The sale of Holly Cottage represents a rare opportunity to purchase a beautifully situated attached period cottage in a lovely position towards the end of Tyning on the very edge of the village of Timsbury. Facing south with glorious views across open countryside to both the south and west, it is set in a large garden plot extending to approximately a third of an acre. It has been our clients` home for over 30 years during which time they have carried out comprehensive renovation works which has created the accommodation that exists today. It is constructed in stone with a double roman tiled roof boasting an attractive façade with stone windows facing south overlooking the garden and superb views beyond.
On the ground floor the property is approached through a spacious hallway with a vaulted ceiling. There is a well proportioned living room with an attractive stone fireplace with timber bressummer beam and wood burning stove while the good size kitchen/dining room is very much the hub of the home furnished with a range of traditional shaker style units with a door leading onto the south facing terrace. There is also a good size bathroom on the ground floor. The first floor is approached by two separate traditional turning staircases, one leading from the kitchen the other from the living room. There are four bedrooms, all of which enjoy a pleasant outlook with far reaching views, while the main bedroom has an en suite shower room.
On the outside the property is approached from Tyning to its rear aspect with a driveway to one side providing off street parking and leading to a detached garage. The main façade is hidden from view on the first approach and overlooks a large and very appealing garden stocked in a traditional cottage style with a wide south facing terrace immediately to the rear of the cottage providing an ideal area for alfresco entertaining.
Within the garden there is a large timber studio currently used as an office and hobbies room with potential for alternative uses subject to obtaining any necessary consents. Within the garden is a further stone built shed and timber garden shed.
The setting of the cottage is only truly appreciated by viewing, when the outstanding southerly and westerly views can be experienced in person.
Tyning is a pleasant hamlet on the edge of Timbury. The village lies 5 miles south of the Georgian City of Bath with its renowned range of educational and cultural facilities. It has a basic range of amenities including a general store, chemist, primary school, church, doctors surgery and public house. For those wishing to commute to the Cities of Bristol and Bath there is good road access.
In fuller detail the accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate):
Ground Floor -
Entrance door leading to
Hallway - Parquet block flooring, vaulted ceiling with high level circular window, two double glazed windows, radiator. The hallway provides a spacious introduction to the property.
Sitting Room - 4.85m to max into fireplace recess x 3.59m (15'10" - Attractive stone fireplace with timber bressummer beam and wood burning stove, double glazed windows to front and rear aspects. Parquet flooring, pine door to staircase. Useful storage recess.
Kitchen/Dining Room - 6.66m plus fireplace recess x 3.89m (21'10" plus f - Very much the heart of this lovely home. The kitchen has a quarry tiled floor and is furnished with an extensive range of shaker style wall and floor units in cream with contrasting Maia work surfaces and panelled surrounds. Inset Belfast style one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap, plumbing for automatic machine and dishwasher. There is a cupboard with shelving containing the hot water cylinder and double doors to a shelved larder. At one end of the room is a stone inglenook style fireplace with timber bressummer beam. The panelled ceiling has inset downlighters. Radiator. Floor mounted Worcester gas fired boiler, two double glazed windows enjoying far reaching views. Double glazed door to terrace and garden. A free standing electric Rangemaster cooker with canopied hood above is included in the sale price. Door concealing leading to staircase to the first floor.
Bathroom - Double glazed window to side aspect, parquet flooring, built in shelved cupboard and further linen and cloaks cupboard. Heated towel rail. White suite with chrome finished fittings comprising 'P' shaped bath with curved shower screen with mixer tap, tiled surrounds, independent electric over bath shower, low level wc and wall hung wash hand basin with mixer tap.
First Floor -
Landing -
Bedroom - 4.0m x 3.15m (13'1" x 10'4") - Double glazed window to front aspect with views across the garden and countryside beyond. Radiator, heated towel rail, adjacent wardrobe area leading to landing.
En Suite Shower Room - Double glazed window. White suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and fully tiled shower enclosure with electric independent shower. Radiator, ceiling mounted downlighters.
Bedroom - 3.44m x 2.51m (11'3" x 8'2") - Double glazed window to side aspect with far reaching views. Radiator.
Bedroom - 2.97m x 2.85m (9'8" x 9'4") - Double glazed window with wooden internal sill and views across the gardens and countryside beyond. Pedestal wash hand basin, radiator, access to roof space. High level storage cupboard.
Secondary Landing - (Serving two bedrooms and accessed from the sitting room). Double glazed window to rear aspect.
Bedroom - 2.95m x 2.95m (9'8" x 9'8") - Double glazed window to front aspect with lovely views, panelled ceiling, radiator.
Outside -
Courtyard Style Front Garden - The property is approached from Tyning to a courtyard style front garden with flower and shrub borders, adjacent to which is an off street parking space.
To the side of the cottage is a driveway providing off street parking for several vehicles and leading to a
Detached Garage - 4.74m x 2.75m (15'6" x 9'0") - Up and over entrance door, power and light and window to rear.
Large Rear Garden - The property stands in a plot extending to approximately a third of an acre. An extensive south facing flagstone terrace provides an ideal area for outdoor entertaining and opens onto a lawned garden with delightful cottage style borders with shrubs and bushes and a magnolia tree. Stunning views are enjoyed to the west and south. To the rear of the garage lies a plastic oil storage tank and there is a block built stone faced garden store with a slate roof together with a further timber garden shed and timber pergola. The far area of garden is maintained in a slightly more natural state taking full advantage of the superb views with a number of fruit trees, wild flowers and a garden pond. The garden adjoins open fields.
Timber Garden Studio - 9.50m x 2.08m (31'2" x 6'9") - An attractive feature of the property, with a slate roof, the studio is set within the lower garden and enjoys stunning views, with a timber balcony area to the front. It has double glazed windows and doors and tongue and groove timber panelling internally with power and light connected. The studio is ideal for use as a home office and hobbies room with potential perhaps for other uses subject to necessary consents.
Services - The property has mains water and electricity and a private drainage system. There is no gas.
Tenure - We are advised by the sellers that the property is freehold. The title is presently unregistered. We are aware there is a small anomaly in the title which will be resolved prior to sale. Further details on request.
Council Tax - Council Tax: According to the Valuation Office Agency website, cti.voa.gov.uk the present Council Tax Band for the property is E. Please note that change of ownership is a 'relevant transaction' that can lead to the review of the existing council tax banding assessment.
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