Poplar Bank, Fenay Bridge, HD8

OCCUPYING A PLEASANT, TUCKED AWAY POSITION, IN A QUIET HAMLET SETTING IS THIS FABULOUS, CHARACTERFUL COTTAGE. 'DAISY CHAIN COTTAGE' BOASTS SPACIOUS ACCOMMODATION, PERIOD FEATURES AND UNINTERRUPTED PANORAMIC VIEWS ACROSS THE VALLEY AND IS OFFERED WITH NO ONWARD CHAIN. THE PROPERTY IS CONVENIENTLY POSITIONED FOR ACCESS TO COMMUTER LINKS, A SHORT DISTANCE FROM AMENITIES IN THE NEIGHBOURING VILLAGE OF LEPTON AND IS IN CATCHMENT FOR WELL REGARDED SCHOOLING.

The property accommodation briefly comprises spacious lounge with inglenook stone fireplace, second reception room and kitchen to the ground floor. To the first floor, there is a spacious landing with useful multi-purpose mezzanine area above, three well-proportioned bedrooms and the house bathroom. The principal bedroom being particularly spacious with a balcony taking advantage of panoramic views across the valley. Externally, the property features a cottage-style garden to the front elevation, as well as a timber garage. To the rear is a delightful, low maintenance garden with sitting out areas and stunning views.

Tenure Freehold. Council Tax Band C. EPC Rating D.

LOUNGE (5.06m x 5.41m)

Enter into the property through a multi-panel timber and glazed front door with obscure glazed inserts into a fabulously proportioned lounge. This room is brimming with charm and character courtesy of exposed timber beams and batons to the ceiling, a beautiful exposed stone wall, a decorative dado rail with wall panelling beneath, and a stunning inglenook stone fireplace with twin-door, freestanding, log-burning stove set upon a raised stone hearth. The lounge features a bank of hardwood windows to the front elevation with window seat beneath, various wall light points inset to the beams, a radiator, and a doorway with exposed timber lintel above leading seamlessly into the second reception room.

SITTING ROOM (3.15m x 5.41m)

This multi-purpose space can be utilised in a variety of ways, including as a sitting room, music room or perhaps as a formal dining room. It takes full advantage of the property's elevated position with stunning, panoramic views across the valley through a bank of double-glazed French doors with adjoining windows and additional bayed windows to either side. This room features a panelled ceiling with recessed lighting, two radiators, a doorway leading into the breakfast kitchen, and a staircase rising to the first floor with useful under-stairs storage cupboard.

KITCHEN (2.56m x 4.27m)

The kitchen features a wide range of fitted wall and base units with shaker-style cupboard fronts and complementary tiled work surfaces over, which incorporate a one-and-a-half-bowl, stainless-steel sink and drainer unit with mixer tap over. There is an integrated fridge, space for a five-ring range cooker with canopy-style cooker hood over and space and provisions for an automatic washing machine. The kitchen benefits from a breakfast peninsula with space for informal dining, glazed display cabinets with inset spotlighting, display shelving, a cast-iron anthracite column radiator, attractive tiled flooring, travertine tiling to the splash areas, panelling and inset spotlighting to the ceiling, dual-aspect hardwood windows to the side and rear elevations, and a timber door to the side elevation which gives direct access to the rear gardens. The kitchen also houses the wall-mounted boiler.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

The landing is particularly spacious, features exposed timber floorboards and a ceiling light point, and gives access to three bedrooms and the house bathroom. The landing could be utilised as a reading area or an office landing, and also features a timber staircase/ladder which leads up to a multi-purpose mezzanine level.

MEZZANINE (2.82m x 2.87m)

The mezzanine could be utilised in a variety of ways but is currently a display area. There is lighting, a partly exposed timber beam, and access points for under-eaves storage areas.

BEDROOM ONE (3.25m x 5.38m)

The principal bedroom enjoys a wealth of natural light cascading through dual-aspect windows, including a corner bank of windows to the side and rear elevations and double-glazed, sliding patio doors which lead out to the balcony. There is panelling to the ceiling, two wall light points, two radiators, a feature window opening over the bulkhead for the stairs, and a wealth of fitted storage and shelving. The room can accommodate a double bed with ample space for freestanding furniture. The balcony enjoys fantastic, uninterrupted, open-aspect views across the valley and is a great space for sitting out. It features timber flooring and a cast-iron balustrade with handrail.

BEDROOM TWO (2.87m x 3.05m)

Bedroom two is situated to the front of the property and is a light and airy double bedroom with space for freestanding furniture. There is a central ceiling light point, a cast-iron anthracite column radiator, and a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation.

BEDROOM THREE (2.52m x 3.05m)

Bedroom three features a continuation of the beautiful, exposed timber floorboards from the landing, as well as a bank of double-glazed windows to the front elevation, a central ceiling light point, and a cast-iron anthracite column radiator. The room could be utilised as a home office, bedroom or nursery.

HOUSE BATHROOM (2.13m x 2.95m)

The bathroom features a four-piece suite comprising a low-level WC, an inset bath with tiled surround, showerhead mixer tap and additional electric shower over, and twin wash hand basins with tiled work surface, vanity mirror splashback and cupboards beneath. There is shelving for toiletries and towels; a space which could be converted to a shower, as well as a ceiling light point, an extractor fan, and further display shelving.

GARAGE (3.28m x 5.61m)

Across the gravelled driveway is a substantial, timber garage with high-pitched roof, which provides off-street parking and also with additional private parking in front. The garage has ample storage and could be utilised as a workshop. It has windows to both side elevations, a mezzanine storage area in the rafters and is currently open-fronted.

Front Garden

Externally to the front, the property is approached via a gravelled lane with private parking. Immediately to the front of the cottage is a quaint, cottage-style, low maintenance garden which features stone flagging, ample space for pots and plants, and is an ideal space for sitting out. Across the gravelled driveway is a substantial, timber garage and parking.

Rear Garden

Externally to the rear, the property enjoys a particularly attractive and private garden which is enclosed and enjoys the stunning, open-aspect views across the valley. The garden is low maintenance with slate chipping and gravel areas providing space for pots and plants. There is a raised decked area ideal for barbecuing and al fresco dining, which enjoys the beautiful, tree-lined outlook. Additionally, there is a sheltered area beneath the balcony, where there is external lighting. Following the gravel pathway, you reach a gate to the side of the property, where there are well-stocked flower and shrub beds, an external tap and mature hedge borders. Please note, the neighbouring cottages do have pedestrian rights of access across this portion of the garden for maintenance.