4 bedrooms, ground‑floor en‑suite ideal for annexe use
Near‑one‑acre private plot with mature gardens and countryside aspect
Three reception rooms; wood burner and exposed (faux) beams
Ample driveway parking and multiple outbuildings, former cattery
Oil‑fired heating; energy upgrades likely needed (cavity walls appear uninsulated)
Double glazing fitted post‑2002; property built c.1967–75
Full‑fibre broadband and excellent mobile signal for home working
Council tax above average; rural access down private track
Tucked down a private track in the peaceful hamlet of Hillend, Brook Cottage is a characterful four‑bedroom detached home set within an impressive near‑acre plot. The house combines traditional charm — exposed beams and a wood burner — with practical spaces: a modern kitchen with dining space, three reception rooms and a generous utility/boot room suited to countryside living.
The ground‑floor bedroom with en‑suite and patio doors, created in a modern extension, gives genuine potential for guest/annexe use or multi‑generational living. Upstairs the principal bedroom is bright and roomy with built‑in wardrobes; two further first‑floor bedrooms share a family bathroom. Outside there are mature gardens, ample driveway parking and several outbuildings including a former cattery that could offer extra storage or hobby use (subject to permissions).
Practical considerations are clear: heating is oil‑fired via boiler and radiators and the house dates from the late 1960s/early 1970s with cavity walls that appear uninsulated, so energy performance may need improvement. Council tax is above average. On the positive side the property benefits from full‑fibre broadband and excellent mobile signal, making it workable for home‑office use despite the rural location.
This is a family‑oriented rural home for buyers seeking space, privacy and scope to personalise. The large plot and outbuildings create opportunity for gardeners, hobbyists or those wanting additional accommodation subject to planning. Buyers should factor in likely energy‑efficiency upgrades and the implications of oil heating when assessing running costs.