House For Sale £575,000
Ever dreamed of owning a little piece of English history? A quaint weatherboard cottage in the heart of the countryside maybe? Then look no further! This fabulous cottage has been transformed and re-designed by the current owners, having merged the two original cottages into one large detached property. The sympathetic renovation tastefully blends country designs with modern essences creating a versatile and vast home with plenty of cottage cosiness. The property now boasts multiple reception rooms on the ground floor, an impressive size kitchen diner, two bathrooms and four excellent size bedrooms. The picket fence bordered home has a generous surrounding plot, with front and rear gardens and the added bonus of a large work shop at the rear of the property. The property and the work shop are both Grade 2 listed, to preserve the properties distinctive appearance and to protect it's placing on the historic street. Ample parking is available on the properties driveway, as well as un-restricted on street parking directly to the front always being readily available on the quiet Village road. Viewing of this one-of-a-kind home is highly advised to truly appreciate what it offers.
Tillingham is a quaint and picturesque small Village in the Heart of the Essex Countryside. The Semi Rural location is a short 10 minute drive from surrounding larger Villages and Towns, including Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster. The Village offers a local convenience store with post office, two Public Houses, a Cricket Club and Football Club, as well as an ofsted rated good Primary School. The nearest Train Station is in Southminster, which can be reached via bus or a 4.5 mile drive, and offers links into London.<br /><br />
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall to the property is accessed via the main entrance at the front of the house. From the entrance hall the first floor is accessible via the carpeted stairs, as well as doors to the lounge and dining room on the ground floor. This space is tastefully decorated in neutral colours with beautiful stone flooring.
Dining Room
On the right hand side of the cottage is the impressive and spacious reception room which currently is used as a dining room, but would be ideally positioned to also be a snug or home office. Presently the room has ample space to comfortably fit a 6-8 seat dining table. Features to this room include central brick slip fire place with floating solid wood mantel piece and log burner, stone flooring continuing from the entrance hall, radiator, and window to the front.
Living Room
This cosy yet deceptively spacious living area is tastefully decorated with the original beams to the walls and ceiling. Feature open fire place with a modern brick surround and floating solid wood beam mantel. Stone flooring, ceiling pendant light fittings, radiator, TV point, and window to the front.
Kitchen Breakfast Room
A completely refitted Country style kitchen modernised by the current owners to a high standard keeping in line with the properties age. The country kitchen comprises of fitted Shaker style wall and base units with complimenting stone affect laminate worktops and matching splash backs, ceramic sink and a half with mixer tap. Appliances include eye level fitted double oven, electric induction hob and overhead glass curve extractor hood. Space for freestanding fridge freezer and fitted larder cupboard.
The overall decoration is neutral and fresh with stone flooring paired with painted walls and open beamwork. The working fire place is set in a feature bare brick wall, giving the large area a character focal point. The size of the room easily accommodates a statement large dining table and a free standing kitchen island if desired. The bay window looks onto the front garden, with another entrance and porch area to the side of the property and access to the rear garden via a (truncated)
Bathroom
A contemporary three piece suite with free standing floor bath with claw feet and shower mixer taps, electric shower over head with shower curtain, pedestal sink and low rise WC. Other features include fully tiled flooring and walls, glazed obscured window to the side, radiator, wall mounted mirror, and a storage cupboard housing the oil boiler.
Utility Room/ WC
Good size utility area with fitted low level and overhead cupboards, complimentary work top, and fitted sink. Space for under counter freestanding washing machine and other white goods. The room is cross purposed with the cloakroom so includes a single WC unit. The decoration is stone flooring paired and neutral wall coverings. The window looks out to the rear of the property.
Reception Room/ Snug
A unique add on to this already spacious property adds a fantastic entertaining area presently presented as a home bar! Situated off the living room at the rear of the house with direct access to the garden and access to the WC. Featuring the continued stone flooring, smooth walls, and decorative beams to the walls and ceiling. Door leading to the garden's patio.
Master Bedroom
A superb sized double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. Other features include, carpeted floor, radiator, TV point, and window to the front, neutral decoration with smooth walls and ceiling.
Bedroom 2
Another good sized double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture, but also including built in storage cupboards. Other features include carpeted flooring, radiator, and window to the front.
Shower Room
Good size single shower room with toilet and sink, tiling to flooring and walls.
Bedroom 3
An additional double bedroom with carpeted flooring neutral decoration with smooth walls and ceiling, radiator, and glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 4
Good size double bedroom with beamed walls and ceiling, radiator and glazed window
Externally
The property sits prominently in a village location and has fantastic curb appeal with its charming picket fenced frontage. The drive is comfortably able to accommodate 2 vehicles. A side access leads into the garden which has been naturally split into two areas. The driveway leads to a single garage and outside workshop area with power and light.
