Summary - Glebeside, Church End, Ashdon CB10 2HG
5 bed 3 bath Cottage
Large private garden, pool and double garage in a peaceful village setting.
Approximately 3,018 sq ft of flexible living space, including ground-floor annex
A substantial five-bedroom period cottage set in the heart of Church End, Ashdon, offering about 3,018 sq ft of flexible living space. The house combines genuine 18th‑century character — exposed timbers, an impressive inglenook fireplace and original hand-carved wardrobe doors — with later extensions including a sunroom and modern kitchen. The property includes a self-contained ground-floor annex, useful for multigenerational living or rental income, and benefits from solar panels and fast broadband.
Outside is a standout garden that has been lovingly tended for years, with a large lawn, well-stocked borders, natural stone terraces, a heated swimming pool with retractable cover and a detached double garage with scope for conversion. Private driveway parking and attractive village views to the church spire complete the setting. The location is peaceful, with excellent mobile signal, a low-crime rate and several highly rated nearby primary and secondary schools.
Buyers should note significant material matters: part of the property sits on a short lease with only 38 years remaining on one title — many mortgage lenders may refuse to lend. Chrysotile asbestos has been identified in the inner hallway and kitchen ceilings/walls. There is an annual share of maintenance costs for the access road, a small restrictive covenant governing the front lawn and conservations-area controls. Heating is oil‑fired (supplemented by solar panels and a wood-burning stove), and council tax is banded high. These issues have been disclosed openly and will affect running costs, mortgageability and potential renovation plans.
This is best suited to a buyer who values character and space, and who can manage the lease and remedial considerations — either a cash purchaser, a buyer able to arrange specialist lending, or someone prepared to refinance after lease extension. For those able to accommodate the practicalities, the cottage offers rare size, flexibility and a private village position with immediate living comfort and long-term enhancement potential.
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