High Street, Barton

A unique and very special opportunity to acquire an enchanting and most attractive Grade II listed detached Period thatched cottage of immense charm and character, including a wealth of exposed beams and timbers together with delightful and generous mature landscaped gardens which extend, in all, to about 0.563 of an acre and are a very special feature indeed. There are also two detached garages and driveway/off street parking.

Wood Panelled Front Entrance Door - to:

Entrance Hall - with small paned windows to either side, tiled floor, wood panelled ceiling, glazed door to:

Inner Lobby - with exposed timbers, radiator, coat hooks, door to:

Living Room - with a feature and most attractive brick fireplace with raised brick hearth and woodburning stove with a copper canopy above, wealth of exposed beams and timbers, two radiators, sliding sash windows to front aspect and windows to side aspect overlooking the delightful gardens, recess to side of fireplace with fitted bookshelves, door to:

Garden Room/Conservatory - A stunning light and spacious room with a high vaulted ceiling with sealed unit double glazed windows, low level radiators, ceramic tiled floor, fitted bookshelves, a pair of sealed unit double glazed doors leading to the rear gardens, fitted cupboard with worktops set above space for washing machine and tumble dryer. This is a most atmospheric room and enjoys a wonderful vista over the secluded gardens to the side of the property.

Door From Entrance Lobby - to:

Dining Room - with a wealth of exposed beams and timbers and fireplace style recess, door and stairs leading to first floor and further stable door leading to the secluded courtyard style garden to rear, two double radiators, door to:

Kitchen/Breakfast Room - with feature central Aga, tiled worktop to side, drawers beneath, extensive fitted base units comprising worktops with cupboards and drawers below, and integrated stainless steel sink unit with mixer taps, range of wall storage cupboards and a fitted shelved pantry style unit incorporating open shelves to side and wine rack, triple aspect glazed windows overlooking the gardens, small inner lobby with tiled shelf to the side of the Aga and further tiled shelf with cupboards below, space for upright fridge/freezer, built-in broom/storage cupboard, further built-in shelved pantry, dresser style unit incorporating cupboards and drawers below with shelves and glazed cabinets above, glazed door to:

Rear Lobby - with further built-in shelved storage cupboard, fitted worktop and stable door to secluded courtyard style rear garden.

Opening From The Dining Room - leading through to:

Rear Hall - with radiator, and glazed windows to rear aspect overlooking the courtyard garden and door to:

Principal Ground Floor Suite - comprising:

Bedroom 1 - with feature high vaulted ceiling and door to wardrobe/storage cupboard, radiator, door to:

Ensuite Dressing Room - with extensive fitted wardrobes and storage cupboards, radiator, high vaulted ceiling, sliding sash windows to side aspect overlooking the gardens, further sliding sash windows within the main room overlooking gardens to side, stable door leading to Garden Room/Conservatory.

Shower Room - with a large walk-in shower with ceramic tiled walls, wall mounted shower unit, glazed screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c., ceramic tiled floor, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and wall mounted radiator/towel rail, electric shaver socket, glazed windows to side aspect with frosted glass.

Staircase From Dining Room - up to:

Bedroom 2 - with a wealth of exposed timbers, and attractive feature brick fireplace and exposed brick chimney breast, radiator, windows to side aspect with glorious views over the principal gardens, windows to front aspect, trap door to roof space and opening to the side of the chimney breast leading to:

Inner Landing Area - with further brick fireplace and chimney breast and door off to:

Bedroom 3 - with wealth of exposed beams and timbers, glazed windows to side and front aspect, step up to:

Bedroom 4 - with radiator, windows to rear aspect and built-in storage cupboard.

Bathroom - with white suite comprising bath, vanity style unit with wash hand basin, mixer taps, cupboard below, low level w.c., extractor fan, wall mounted radiator, towel rail, electric striplight/shaver socket.

Outside - The main gardens which are located to the side of the property are a very special feature indeed and enjoy not only privacy and seclusion but have been lovingly tendered and landscaped over many years by the former owner who was a very keen garden. There are double gates to the side of the property which are accessed via a driveway belonging to the neighbouring house but providing a right of way through the gates to a brick paviour courtyard style parking and turning area adjacent to which is a DETACHED GARAGE with light and power, windows to either side and door leading to further paved area with compost boxes and bin storage area. A pathway meanders around the gardens which include central lawns with a great variety of mature shrubs, bushes, well stocked borders and trees around. There are strategically placed terraces and patio areas within the main body of the gardens and a delightful garden pond with water feature and bridge over, adjacent to which is a detached timber constructed summerhouse.

Immediately to the front of the cottage there is a charming and attractive cottage garden with a variety of mature shrubs, bushes, climbing roses and borders around. 5-bar gate leading to a recess parking space with gated access leading to the secluded gardens to side.

To the side and rear of the cottage there is a further garden area and recess tiled parking space which leads to a further DETACHED GARAGE with automatic electronically controlled up and over door. There is also a recessed shelved storage area to the rear of the garage, light and power and a wall mounted boiler.

Adjacent to the garage is a gated access leading into a most delightful courtyard style paved area which enjoys total privacy and seclusion and is a real suntrap ideal for al fresco dining or morning coffee. There is also an outside tap and doors leading into the cottage. In all the plot extends to about 0.563 of an acre.