The second part of the garden includes a paved patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with mature shrub boarders.
Other Notes
The property is oil heated as mains gas does not run to the Village. The property is mains drainage. Being Grade 2 listed, all windows are wooden framed but we have been informed that all have received attention during the renovation. The property is included within the Village's conservation area.
Tillingham is a quaint and picturesque small Village in the Heart of the Essex Countryside. The Semi Rural location is a short 10 minute drive from surrounding larger Villages and Towns, including Burnham-on-Crouch and Southminster. The Village offers a local convenience store with post office, two Public Houses, a Cricket Club and Football Club, as well as an ofsted rated good Primary School. The nearest Train Station is in Southminster, which can be reached via bus or a 4.5 mile drive, and offers links into London.<br /><br />
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall to the property is accessed via the main entrance at the front of the house. From the entrance hall the first floor is accessible via the carpeted stairs, as well as doors to the lounge and dining room on the ground floor. This space is tastefully decorated in neutral colours with beautiful stone flooring.
Dining Room
On the right hand side of the cottage is the impressive and spacious reception room which currently is used as a dining room, but would be ideally positioned to also be a snug or home office. Presently the room has ample space to comfortably fit a 6-8 seat dining table. Features to this room include central brick slip fire place with floating solid wood mantel piece and log burner, stone flooring continuing from the entrance hall, radiator, and window to the front.
Living Room
This cosy yet deceptively spacious living area is tastefully decorated with the original beams to the walls and ceiling. Feature open fire place with a modern brick surround and floating solid wood beam mantel. Stone flooring, ceiling pendant light fittings, radiator, TV point, and window to the front.
Kitchen Breakfast Room
A completely refitted Country style kitchen modernised by the current owners to a high standard keeping in line with the properties age. The country kitchen comprises of fitted Shaker style wall and base units with complimenting stone affect laminate worktops and matching splash backs, ceramic sink and a half with mixer tap. Appliances include eye level fitted double oven, electric induction hob and overhead glass curve extractor hood. Space for freestanding fridge freezer and fitted larder cupboard.
The overall decoration is neutral and fresh with stone flooring paired with painted walls and open beamwork. The working fire place is set in a feature bare brick wall, giving the large area a character focal point. The size of the room easily accommodates a statement large dining table and a free standing kitchen island if desired. The bay window looks onto the front garden, with another entrance and porch area to the side of the property and access to the rear garden via a (truncated)
Bathroom
A contemporary three piece suite with free standing floor bath with claw feet and shower mixer taps, electric shower over head with shower curtain, pedestal sink and low rise WC. Other features include fully tiled flooring and walls, glazed obscured window to the side, radiator, wall mounted mirror, and a storage cupboard housing the oil boiler.
Utility Room/ WC
Good size utility area with fitted low level and overhead cupboards, complimentary work top, and fitted sink. Space for under counter freestanding washing machine and other white goods. The room is cross purposed with the cloakroom so includes a single WC unit. The decoration is stone flooring paired and neutral wall coverings. The window looks out to the rear of the property.
Reception Room/ Snug
A unique add on to this already spacious property adds a fantastic entertaining area presently presented as a home bar! Situated off the living room at the rear of the house with direct access to the garden and access to the WC. Featuring the continued stone flooring, smooth walls, and decorative beams to the walls and ceiling. Door leading to the garden's patio.
Master Bedroom
A superb sized double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture. Other features include, carpeted floor, radiator, TV point, and window to the front, neutral decoration with smooth walls and ceiling.
Bedroom 2
Another good sized double bedroom with ample space for freestanding furniture, but also including built in storage cupboards. Other features include carpeted flooring, radiator, and window to the front.
Shower Room
Good size single shower room with toilet and sink, tiling to flooring and walls.
Bedroom 3
An additional double bedroom with carpeted flooring neutral decoration with smooth walls and ceiling, radiator, and glazed window to the front.
Bedroom 4
Good size double bedroom with beamed walls and ceiling, radiator and glazed window
Externally
The property sits prominently in a village location and has fantastic curb appeal with its charming picket fenced frontage. The drive is comfortably able to accommodate 2 vehicles. A side access leads into the garden which has been naturally split into two areas. The driveway leads to a single garage and outside workshop area with power and light.
The second part of the garden includes a paved patio area with the remainder laid to lawn with mature shrub boarders.
Other Notes
The property is oil heated as mains gas does not run to the Village. The property is mains drainage. Being Grade 2 listed, all windows are wooden framed but we have been informed that all have received attention during the renovation. The property is included within the Village's conservation area.
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