£635,000 /Sale price

Charming detached period home with annex in a picturesque village setting. Dating back to around 1850, Ivy Cottage is a delightful detached character home set in the heart of the historic village of Laxton. Brimming with period charm and traditional features, the property enjoys a peaceful setting with open views across surrounding farmland. Offering versatile accommodation including a self-contained annex, this unique home presents an ideal opportunity for multi-generational living or potential income generation via holiday letting. Lovingly maintained by the current owner for the past 25 years, Ivy Cottage is set on an elevated plot with an extensive, well established, front garden bordered by mature hedging. A sliding timber gate opens to a private driveway and parking area, providing a welcoming and private entrance to the home. The internal accommodation offers a warm and inviting feel throughout. Entry is available via the boot room/utility or directly into a charming front reception room which is currently used as a dining room, featuring a decorative fireplace and built-in storage. The inner hallway provides access to an understairs cupboard, useful pantry/ larder cupboard and the utility/boot room, which offers plumbing for appliances with sink and worksurface, drying rack, and a separate W.C. The cosy sitting room includes both front-facing windows and French doors open to the rear courtyard, centred around an exposed brick fireplace with a wood-burning stoveperfect for relaxing evenings. A third reception room lies beyond, ideal as a study, hobby room or playroom. At the heart of the home lies the spacious open-plan kitchen/diner which has been thoughtfully extended to create a warm and sociable family space. Traditional wooden cabinetry is complemented by solid wood worktops and tiled splashbacks, along with a central island incorporating an electric oven and grill. A feature EVERHOT range cooker with hot plate adds country charm, and there is ample space for dining. French doors open to the south-facing courtyard, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor living. Upstairs, the home offers four generous double bedroomstwo at the front with far-reaching countryside views, and two at the rear. The principal bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room with walk-in enclosure, wash hand basin with vanity drawer, W.C., and heated towel rail. A well-appointed family bathroom includes a corner shower, separate bath, wash hand basin, W.C., and a heated towel rail. Outside, the south-facing courtyard is a tranquil spot with steps leading up to a lawned rear garden enclosed by a boundary wall. A beautiful rose garden provides colour and scent throughout the summer months. Tucked away in the rear garden is the self-contained one-bedroom annex, complete with its own entrance, double glazing, independent heating system, sitting room, double bedroom, and a bathroom with a shower over the bathperfect for guests, relatives, or potential Airbnb income.