewage.

Heating is by a combination of new, individual electric heaters and Economy-7 heating.

The bathroom includes a newly-installed electric water tank.

Council tax band D

Reservation Fee - refundable on exchange

A reservation fee, refundable on exchange, is payable prior to the issue of the Memorandum of Sale and after which the property may be marked as Sold Subject to Contract. The fee will be reimbursed upon the successful Exchange of Contracts.

The fee will be retained by Andrew Grant in the event that you the buyer withdraws from the purchase or does not Exchange within 6 months of the fee being received other than for one or more of the following reasons:

1. Any significant material issues highlighted in a survey that were not evident or drawn to the attention of you the buyer prior to the Memorandum of Sale being issued.
2. Serious and material defect in the seller’s legal title.
3. Local search revealing a matter that has a material adverse effect on the market value of the property that was previously undeclared and not in the public domain.
4. The vendor withdrawing the property from sale.

The reservation fee, equivalent to 0.5% of the accepted offer, is payable upon acceptance by the vendor of an offer from a buyer and a positive completion of an assessment of the buyer’s financial status and ability to proceed.

Should a buyer’s financial position regarding the funding of the property prove to be fundamentally different from that declared by the buyer when the Memorandum of Sale was completed, then the Vendor has the right to withdraw from the sale and the reservation fee retained. For example, where the buyer declares themselves as a cash buyer but are in fact relying on an unsecured sale of their property.

Once the reservation fee has been paid, any renegotiation of the price stated in the memorandum of sale for any reason other than those covered in points 1 to 3 above will lead to the reservation fee being retained. A further fee will be levied on any subsequent reduced offer that is accepted by the vendor. This further fee will be subject to the same conditions that prevail for all reservation fees outlined above.