Summary - CHURCH COTTAGE THE STREET METFIELD HARLESTON IP20 0LA
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Deceptively spacious period cottage with large gardens and versatile outbuildings..
Chain free four-bedroom detached cottage beside village church
Extensive mature gardens: pond, orchard, raised beds, sunny terraces
Three reception rooms plus conservatory; principal bedroom with ensuite
Range of outbuildings: garage, workshop, insulated studio, games room
Potential annexe/studio conversion subject to planning permission (stpp)
Heating is oil-fired boiler; energy/updating likely required
No mobile signal on site; broadband speeds average
Council tax above average; property traditionally maintained, not recently renovated
Set beside Metfield’s village church, Church Cottage is a deceptively spacious four-bedroom detached home on a generous 0.33 acre plot. The house combines period charm with practical family living: three reception rooms, a conservatory, principal bedroom with ensuite, and a large kitchen/breakfast room overlooking mature gardens. The plot feels private and abundant — pond, orchard, raised beds and multiple terraces provide varied outdoor spaces for family life and entertaining.
A major strength is the wide range of outbuildings: garage, workshop, insulated studio and a games room. Recently used by a master carpenter, these buildings offer strong potential for a self-contained annexe or creative workspace (subject to planning permission). The property is offered chain free, with ample off-street parking and a layout that easily accommodates home working or hobbies.
Buyers should note a few material points: the main heating is oil-fired boiler with radiators, council tax is above average, and mobile phone signal is reported as none; broadband speeds are average. The house has been traditionally maintained rather than recently renovated, so there is scope — and cost — for updating and modernisation to reflect personal taste and energy-efficiency improvements.
For families seeking village life with room to grow, or creatives and small-business owners wanting split home/workspace potential, Church Cottage delivers privacy, character and long-term scope. Planning for conversion of the outbuildings would be required for annexe use; the home is best viewed in person to appreciate the scale of the gardens and buildings.
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