House For Sale £550,000
Little Cottage is a beautiful Grade II listed thatched cottage, believed to date from the 18th Century, situated in a secluded position on the edge of the village. The property is presented in very good order throughout and is full of character boasting many period features. The attractive kitchen is fitted with a row of painted wooden cabinets with smart granite worktops and a butler's sink, and there is a 2-door Aga and attractive tiled floor. French doors open out onto the south-facing terrace allowing plenty of natural light to flood in. The kitchen leads through to the charming sitting room with a lovely bay window overlooking the terrace and garden. Stairs lead up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms, both with windows looking out over the garden and field beyond. The smart modern bathroom is situated on the ground floor off a small corridor, just beyond the sitting room.
Outside
The property is approached from the village lane onto a gravel driveway with parking for two cars, with a garage beyond. A path leads through the south-facing garden to the paved terrace surrounding the house, and to the front door. The beautiful cottage style gardens surround the property on three sides and create a peaceful and secluded environment, with different seating areas arranged to capture the sun at various times of the day. The garden is well stocked with numerous mature shrubs, colourful flower borders, box balls and mature hedges and trees. There are wonderful open views across the neighbouring farmland.
Location
Little Cottage is situated in the peaceful village of Inkpen, in the heart of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by stunning rolling countryside offering superb walking and riding opportunities. There is access just along the village lane to a footpath and bridleway leading to Inkpen Common and further stunning countryside.
Inkpen has a thriving local community and good facilities including a well-regarded primary school and a popular gastro-pub. There is a village shop/post office in nearby Kintbury, as well as a doctors' surgery, bakery, several pubs and a primary school. There is also a train station in Kintbury providing a direct service into London Paddington. Hungerford offers a good choice of cafes, pubs, shops and other facilities, and Marlborough and Newbury cater for most other everyday needs. Communications are excellent with easy access to the M4 and the A34 linking with London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Cheam, Elstree, Downe House, Marlborough College and
Bradfield College.
Outside
The property is approached from the village lane onto a gravel driveway with parking for two cars, with a garage beyond. A path leads through the south-facing garden to the paved terrace surrounding the house, and to the front door. The beautiful cottage style gardens surround the property on three sides and create a peaceful and secluded environment, with different seating areas arranged to capture the sun at various times of the day. The garden is well stocked with numerous mature shrubs, colourful flower borders, box balls and mature hedges and trees. There are wonderful open views across the neighbouring farmland.
Location
Little Cottage is situated in the peaceful village of Inkpen, in the heart of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by stunning rolling countryside offering superb walking and riding opportunities. There is access just along the village lane to a footpath and bridleway leading to Inkpen Common and further stunning countryside.
Inkpen has a thriving local community and good facilities including a well-regarded primary school and a popular gastro-pub. There is a village shop/post office in nearby Kintbury, as well as a doctors' surgery, bakery, several pubs and a primary school. There is also a train station in Kintbury providing a direct service into London Paddington. Hungerford offers a good choice of cafes, pubs, shops and other facilities, and Marlborough and Newbury cater for most other everyday needs. Communications are excellent with easy access to the M4 and the A34 linking with London, Heathrow Airport and the West Country. There is a wide choice of schools in the area including Cheam, Elstree, Downe House, Marlborough College and
Bradfield College.
