*** You don't choose this 'Chocolate Box' cottage - IT chooses YOU! *** One of our favourite ever listings, this historic cottage in Kimberley is full of history, dating back to the 1800s and believed to be one of the oldest buildings in the area. Steeped in history, it is rumoured to be part of an old farm based in Awsworth, has also been used by the Drayman that delivered to the Kimberley Brewery in the 1800's and more recently linked with the locally famous 'Hidden Bakery'. including beamed ceilings, exposed brickwork and latched doors, you might expect such a building to be listed, but it not, so there are no restrictions for the next lucky custodian. In brief, the accommodation comprises: entrance hall, open plan dining room and lounge with log burner, breakfast kitchen, conservatory, utility room & downstairs WC. On the first floor the landing leads to the three bedrooms - two of which are double - and the bathroom which is fitted with a white 3 piece suite. Outside, the rear garden offers an excellent level of privacy and consists of a patio area, lawn, mature plants, shrubs & flowers and a range of fruit trees as well as a herb garden. The hand crafted larch wood lodge would make an ideal home office, gym, studio or entertaining space. A concrete driveway to the side provides off road parking for 2/3 cars. The property is located just half a mile from Kimberley Town Centre which offers a a range of shops, cafes, public services and amenities. Within a minutes walk you'll find bus stops, a convenience store, micropub and takeaways. Furthermore, the property is offered for sale with NO UPWARD CHAIN, so book your viewing today and you could be in by the end of Summer.
Solid wood entrance door to the front, wooden double glazed windows to both sides, ceiling spotlights, tiled flooring and door to the dining area.
4.32m x 3.81m (14' 2" x 12' 6") Wooden double glazed window to the front with fitted shutter blinds, feature brick fire place, ceiling beams and open access to the lounge.
3.84m x 3.78m (12' 7" x 12' 5") Wooden double glazed windows to the front and side with fitted shutters blinds, exposed brick chimney breast with multi fuel burner, ceiling beams, radiator and door to the breakfast kitchen.
Stairs to the first floor, single glazed wooden window to the rear and side with secondary glazed unit, ceiling beams, boiler and open access to the kitchen area.
4.28m x 2.13m (14' 1" x 7' 0") A range of matching base units and work surfaces incorporating a one & a quarter bowl ceramic sink & drainer unit. Plumbing for dishwasher, ceiling spotlights and stable door to the conservatory.
2.87m x 2.66m (9' 5" x 8' 9") Wooden double glazed windows and French doors to the rear garden and door to the utility room.
2.54m x 1.91m (8' 4" x 6' 3") A range of matching wall & base units, work surfaces incorporating a stainless steel sink & drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine and door to the downstairs WC.
WC and obscured double glazed wooden window to the side.
UPVC double glazed window to the rear and doors to all bedrooms and bathroom.
3.88m x 3.88m (12' 9" x 12' 9") Single glazed wooden window to the front with secondary glazed unit, 2 double fitted wardrobes, radiator and access to the attic (partly boarded).
3.85m x 3.78m (12' 8" x 12' 5") Wooden double glazed window to the side, single glazed wooden window to the front with secondary glazed unit, radiator and access to the attic.
2.5m x 2.16m (8' 2" x 7' 1") UPVC double glazed window to the rear, fitted storage cupboards and radiator.
3 piece suite in white comprising WC, pedestal sink unit and bath with electric shower over. Airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, obscured uPVC double glazed window to the rear and radiator.
To the front of the property is a rockery, flower bed borders with a range of plants & shrubs and picket fencing adding to the idyllic look of this character cottage. The rear garden offers a good level of privacy with a paved patio, lawn, flower bed borders, plants, shrubs, a herb garden and a range of mature fruit trees including apple, pear, plum, goosebury bushes, black & red currents. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing with gated access to the side. A concrete driveway to the side provides off road parking for 2/3 cars. Further benefits include external power points, an outside tap and brick built store.
Handcrafted Larch Wood Lodge - 7.38m x 3.81m (24' 3" x 12' 6") Fully insulated, cool in summer warm in winter, making this an ideal office, studio or with some slight adjustments, a teenage/granny annex. Ceiling spotlights, ample power points, tiled flooring, uPVC double glazed windows, lockable uPVC double glazed french doors to the front and under lighting to the roof.
