Welcome to Ivy Cottage, an absolute gem of a country cottage perfectly positioned on a large plot, that exudes charm and warmth at every turn. Tucked away in the picturesque hamlet of Blyth Bridge, this beautiful property has been lovingly maintained by five generations of the same family. Originally two separate cottages, one built for the miller in the 1800s, they were joined in 1972 to create Ivy Cottage, which was then tastefully refurbished and extended in 2005.
Key Features:
• Historic Charm: Originally two cottages from the late 1800s, joined in 1972 to form Ivy Cottage and beautifully refurbished and extended in 2005.
• Stunning Garden: A large, secluded garden with winding pathways, vibrant shrub borders, vegetable plots, a greenhouse, and numerous tranquil seating areas.
• Flexible Accommodation: Versatile living spaces with the potential for a granny annex, ensuring comfort and adaptability for various needs.
• Driveway: Secure, private parking with a driveway leading to the rear entrance.
• Bright and Airy Interiors: Thoughtful renovations include light tunnels and vaulted ceilings, maximising natural light throughout the home.
• Modern Amenities: Well-equipped kitchen with integrated appliances, spacious lounge with a cosy inset stove, and contemporary bathroom facilities.
• Charming Features: The expansive garden is a true oasis, offering complete privacy and seclusion. With potting and storage sheds, greenhouse, log stores, and a well-equipped toolshed/workshop.
• Superb Extension: Includes a spacious lounge/dining room, a shower room, and a utility room, ideal for creating an annex.
As you approach, a winding path through scented rose hedging leads you to the front entrance, where the delightful appeal of this home becomes immediately evident. The expansive garden is a true oasis, offering complete privacy and seclusion. With numerous seating areas and patios, winding pathways, vibrant shrub borders, vegetable plots, and a greenhouse, every corner of this garden is designed to delight the senses. Additional features include multiple potting and storage sheds, greenhouse, log stores, and a superb toolshed/workshop, perfect for hobbyists.
Inside, the home continues to enchant with its flexible and inviting accommodation. A vestibule at the front leads to the main hallway, providing access to all areas of the home. The breakfasting kitchen and main lounge both enjoy lovely views over the front garden and feature additional side windows, creating bright and airy spaces. The kitchen is well-appointed with a range of wall and base units, integrated hob, double oven, fridge freezer, and dishwasher, and offers ample space for a dining table and chairs. The spacious lounge is a cosy retreat, complete with an inset log burning stove.
The property includes two large double bedrooms, one with a fabulous dressing room, and a further good-sized single bedroom. The family bathroom is modern and complete with a bath and over-bath electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin, and w.c.
The extension, with its vaulted ceilings, offers additional flexible living space that could easily serve as an annex. This area includes a spacious lounge/dining room with patio doors leading to a private patio area, a shower room with mains shower, wall-hung wash hand basin, and w.c., and a super utility room, perfect for managing laundry, coats, boots, and pets, with an external door to the rear. Storage is plentiful, with access from the hallway to the expansive, partially floored loft, equipped with a ladder and light and offering super additional space and potential.
Ivy Cottage is a unique and captivating property, offering a perfect blend of historical charm and modern conveniences in a picturesque and tranquil location.
Lounge18' 2" x 11' 4" (5.54m x 3.45m)
Kitchen11' 6" x 11' 11" (3.51m x 3.63m)
Bedroom 110' 11" x 14' 6" (3.33m x 4.42m)
Bedroom 211' 5" x 11' 8" (3.48m x 3.56m)
Bedroom 311' 3" x 6' 2" (3.43m x 1.88m)
Lounge/Dining Room15' 4" x 12' 2" (4.67m x 3.71m)
Utility Room6' 0" x 7' 10" (1.83m x 2.39m)
Bathroom6' 1" x 8' 0" (1.85m x 2.44m)
Shower Room5' 8" x 5' 9" (1.73m x 1.75m)
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