£580,000

Frog Lane, Downshire Way YOU WILL BE AMAZED by this Grade 2 Listed Woodcutters Cottage believed to have been part of The Marquis of Downshire's Estate dating, we believe, back to the 16th Century. Filled with character, Inglenook fireplaces and stunning gardens, YOU MUST SEE!

Property reference: HRT011005361

 
 
 
 
Cottage, 3 bedrooms,

Description

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SEARCHING FOR THE FINEST CHARACTER HOME?.....

Homes of this distinction, style and character are normally reserved for your dreams but dream no more!!!!! Set in a private setting close to the town centre, this home is a brisk walk to the mainline station serving Reading and Waterloo and Heathrow is approx' 28 miles via either the M3 or M4. The property is full of character with a vaulted ceiling and exposed beams in the master bedroom, classic low height ceilings and doors but perfectly comfortable for the taller person too. Sympathetically maintained with original style always in mind, one can find stunning 'Inglenook' fireplaces, farmhouse style kitchen and beautifully maintained gardens with Summer House. There is substantial parking and a garage accessed via a generous sized driveway approached through 5 bar gates......THIS HOME HAS TO BE SEEN!!!!!

The Story

Features

Original Entrance:

Door to the living room.

Side Reception Entry Hall:

Split level, two radiators, latched doors to:

Living Room: 15'2 x 14'2 (4.62m x 4.32m)

The focal point being an 'Inglenook' brick fireplace with firebasket and hood, beamed ceilings, semi open plan to the dining room, stairs to the master bedroom with cupboard under, wall light points, tv lead and Cable point, radiator.

Dining Room: 13'7 x 9' (4.14m x 2.74m)

A double aspect room with Inglenook fireplace with firebasket, telephone point, radiator, laminate floor, telephone point, wall light points.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room: 17'8 x 9'4

(5.38m x 2.84m) A 'farmhouse' style with an array of work surfaces with courtesy lighting, cupboards and drawers below, wall units above, single drainer sink unit with mixer tap, range cooker recess, plumbing and space for dishwasher, tiled walls and floor, stable style door to the rear 'sun trap' garden, radiator, halogen lighting, garden aspect windows.

Breakfast Area:

Fitted breakfast bar for three people.

Utility Room: 9'7 x 6'7 (2.92m x 2.01m)

Work surfaces, cupboards, plumbing for washing machine, tiled floor, beamed ceiling.

Guest Bedroom: 12' x 11'5 (3.66m x 3.48m)

A double aspect room with garden views, radiator.

Bedroom Three: 15'8 x 7'3 < 10'4

(4.78m x 2.21m < 3.12m) An L-shaped rear aspect room, Cable point, hatch to loft space, radiator.

Shower Room:

Double shower cubicle, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, tiled floor and walls, extractor, radiator, halogen lighting, side aspect window.

Stairs To Master Bedroom Suite:

Beamed walls and side aspect window.

Master Bedroom: 15'6 x 14'8 (4.72m x 4.47m)

Stunning beamed walls and vaulted ceiling, halogen lighting, wall light points, TV socket, radiators, double aspect windows, 'Priesthole' size doorway to:

En-suite Bathroom:

Classical white suite comprising corner 'jacuzzi' bath with uplighters, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled WC, shaver point, wall light point, extractor, rear aspect window, halogen lighting, tiled splashbacks, door to walk in wardrobe with side aspect window, radiator.

Driveway Entrance:

Accessed via five bar gates affording parking for many vehicles sweeping around to the garage.

Formal Gardens:

Mainly lawned with many mature trees, shrubs and borders, conifer screening, large Summer house, side gates to the side and rear gardens, floodlight, enclosed boundaries, tap. We believe the total plot is approx' one third of an acre.

Rear Gardens:

A southerly aspect, extremely private, tap, shed, access to the rear storage area leading to the rear of the garage, access via small gate to and abundantly stocked and manicured formal garden with shrubs and bushes, pedestrian gate to Frog Lane.

Driveway & Garage: 20'4 x 12'2 (6.20m x 3.71m)

Up and over door, light and power, hot and cold water, door to side workshop which has light and is 15'3 x 6'3.

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How to Get There

From the town centre head toward the M3 along the A322. At the Harvester roundabout, take the fifth exit along Downshire Way. Just before the Downshire Arms on your left, turn left into a little private lane, this is Frog Lane. The home is along on the left hand side.

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