Millstone Cottage is a charming mid-19th century cottage which has been extended over the years and substantially improved by the current owner with high quality fittings. The property seamlessly blends original character and modern convenience. Upon entering the cottage through the entrance hall there is a large cloakroom and utility area, two reception rooms with the largest having an inglenook fireplace and a fabulous living/dining kitchen with hand crafted Charnwood Kitchen cabinetry and two sets of double doors that lead out to the garden. Upstairs there are three well proportioned bedrooms with the largest having an impressive luxury en-suite wet room and an expansive external balcony. A refitted bathroom serves the remaining bedrooms. Outside the property is approached via a long gravel and granite set driveway with access to a single garage. There is a delightful rear garden with large patio terrace taking fully advantage of the views across the neighbouring lake as well as a formal lawned garden and spiral staircase which provides access to the first floor balcony. Early viewing of the property is strongly recommended.
Entrance Hall
With access via a solid oak door into an entrance hallway with natural stone tiled flooring, high ceiling, oak connecting door to the garage and oak panelled doors through to:
Utility/WC
A sizeable utility and WC fitted with bespoke oak units with stone counter tops and a circular sink. Set behind the units is plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a WC, natural stone tiling to the floor and uPVC window to the rear.
Lounge
A sizeable principal reception room with a vast range of original character and features with exposed painted ceiling beams, inglenook fireplace with open fire and cast iron grate. There is high quality oak LVT flooring throughout. Stairs rise to the first floor accommodation with a highly useful understairs storage cupboard with decorative arched doors, bay window to the side and doors through to:
Sitting Room/Dining Room
A highly versatile reception room benefitting from a dual aspect with bay window to the front and arched window to the side. This room also has original painted ceiling beams and a continuation of the oak LVT flooring.
Living/Dining Kitchen
There is a fabulous bespoke hand crafted kitchen by Charnwood Kitchens comprising a range of oak fronted units with granite worktops and a large curved island. A focal point of the kitchen is the cream Aga with side module, offering high ovens, two hotplates and an additional electric hob, all set within a bespoke carved canopy with integrated lighting. Furthermore, within the kitchen is an integrated fridge/freezer, dishwasher and wine fridge. There is an undermount sink set within the island and within the room there is ample space for dining and informal seating. Wide glazed French doors to both the side and rear elevation open out onto a wrap around patio terrace with views across a neighbouring lake and woodland. The kitchen units are fitted with a range of display lighting and there is a high quality tiled floor throughout.
First Floor Landing
Accessed via a return staircase from the lounge leading to a central hallway. From the hallway there is access to the loft and there is a built-in storage cupboard. Doors to:
Bedroom One
A beautifully light main bedroom with far reaching elevated views across the surrounding countryside with views across a neighbouring lake and woodland beyond. This large bedroom has an extensive range of fitted furniture, French doors that lead out onto an expansive external balcony and opening through to a luxury en-suite.
Luxury En-suite
With high quality fittings including a freestanding marble sink with wall suspended tap, floating WC with wall mounted flush and a walk-in wet room shower with twin shower head, chrome towel heater, contemporary tiling to the walls and floor with underfloor heating.
Balcony
There is a substantial external balcony with wrought iron railings to the perimeter and a spiral staircase leading directly to the garden. The balcony floor and roof to the kitchen below has recently been refitted in its entirety with a 25 year guarantee. From this balcony tremendous views can be enjoyed across surrounding area with picturesque waterside views.
Bedroom Two
A sizeable double room with uPVC window overlooking the front. There is an extensive range of high quality fitted furniture including wardrobes, bedside drawer units and dressing table.
Bedroom Three
A well proportioned third bedroom with uPVC window to the side, fitted oak wardrobes with sliding mirrored doors.
Bathroom
Having been refitted with a high quality suite comprising a curved bath with shower over, floating vanity unit with wash hand basin and WC with wall mounted flush, tiling to the walls and floor with underfloor heating. There is a chrome towel heater and window to the side.
Outside to the Front
The property is approached via a long gravelled driveway which leads directly to the front of the property where there is a granite stone set drive with parking for numerous vehicles and access to the garage. The property has well defined boundaries and planted borders with gated access to the rear garden.
Outside to the Rear
The rear garden is particular feature of this property enjoying a high degree of privacy and abutting the neighbouring lake and woodland beyond. Ideal for outdoor entertaining, there are various seating areas and a stone pathway which winds down the garden. The majority of the garden is lawned with well stocked flower beds. There is an outdoor tap, numerous external lights, a recently installed oil tank, two storage sheds, a spiral staircase which leads to the first floor balcony and low level stone walling to the boundaries taking full advantage of the tremendous views beyond.
Services Miscellaneous
The property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. Central heating is provided by an oil fired central heating boiler.
The title feeds contain a covenant. The driveway is owned by the property with permission for one neighbour to access their property over the driveway.
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