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Dating back in parts to the 15th Century, Box Cottage has been
carefully and beautifully improved and extended over the decades to
present as a quite delightful modern home that seamlessly combines
character with contemporary living with Georgian, Victorian and
20th Century influences.
On the ground floor there is a large, beautifully light
kitchendiningfamily room with underfloor heating and a view of the
church steeple. The modern kitchen is fitted with a central island
and full range of wall and base units with an integrated double
oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge and has the advantage of a large
walk in larder. An archway leads through to a separate laundry room
with plumbing, vaulted ceiling and windows. Adjacent is a ground
floor wcwet room.
At the front of the property there are three separate reception
rooms; with the lounge and the dual aspect snug both benefitting
from attractive fireplaces with inset log burners.
On the first floor there are two large double bedrooms both
benefitting from wardrobes and the main bedroom featuring a lovely
further room ideal as a dressing room or indeed a nursery. Also on
the first floor is a large bathroom comprising of a “4 poster
bath”, separate shower cubicle and pedestal wash basin. Adjacent is
a separate wc.
On the second floor there are two further bedrooms and large
landing space.
Completing the accommodation within the property is a cellar
which offers excellent storage space.
Outside the gardens are quite delightful, being beautifully
planted with a range of mature flowering trees, shrubs, planted
borders and patio. There is an orchard with several different apple
varieties and a long driveway providing ample off road parking for
several vehicles.
At the front of the property is a large private lawn area with a
gazebo, whilst at the rear there is a patio, raised planted flower
border, summerhouse, garden shed, green house and detached single
garage, all benefiting from power and light. In addition, there is
a useful log store.
Many of the doors within the cottage are original, and carefully
stripped back; with the front door retaining a beautiful, signed,
stained glass window panel. The property has gas central heating,
mains drainage and all but 2 windows are double glazed. The
property is not Listed and lies within the conservation area of the
village.
Situated within the heart of the village within easy walking
distances of the village shop and post office; church; primary,
nursery and pre schools; sports grounds including a bowling green;
two inns; take-away restaurant and community centre, it enjoys all
that this vibrant village has to offer.
Ground Floor
Kitchen DiningLiving Room
36‘ 4"e; x 14‘ 3"e; (11.07m x 4.34m)
Lounge
14‘ 0"e; x 13‘ 9"e; (4.27m x 4.19m)
Sitting Room
13‘ 7"e; x 11‘ 1"e; (4.14m x 3.38m)
Dining Room
13‘ 7"e; x 9‘ 11"e; (4.14m x 3.02m)
Laundry Room
10‘ 0"e; x 7‘ 6"e; (3.05m x 2.29m)
Wet Roomwc
7‘ 10"e; x 4‘ 9"e; (2.39m x 1.45m)
First Floor
Bedroom 1
14‘ 6"e; x 13‘ 8"e; (4.42m x 4.17m)
Dressing room Home Office
11‘ 2"e; x 10‘ 11"e; (3.40m x 3.33m)
Bedroom 2
14‘ 4"e; x 10‘ 1"e; (4.37m x 3.07m)
Bathroom
10‘ 8"e; x 10‘ 6"e; (3.25m x 3.20m)
separate wc
Second FLoor
Bedroom 3
10‘ 4"e; x 5‘ 10"e; (3.15m x 1.78m) min
Bedroom 4
9‘ 10"e; x 5‘ 8"e; (3.00m x 1.73m)
Outside
Detached Garage
Summerhouse
Greenhouse
Shed
Gazebo
log Store
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