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"THE PROPERTY: A rare opportunity to purchase a unique and charming Grade 2 listed cottage dating back to the early 1400's with a documented history. This excellent lovingly restored character property has many original period features which include a wealth of exposed oak beams, stunning inglenook fireplace and stands in large secluded grounds. It is a wonderful warm and cosy home, a real "chocolate box" old English thatched cottage.

The many improvements carried out by the current owners since moving to the property ten years ago, include installing a new kitchen, bathroom and shower room, new gas combi boiler, replacement of many of the windows with bespoke double glazed units and complete re decoration both internally and externally to a very high standard. An electrical inspection has also recently been carried out.

Originally called "Hayes" the house was the centre of a small compact farm of 26 acres. The earliest known owner is John Cotyer, who died in 1452 and there is then a full history of owners including William Woodin in 1808 who came from an old Hartley family and who the house is named after. Church Road at this point was called "Woodins Corner" and there is an undated legend of a raid by three masked robbers who tied up and gagged the owners. Smugglers are also recorded hiding their loot in the well still standing in the front garden!

Ground Floor:

Entrance Porch: Covered porch. Tiled. Outside light.

Hall: Oak front door with peep window. Built-in cupboard.

Cloakroom: Window to front. Low level WC. Corner wash hand basin and splashback. Oak studded door with diamond leaded light upper window. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator.

Inner Hall: Wall lights. Exposed beams. Multi-paned seated unit. Double glazed window to front. Radiator.

Lounge: 17'1 × 12' (5.21m × 3.66m) Two multi-paned sealed unit. Double glazed window to front. Double radiator. Multi- paned window and door to rear. Fine brick built inglenook fireplace with oak bressumer, brick built inner fireplace fitted with a living flame coal effect gas fire and copper canopy hood, display niches, lighting. A wealth of exposed beams.

Dining Room: 17'1 × 10'1 (5.21m × 3.08m) Multi-paned sealed unit. Double glazed window to front. Two multi-paned windows to rear. Radiator set in decorative coving. Wealth of exposed beams. Cupboard housing fuse box. Double radiator.

Study: 17'1 × 7' (5.21m × 2.14m) Multi paned bay window to front with secondary double glazing. Radiator. Multi-paned window to rear.

Kitchen: 13'2 × 8'3 (4.02m × 2.52m) Door and multi-paned window to rear. Wealth of exposed ceiling beams. Quarry tiled floor. Gas range cooker. Range of wall and base units with beech worktops over. Butler sink and carved drainer with mixer taps over. Space for fridge, space for dishwasher. Walk in larder cupboard with window and shelves.

First Floor Landing. Exposed O: Oak beams. Access to loft. Access plate for an old original warming oven built into the inglenook. Multi-paned sash window to front with quarry tiled sill.

Bedroom 1: 17'1 × 12'8 (5.21m × 3.86m) Vaulted ceiling with exposed oak beams. Multi-paned window to the rear and multi-paned sash window to front. Built-in 'Sanitan' wash hand basin set into wood vanity unit. Two radiators. Four wall lights. Sealed fireplace with oak bressumer.

Bedroom 2: 14'4 × 10'2 (4.37m × 3.1m) Three built-in wardrobe cupboards. Two wall lights. Radiator. Exposed beams. Multi-paned window to front and quarry tiled sill.

Bedroom 3: 9'8 × 9'7 (2.95m × 2.92m) Built-in wash hand basin with mirror and cupboards under and drawers to either side. Radiator. Multi-paned window to rear with secondary double glazing. Exposed oak beams. Wall light.

Shower Room: Shower cubicle. Low level WC. Wash hand basin. Radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.

Bathroom: Oak iron studded door with diamond leaded light upper window. Multi-paned window to rear. Roll to bath with claw feet, mixer tap and hand shower. Wash hand basin. Ceramic tiled floor. Heated towel rail. Airing cupboard housing boiler.

Outside:

Front Garden: There is an in and out drive with two 5 bar gates. Paved drive leading through to garage. Area of front lawn with flower beds, variety of shrubs, bushes and trees. Outside water tap. Ornamental well.

Rear Garden: There is a lovely secluded garden which extends 200ft. Paved terrace, lighting, brick built barbecue designed as an ornamental well with tiled pediment and seating. Gate to a useful fully enclosed side storage area, outside water tap. The formal garden comprises a large area of lawn with well stocked flowerbeds and borders, various shrubs, bushes and trees. A rockery with varied planting. Fence with gate opening into a secret part of the garden which has some trees and is left to nature. From the rear terrace a gate leads around to the front of the property and the front garden.

Outbuilding 1: 7'4 × 7' (2.24m × 2.14m) Light and power. Ceramic tiled floor.

Outbuilding 2: 8'1 × 7'5 (2.47m × 2.26m) Shelved storage area. Power and light. Stable type door.

Outbuilding 3: 10' × 7'5 (3.05m × 2.26m) Power and light. Stable type door. Window to rear.

Double Garage: 30' × 9' (9.15m × 2.75m) Detached double length garage. Power and lights. Side door to garden. Up and over door.

Please Note: All dimensions are approximate and are quoted for guidance only, their accuracy cannot be confirmed. Reference to appliances and/or services does not imply they are necessarily in working order or fit for the purpose. Buyers are advised to obtain verification from their solicitors as to the Freehold/Leasehold status of the property, the position regarding any fixtures and fittings and where the property has been extended/converted as to Planning Approval and Building Regulations compliance. These particulars do not constitute or form part of an offer or contract, nor may they be regarded as representations. All interested parties must themselves verify their accuracy. Where a room layout is included this is for general guidance only, it is not to scale and its accuracy cannot be confirmed.

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