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" *18th Century Cottage *Four Double Bedrooms *Three Reception Rooms *Fantastic Conservatory *Original Character Features *Landscaped Gardens *Highly Regarded Village *Radcliffe on Trent Office

We are delighted to offer to the market this stunning detached character cottage having been lovingly restored by the current owners to produce a fine example of a country property with an abundance of charm and character features. The property is located in a quiet road, close to the church in this small historic and one of the areas most sought after villages with substantial landscaped cottage style gardens, a number of brick built outbuildings, courtyard and detached double garage and the option to rent additional land from the Crown Estate. Internal viewing of the property is essential to appreciate the size and quality of accommodation on offer which comprises, entrance lobby with staircase, living room, dining room, sitting room, conservatory to rear, breakfast kitchen, rear lobby, pantry, scullery providing utility space, wc/boiler room, a landing leads to four double bedrooms, master with large en-suite/dressing room and the main bathroom. The property has an intruder alarm. FRONT DOOR A period six panelled door to entrance lobby. ENTRANCE LOBBY Having staircase rising to first floor, exposed oak beams, original terracotta tiled floor and door to living room. LIVING ROOM 4.01m(13'2'') x 3.71m(12'2'') A period fireplace with stone surround, inset swans nest hob grate and flagstone hearth, clay brick flooring, storage cupboards to both recesses, oak beams to the ceiling, radiator and window to front. DINING ROOM 4.09m(13'5'') max x 4.01m(13'2'') An original inglenook fireplace with flagstone hearth, inset with early kitchen range with stone surround and mantlepiece, original cupboard to recess, terracotta tiled floor and oak beams to ceiling, radiator, window to front and access to large understairs storage cupboard with latch door, early oak plank door to kitchen and six panelled door to sitting room. SITTING ROOM 4.06m(13'4'') x 3.30m(10'10'') A third reception room once again having a period fireplace with stone and timber surround, inset swans nest hob grate and flagstone hearth, double storage cupboard with shelving to recess, oak beams to ceiling and broad plank floorboards, radiator, Yorkshire sliding sash window to side and french doors to a conservatory. CONSERVATORY 7.67m(25'2'') x 2.74m(9'0'') A magnificent conservatory built to the rear of the property overlooking the rear garden and constructed with a reclaimed brick base and quarry tiled sills, the main frame is crafted in Douglas Fir timber, the roof has strengthened clear glass resting upon solid oak beams with vented skylights, french doors and secondary door opening out to the garden, reclaimed York flagstones, water feature, wall light, radiator and latch door to breakfast kitchen. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.61m(11'10'') An original inglenook fireplace with cream Aga having splash back set with Fired Earth handmade Early English Delft tiles providing a focal point for the room, the Aga is oil fired provides facility for cooking and domestic hot water, recesses either side provide storage cupboard and shelving. Original terracotta brick flooring and oak beams to ceiling, early Yorkshire sliding sash windows to front and into conservatory at rear, latch doors also lead to front and conservatory, belfast sink set on brick supports with timber work top and drainer, mixer tap fittings, space with plumbing for dish washer, opening through to rear lobby. REAR LOBBY Linking the kitchen, scullery and pantry and with an interesting multi paned window to rear, oak beams to ceiling, old plank doors lead to pantry and scullery. WALK IN PANTRY 3.00m(9'10'') x 1.83m(6'0'') With the original stone thralls, set upon brick supports, original terracotta tiled floor, electric light, power points, shelving and fuse board. SCULLERY 2.69m(8'10'') x 2.67m(8'9'') Providing a practical utility space, fitted with a belfast sink set upon brick supports with brass taps, plumbing for washing machine, York flagstone floor, radiator, beams to ceiling, window and oak latch door leading out to the front garden, further latch door to WC / boiler room. WC / BOILER ROOM 2.62m(8'7'') x 1.40m(4'7'') Housing a Potterton oil fired central heating boiler and fitted with two piece white period style cloakroom suite comprising of wash hand basin and WC with chrome fittings. Flooring in clay bricks, beams to ceiling, Yorkshire sliding sash window to rear and heated chrome towel rail. FIRST FLOOR LANDING A long landing across the rear of the property with radiator, two windows to rear, airing cupboard with panelled doors housing hot water cylinder and slatted shelving. Access to four bedrooms and main bathroom. BEDROOM ONE 4.11m(13'6'') max x 4.04m(13'3'') A delightful master bedroom with exposed floorboards, original fireplace with quarry tiled hearth and timber surround, double wardrobe with panelled doors built to recess, radiator, window to front and door to ensuite bathroom.
