Middle Cottage, Tutton Hill, Colerne

Setting the scene 

Middle cottage is tucked away on the slopes of Tutton Hill, immersed in countryside with spectacular views of Box Valley.

Colerne is a village celebrated for its community spirit, array of local clubs, family playground, sports facilities, wealth of amenities and picturesque charm. You will hear many locals referring to the area as “the best place to live”.

Buyers that are purchasing in this area are predominantly looking for relaxed countryside living, with the convenience of having amenities on the doorstep, and community cohesion.  

Community View

We asked the residents what they love most about the village of Colerne. Here’s what they had to say….

“Local artists, crafts, and artisans”

“Truly wonderful community always loads going on”.

“The café in the old schoolhouse”

“Great people that make the village a great place to live”.

“Dozens of clubs to be involved with”.

“Everyone says hello when you walk through the village”

“Owls, deer hedgehogs, bats, swifts, swallow and beautiful sunsets”

“Pretty flower shop”

“Thriving church”

“One of the best primary schools”

“Having a pint in the village pubs, playing skittles or going to the village cinema evening in the village hall.

“Great walks,”

“Lovely playgroup”

“Amazing village people, who help others when needed”.

The property

Vendor's viewpoint- "Middle Cottage has offered us the perfect combination of Cotswold countryside life, in a buzzing community village with the beautiful city of Bath on our doorstep. We have enjoyed the south facing garden, which is a sun trap and has been a prefect spot to admire the views. The cottage quirks and features are what we love most!”

Welcome to this charming 2 bedroom, grade II listed cottage nestled in a secluded location with views that will make your heart skip a beat. As you step into this home, you'll immediately notice the care and attention the current owners have poured into it. Period features blend effortlessly with modern touches, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. Picture yourself on a cold winter's night, curled up by the wood burner, basking in the warmth and cosiness. The kitchen, recently renovated, boasts all the conveniences one could desire, making cooking a breeze. And let's not forget the solid oak engineered floors that add a touch of elegance to every step you take.

But the real star of the show is the outside space. Prepare to be awestruck by the flat south-facing secure garden that awaits you. Not only is it a haven for sun worshippers, but the views across the Box Valley will make you feel like you've been transported to a different world. On a clear day, you can even spot the majestic Westbury white horse standing tall in the distance. The garden has been expertly designed to maximise space, with a meticulously manicured lawn and a pebble ground seating spot strategically placed to capture the best of both sunrise and sunset. You'll find yourself surrounded by nature, with woven hazel fence panels and a tall hedge providing the perfect amount of privacy. As you stroll through the garden, you'll be greeted by the vibrant colours and intoxicating scents of lavender, roses, Japanese quince, lambs ears, catmint, and honeysuckle in the carefully tended flower beds. And every countryside cottage worth its salt has its own vegetable patch and herb garden, and this one is no exception, currently boasting strawberries, chives, rosemary, and thyme for all your culinary needs. Need storage for all your gardening tools and outdoor essentials? Fear not, because the handy shed has got you covered. And to top it all off, there's even a garden room/office providing a tranquil space for those wanting to work away from the home or a space to host guests.

For parking many residents park on Tutton Hill, or in the village, which is a short walk from the property.

Reception/Dining room

5.03m x 3.84m

Prepare to be delighted with 18TH CENTURY charm as you walk through the front door into this cosy open plan living area. Light streams in through the SOUTH FACING cottage style windows that have been secondary glazed, with exposed WOOD BEAMS in the ceiling. There's a generous sized relatively new WOOD BURNER sat in the original inglenook fireplace, with a slate styled tiled base. There's no need to venture into the cold for wood supplies as there's built in wood storage which adds character to the room. A local carpenter has built beautiful cupboards into the alcoves. There's space for a dining table where you can sit and admire the COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS. The floors are engineered SOLID OAK wide board planks with beautiful wooden grains and knots. This room adjoins the open plan kitchen, utility and there's a back door which leads directly into the south facing garden.

Kitchen

5.03m x 2.24m

U shaped kitchen. It hosts the regularly serviced WORCESTER COMBI BOILER (installed in 2017). The cupboards are soft grey coloured with SOFT CLOSE kitchen units/drawers and expandable corner cupboards CLEVERLY DESIGNED to maximise the space. There's an INTEGRATED FRIDGE, ELECTRIC OVEN AND GAS HOB. The brick white splashback tiles and the oak wood worktops beautifully compliment the design. To display beautiful ceramics and glassware there is reclaimed wood shelving. There's DIMMER CONTROLLED spot lights for ambient lighting.

Utility room

2.67m x 1.88m

The utility room has undergone COMPLETE RENOVATION to include a new flat roof, insulated walls and extractor fan. Currently used to store the washing machine, dryer and freezer, with extra space for storage. There is an electric radiator, isolator for the outdoor building and slate style tiled floor. It has it's own door that leads onto the garden.

Landing

The stairs are slightly curved with a HANDRAIL fitted for safety. The character features continue with an EXPOSED STONE WALL, which leads onto the landing which is the gateway for all the upstairs rooms.
There's a latched window with a deep wood window ledge, with an outlook onto the front of the property.
All the carpets throughout the upstairs have been recently fitted.

Bedroom One

3.53m x 3.4m

The cottage style door, with wrought iron latch opens into the main bedroom which has been recently fitted with THICK CREAM CARPETS. What a wonderful way to wake up in the morning, with the south facing DOUBLE GLAZED cottage style window commanding streaming in light with VIEWS OF BOX VALLEY. There's the original fireplace/stove dating back to the 18TH CENTURY which although not in use will appeal to buyers seeking PERIOD FEATURES. There's an oak mantle piece to exhibit photographs and pictures and the alcoves have been converted into shelving units and there's space for free standing wardrobes. You can access the loft space which is mostly boarded with PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE and was INSULATED 2 years ago.

Bedroom Two

3.23m x 3.05m

A GENEROUS SIZED DOUBLE SECOND BEDROOM. This room has a SUNNY south perspective and is one of the many rooms that benefits from VIEWS. There's a BUILT IN wardrobe and storage cupboards. There's a stripped wooden cottage style door and radiator. The carpet is newly fitted.

Bathroom

Stripped PAINTED WOOD FLOORBOARDS and latch cottage window. TOWEL RAIL has been fitted which can run off the electrics or gas. Bath with overhead electric shower, sink and toilet. Tastefully decorated with TERRAZZO TILES and retro style mirror light.

Outside garden room/ office

3.12m x 2.18m

The bespoke garden room has been beautifully built by a local carpenter. Currently used as an office this room could have many uses, a garden snug or an extra bedroom to host guests. There's ALUMINIUM FITTED doors and windows, with glass that CAPTURES AND RETAINS the heat, electrics and controlled spotlights. There is Wi-Fi which is served through a powerlink provided by EE/BT with internet speeds of 60mb/s. This TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING has ENGINEERED OAK flooring and externally there is WOODEN CLADDING to make it aesthetically pleasing. The double doors fully open which is useful in the summer months, and the large windows face Box Valley with the most spectacular VIEWS.

Rear Garden