The Property

Blythe Cottage extends to approximately 2,919 sq ft and combines the character of the original cottage with later additions designed to connect the principal rooms more closely with the gardens.

An arched oak front door with leaded glazing opens into the entrance hall, where Italian porcelain tiles, traditional joinery and the original staircase establish the character of the interior.

The sitting room measures approximately 21 ft by 12 ft 2 in and is centred around a substantial dressed stone fireplace with arched fire opening. A leaded bay window overlooks the gardens, while a broad opening connects directly with the adjoining garden room.

The dining room measures approximately 11 ft 4 in by 15 ft 3 in and has glazed doors opening directly onto the lawn, with views extending towards the surrounding fields. A further opening provides an easy connection to the kitchen wing.

A separate office measures approximately 12 ft 4 in by 5 ft 10 in and benefits from full height glazing towards the countryside together with a pitched glazed roof.

The oak framed garden room measures approximately 17 ft 11 in by 17 ft 1 in and forms one of the principal living spaces. It is glazed on three elevations and constructed around a substantial stone fireplace. Exposed oak roof trusses rise through the vaulted ceiling, while Italian porcelain flooring incorporates underfloor heating. Doors open directly into the gardens.

The kitchen extends to approximately 36 ft 1 in and has fitted cabinetry in complementary tones with granite work surfaces. A range cooker sits beneath a painted canopy, while further fittings include a wine rack and glazed dresser.

A substantial exposed stone arch connects the main kitchen with a breakfast and snug area, which incorporates space for informal dining and a television.

Beyond this is a flexible ground floor bedroom or additional snug with fitted storage and a bay window seat. This room has its own en-suite shower room and therefore provides useful accommodation for guests or relatives who would prefer to remain on the ground floor.

The utility room incorporates further fitted cabinetry and granite worktop space, with a stainless steel sink positioned beneath a window towards the fields. A stable door opens directly into the garden.

A cloakroom with WC and pedestal basin completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom extends to approximately 17 ft 7 in by 14 ft 9 in and incorporates extensive bespoke fitted joinery around two walls, with views directly over the countryside.

A further bedroom has a hand painted landscape mural and its own en-suite shower room.

Two additional bedrooms continue the distinctive decorative character of the house, including one with an underwater themed mural and another with hot air balloon wall covering.

The family bathroom sits beneath the eaves and includes a freestanding slipper bath with ball and claw feet, high level cistern WC and separate curved shower enclosure.

Externally

The gardens form a particularly important part of Blythe Cottage and surround the house with established lawns, mature planting and a series of individual seating and entertaining spaces.

Immediately outside the garden room is a flagged terrace. Deep planted borders contain hydrangeas, lavender, foxgloves and further established planting.

The principal lawn is edged by mature rhododendrons, acers, evergreens and specimen trees.

A wisteria covered pergola creates a secluded sitting area with fire pit, reached along a gravel path.

Further into the gardens is a thatched gazebo containing a hot tub, positioned beneath mature trees.

Another pergola, planted with climbing roses, leads towards a second lawn and kitchen garden. An octagonal timber gazebo provides an additional sheltered entertaining area with views across open fields.

A substantial garage, workshop, sheds and greenhouse are grouped towards one side of the property, together with private parking.

Mature trees and hedging provide considerable screening, while open farmland borders the gardens and creates a predominantly rural outlook.