Property description

STUNNING AND UNIQUE TWO BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE AND TWO LOFT ROOMS CURRENTLY BEING USED AS BEDROOMS benefiting from some EXCEPTIONAL ORIGINAL FEATURES, EXPOSED BEAMS and LOG BURNING FIRE! With much more than meets the eye, viewing this house is the only true way to appreciate this excellent family home. Set in a large and private plot, set back behind private gates the property boasts a spacious York stone driveway with a high specification camera system and lighting offering extra security. Upon entering the home you are immediately taken with the excellent mix of character features surrounded by well-presented modern touches that manage to complement the internal space throughout. The property has a large 24ft OPEN PLAN LOUNGE AND KITCHEN, two bedrooms, a study and bathroom to the ground floor. With two further bedrooms to the 1st floor. Warmed by gas central heating and wood effect double glazing. Located conveniently for all major transport links and amenities. Water Trough cottage manages to combine the old with the new, so if you are looking for something unique, that oozes character and style your search may just be over!

Entrance Vestibule - 5' 7'' x 4' 3 (1.70m x 1.29m)
Exposed brick and beam. Tiled floor. Doors to the study and hallway.

Hallway
The focal point of this welcoming hallway is undoubtedly the open solid oak staircase. Built in wardrobes/cloak with overhead storage compartments. Tiled floor, exposed beams and radiator. Safe housed under the flooring.

Study - 5' 8'' x 5' 0 (1.73m x 1.52m)
Double glazed window to the side elevation

Open Plan Living Room/Kitchen - 24' 0'' x 17' 2 (7.31m x 5.23m)

Lounge Area
Large cast iron log burning fire encased in open brickwork. Built-in storage units, cupboard and work surface. Laminate flooring. Solid marine ply rear door and security gate. Exposed beams, double radiator and wooden sill. Double glazed window to the side elevation. Church reclaimed dining furniture to remain in the property.

Kitchen Area
A modern fitted kitchen presented with an excellent range of base and eye level storage units incorporating contrasting work surfaces. Caudon Blau range cooker. Twin stainless steel mixer tap basin and drainer. Tiled splash backs. Space for fridge/freezer. Plumbed for a washing machine. Large double glazed window overlooking the front courtyard.

Bedroom One - 21' 1'' x 14' 9 (6.43m x 4.5m)
A superb master bedroom complete with en-suite shower room and wooden cabin sauna. Two double glazed windows and additional skylight. Exposed beams and wooden sills. Radiator. Double wooden doors open to:

En-suite Shower/W.C - 5' 7'' x 5' 5 (1.70m x 1.65m)
Three piece suite to comprise a shower cubicle, pedestal hand wash basin and a low level W.C. Splash tiling to the cubicle. Radiator and extractor fan.

Bedroom Four - 11' 4'' x 6' 7 (3.45m x 2.01m)
Fitted wardrobes to one wall with overhead storage. Double glazed window to the rear elevation. Radiator and wooden sill.

Bathroom - 11' 5'' x 5' 9 (3.48m x 1.75m)
A Victorian four piece suite to comprise a cast iron claw feet bath tub with telephone style shower piece, pedestal hand wash basin, bidet, and a low level W.C. Radiator and exposed beam. Tiled walls and floor. Large frosted double glazed window to the front elevation.

Landing

Bedroom Two - 15' 0'' x 13' 4 (4.57m x 4.06m)
Round double glazed window to the side elevation. Built-in storage units and radiator. Some limited head height.

Bedroom Three - 15' 2'' x 10' 3 (4.62m x 3.12m)
Round double glazed window to the side elevation. Air conditioning, built-in storage and radiator. Some limited head height.

Externally
Turning off Manchester Road, you will approach the first set of electronic double gates with side intercom. After crossing the shared passage (with one other property), you will reach the second swing open electronic gate providing access to the York stone paved courtyard (providing off road parking for several vehicles) where you will immediatley notice the water trough and Victorian lamp. Traversing the courtyard, you will notice a raised circular stone patio with BBQ including beer cooler. To the side of the property (partitioned by low level brick wall and gate) is a garden featuring lawn, raised decking and an attractive summer house. Paved walkway to the rear, an ideal placement to hide the bins. Complemented further by external speaker system, security lighting, and a high specification motorised camera system. The perimeter experiences a line of tall and mature trees, as well as a 6ft 6 brick wall, thus giving further security and privacy as it is not overlooked.

Property Features :

• Four bedroom detached cottage with private gated access
• 24ft open plan lounge/kitchen with stunning log burning fire place
• A multitude of original features and modern touches
• Gated access, York stone driveway and ample off road parking
• Fully gas central heated and double glazed