Skylark Cottage

Nuthampstead is a small village offering a variety of facilities including The Woodman public house/restaurant, a clay shooting ground and Barkway golf course at the western end. The village is within easy reach of the Hertfordshire Way Long Distance Footpath, a 194 mile circular route along public rights-of-way within the County of Hertfordshire. Buntingford with shops, schools and general amenities is approximately 5 miles west, Royston 6 miles with station providing rail service to London and Cambridge. Cambridge is 15 miles and 12 miles from Saffron Walden. Stansted Airport, the M11 motorway, A10 and A505 roads are all within convenient travelling distance.  

ENTRANCE PORCH Entrance door and door leading to: 

SITTING ROOM 29' 6" x 17' 5" (9m x 5.33m) Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, partially vaulted roof, inglenook fireplace with open fire, exposed brick chimney breast with original bread oven. Doors to adjoining rooms and opening to:  

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 21' 10" x 17' 6" (6.66m x 5.35m) The dining area has double glazed window to the front aspect, double glazed French doors opening to the rear garden and a bespoke staircase with glazed balustrade rising to the first floor. Door to pantry cupboard with fitted shelving and double glazed window to the rear aspect. The kitchen has double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. Fitted with a range of handmade base units with quartz worktop space over incorporating a central island with breakfast bar area, Blanco ceramic sink, Rangemaster electric cooker with five ring induction hob and extractor hood over, integrated freezer, Neff dishwasher and space for fridge freezer. Door to: 

UTILITY ROOM 7' 10" x 7' 8" (2.39m x 2.34m) Fitted with handmade base and eye level units with quartz worktop space over, Blanco ceramic sink and [space and plumbing for washing machine]. Double glazed window to the rear aspect and double glazed door to the side aspect. Door to: 

SHOWER ROOM 7' 6" x 4' 6" (2.3m x 1.39m) Comprising ceramic wash basin, low level WC, shower enclosure with dual shower heads and heated towel rail. Double glazed window to the rear aspect. 

INNER HALLWAY Doors to adjoining rooms, staircase with glass balustrade rising to the first floor and double glazed window to the rear aspect. 

STUDY 14' 5" x 11' 2" (4.41m x 3.42m) Double glazed windows to the front and side aspects, fitted shelving and bespoke cabinetry.  

SHOWER ROOM 7' 1" x 6' 1" (2.18m x 1.87m) Comprising ceramic wash basin, low level WC, bidet, shower enclosure and heated towel rail.  

REAR HALLWAY Double glazed door to the outside space and door to: 

BOILER/BOOT ROOM Double glazed window to the rear aspect. 

FIRST FLOOR  

LANDING Accessed via the staircase from the inner hallway. Access to the loft space, doors to adjoining rooms and built-in wardrobes. 

MASTER BEDROOM 16' 4" x 13' 10" (4.99m x 4.24m) Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. 

BEDROOM 2 16' 1" x 11' 2" (4.91m x 3.41m) Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects. 

BATHROOM 9' 5" x 4' 5" (2.89m x 1.35m) Comprising ceramic wash basin with vanity cupboard beneath, low level WC, contemporary bath unit with shower attachment and double glazed window to the front aspect. 

LANDING Accessed via the staircase from the dining area. Doors to adjoining rooms. 

BEDROOM 3 14' 10" x 13' 11" (4.53m x 4.26m) Double glazed windows to the front and rear aspects, bespoke cabinetry and exposed brickwork. 

BEDROOM 4 10' 8" x 9' 8" (3.26m x 2.96m) Double glazed window to the side aspect, bespoke cabinetry and fitted wardrobe. 

OUTSIDE The property sits on a plot approaching a third of an acre. To the front is a gravelled driveway providing off-street parking for several vehicles and access to the double bay cart lodge/garage. The gardens are predominantly laid to lawn with mature trees bordering and an Indian sandstone paved terrace for al fresco entertaining.

There is an additional piece of paddock land across the road measuring approximately 2.26 acres, accessed via a five bar gate with post and rail fencing and a stable block in need of replacement. 

DOUBLE BAY CART LODGE/GARAGE 19' 5" x 9' 9" (5.94m x 2.99m) each bay. One open bay and one with double doors, power and lighting connected. 

PLANNING PERMISSION The property has approved planning permission to build a one bedroom annexe. Full details can be found on the North Hertfordshire District Council planning website under refs: 17/02729/1HH and 17/02730/1LB. As the work has already begun on this development, through the removal of an old outbuilding and preparatory works to level the site, the approval is held in perpetuity. 

VIEWINGS Strictly by appointment with the Agents.

Marketed by: Cheffins, Saffron Walden