Stancombe Cottage, originally part of the Stancombe Estate has been extensively refurbished and linked to an adjacent former agricultural building by a stunning conservatory creating a superb social and entertaining area. The extensive accommodation which is fully air conditioned comprises an entrance hall, cloakroom, utility room, sitting room, kitchen/dining room, conservatory/entertaining area, master bedroom with en suite wet room, second bedroom with en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The property is situated down a private driveway close to but separate from Stancombe Manor in an elevated position with delightful rural views. There are gardens and a paddock extending to 1.5 acres and ample parking for several vehicles. Ownership of Stancombe Cottage allows you to enjoy the leisure facilities of Stancombe Manor including an indoor heated swimming pool and tennis courts.
A timber door opens into the
Entrance Hall
With limestone tiled flooring which extends throughout the ground floor staircase to the first floor with under stairs cupboard and window to the side aspect..
Cloakroom
Fitted with a wall mounted hand basin, tiled splashback, WC and extractor fan.
Utility Room
With window facing the paddock, the utility room has a Belfast sink with granite work surface to side and provision for washing machine and tumble drier.
Sitting Room
A beautifully presented, light and airy room with French doors opening onto the terrace and separated from the kitchen/dining room by a stylish central wood burning stove.
Kitchen/Dining Room
The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units plus a central island with solid oak work surface, twin ceramic sinks set into granite work surface with cut out drainer, a Smeg stainless steel range cooker with five ring ceramic hob and hood above and an integrated fridge, freezer and dishwasher. The spacious dining area has French doors to the terrace.
Conservatory
A superb conservatory which links the main house to a former agricultural building has triple aspect windows, high vaulted glazed roof with electronically operated blinds, French doors to the terrace and recessed LED lights to the limestone tiled floor with its underfloor heating.
Master Bedroom
A spacious double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and French doors to the terrace giving views over open farmland, night storage heater and high level cupboard housing water tank.
En suite Wet Room
With both walls and floor in attractive limestone tiles, the latter having under floor heating, the wet room has a pedestal hand basin, WC, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan.
First Floor
A half landing has a window overlooking the terrace and drive and the first floor landing has access to the loft space and doors to bedrooms and family bathroom.
Bedroom Two
A beautifully presented double bedroom with window overlooking the paddock and door to the
En Suite Shower Room
Fitted with a fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, pedestal hand basin, WC, ladder style heated towel rail and extractor fan.
Bedroom Three
A delightful double bedroom with window giving lovely views over open countryside and built in wardrobes.
Bedroom Four
Yet another double bedroom with built in wardrobes and window with similar views to bedroom three.
Family Bathroom
A beautifully appointed bathroom with free standing roll edge bath, fully tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, pedestal hand basin, WC, ceramic tiled floor, painted wood panelling to dado height, a ladder style heated towel rail, extractor fan and window overlooking the paddock and an airing cupboard with hot water tank and slatted shelving.
Outside
The property is approached be a tree lined drive and is out of sight of any other dwelling. Situated in a slightly elevated position a large paved terrace wraps around the house providing car parking for several vehicles and wonderful views over open countryside and woodland. The garden is laid to lawn and a gate leads into a paddock of approximately 1.5 acres.
Services
Mains water and electricity, private drainage. Heating is all electric with under floor heating extending to almost the entire ground floor including the conservatory, and electric storage heating to the first floor. The building is fully air conditioned.
Council Tax
The property is presently registered for business rates and being below the threshold no rates are currently payable.
Tenure
The property is freehold and a service charge of £316.25 per month is payable for use of the Stancombe Manor facilities. These include a heated indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, games room and grounds.
Agent`s Note
The property has a successful history of holiday letting providing substantial income.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.