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4 bedroom house

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4 bed
3 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Service charge: £0 per annum
Council tax: Band TBC
Broadband: Super-fast 45Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
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Electricity: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Charming Thatched Cottage
  • Energy Rating Exempt
  • Grade II Listed
  • Council Tax Band G
  • Tenure Freehold
  • Dating Back to 1730 with the Outbuilding Believed to Date Back to 1430
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two Bathrooms & Wet Room
  • Four Reception Rooms
  • Large Gravelled Driveway
A rare opportunity to acquire a slice of history, this attractive Grade II Listed thatched cottage dates back to 1730 with the rare outbuilding believed to date back further to around 1430. The house itself was formerly two cottages which were acquired separately by the present owner and prior to that many years ago it was known as William the Fourth public house. The property is ideally located in the heart of Queniborough village centre and offers large and well arranged family accommodation boasting a range of character features to include original exposed wall and ceiling beams, numerous open fireplaces, sliding sash windows and panelled and latched doors. The accommodation comprises entrance hall, kitchen, utility, pantry, WC and four reception rooms, three of which have fireplaces. The first floor landing is approached via two staircases where there are four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a central wet room. Externally the property has an extensive gravelled driveway and a fabulous large two storey outbuilding with two garages and large store on the ground floor and a fabulous first floor room spanning nearly 8m in length with vaulted ceiling which lends itself to a multitude of potential uses and more recently was used as a home office and games room. There is an attractive colourful garden with large lawn beyond the driveway. Rarely does a property of this nature present itself on the open market and we would therefore recommend an early viewing to avoid missing out.

Rooms

Entrance Hallway 16' 0" x 8' 11"
With access via a solid door from the rear elevation into the entrance hall with original exposed beams to ceiling, tiled flooring and multi-pane glazed windows to the front elevation, radiator, primary staircase rising to the first floor and doors off to the kitchen.

Kitchen 15' 11" x 8' 8"
Fitted with a range of shaker style wall and base units with oak worktops, inset stainless steel sink, central breakfast bar and built into the kitchen is a Stoves double oven with a four ring gas hob and concealed extractor fan, space for a freestanding fridge/freezer and multi-pane glazed windows to the front elevation. There is access to an understairs pantry and further doors off to:

Utility Room 10' 10" x 7' 7"
The utility houses a Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler and the electricity consumer unit as well as storage units and plumbing and appliance space for a washing machine. A second staircase rises to the first floor landing and an obscure glazed door leads directly to the rear garden.

Snug 11' 0" x 9' 4"
A cosy reception room located directly off the kitchen with original decorative open fireplace with tiled hearth and wooden mantelpiece, there are exposed beams to ceiling and a multi-pane glazed window to the front elevation.

Dining Room 14' 11" x 9' 7"
This attractive reception room has original exposed beams to ceiling and a highly attractive inglenook fireplace with open fire and cast iron grate with the original built-in cupboards to each side of the fire. There is a continuation of the tiled flooring from the hallway, a multi-pane glazed window to the front and radiator.

Lounge 17' 2" x 13' 9"
A naturally light reception room benefiting from a dual aspect with sash windows to both the front and side elevation, this room has another central fireplace with decorative brick arch and gas living flame fire inset. There is a radiator and a door through to the sitting room.

Sitting Room
4m maximum 3m minimum x 3.75m - A pleasant reception room also accessed from the entrance hall with fully glazed double French doors leading out into the garden and an additional sliding sash window to the side elevation. This room has the original exposed beams to the ceiling, radiator and an understairs built-in cupboard.

Cloaks/WC 5' 9" x 4' 9"
Fitted with a low level WC and wash hand basin, continuation of the tiled flooring, obscure glazed window to side, exposed beams and radiator.

First Floor Landing
Approached via two staircases.

Main Landing 16' 2" x 9' 4"
With low level multi-pane glazed window to the rear elevation, floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes providing generous storage, radiator and built-in airing cupboard housing hot water tank. Doors off to:

Bedroom One 14' 3" x 12' 0"
A sizeable room with high vaulted ceiling and the original painted wall and exposed ceiling beams. There is a multi-pane glazed window to the front, radiator and a range of fitted wardrobes.

Bathroom 9' 3" x 8' 5"
Fitted with a bath, toilet and basin with minimal tiling to the walls. The bathroom has obscure glazed window to rear and radiator.

Bedroom Four 8' 10" x 7' 0"
Currently used as an office, however could also be used as a single bedroom. The room has a multi-pane glazed window overlooking the rear garden and central heating radiator with exposed beams to ceiling.

Wet Room 4' 4" x 3' 1"
Accessed via a panelled latch door directly into the wet room with fully tiled walls and flooring and a wall mounted shower.

Bedroom Three 13' 8" x 9' 3"
This double room also has a high ceiling with sliding sash window to the front elevation, radiator and fitted wardrobes.

Bedroom Two
6.06m maximum x 3.5m maximum - This large room is divided into two areas, ideal as a bedroom and dressing room, or as a child's bedroom. There are two sliding sash windows to the front elevation and a built-in cupboard.

Second Bathroom 8' 0" x 10' 5"
This charming bathroom has a central freestanding roll top and clawfoot bath with mixer tap and handheld shower. There is a wash hand basin, low level WC, built-in storage cupboard, radiator and obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.

Outside
The property is approached via a five bar timber gate onto an extensive gravel driveway where there is parking for numerous vehicles leads to the outbuilding which incorporates a double garage.

Outbuilding
Believed to date back to around 1430, this Grade II listed building is two storey and offers a wealth of charm and character. Located directly to the rear of the property and accessed via a solid door to the front elevation into entrance hall with staircase rising to the first floor office/games room. A door leads through to:

Large Store 13' 4" x 10' 7"
With multi-pane sealed glazed window to the front elevation. Connected with power and lighting, there is a doorway through to:

Garage One 17' 3" x 13' 0"
Accessed via double wooden doors to the front elevation connected with lighting. Opening through to:

Garage Two 13' 7" x 17' 0"
Substantially larger than your average garage with a high vaulted ceiling and glazed window to side elevation. Accessed via double wooden doors to the front elevation.

First Floor Office 25' 6" x 12' 10"
This fabulous space was a home office for the vendor for many years and has the original exposed construction with the 'A' frame and high vaulted ceiling, also with original brickwork, there are four large glazed windows to the front elevation and further glazed window to the rear. Connected with power and lighting, this room has a multitude of potential uses having been both a sizeable home office, games room and function room over the years.

Rear Garden
There is a large paved patio immediately to the rear of the property with raised seating and flowering beds, beyond which is a large gravelled driveway with access to the outbuilding which leads directly to the formal garden which is beautifully established with a stocked variety of colour and flowering beds. There is a large curved lawn leading to a further seating area beneath a pergola. On the left hand boundary is an original brick wall. There is space for a greenhouse and a vegetable plot, outdoor lighting and a tap.

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