ENSUITE BATHROOM 4.06m(13'4'') x 3.30m(10'10'') max A substantial full ensuite bathroom and dressing area fitted with a period style three piece white suite accompanied with brass fittings and comprising of wash hand basin, WC and free standing roll top cast iron bath with enamelled finish, ball and claw feet, mixer tap and hand held shower fitment, combined radiator and brass heated towel rail, windows to both side and rear, exposed oak beams, loft hatch, period fireplace with wooden surround, inset swans nest hob grate and flagstone hearth, storage cupboard to recess and additional wall light. BEDROOM TWO 4.27m(14'0'') x 2.95m(9'8'') Second double bedroom with cast iron open fireplace, exposed oak timbers to wall, radiator, window to front and walk in cupboard over stairs with latch door. BEDROOM THREE 2.97m(9'9'') max x 2.95m(9'8'') Exposed floorboards, loft hatch, radiator and window to front. BEDROOM FOUR 4.14m(13'7'') x 2.69m(8'10'') Fourth double bedroom converted from the original apple loft with exposed floor boards, beams to a vaulted ceiling, radiator, dormer window to rear. MAIN BATHROOM 2.54m(8'4'') max x 1.83m(6'0'') Attractively tiled and part timber paneled fitted with traditional three piece white suite accompanied with chrome fittings and comprising of a wash hand basin inset to a wooden unit with shelf, WC, bath having period mixer mains fed shower, Yorkshire sliding sash window to front, combined radiator and chrome heated towel rail. OUTSIDE The property occupies an enviable position within the heart of Shelford, siding onto the road. The front garden is enclosed with a wall constructed in French imported Tudor bricks with stone copings, the front garden is accessed via an antique wrought iron gate with a flagstone pathway leading up to the main front door with coach light. The garden itself is beautifully stocked with a number of mature plants, trees and shrubs, graveled walkways and paved sections, ornamental pond and oak pergola with a climbing wisteria all combining to produce a delightful and well screened frontage. OUTSIDE CONT... An oak plank door set into brick built arch opens onto a flagstone pathway with pebbled borders leading to the rear garden and number of brick built outbuildings to include: OUTBUILDINGS A number of outbuildings including a Victorian Wash House (10'6 x 10'4) currently used as a garden store and workshop, providing scope for conversion, having a pantiled roof, latch door and window. Further outbuildings include a coal house with latch door and window, an early privy and potting shed at the rear providing storage space with oil tank concealed behind. GARDEN The rear garden is an exceptional feature of the property, enclosed by mature holly hedge boundaries it is beautifully landscaped and well stocked complimenting the cottage with well maintained shaped lawns, flower beds and borders containing mature plants, trees and shrubs. GARDEN CONT... A large ornamental pond is laid out in two sections having a broad timber walkway across the middle. A paved terrace with overhanging apple trees, timber fencing with trellis, and white wisteria covered pergola opening into additional land. CROWN LAND This additional section of land is currently rented from the crown by the current owners for a nominal rent (details available upon request). It provides an extension to the cottages garden primarily used as vegetable and herb garden with sectioned beds defined by clipped box balls and pathways, shaped lawns surround the plot, hedgerows and trees to the boundary with a five bar timber gate opening onto West Street, storage and compost area to the rear of the double garage. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.08m(16'8'') x 5.08m(16'8'') Double opening timber gates lead from the road on to a York stone cobbled set courtyard providing ample car standing with access to the rear garden and detached double garage, constructed in reclaimed brick and hipped pantiled roof in keeping with the cottage, two sets of double timber doors have arched brickwork, power and light inside. Nothing herein shall be a warranty or condition and neither the Vendor nor ourselves will be liable to the Purchaser in respect of any mis-statement or misrepresentation made at or before the date hereof by the Vendor, his servants or agents or otherwise. None of the services, fittings or appliances (if any), heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested and no warranty is given as to their working ability.
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