£485,000 /Sale price

1 SHARPS COTTAGES is a most attractive semi detached cottage which lies in this lovely rural setting just outside the medieval market town of Thaxted and surrounding by open countryside. The property provides nicely proportioned and well balanced living accommodation which has been significantly improved during the current owners time of occupation creating what is now a stylish and charming country home.A stable entrance door opens into a well equipped kitchen which has recently been refitted and has dual aspect windows drawing in good amounts of natural light, wood effect worktops and a range of storage cupboards. A central island incorporates a breakfast bar and integrated appliances include gas (propane) hob with extractor fan over, built-in oven and fridge-freezer, with space for additional appliances. A ground floor cloakroom sits off to one side and door opens into the principal reception area which incorporates sitting and dining rooms in one large open-plan space. The room forms a broad L-shape with windows to the side and rear and double doors open to outside. There are two fireplaces; one of which incorporates a wood burning stove creating an attractive focal point of the room.Upstairs, a first floor landing has double glazed windows to the front overlooking surrounding countryside and doors lead off to three nicely proportioned bedrooms, all of which have lovely open views. The master bedroom suite has its own en suite shower room containing a 2-piece suite which is in addition to the principal bathroom.OUTSIDE, the property is set back from the road behind a deep front garden area (approx. 44ft deep) which incorporates off-street parking space for numerous vehicles. Gardens to the rear measure approx. 37ft deep x 31ft wide, are nicely enclosed laid out predominantly to lawn with a paved patio area creating ideal space for outside entertaining. The garden has a useful timber shed and has wide pedestrian access to one side. THAXTED is a historical market town with a range of shops, a weekly market, convenience store and filling station. There is an excellent primary school, many clubs and societies, several pubs/restaurants and it is well known for its annual festivals of music and morris dancing. There is a magnificent parish church and ancient guildhall amongst many other interesting buildings. It is convenient for commuters with Stansted Airport, the M11(J8), nr Bishop's Stortford 12 miles and mainline stations at Elsenham 7 miles and Audley End 10 miles.