A beautifully presented and thoughtfully extended character cottage, Fern Cottage is set in the highly sought-after village of Scarrington, offering a perfect blend of period charm and modern living. The property features two reception rooms with original character, a stylish contemporary kitchen opening into a bright dining and home office space, and two generous double bedrooms including an en-suite to the principal. Externally, there is a charming enclosed courtyard ideal for outdoor dining, a further lawned garden, and useful outbuildings.
The accommodation which has a combination of underfloor heating and oil fired central heating with contemporary radiators, comprises an entrance porch leading to a central hallway, a characterful sitting room with open fire and French doors to the courtyard, a separate dining room with wood-burning stove, and a Victorian-style ground floor bathroom. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped and flows into an extended dining and office area filled with natural light. To the first floor are two double bedrooms, the main with fitted storage and en-suite shower room, alongside a well-proportioned second bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Outside, the property benefits from a private courtyard, additional garden space, and outbuildings.
Entrance Porch Tiled floor, cloaks area, underfloor heating, timber door with glazed side panel.
Entrance Hall Wooden flooring, stairs to first floor, contemporary radiator and beams to ceiling.
Sitting Room 3.43m x 5.49m
A charming room to relax, with exposed beams, open fireplace, wooden flooring, shutters to the front aspect and French doors to courtyard.
Bathroom 3.38m x 2.06m
Fitted with a period style suite comprising of a Roll top claw foot bath with traditional style central mixer taps, pedestal wash basin and WC, obscure window with fitted shutters and a double radiator.
Dining Room/ Snug 4.5m x 3.23m
A lovely second reception room, connecting the kitchen with the front of the property, this is a spacious welcoming room with a feature fireplace, raised tiled hearth and a cast iron multi fuel stove (currently not in use) window with fitted shutters and a contemporary radiator.
Kitchen 3.35m x 2.7m
Having a refitted, contemporary kitchen with underfloor heating, an extensive range of units incorporating large pan drawers provide a wealth of storage, integral appliances include a dishwasher, wine cooler, inset one and half sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiling to contrasting preparation surfaces and panelled walls, ceramic tiled flooring, inset spot lights, open plan to;
Dining Area/ Office Space Continued underfloor heating, a purpose-built in-home office space, creating the ideal place to work, flooded with light from the French doors, which lead to the rear garden.
First Floor Landing Stairs rising to first floor landing.
Bedroom One 4.72m x 3.5m
Good sized main bedroom suite, having two windows with Shutters fitted, two contemporary radiators, built in storage cupboard with shelving and having panelled door to en-suite.
En Suite Comprising of a fully tiled shower with a chrome shower, glass screen, wall mounted wash basin and WC, also having double radiator, inset spot lights, extractor fan, separate loft access to a good size storage cupboard above stairs.
Bedroom Two 3.5m x 2.9m
A second double bedroom having fitted wardrobes, a window with fitted shutters and double radiator.
Exterior The garden is divided into two areas with a pathway and a range of outbuilding. Immediately to the rear of the sitting room and being overlooked by the dining room/snug is a very pleasant walled courtyard garden with stocked borders, ideal for planting as a kitchen garden and a relaxing space for outside dining and entertaining.
A pathway then leads down to side of the house having outbuildings to one side. The remainder of the garden from the outbuildings is south facing and has been laid between flagstone patio and lawn, with brick pathway, shrub borders, enclosed by panel fencing and brick built walls, Oil storage and access over neighbouring property to allow access for oil delivery and wheelie bins etc. To the front of the property there is a small gravelled front garden with iron railings, EV car charging point and planted shrubbery.
Utility / Boiler Room 3.8m x 2.51m
Replaced during the current vendor's ownership, an oil-fired central heating boiler, having light and power, space for chest freezer and other appliances also having plumbing for automatic washing machine.
Outbuilding Two 4.7m x 2.54m
Formally used an office space this large building has a mezzanine floor with timber ladder access. Ideal as great storage or potential to create further living space, having light and power and running water and WC.
Outbuilding Three 4.37m x 2.34m
A further useful outdoor storage facility, with double doors, having light and power.
Agents Notes Please note that an AML fee is chargeable to the buyer once an offer is accepted to cover the cost of carrying out the required identity and anti-money laundering checks. Once these checks have been completed, the fee cannot be refunded, even if the property purchase does not go ahead.
