Summary:
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a magnificent home with almost 3/4 acre of grounds in an outstanding location. The property has been updated by the current owners, who have kept its charm and character while adding a modern touch. Pheasant Cottage is located in the rural Espley region, which is renowned for its landscape and ensuing wildlife. There are four reception rooms, a kitchen, an office, a laundry room, a downstairs toilet, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a double garage along with amazing gardens. Due to the character, the stunning setting, and the spacious accommodation of the cottage we anticipate a high level of interest and suggest scheduling a viewing as soon as possible.
Key Features:
- Three bedroom semi-detached character cottage
- Approximately 3/4 of an acre of land
- Rural location with spectacular views
- Newly fitted kitchen with adjoining breakfasting room
- Outstanding modern bathroom
- Three double bedrooms
- Sun room encapsulating the vast gardens
- Double garage
- Approximately 4 miles from Morpeth Town Centre
- Freehold
Full Details:
A once-in-a-lifetime chance to buy a magnificent home with almost 3/4 acre of grounds in an outstanding location. The property has been updated by the current owners, who have kept its charm and character while adding a modern touch. Pheasant Cottage is located in the rural Espley region, which is renowned for its landscape and ensuing wildlife. There are four reception rooms, a kitchen, an office, a laundry room, a downstairs toilet, three double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a double garage along with amazing gardens. Due to the character, the stunning setting, and the spacious accommodation of the cottage we anticipate a high level of interest and suggest scheduling a viewing as soon as possible.
Ground Floor
The principal entrance opens into a bright, open hallway with carpet flooring and dual-aspect Georgian Bar windows which noticeably run through the majority of the house. From here, you can access the study, the downstairs WC, the living room with front-facing window, and the stairs to the first floor.
A highly desirable office room is located to the front of this lovely property. Presently housing an impressive custom-built bookcase the office provides invaluable work space with natural light streaming from the front facing window.
The main reception area has a variety of classic characteristics, such as high ceilings, dado rails, log burning stove, and a beautifully crafted stone surround with a contrasting slate hearth. The sitting area looks out onto a peaceful lane that is bordered by established trees.
A split-level dining area has open access from the living room and is furnished with carpet flooring and plenty of space for a table set.
A broad variety of wall and base units, as well as fashionable laminate worktop space, are now featured in the newly installed kitchen, which has recently undergone a full modernisation process. The design includes space for a dishwasher and a range cooker. The kitchen is split level providing a practical dining space, with access to the plumbed utility room and back sunroom sits adjacent through an traditional archway with steps leading up.
The rear-facing sun room offers a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside and vast, lovely gardens. Indeed the view provided evidence of why the cottage is aptly named Pheasant Cottage! A second log burner with slate-style tiles behind it and a hearth below can be found in this cosy greeting area. A set of French doors leads to a paved sitting area.
First Floor
Upstairs, three bedrooms and the family bathroom are positioned from the split level landing.
All three bedrooms include a variety of inbuilt sliding wardrobes with bedroom two having overhead storage too! Bedroom two also has spectacular views of the gardens and greenbelt countryside.
This impressive family bathroom has a four piece bathroom suite that consists of a low level WC, a walk-in shower cubicle with a power shower and rainfall head, a fitted bathtub with tiled sides, and a sink with vanity unit and an LED mirror above. Dual aspect windows ensure that the space is light and airy, providing a stunning space for relaxation.
Externally
First impressions include a traditional English cottage garden to the front which has a variety of rose bushes along with low level shrubs. A low stone wall encircles both sides of this double fronted property with a paved pathway leading to the front door. Adjacent to the entrance is gated access to a gravelled driveway which leads on to the outside space which is around 3/4 of a an acre.
The vast gardens are divided into a number of distinct sections, including a sizable paved seating/lunching area, an elevated decked area with panoramic views of the nearby fields, a variety of different fruit trees, including plums, apples, pears and redcurrants, a charming pond, raised vegetable patch and a sizable amount of grassy land.
A detached double garage with power, a sizable shed, Log store (the present owners are self sufficient in providing fuel for their log burners) and a greenhouse are all located within the outside space.
Living Room - 4.81m x 4.6m (15'9" x 15'1")
Dining Room - 3.68m x 3.57m (12'0" x 11'8")
Breakfasting - 3.9m x 2.75m (12'9" x 9'0")
Kitchen - 3.8m x 2.77m (12'5" x 9'1")
Sun Room - 4.5m x 4.01m (14'9" x 13'1")
Office - 2.5m x 2.2m (8'2" x 7'2")
Downstairs WC
Utility
Main Bedroom - 4.6m x 2.86m (15'1" x 9'4")
Bedroom 2 - 5.15m x 2.82m (16'10" x 9'3")
Bedroom 3 - 3.7m x 3.65m (12'1" x 11'11") L shape
Family Bathroom - 3.7m x 3m (12'1" x 9'10")
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