4 bedroom detached house for sale

Known locally as "Nanny McPhee's Cottage" after featuring in the 2005 family classic film, this thoughtfully extended three/four bedroom detached, thatched Grade II Listed cottage enjoys a truly idyllic rural location situated between the village of Weston and Hamlet of Halls Green. The cottage sits centrally amongst two acres of well-maintained cottage themed gardens with an array of useful outbuildings whilst the majority of the gardens back onto ancient woodland evoking a sense of tranquillity and serenity. The original cottage has been thoughtfully extended to provide a deceptively spacious versatile arrangement of accommodation. The extension haa been built with an oak fame interspersed with full height double glazed windows providing panoramic views over the grounds and surrounding countryside.

The original cottage boasts an abundance of original period features including exposed knarled beams and timbers, original braced and latched doors whilst a most impressive brick built inglenook fireplace adorns the sitting room. The extension provides an impressive open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, ideal for modern family living with the practicalities of a walk-in pantry, boot room and utility room. In full the accommodation comprises a reception hallway, open-plan kitchen/dining/family room, pantry, sitting room, family snug, boot room, utility room/cloakroom/wc, two staircases rising to the first floor, the master bedroom situated in the original cottage with a vast dressing room/fourth bedroom and a walk-in wardrobe. Recent improvements include a refitted family bathroom with both a roll top bath with claw feet and a separate shower cubicle. Two further double bedrooms featuring vaulted ceilings are situated in the extension served by a separate shower room. Ouside, electric remote control, wooden five-bar gates provide secure access to a wide gravel driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles whilst the grounds include an array of useful outbuildings including a shepherds hut (currently used as a home office, possibly available by separate negotiation), fully functional gym, the original refitted outside wc, garden sheds, container store and canvas car port/garden store with a soft children’s play area complete with play frame and zip wire. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the rare nature of this property and location.