A charming, Grade II Listed, semi detached cottage set in an idyllic rural location, surrounded by open countryside. The property offers well-presented accommodation throughout and is offered CHAIN FREE.

The well-regarded village of Hempstead has a popular village Inn and a Church. Steeple Bumpstead benefits from facilities including post office/off licence/general stores, public house, primary school and doctors surgery. The market town of Saffron Walden is approximately 10 miles away, offering an excellent range of shopping, schooling and recreational facilities, including a leisure centre with swimming pool and an 18 hole golf course. Audley End mainline station is 12.5 miles and the M11 access point at Stumps Cross (junction 9 - south only) is about 14.5 miles.

GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH Entrance door and further door to:

LIVING ROOM A well-proportioned dual aspect room with windows providing a good degree of natural light and views of the surrounding countryside. Exposed brick fireplace with woodburner, doorway leading to the store/utility and staircase rising to the first floor. Door to:

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM Refitted with a range of base and eye level units with worktop space over, sink unit, freestanding electric cooker and space for fridge freezer. Windows to the rear and side aspects and door the outside space.

STORE/UTILITY ROOM With plumbing for washing machine.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING Doors to adjoining rooms.

BEDROOM 1 Window with views to open countryside and exposed timbers.

BEDROOM 2 Window with views to open countryside.

BATHROOM Three piece suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC.

STUDY/STORE ROOM A good sized storage room which could be utilised as a study.

OUTSIDE To the front there is a gravelled driveway providing off-street parking and a garden which is laid to lawn. To the rear of the property is a pretty, enclosed courtyard garden with a decked terrace and mature planting. In addition, there is a large storage/tool shed. Beyond the shed is a further lawned garden with beautiful views over the adjoining countryside.

AGENT'S NOTES •Tenure - Freehold
•Council Tax Band - C
•Property Type - Semi-detached cottage
•Property Construction - Timber framed with tiled roof
•Number & Types of Room - Please refer to the floorplan
•Square Footage - 1,050.55
•Parking - Driveway
UTILITIES/SERVICES
•Electric Supply - Mains
•Water Supply - Mains
•Sewerage - Private sewerage treatment plant - shared with 2 Lakehouse Farm Cottage
•Heating - Oil fired boiler with radiators and wood burner. The oil tank for 2 Lakehouse Farm Cottages sits within the grounds of 1 Lakehouse Farm Cottages. Current vendor is making enquiries into getting this re-sited.
•Broadband - Standard Wifi connection available
•Mobile Signal/Coverage - OK

•Rights of Way, Easements, Covenants – Numbers 1 & 2 Lakehouse Farm Cottages currently sit on the same Land Registry Title (No: EX553391). The Titles for each cottage will be split during the conveyancing process. Access to the driveway is shared with the neighbouring barn.
•Listed – Grade II Listed
•Planning Permission – Neighbouring barns being converted to dwellings
• Building Safety – Vendor believes that there is asbestos cement under the roof tiles. A copy of the most recent specialist survey can be made available.

VIEWINGS By appointment through the Agents.