Botany Lane, Lepton, HD8

Situated within a peaceful rural setting in the highly sought-after village of Lepton, this charming character cottage offers deceptively spacious accommodation, stunning far-reaching countryside views, and a beautifully maintained rear garden. Combining traditional features with tasteful modern décor throughout, the property provides an ideal opportunity for those seeking a tranquil village lifestyle with excellent access to nearby amenities and commuter links.

The accommodation briefly comprises an entrance porch, spacious living room with feature fireplace, and an impressive open-plan dining kitchen flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows and offering ample space for family dining and entertaining. To the rear, a useful garden room enjoys views across the garden and surrounding fields, with French doors opening directly onto the patio to create an ideal indoor-outdoor living space.

To the first floor are two generously proportioned double bedrooms, both benefitting from extensive built-in storage and picturesque valley views, alongside a modern shower room finished in contemporary style.

Externally, the property truly excels with a peaceful rear garden featuring stone-flagged patio seating areas, mature planting, lawned gardens, greenhouse, and access to the rear lane. A single garage with additional storage room and off-road parking for two vehicles further enhance this delightful countryside home.

Entrance

A useful entrance porch positioned to the front of the property, neutrally decorated with solid mahogany wood flooring and providing ample space for shoe and coat storage. Access is provided into the living room via a charming stable door.

Living Room

Spacious living room tastefully decorated in neutral tones with contrasting carpeting throughout. Offering ample space for a variety of family seating arrangements, the room is centred around a charming coal-effect fire set within the chimney breast with tiled hearth and wooden mantel above, creating a warm and cosy focal point.

Dining Kitchen

Flooded with natural light from dual aspect windows, this incredibly spacious dining kitchen is fitted with a range of oak wall and base units complemented by contrasting worktops, built in under-counter lighting and neutral tiled splashbacks. Integrated appliances include an electric oven and hob, while there is dedicated space for a washing machine alongside a chrome sink with mixer tap. Finished with neutral tiled flooring, the kitchen units sweep around to create a practical breakfast bar with ample preparation space. The room flows seamlessly into the dining area, beautifully decorated with a feature fireplace housing an electric plug-in fire and patterned carpeting. Offering plenty of space for a full-sized family dining suite, the area also provides access to the first floor and living room. A useful under-stairs storage cupboard, originally providing cellar access, offers further potential if desired.

Garden Room

A useful garden room enjoying pleasant views across the rear garden and surrounding fields beyond. Neutrally decorated, the space is ideal for additional seating or dining and benefits from French doors leading directly out to the garden, creating the perfect indoor-outdoor entertaining space.

Bedroom 1

An incredibly spacious principal bedroom offering ample room for a super king-sized bed alongside additional freestanding furniture. Enjoying far-reaching views across the valley to the front of the property, the room also benefits from an original cast iron fireplace and extensive floor-to-ceiling built-in storage. The room also provides access to loft space via a convenient hatch.

Bedroom 2

A spacious second double bedroom positioned to the front of the property with stunning far-reaching views across the valley. Benefitting from extensive floor-to-ceiling fitted storage spanning two walls, the room also provides access to loft space via a convenient hatch.

Shower Room

Modern shower room fitted with a walk-in shower featuring both rainfall shower head and handheld attachment. Also comprising pedestal wash basin with chrome mixer tap and WC. Finished with neutral wall tiling, wood-effect flooring, and complemented by a contemporary cream heated towel rail.

Garden

A true gem of the property, the peaceful rear garden begins with a stone-flagged patio area extending from the garden room, ideal for outdoor seating and dining. The garden continues onto a well-maintained lawn complemented by mature flower beds and established plants, creating a colourful and tranquil setting. To the rear of the garden is a glass greenhouse and access gate leading to the rear access lane behind the property. An external combi boiler and oil tank are situated within the rear yard area and has a handy side passage between the property and the neighbouring house.

Front Garden

To the front of the home is a patio, secured by wrought iron gates to the front and side.

Parking - Garage

A useful single garage is located to the rear of the garden and is accessed via a convenient lane running behind the neighbouring properties. The garage benefits from electricity supply to both the garage and bike shed, along with an additional storage room built onto the side. Conveniently placed light sensors illuminate the pathway to a central garden lamp, providing safe access from the garage to the home on dark nights. There is also an outdoor water supply by the greenhouse, allowing hose attachments to easily reach the garage for vehicle washing. Further complemented by off-road parking for up to two vehicles.

Parking - Allocated parking

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