A rare and unique double-cottage in Lakeview Terrace, positioned in a tranquil cul-de-sac location of outstanding natural beauty whilst still benefiting from convenient access to local amenities, transport links, local schools and parks, and a cycle path to the beach, Swiss Valley Reservoir and to neighbouring towns.
Dating from the early 1800s, Brickyard Cottage is the last remaining of six stone cottages and retains the character of a bygone era whilst benefiting from modernization. Previously two semi-detached cottages, the house has been converted into one with through-access between the two on the ground floor and separate access to the first floor via stairs to each side of the home.
The first floor offers 2 bedrooms to each side, totalling 4 bedrooms, and the ground floor offers spacious, open plan living/dining room, reception room, study, kitchen, utility room, family bathroom and entrance porches.
Double and triple glazed throughout, with options of heating via gas central heating, Rayburn, multi-fuel stove, or electric flame-effect heater.
Generous gardens of natural beauty to the front and rear offer an expansive outbuilding currently utilised as an art studio, a workshop, two outdoor w.C.'s, a yurt with log burner, a greenhouse, two poly-tunnels, and three sheds.
Viewings are highly recommended to appreciate the location's natural beauty and the property's refurbishment potential.
12'2 x 9'7
Accessed via the side porch and comprising a range of wall, base and drawer units with wooden counter tops, 'farm-style' Belfast sink, gas cooker and built-in storage cupboard. Access to passage leading to utility room and out to rear garden. Door to open-plan living/dining room.
8'8 x 5'11
Situated to the side of the property and providing main access to property via kitchen. Two, double glazed uPVC windows to side and rear, and electrical sockets in cupboard.
An additional wood and brick-built porch with cat-flaps to the rear is offered (4'4 x 3'11).
9'1 x 5'4
Plumbed for washing machine, dishwasher and tumble drier with several electricity points. Double glazed uPVC window to rear and ample space for additional storage.
8'8 x 6'8
Ground floor bathroom comprising white, 3-piece suite of bath, separate power-shower unit, hand wash basin and w.C. Chrome towel radiator and frosted, double glazed uPVC window to side. Tiling to walls and floor. Gas boiler unit and ample towel space in built-in cupboard.
18'5 x 12'2 (max)
Carpeted, open-plan living room offering two triple-glazed windows to front, fire place wall recess and Rayburn cooker; attractive wooden ceiling beams. Accessed from kitchen with doorway leading to second reception room and staircase leading to first floor. Under-stairs storage cupboard.
14'8 x 11'11
Carpeted reception room with Charnwood multi-fuel burner, wooden ceiling beams, double glazed window to front and uPVC double glazed door to rear garden via porch. Carpeted stairway to first floor and access to study. Built-in cupboard space beside fireplace.
12' x 6'9
Offers two double glazed uPVC windows to front and rear. Room is plumbed (previously kitchen of second cottage) and floor is finished with original ceramic floor tiles.
15'4 x 12'2
Carpeted and comprising double glazed uPVC window overlooking front garden.
11'11 x 9'1
Offering double glazed uPVC window to front, built-in wardrobe above the stairs and carpeted flooring.
12' x 6'7
Carpeted and comprising double glazed uPVC window overlooking front garden.
12'5 x 6'4
Carpeted and comprising double glazed uPVC window overlooking front garden.
Front garden is enclosed and offers lawned areas with small pond, several fruiting apple trees, shrubs, herbs and flowers. Robust children's play equipment and gated driveway with room for for several vehicles.
Enclosed rear/side garden is expansive and comprises paved area for outdoor entertaining, several mature trees and bushes bearing apples, plums, pears, figs, walnuts, hazelnuts, raspberries and gooseberries.
Current owner is a bee-keeper with several high-production hives in a discreet apiary, two of which are an optional inclusion in the purchase (otherwise will be removed).
Rear garden encompasses numerous outbuildings, ponds, several plots for vegetables, chicken shed, pulley-style washing line, compost bins, and 800 litre water butt.
Art studio (current use):
Generous (17'4 x 14'4), fully-insulated studio to the rear of the property. Cladded in preserved wood, with ample attic space for additional storage.
Yurt (11' in diameter):
Lockable yurt incorporating log burner, constructed on a wooden base, and fully portable if desired.
(see photo entitled 'Out-Building')
Wood-built workshop:
14'5 x 9'6
Two outdoor w.C.'s (one of which is 'BioLet Composting Toilet)
Greenhouse
Two poly-tunnels
Bicycle shed
Metal tool-shed
Additional small shed
Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: D
Viewings can be booked directly via Purplebricks website.
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