Bleasby Road, Goverton

So much more than just another period cottage. With it's charming exterior, quintessential country front garden and romantic steps up to the weathered oak porch, you would be forgiven for envisaging a typically quaint cottage interior. That is until you step through the front door and realise Orchard cottage is so much more.

The entrance hall welcomes you with its oak floors and dramatic half turn staircase with double height ceiling. As you step through into the stylish open plan kitchen this modern country property comes to life. With it's bold detailing and high quality finishes, this functional and elegant kitchen is just a dream. With space for family or friends to sit at the large central island and chat over coffee made by the inbuilt barista machine.

The kitchen then transitions into an exceptional dining and living space, flooded with natural light from the roof lights and walls of glass looking out onto the large dining patio. This fabulous room has a lovely relaxing ambience with its interesting ceiling shapes and glimpses of green from the garden, but it would also be a wonderful room for entertaining. Alternatively you can cosy down in the separate sitting room with characterful fireplace and log burning stove or unwind in the homely snug with it's beamed ceiling and exposed brick chimney breast.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms, two with beautifully fitted ensuites, and a luxurious bathroom that is straight out of a boutique hotel. The master bedroom is a haven for relaxation, with theatrical cathedral ceiling, exposed beams and an enviable private terrace.

The garden at Orchard Cottage is simply spectacular. As you follow the pathway past the orchard, the garden opens out into what can only be described as a hidden oasis. There is a natural pond with waterfall, a kitchen garden with an abundance of fruit and veg and a fabulous garden house with south facing terrace. With far reaching views of the surrounding countryside, it is idyllic.

Frontage - There is a large gravel driveway, with block paved entrance, which leads up to the front of the property where there is a lovely lawn area and two large flower beds planted with a beautiful array of country cottage plants. With stone steps leading up to the front porchway and flagstone patio. To one side of the property there is a gate leading though to the rear courtyard. To the other side of the house is a pathway leading to the side door to the utility.

Entrance Hallway 3.4M X 2.6M - Step through the contemporary composite front door, with floor to ceiling glass to either side, into the welcoming hallway. With warming oak floors and half turn oak staircase up to the first floor. With doors off to the snug, kitchen and washroom.

Snug 3.5M X 3.5M - Currently used as a home office space this charming snug, with exposed brick fireplace, log burning stove and beamed ceiling is where the period features of this home really shine through. A useful additional reception room with oak flooring and two windows looking out to the front of the property. With door through to the hallway.

Kitchen 5M (Max) X 4.9M (Max) - This kitchen certainly has the wow factor; it's bold copper accents and carefully considered layout creates an impact as you walk into the room. Its is fitted with stylish navy cabinets with white quartz countertops, with plenty of storage space. There is also a wall of full height cabinets with two inbuilt Siemens combination cookers as well a coffee machine and warming drawer. This kitchen is fitted with high quality appliances throughout, with integrated Bosch dishwasher, Quooker hot water tap and Siemens induction hob with extractor fan over. There is also a double wine fridge and space for an American style fridge freezer. There is a large central island with statement lighting over and contrasting granite worktop, with further storage space below and breakfast bar seating to one end. With tiled floor and underfloor heating.

Utility 3M (Max) X 2.2M - A functionally fabulous utility room with extra cabinet space, quartz countertops and room for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a stainless steel sink beneath the window looking out to the side of the property. There is a large storage cupboard with room for the hoover, ironing board and more. With tiled floor and part glazed door to the side of the house.

Dining And Family Room 10.3M X 3.4M - The kitchen transitions into this stunning dining and family space, which is flooded with light from the two large Velux roof light and walls of windows looking out onto the courtyard. This attractive room, with its interesting ceiling shapes and gable glass window, is the perfect family hub with plenty of space for a large dining table and a sofa or two. It would also be a fabulous room for entertaining friends and family, with french doors out onto the walled dining patio. With double doors through to the snug and sitting room and stable door to the utility room.

Sitting Room 5.1M X 5M - A generous sized sitting room with solid oak floor. What a lovely room to retire to after a busy day and cosy down in front of the cast iron log burning stove, which sits on a brick hearth with rustic oak mantle. There are a set of large glazed doors which open out onto the walled patio.

Washroom 1.7M X 1.3M - Even the washroom in this home is super stylish! Fitted with a ceramic bowl sink on a vintage wooden cabinet with quartz countertop and a column style heated towel rail. With toilet and solid wood floor.

Stairs To First Floor -

Landing 4.9M X 1.6M - The part vaulted ceiling creates a lovely spacious feel as you walk up the stairs onto this beautifully bright part galleried landing. There is a small window looking to the rear of the property giving a glimpse of the picturesque rear garden. There are two windows looking out to the front of the property with enviable views of the surrounding countryside. With a door leading off the landing to bedroom 2. A large open doorway leads through to the rear hallway (measuring 7m x 1.8m) with doors to two further bedrooms and the family bathroom.

Bedroom 2 3.6M X 3.5M - A gorgeous double bedroom with theatrical cathedral ceiling and large exposed beams. This room benefits from a double aspect, with glorious views of the rear garden and views to the front of rolling countryside. With oak flooring and door through to the ensuite.

Ensuite 1.6M X 1.3M - This fully tiled ensuite is fitted with a corner shower, with rainfall and handheld shower head, a sink in a vanity unit, a toilet and a heated towel rail. With frosted window to the rear of the property.

Bedroom 4 3.6M X 2.3M - A double bedroom with dormer window to the front of the property.

Family Bathroom 2.9M X 1.8M - Refitted 3 years ago by the current owners, this luxurious boutique bathroom has been beautifully finished with elegant marble effect glass tiles. There is a contemporary double ended bath with floor standing tap and a large corner shower with rainfall and handheld shower head. It is also fitted with a sink in wall mounted vanity unit and a toilet. With frosted window to the side of the property and underfloor heating.

Bedroom 3 3.4M X 3M - Another generous double bedroom with Velux window with integral blind. With loft access.

Master Bedroom 5M X 4.9M - A stunning master bedroom with dramatic cathedral ceiling with exposed a frame beams. With a large window overlooking the rear courtyard and french doors leading onto the private patio terrace. With wooden floor and door to the ensuite.

Ensuite 2.2M X 1.2M - Fully tiled ensuite fitted with a large walk in shower with rainfall and handheld shower head. With sink in wall mounted vanity unit, toilet and heated towel rail. Frosted window to the side of the property,

Garden - This fabulous garden extends to approximately once acre, with so many different areas to explore and enjoy. With beautiful tiered flower beds, an abundant orchard, a gorgeous pond with waterfall and a well planted kitchen garden there is so much on offer. There is a large lawn which stretches all the way to the rear boundary which is bordered with mature hedges. The current owners use part of the garden to house their chickens.

Garden House - A fantastic outdoor entertaining space with a large raised patio area to sit and admire the views across the valley towards the River Trent. There is a large covered area for outside dining complete with an integrated heater. With glazed double doors off the terrace through to a garden room which is serviced with electricity.

Outbuilding 6.4M X 4.2M - With planning permission for the conversion of the existing barn to a guest suite.