Situated in the heart of Ardleigh, this Grade II listed cottage, offers a delightful mixture of history and country comfort, within walking distance of local amenities. Accommodation comprises, sitting room, three double bedrooms, kitchen / dining room, utility room, and two bathrooms. The property also benefits from off-road parking, log store and courtyard garden.
Mentioned in the Domesday book, Ardleigh enjoys a wealth of history including this charming, Grade II listed cottage, believed to have been built spanning 15th - 17th century - when the two old Roman roads were bustling with travellers and trade.
The property is approached via a shingle driveway which leads to the entrance door.
Comfort, warmth and history greet the visitor as they step across the threshold into this notable property.
The sitting room enjoys a plethora of period features, including an inglenook fireplace, replete with Clearview, wood burning stove, and exposed timbers.
The garden / breakfast room, with its leaded light windows, is a glorious suntrap with views across the courtyard garden.
The kitchen is presented in bespoke, country style with plenty of space for food preparation and a spot for a leisurely breakfast by the window.
A utility room and separate WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
The principal bedroom enjoys a dual aspect, exposed timbers and en-suite shower room. The remaining two bedrooms share the use of the family bathroom.
To the rear of the property, the door opens onto a charming courtyard garden, with established honeysuckle adding fragrance to evening air. Enclosed by brick wall, paved and with plenty of space for an attractive array of flowerpots.<br /><br />
Garden / Breakfast Room (6.1m x 2.34m (20' 0" x 7' 8"))
Box bay window, with leaded lights to rear aspect. Exposed timbers. Stairs to first floor. Partially glazed door to rear aspect.
Sitting Room (5.7m x 4.72m (18' 8" x 15' 6"))
Dual aspect room with windows, with leaded lights, to front and side. Inglenook fireplace, with bressummer beam and inset 'Clearview' wood burner - slate hearth. Exposed timbers. Two radiators.
Kitchen / Dining Room (4.95m x 4.5m (16' 3" x 14' 9"))
Two windows to side aspect. Space for dual fuel range cooker, with five-ring hob. Butler-sink with mixer-tap. Granite worktop with bevelled drainer. Integrated dishwasher. Indian river slate floor. Door to side aspect. Space for tower fridge / freezer. Built-in seating, with storage under and electric consumer box. Exposed beams. Stairs to first floor.
Utility Room (1.98m x 1.68m (6' 6" x 5' 6"))
Window to rear aspect. Stainless steel sink with mixer-tap, with cupboard under. Space for washing machine. Space for tower fridge / freezer. Indian river slate floor. Wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler.
Cloakroom (1.04m x 0.7m (3' 5" x 2' 4"))
Window to rear aspect. Low-level WC.
Landing (4.11m x 2.44m (13' 6" x 8' 0"))
Two windows, with leaded lights, to rear aspect. Radiator. Stairs to ground floor. Galleried storage area. Exposed timbers.
Bathroom (2.03m x 1.57m (6' 8" x 5' 2"))
Window, with leaded lights, to rear aspect. Panelled bath with mixer-tap and shower attachment. Pedestal wash-hand basin. Low level WC. Shelved cupboard. Radiator.
Principal Bedroom (4.7m x 4.01m (15' 5" x 13' 2"))
Dual aspect room, with windows, with leaded lights, to front and side. Exposed timbers. Radiator.
En-Suite (2.84m x 2m (9' 4" x 6' 7"))
Window, with leaded lights to side aspect. Corner shower cubicle with electric shower. Wash-hand basin inset into vanity unit. Low-level macerator WC. Cupboard. Radiator. Extractor fan.
Bedroom Two (4.83m x 2.82m (15' 10" x 9' 3"))
Two casement windows, to side aspect. Vaulted ceiling. Exposed timbers. Opening to walk-in wardrobe. Radiator.
Bedroom Three (4.47m x 2.54m (14' 8" x 8' 4"))
Window, with leaded lights, to rear aspect. Exposed timbers. Sloping ceiling. Radiator. Low doorway. Stairs to ground floor.
Outside
The garden to the rear of the property is low maintenance - laid to slab with artificial grass and enclosed by brick wall. Shed. Gate providing side access. Log store. Right of way to park two cars.