This enchanting Grade II listed 16th-century cottage, brimming with character, offers a rare chance to own a piece of history in a picturesque village setting. Featuring a spacious rear garden and a separate studio, ideal for working from home or home gym. This beautiful property combines timeless period charm with modern comforts.
Inside, you'll find a welcoming lounge/diner and a good-sized contemporary kitchen with stable doors that open out to the garden. Upstairs, a split landing leads to the master bedroom, showcasing stunning exposed beams and vaulted ceilings, along with stairs to a four-piece family bathroom. On the opposite side of the landing is the second double bedroom, which also has access to a handy additional cloakroom. The outside space is just as charming, with a lovely brook meandering past the front of the cottage, while the fully enclosed rear garden, approximately 50 feet long, provides a peaceful spot to relax and enjoy warm summer evenings.
Situated in the sought-after village of Ide, the cottage benefits from a strong community atmosphere, a village shop, two characterful pubs, scenic walking trails, and easy access to the nearby city. The village is also home to a well-regarded school, making it perfect for families. Whether you're a first-time buyer, seeking a peaceful retreat, or looking for a place to settle down, this delightful cottage offers the perfect opportunity.
Council Tax Band: D Tenure: Freehold
Lounge/diner
Window to the front aspect over looking a stream, ornate feature cast iron gas fire place with back boiler, which currently supplies heating and hot water to the residence, above which is a beautiful timber mantel, radiator, stairs to split level landing, door to the kitchen, storage cupboard.
Kitchen
Low and high level cupboards, roll top work surfaces, built in hob and oven, space for a dish washer and fridge freezer, stain glass window, stable door to the rear garden, several storage cupboards, single bowl sink and drainer, period features.
Landing
The landing splits, to the right is the cloakroom and bedroom two, to the left is the master bedroom leading to the family bathroom.
Master bedroom
This wonderful light and airy master bedroom, benefits from a vaulted ceiling and a window to the front aspect that over looks the stream, with a window seat to watch the world go by, the period beams add character and charm along with a quirkiness that is seldom seen in other properties, this room alone is a must see and will definitely be a feature that turns heads, radiator.
Bedroom 2
Window to the rear aspect, alcove for storage, radiator, period features.
Cloakroom
Low level WC, hand basin.
Bathroom
Sky light to the rear aspect, bath, heated towel rail, low level WC, hand basin, separate walk in shower with a feature porthole window, eaves storage and loft access.
Studio Room/Workshop
Timber frame studio with electric and water, currently being used as a music room and workout studio, there is room in the eaves of the roof to potentially create a sleeping area, there is a ladder giving you access to the roof, there is a separate space to create a cloakroom/ bathroom area.
Outside
To the rear is a large fully enclosed garden, with a separate patio area along with a good sized lawn area, there are three storage sheds, two of which have electricity supplies and one of which currently houses the washing machine and tumble drier plus the studio at the end of the garden, there are mature shrubs. To the front of the property is a stream, with a bridge that allows access to the main part of this idyllic village.
Reference: RS2866
211
The Cottage With The Little Red Door. This charming Grade II listed 16th-century cottage blends period features with modern living. With a spacious garden, studio, exposed beams, and a vaulted master bedroom. Do you dream of living in a cottage in a sought after village?
Features
Delightful Period Cottage
Separate Studio - Perfect for Home Office or Gym
Idyllic Village Location
Large Rear Garden
Four Piece Bathroom
Gas Central Heating
Grade II Listed
Picturesque Setting
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