Blaisdon, Longhope, GL17

**VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED**

A charming and unique former late-Victorian schoolmaster's semi-detached cottage, built in 1896 and influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement. The property has been sympathetically restored in recent years and displays a wealth of character and original period features throughout, delightfully situated in a superb village setting with fabulous countryside views to the front.

**On the Ground Floor**

A distinctive entrance porch opens into the reception hall with original quarry-tiled flooring.

The sitting room features a central fireplace with stone hearth and brick surround, while the dining room has a feature corner fireplace with wood-burning stove and original quarry-tiled flooring.

There is a useful pantry housing the LPG boiler, with space for a fridge/freezer and original quarry-tiled flooring.

The refitted kitchen comprises a range of wall and base units with solid oak worktops, a double Leisure oven with four-ring electric hob and extractor fan above, vaulted ceiling and quarry-tiled flooring.

**On the First Floor**

A staircase rises from the reception hall to the landing, off which are two double bedrooms, both featuring fine original Victorian fireplaces.

There is also a large period-style bathroom comprising a roll-top bath, wash hand basin, WC and corner shower cubicle.

**Measurements**

Reception Hall – 8'10" x 7' (2.69m x 2.13m)
Sitting Room – 12'11" x 11'9" (3.94m x 3.58m)
Dining Room – 15'3" x 10' (4.65m x 3.04m)
Pantry – 8' x 3' (2.41m x 0.91m)
Kitchen – 7'11" x 7'3" (2.41m x 2.21m)
Bedroom One – 11'9" x 11'1" (3.58m x 3.38m)
Bedroom Two – 11'8" x 8'5" (3.56m x 2.57m)
Bathroom – 10'4" x 7'6" (3.15m x 2.29m)

The accommodation benefits from LPG heating and double glazing.

Externally, there is a walled rear courtyard with space for a table and chairs. Off the courtyard is a utility room measuring 7'9" x 7'3" (2.36m x 2.21m), with WC, wash hand basin and plumbing for a washing machine.

To the left-hand side is a **Chalet/Summerhouse**, measuring 13'5" x 9'7" (4.09m x 2.90m), with a vaulted ceiling. It is fully insulated and benefits from power, lighting, double-glazed windows and French doors opening onto the gardens. There is potential for use as a studio or Airbnb.

The property is approached from the road through a wrought-iron gate and along a pathway leading into the wonderful gardens. These are beautifully laid out with neat lawns and an abundance of mixed shrubs, plants, bushes and trees, creating a traditional cottage-garden feel.

An additional pathway runs alongside the property, providing access to the rear courtyard and a useful store. Behind the chalet is a further area of lawn and a garden shed.

**Off-road parking is available.**

**Services** – Mains water and electricity. LPG gas. Sewage treatment is shared with the village hall, located on land behind the property, with costs split 50/50 with the village hall.

**EPC – F**
Following the EPC assessment on 25 January 2019, the vendors have replaced the majority of the windows, which are now double glazed.

**Council Tax Band – C**

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