Fully renovated 4-bed character cottage with large plot, extensive garaging and unique garden pub.
About 0.6 acre plot with private countryside views
Set down a quiet country lane, Furnace Farm Cottage is a fully refurbished detached character home occupying about 0.6 acres with far-reaching countryside views. The house combines original exposed timbers, inglenook fireplaces and solid brick walls with contemporary comforts including a glazed kitchen extension, underfloor heating on the ground floor and double glazing throughout. Extensive parking and outbuildings include a heritage oak framed three-bay garage, additional garaging with converted office/workshop and a unique summerhouse converted into a fully fitted garden pub with decking.
The ground floor is designed for family living: a vaulted glass kitchen/breakfast/family space with island and AGA forms the heart of the home, complemented by a large triple-aspect reception room, separate dining room and utility. Upstairs there are four bedrooms, two newly refurbished bathrooms and a principal en suite, all enjoying uninterrupted rural outlooks. The large landing and eaves storage offer scope to adapt or extend accommodation further if desired.
Practical points to note: the house is oil-fired with boiler and radiators and sits in a pre-1900 solid brick shell that appears uninsulated in-wall construction. Council tax is described as quite expensive. Broadband via standard providers is very slow in the area (owners currently use Starlink satellite internet successfully). These are important considerations for running costs and connectivity.
This property will suit a family seeking a character-filled country home with substantial garaging and gardens, or buyers wanting a flexible rural property with leisure outbuildings. The recent full refurbishment reduces immediate maintenance, but potential buyers should consider long-term energy and insulation improvements given the solid-wall construction and oil heating.