Honeystone Cottage, Cooks Hill, Shutford - Annexe

The Property

Honeystone Cottage is situated in a particularly picturesque part of the village, this charming stone-built Grade II listed cottage is presented in lovely order throughout and offers versatile accommodation. The property is rich in character features, including an impressive inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, stripped wooden doors, and exposed floorboards, all adding to its period charm. The main cottage is arranged over three floors, blending character features with practical modern living, and is complemented by a self-contained annexe, workshop, and useful outbuildings. On the ground floor, the accommodation comprises an entrance lobby, a shower room with WC, a cosy sitting room, a well-appointed kitchen diner, and a light-filled sunroom overlooking the garden. The first floor provides two bedrooms, a study, and an ensuite to the principal bedroom, while the second floor offers two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The self-contained one-bedroom annexe, completed...

Side Entrance Porch

Featuring stripped wooden flooring and doors leading into the sitting room and ground floor shower room. There is a window to the front aspect and a fitted stable door providing access.

Ground Floor Shower Room

Fitted with a white suite comprising a shower cubicle, WC, and wash basin. There is a window to the rear aspect, heated towel rail, tiled splash backs, and tiled flooring. Space and plumbing are also provided for a washing machine.

Sitting Room

A bright and airy reception room with wooden flooring, two windows to the rear, and a window and door to the front aspect. The room is full of character, featuring exposed stonework, exposed beams, and an impressive inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel burning stove. Stairs rise to the first floor, and a door leads through to the kitchen.

Kitchen/Diner

Fitted with country-style cabinetry complemented by wooden worktops and attractive metro tiled splash backs. There is flagstone flooring, an inset Belfast sink, a four-ring electric hob with electric oven, and a window to the front aspect. Additional features include a useful built-in storage cupboard, space and plumbing for a slimline dishwasher, and exposed beams. Steps lead down to the sunroom. Space for a table and chairs, and the Grant oil-fired boiler is located here.

Sunroom/Conservatory

A beautiful oak-constructed addition providing a bright and airy seating area. Enjoying an elevated position, the room offers delightful views over the garden and across the village, with tiled flooring and doors opening onto the garden.

First Floor Landing

With stairs rising from the ground floor and further staircase leading to the second floor. There are stripped wooden doors to all rooms and a window to the front aspect.

Bedroom One

A spacious double bedroom with stripped wooden flooring, windows to both front and rear aspects, and two window seats. The rear aspect enjoys pleasant views across the village. Additional features include exposed beams and a built-in wardrobe, with a door leading to the ensuite. The en-suite is fitted with a white suite comprising a shower cubicle, WC, and wash basin, with stripped wooden flooring and tiled splash backs.

Bedroom Two

A double bedroom with a window to the rear aspect, enjoying pleasant views and there is stripped wooden flooring.

Study

A versatile room with stripped wooden flooring, exposed beams, and a window to the front aspect, ideal as a home office or childs bedroom.

Second Floor Landing

Featuring exposed beams, a window to the front aspect, and a loft hatch. Doors lead to two bedrooms and the family bathroom, with some restricted head height.

Bedroom Three

A double bedroom with two windows and exposed beams, also featuring some restricted head height.

Bedroom Four

A further bedroom located on the second floor, offering flexible use, also with some restricted head height and a window to the rear aspect.

Family Bathroom

Fitted with a white suite comprising a panelled bath, WC, and wash basin. There are windows to the front and side aspects, tiled splash backs, and some restricted head height.

Outside

To the front of the property is a particularly attractive lawned garden enclosed by a stone wall, with a five-bar gate opening onto a gravel driveway providing parking for numerous vehicles. There are established planted beds and gated access to a pathway leading to the front door. To the rear, a beautiful and private lawned garden enjoys pleasant views across the village, with well-stocked borders, a paved patio area adjoining the annexe, and a gravelled pathway surrounding the property. An outside tap is also fitted.

Annexe

The self-contained one-bedroom annexe, completed approximately five years ago, offers modern and well-appointed accommodation with electric underfloor heating throughout. The main living space is open plan, comprising a kitchen, dining, and sitting area with wood-effect flooring and high ceilings, creating a light and spacious feel. The kitchen is fitted with gloss units, wood-effect worktops, panelled upstands, an integrated electric oven, and a four-ring electric hob, along with a fitted larder fridge and useful storage cupboards. The dining area features French doors opening onto the garden. A door leads through to the double bedroom, which benefits from fitted wardrobes and French doors to the garden. The shower room is fitted with a contemporary white suite including a large walk-in shower, WC, and wash basin with vanity storage beneath, complemented by panelled splash backs, a window to the front aspect, and additional wall-mounted cupboards.

Outbuildings

A range of characterful stone outbuildings provide useful additional space. These include a log store and a workshop with windows to the front aspect, power and lighting connected, and steps leading down to a small cellar area along with flagstone flooring.