About this property
Key features
- Sitting room with inglenook fireplace
- Contemporary garden room
- Three/four bedrooms
- Bathroom and shower room
- Garage/cart lodge with home office
- Detached garden studio with ensuite
- Beautiful gardens with countryside views
Description
A beautiful detached Grade II Listed cottage set in an elevated position on the edge of this picturesque village. The property offers a wealth of character, detached garage with home office and an additional ensuite garden studio together with stunning gardens and wonderful views.
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE
Glazed entrance door to:
HALLWAY
Polished stone flooring with inset mat, exposed timbers, open plan to the kitchen and door to the sitting/dining room.
KITCHEN
Comprising a range of units with worktop space over and twin bowl sink unit, integrated washing machine, range cooker, integrated microwave and dishwasher, freezer and three quarter height fridge. Exposed timbers, windows to the front and side aspects and polished stone flooring. Steps leading down to:
BREAKFAST ROOM
Window to the side aspect and glazed stable door providing access and views to the rear terrace. Oak flooring, recently installed Worcester wall mounted boiler and built-in cupboard/pantry.
SITTING/DINING ROOM
A triple aspect room with panoramic views over the gardens and surroundings. Inglenook fireplace with contemporary inset wood burning stove, exposed timbers, understairs storage cupboard and door leading to the staircase to the first floor. Open plan to:
GARDEN ROOM
A more recent, contemporary addition to the cottage, the garden room enjoys a high degree of natural light and views over the gardens and rear terrace. There are a pair of glazed doors providing access to the outdoor space, oak floor and door to:
BATHROOM
Contemporary suite comprising sunken bath with shower attachment, wash basin, low level WC with hidden cistern, tiled flooring with underfloor heating and part-tiled walls and obscure glazed window.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Window to the front aspect with window seat, exposed timbers and brick chimney breast.
BEDROOM 1
Window to the side aspect overlooking the stunning gardens, a pair of built-in wardrobes and exposed timbers.
BEDROOM 2
Window to the rear aspect overlooking the terrace and countryside, exposed brick chimney breast and built-in cupboard.
BEDROOM 3
Window to the side aspect and exposed timbers.
SHOWER ROOM
Refitted suite comprising shower enclosure, wall-hung low level WC, wash basin, exposed timbers and obscure glazed window.
OUTSIDE
Bardsfield is set on the edge of this picturesque village, accessed via a cobble stone driveway, in turn leading to a pair of five bar gates which provide access to the parking area and cart lodge, garage and office/studio. The garden is a particular feature of the property, having been lovingly tended and greatly enhanced by the current owners. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of flowers, shrubs and bushes, together with vegetable beds, mature trees and hedging. To the rear of the cottage is a large paved terrace, enjoying a good degree of privacy.
GARAGE/OPEN BAY CART LODGE
Accessed via a pair of timber doors, with extensive eaves storage which extends through to the office/studio. Connected to the cottage alarm system. Adjoining the garage is an open bay cart lodge with an EV charging point.
HOME OFFICE/STUDY
Offering a variety of uses, dependent upon needs, with a pair of windows overlooking the garden and a stable door. The home office/study is insulated with various power points and is connected to the cottage alarm system.
SOLAR PANELS
There are 8 solar panels installed to the rear roof elevation of the garage/cart lodge with a 3.4kwh storage battery and Feed In Tariff for excess energy.
DETACHED ENSUITE GARDEN STUDIO
A recent addition to the property which has been built to a very high standard and offers a variety of uses. Comprising a large vaulted living space with full height double glazed bi-folding doors with internal blinds, underfloor heating, exposed timbers and pleasant views of neighbouring orchard. The studio is fitted with plenty of powerpoints and USB charging points.
ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM
A spacious room with large shower enclosure, wash basin and WC in a hidden cistern, heated towel rail, double glazed window providing a good degree of natural light.
VIEWINGS
By appointment through the Agents.
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8, Hill Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JD, Essex
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