Gorst Hill, Rock, DY14 9YH

A wonderful opportunity to purchase an amazing colour-washed cottage, which adorns a single-track country lane. With only tractors, horses and a few passing neighbours to disturb the peaceful setting.

The property, which has been extended in the past, now provides excellent living accommodation, the focus being on the rear garden. There are three or four reception rooms, each with a different feel, and four or five bedrooms, the principal of which has en suite facilities.

The large dining kitchen, ideal for family gatherings or entertaining, is located at the rear of the cottage. It has a great view of the garden. A separate bathroom, ground-floor cloakroom, and laundry room complete the picture.

Some original features remain, yet they beautifully complement the more recent additions to the property. These include the cosy sitting room with a log-burning stove and the sunroom, which is flooded with an abundance of natural light and offers an uninterrupted view of the garden. 

Having off-road parking and a double garage to the side of the cottage, which leads to a superbly well-stocked south-facing garden to the rear—boasting a high degree of privacy, with only an arable field to the rear. As we move from spring into summer, the garden will soon be awash with colour from the many spring bulbs and shrubs—unbeatable flora and fauna.  

It is a complete package, with stunning countryside yet only a few minutes' drive to amenities. Rural living is at its best, yet not remote, with easy access for commuting if required.

Sensibly priced to encourage buyers and with the offer of no upward chain, your dream of owning a new home could easily become a reality sooner than you thought! 

APPROACH

Side tarmacadam driveway affording off-road parking in front of double detached garage. Decorative wrought iron fencing with slate border with Magnolia tree.

From the lane with a gravel border adjacent to the cottage. Outside lighting, a recessed composite door allows access into the property.

RECEPTION HALLWAY

A front-facing UPVC double glazed window, LVT flooring, two ceiling light points, striking original exposed timbers, radiator with TRV, most useful recessed built-in cupboards, with stairs rising to the first-floor accommodation. Doors leading off to the accommodation.

RECEPTION ROOM

An attractive bright room having two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation. LVT flooring, two ceiling light points, and two radiators, both with TRVs.

RECEPTION ROOM

Part of the original cottage, this room oozes charm and character. With exposed timbers. Inglenook brick-faced fireplace, with oak mantle over and raised wood burning stove upon tiled hearth. UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation. Radiator with TRV, two wall light points, aerial point, and glazed French doors lead to the rear reception room with garden view beyond.

KITCHEN AREA

A super space, with dining area. Rear facing UPVC double glazed door leads to the garden complimented further by double glazed window overlooking the garden. Space for boots and coats. Most useful recessed pantry. Tall modern radiator, inset ceiling spot lights, with LVT flooring which continues into the dining area and sun room.

Fitted with units to base with wood effect counter tops over. Inset composite sink unit having with mixer tap over, and attractive glass splash backs. Space for range style cooker with chimney extraction hood over, and integral fridge freezer.

DINING AREA

LVT flooring as the kitchen, a ceiling light point, radiator with TRV and rear-facing UPVC double glazed window.

SUN ROOM SITTING AREA

It is definitely the place where the owners spend time in admiring the garden, flora and fauna, whatever the weather. Having an abundance of natural light too courtesy of double glazed roof lantern, French double glazed doors and windows. Radiator with TRV, inset ceiling spotlights, LVT flooring and French glazed doors lead back into the reception room.,

BEDROOM FIVE MULTI FUNCTIONAL ROOM

Having a rear-facing UPVC double-glazed window overlooking the garden. Inset ceiling spot lights, radiator and wood effect floor covering.

REAR HALLWAY

LVT flooring continues from the sun room, having ceiling light point, door to cloakroom and laundry, airing cupboard housing floor standing Megaflo hot water tank and a light.

CLOAKROOM

Close-coupled WC suite, wall-hung wash hand basin with a mixer tap over, ceiling light point, wall-mounted extractor fan and LVT flooring covering.

UTILITY ROOM

LVT flooring, side-facing UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, radiator with TRV, space and plumbing for white goods, built-in cupboard housing Worcester Bosch LPG boiler, which provides the domestic hot water and central heating requirements for this property.

STAIRS RISING TO FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

Galleried landing with contemporary glass and oak balustrading. Front-facing UPVC double glazed window, ceiling light point, access to roof void, exposed timbers, doors to bathroom and one of the bedrooms. Shallow steps up to the inner hallway, with built-in cupboard, radiator, and two ceiling light points.

BEDROOM

A charming room with exposed timbers and having front and rear facing UPVC double glazed windows. Ceiling light point, radiator with TRV.

BATHROOM

Vinyl floor covering, rear facing UPVC double glazed window, exposed timbers, ceiling light point, ceiling mounted extractor fan and heated towel radiator. Panelled bath with mixer shower tap over, tiled splash-back and fitted shower screen. pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over, tiled splash-back, close coupled WC suite.

BEDROOM

UPVC double glazed window to front elevation. Radiator with TRV and ceiling light point.

BEDROOM

Two rear-facing UPVC double glazed windows, full width hanging space, ceiling light point, radiator with TRV, access to roof void, and door to en suite.

EN SUITE

Shower cubicle fitted with mixer shower of the boiler. Close coupled WC suite, pedestal wash hand basin with mixer tap over. Partial tiling to the walls provides splash back. Vinyl floor covering, side-facing UPVC double-glazed window, wall-mounted extractor fan and
ceiling light point.

BEDROOM

UPVC double-glazed window to the front elevation. Radiator with TRV, ceiling light point, and access to roof void.

GARDEN

This very well-attended south-facing garden has so much to discover. We are only able to offer you a snapshot of it, leaving you to discover more on your visit! Large Indian stone paved patio adjacent to the house ideal for tubs, planters and outdoor furniture. Steps rise to a further spacious patio flanked by Cotswold gravel borders. A paved pathway allows access to the side of the cottage, the garaging and the driveway. Delightful natural stone waterfall water feature flows into a pond below. Sheds greenhouse, garaging and outbuildings are cleverly disguised by the foliage within the garden. Numerous established trees include Fruit Trees and many Firs. Large lawned area, stocked beds and well-trimmed hedging. Forsythia, Camellias, Magnolia, Hellebores, Heathers, Primroses, spring flowing bulbs and an abundance of leafy green trees. There is definitely space for children to roam and explore, yet ample areas for grown-ups, whether vegetable plot, workshop or just relaxing.

GARAGE

Detached double garaging with two separate doors to frontage one being electric. Side facing pedestrian door, window and power and lighting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

No upward chain.
LPG central heating supplemented by the woodburning stove.
Double-glazed throughout.
No water meter.
Mains drainage.