4 bed cottage for sale

Dykes End, Collingham, Newark NG23

Guide price £500,000 to £525,000. Early viewing is essential to appreciate this truly unique four bedroom cottage situated in a Conservation Area in the heart of this sought after village location. This wonderful property is believed to date back to circa 1880, and has been substantially improved by the present owners. In addition to the four double bedrooms, the property has two large reception rooms, a superb kitchen, ground floor bathroom, en-suite to the master and separate WC. There is off road parking, a garage, and beautiful gardens to the rear with uninterrupted countryside views. Double glazing and gas central heating are installed.

Situation And Amenities

Collingham is a vibrant village situated approximately 6 miles from the historic market town of Newark on Trent, with a vast range of amenities. There is an excellent primary school, medical centre, dentist, library, a Co-op and a good range of local shops. There are public houses in the village that provide good food, and a variety of social clubs and organisations. Conveniently situated for access to the A46 for commuting to Lincoln, the A1 and Newark, the latter having a direct rail link to London Kings Cross (approximately 80 minutes). Collingham also has its own railway station with frequent trains to Lincoln, Newark and Nottingham.

Accommodation

Upon entering the front door, this leads into:

Entrance Porch

The entrance porch provides a useful storage space for coats and boots etc., and has wall light points. From here a door leads through into the reception hallway.

Reception Hallway

The welcoming reception hallway has the dogleg staircase rising to the first floor, beneath which is sited a useful storage cupboard. The hallway has two further storage cupboards, and provides access to the ground bathroom and the lounge. There is a ceiling light point and a radiator.

Ground Floor Bathroom (9' 9'' x 9' 7'' (2.97m x 2.92m))

This beautifully appointed bathroom has three opaque windows and is fitted with a contemporary roll top bath, vanity unit with wash hand basin on set and storage beneath, and a WC. In addition there is an oversized walk in shower cubicle with mains rainwater head shower. Located within the bathroom is a useful fitted storage cupboard. The bathroom is complemented with a ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating, and part ceramic tiled walls, together with recessed ceiling spotlights. The room also has an extractor fan and two heated towel rails.

Lounge (19' 8'' x 17' 10'' (5.99m x 5.43m))

This very large reception room has a picture window to the rear elevation enjoying views of the landscaped garden and countryside beyond. The focal point of the lounge is the contemporary log burning stove which is inset. The room also has cornice to the ceiling, bespoke fitted bookshelves, both wall and ceiling light points and two radiators. From the lounge a door opening and step lead down into the dining room/garden room.

Dining Room/Garden Room (18' 8'' x 9' 8'' (5.69m x 2.94m) (plus recess))

This splendid reception room has a window to the side elevation and corner bi-fold doors to the rear and side which open up to give spectacular views of the garden and countryside. The room is currently utilised as a dual purpose space serving both as a dining room and garden room, and has a solid wood floor, recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator. A door leads through to the kitchen.

Kitchen (23' 7'' x 10' 7'' (7.18m x 3.22m))

This very large farmhouse style kitchen has dual aspect windows, and a half glazed door providing access out to the garden. A further door leads to the utility room. The kitchen is fitted with an excellent range of base and wall units complemented with solid wood work surfaces and matching splash backs. There is a twin ceramic sink and an integrated dishwasher. The gas fired Aga stove with extractor hood above is included within the sale. This beautiful kitchen also has a bespoke window seat, is of sufficient size to accommodate a further dining table, and is enhanced with a painted beamed ceiling, multiple ceiling light points and a ceramic tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Utility Room

The utility room has space and plumbing for a washing machine and also houses the central heating boiler.

First Floor Landing

The staircase rises from the reception hallway to the split level landing which has a Velux skylight window to the front elevation and a ceiling light point. On the first tier of the split landing are bedrooms one and two. The upper tier provides access to bedrooms three and four and a separate WC. Also located on the upper tier is a useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom One (17' 10'' x 10' 8'' (5.43m x 3.25m))

An excellent sized and beautifully appointed double bedroom having two feature dormer windows to the side elevation. The bedroom has a painted beamed ceiling, two ceiling light points and a radiator. A door provides access to the en-suite bathroom.

En-Suite Bathroom (10' 9'' x 5' 5'' (3.27m x 1.65m))

The en-suite has a small feature window to the front elevation and is fitted with a white suite comprising bath with shower mixer tap attachment, pedestal wash hand basin and WC. The bathroom has recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator.

Bedroom Two (18' 9'' x 10' 4'' (5.71m x 3.15m))

A further superb sized double bedroom with French doors and a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden and countryside views beyond. The bedroom has recessed ceiling spotlights and two radiators.

Separate WC

This room has a skylight window to the front and is fitted with a WC and wash hand basin.

Bedroom Three (15' 7'' x 10' 0'' (4.75m x 3.05m) (including recess))

An excellent sized double bedroom having two windows to the rear elevation enjoying the views across the garden and countryside. This bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes, both wall and ceiling light points and a radiator.

Bedroom Four (9' 10'' x 9' 10'' (2.99m x 2.99m))

Bedroom four is also a double and has a feature window to the front elevation, a range of fitted wardrobes, recessed ceiling spotlights and a radiator. The bedroom is currently utilised as a home office/study.

Outside

Bramley Cottage stands on a delightful plot and to the front is a block paved driveway providing off road parking for two vehicles, this in turn leads to the front door, the garage and the bicycle store. Adjacent to this is side access to the rear garden. There is also a useful storage room.

Bicycle Store (12' 5'' x 5' 5'' (3.78m x 1.65m))

This provides an excellent storage facility and is equipped with both power and lighting.

Garage (20' 11'' x 9' 1'' (6.37m x 2.77m))

This oversized garage has an electrically operated up and over door to the front, a window to the rear and a personnel door.

Storage Room (6' 10'' x 5' 2'' (2.08m x 1.57m))

The storage room has an external door to the rear garden.

Gardens

The gardens to Bramley Cottage are another particular feature, and are exceptionally well maintained and landscaped. The gardens sweep around the side to the rear. The garden to the side is tiered in design and has a block paved patio area adjacent to the side of the property. Also to the side is a well maintained lawn edged with borders containing a number of mature shrubs and plants. The rear garden is once again predominantly laid to lawn and tiered in design. From the rear garden there are outstanding views across open countryside. There is a further sizeable patio next to the bi-fold doors from dining/garden room and this provides an outdoor seating and entertaining area. The two timber garden sheds and the greenhouse are included within the sale.

Council Tax

The property is in Band E.