£416,000 /Sale price

Nestled in a tranquil and beautifully landscaped plot, The Cottage on Bakers Lane is a delightful and deceptively spacious period home full of character and charm. Surrounded by mature planting and enclosed by timber fencing for privacy, this property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy peaceful village living with a wealth of versatile accommodation, generous gardens, multiple entertaining areas, and even a garden room ideal for a home office or studio.The home blends traditional features such as exposed beams and trusses with thoughtful modern additions, including an upgraded kitchen and stylish bathrooms. With off-road parking, a detached garage with workshop space, and a raised decking area for alfresco dining, The Cottage is perfectly suited to families, professionals working from home, or anyone seeking a charming retreat with contemporary comforts.The property is available for sale with no upward chain and vacant possession. Viewing by appointment only.Outside - Set behind timber panel fencing, the property enjoys a high level of privacy, enhanced by mature silver birch trees, herbaceous borders, and established planting throughout. A private driveway offers off-road parking and leads to a detached garage, which also includes a useful workshop area. A garden gate opens to a delightful outdoor space with a block-paved path, gravel and soil borders, and a mainly laid-to-lawn garden. An easement allows access for maintenance to the rear of the property.A raised timber decking area provides the perfect platform for outdoor dining and entertaining, complemented by a sunken seating areaideal for relaxing or social gatherings. At the edge of the garden stands a detached timber-framed garden room with double doors and two side windows, complete with power, making it an ideal home office, studio, or peaceful garden retreat.Porch - Timber front door opens into the entrance porch with UPVC double glazed side windows, a meter cupboard housing the electrical consumer unit, alarm system, and electric meter.Dining Room - A bright and welcoming space featuring UPVC double glazed French doors opening to the patio, tiled flooring throughout, ceiling spotlights, and a dog-leg staircase rising to the first floor. A useful understairs storage cupboard provides practicality, with an open arch leading to:Kitchen - A well-appointed kitchen fitted with a range of matching base and wall units, woodblock-style work surfaces, and a host of integrated appliances including a 1½ composite sink with mixer tap, Rangemaster cooker with grill, warming plate, and stainless steel extractor, integrated microwave and dishwasher, and plumbing for further under-counter white goods. Dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation flood the room with natural light.Sitting Room - A cosy space with UPVC double glazed front window, central heating radiator, and stunning exposed beams and ceiling trusses that echo the property's heritage. TV aerial point and internal access to:Lounge - This characterful lounge boasts additional exposed beams, a feature electric fireplace, central heating radiator, and UPVC double glazed front window. Another staircase leads to the upper level, and there's additional under-stairs storage.Shower Room - A recently refitted shower room comprising a double shower cubicle with glass screen and tiled surrounds, low-level WC, pedestal basin, chrome heated towel rail, extractor fan, and a frosted UPVC double glazed window. A built-in cupboard provides further utility space.Landing - With a glazed rear-facing window, loft access, and a built-in storage cupboard. Internal latch doors lead to:Bedroom Two - A spacious double bedroom with UPVC double glazed front window and central heating radiator.Bedroom Three - Another well-proportioned room with similar views to the front and central heating radiator.Through Bedroom - Currently used as a connecting space or occasional bedroom, this area has a UPVC double glazed front window, TV aerial point, and leads to:Principal Bedroom - A peaceful and generous main bedroom with front-facing UPVC double glazed window and central heating radiator. Open into:En-Suite Bathroom - Stylishly fitted with a freestanding roll-top bath, waterfall mixer tap and shower attachment, low-level WC with continental flush, washbasin with mixer tap and storage beneath, chrome heated towel rail, ceiling spotlights, and a double glazed Velux window.