4 bedroom cottage to rent

A charming, beautifully positioned 3/4 bed detached thatched cottage with studio and stunning views across the Woodford Valley.

Keepers Cottage was built approximately 60 years ago in an elevated position above the village and with fine views across the valley. The cottage has been re-decorated throughout with accommodation comprising: an entrance hall with flagstone flooring that continues throughout most of the ground floor. Cloakroom and understairs cupboard. Sitting room with a triple aspect, open fire with stone mantle, exposed woodwork and French doors leading on to a side terrace. The kitchen/dining room is the hub of the home and has a two oven oil fired Aga, a freestanding range style cooker, a good selection of storage cupboards with wooden work tops and integrated Belfast sink, plumbing for dishwasher and French doors to the garden. At the end of the kitchen is a versatile family room with wooden laminate floor and this could be used as a dining room, study or playroom. A separate utility room with range of fitted units, sink, spaces for washing machine, drier and side door to the garden. On the first floor, there is a landing with hot water cupboard, main bedroom 1 with a dual aspect, built-in wardrobes and a stylish en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and further storage cupboards. There are two further bedrooms on this floor and a family bathroom with a large walk-in, thermostatic shower and under floor heating. From the landing there is a paddle staircase which leads to a spacious loft room which is used as bedroom 4. Externally the property has a terrace taking in the morning sun, stepping down to a tiered lawn with some established flower beds and views over the river/water meadows opposite. There is a useful detached studio/storage building with power and lighting. The cottage is accessed up a private lane where there is a parking space immediately in front of the property. There is a further parking space to the side of the studio. Opposite the property there is a wood store and oil tank. The cottage has oil fired central heating and has fully double glazed windows and doors. Available UNFURNISHED, available till February 2026