Terraced house for sale in 2 Philpotts Cottages, Hawkins Hill, Little Sampford, Essex CB10

The cottage is a somewhat unique opportunity to acquire an attractive mid terrace cottage situated in this pleasant location amongst open countryside, yet set within grounds which extend to about 0.69 of an acre. The property itself provides nicely presented accommodation with its front door opening into an entrance porch which in turn leads to a double reception room with two windows looking out to the front across oopn countryside and divided centrally by a brick built fireplace. There is a rear lobby accessed from the dining room where stairs rise to the first floor which also gives access to a ground floor bathroom which incorporates a 3-piece suite and a jacuzzi bath. The sitting room features a log burning stove set within the brick built fireplace creating an attractive focal point to the room and has a door opening to the kitchen. There is a good range of modern storage cupboards contained with the kitchen area, complemented by square-edged working counters and a range of integrated appliances which include a double oven, electric hob with extractor fan over and fridge-freezer. There is a window and door leading into a garden room to the rear which creates an attractive additional reception room with double glazed windows and double doors opening out to and overlooking the lovely rear garden. Upstairs, the first floor landing leads to two bedrooms; both of which look out to the front enjoying distant views over surrounding countryside and a nicely appointed shower room containing a 3-piece suite which serves each bedroom.

Outside, as previously mentioned, the grounds are truly exceptional incorporating a block paved driveway to one side of the property extending to the rear of the house where there is a large parking area with space for number vehicles. The formal gardens incorporated a paved patio adjoining the rear of the property providing a pleasant outside seating area with adjoining lawns extending away from the house, bordered by shrub/flowerbeds, paved footpaths and also incorporating a summerhouse to one side and detached annexe. The annexe itself incorporates a bed/sitting room (14' 9" x 11' 8"), shower room and kitchenette, all well presented and providing ideal additional guest accommodation. Beyond the formal garden, grounds extend further with a grass field incorporating an extensive variety of well established fruit and other trees, bordered by mature natural hedgerow and incorporating a large pond, all helping to create a delightful and private garden area. There are a number of useful outbuildings including two garden sheds, greenhouse and 3 timber framed outbuildings: Building 1 - 29' 7" x 8' 7", building 2 - 25' 7" x 19' 8" and building 3 - 25' 6" x 19' 7", all with power and light connected.

Little sampford is situated south east of the larger village of Great Sampford, which has a Public House, a church and primary school and is approx. 8 miles from the historic market town of Saffron Walden. The town of Thaxted with village shops, weekly market, school, restaurants/public houses etc is about 4 miles away, and the University City of Cambridge lies some 20 miles distant. Audley End mainline station (London’s Liverpool Street) is approx. 10 miles from the village.