A True English Classic
Set in the heart of the pretty hamlet of Ardens Grafton, this beautiful double-fronted Blue Lias stone cottage is everything you hope a historical building might be – full of character, steeped in history, and framed by some of the best countryside views around.

Believed to date back to the late 1600s, this was once the original farmhouse for the hamlet, and it still holds that sense of grounded permanence that only comes with time. Worn flagstone floors, a well, exposed timbers, and an original serving hatch in the sitting room are just some of the features that root this home in its past, while more recent additions – such as the handcrafted timber orangery and two-storey extension – have brought space, light, and comfort to everyday living.

The front door opens into a hallway, with stairs ahead. To the left is a warm and inviting sitting room, complete with flagstone flooring and a feature fireplace that speaks of winter evenings and quiet moments. On the right, the dining room offers the same character, but with the welcome addition of a wood-burning stove, exposed beams and a door to a single-vaulted cellar – a useful storage space today, and perhaps a cinema room or wine
store tomorrow.

From the dining room, time-worn steps take you gently down into the heart of the home – an open-plan kitchen and breakfast room with an impressive inglenook fireplace and doors leading into the bespoke orangery. The orangery itself is a room that brings the outside in, perfectly framing a view that genuinely stops you in your tracks. Elevated and open, the landscape stretches out before you like a living painting, changing with the seasons and catching the golden evening light.

Upstairs, there are four bedrooms – each one capable of housing a double bed – and a three-piece family bathroom. The main bedroom and 3rd bedroom include built-in wardrobes, while the fourth bedroom has a dog-leg staircase leading to a handy loft store – a quirky and practical feature you’d only find in a home of this age.

Outside, the cottage has a classic English country garden, mainly laid to lawn with a vegetable plot. Beautifully positioned to soak up countryside views, and in the summer, you’ll have a front-row seat to some truly stunning sunsets. There’s also a large outbuilding with potential – subject to consent – to be turned into a home office, bar, or garden room. And unusually for a cottage of this period, there are two garages – one smaller single garage at the front which was formerly a scullery, and a larger 21-foot garage with an attached store and even an outside loo.

In summary:
This is a rare opportunity to own a truly special home – one that blends history, beauty, and rural charm, while still offering space, potential, and everyday practicality.

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Tenure: The property is Freehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.

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