The Causeway, Mark

Summary

A charming period cottage in a highly sought after village setting. Situated in an extremely desirable village location within the catchment area for King’s Academy and Hugh Sexey’s School, this beautifully maintained cottage offers deceptively spacious accommodation together with generous gardens and stunning countryside views to both the front and rear. Believed to date back to the mid-1850s, Portland Cottage successfully combines period character with modern improvements, creating a superb family home in a picturesque setting.

Description

An entrance door to the side of the property, flanked by two outside lights, leads into the welcoming entrance hall featuring a polished tiled floor, understairs cupboard and further built-in storage area.

A door opens into the impressive 25-foot lounge, an exceptionally spacious reception room enjoying considerable character. To one end is an LPG gas fire set against exposed Blue Lias stonework, whilst the opposite end features an exposed brick chimney breast with inset multi-fuel burner. Two windows overlook the front garden and a further door provides direct access outside. Numerous wall lights enhance the warm and inviting atmosphere.

The separate dining room, which could alternatively serve as a fourth bedroom if required, enjoys two side-facing windows together with an inset wood burner and attractive wooden fireplace surround.

The breakfast kitchen has been beautifully fitted with an extensive range of base cupboards, drawers and wall-mounted units complemented by granite worktops and a matching breakfast bar. Integrated appliances include two built-in ovens together with an LPG gas hob and extractor hood above, dishwasher and washing machine. There is space for an American-style fridge freezer together with an inset sink unit with mixer tap. Further features include polished tiled flooring, two walk-in storage/larder cupboards, high ceilings with skylights and downlighters, a rear-facing window and a door leading through to the utility room.

The utility room is fitted with additional base units and worktop space and gives access to the cloakroom. A stable door opens directly onto the rear garden.

Returning to the entrance hall, stairs rise to the first-floor landing where there are three generous double bedrooms, the principal bedroom benefiting from a fitted range of wardrobes.

The family bathroom has been stylishly upgraded by the current owners and is fitted with a beautiful contemporary suite comprising vanity wash hand basin, freestanding bath, large walk-in shower enclosure and WC. Additional features include tiled walls and tiled underfloor heating, heated towel rail, ceiling downlighters, airing cupboard and side-facing windows.

To the front of the property, the cottage enjoys an attractive lawned garden with mature trees, shrubs and flowering borders, enclosed by a combination of fencing and walling with gated side access.

To the right-hand side, access is provided to the garage with electrically operated door, electric points and phone line together with the adjoining carport and workshop beyond.

The rear garden is of a considerable size and enjoys a high degree of privacy, being principally laid to extensive lawn with patio areas, various sheds, greenhouses and additional outbuildings including a summer house which has electric points, phone line and broadband. From the rear garden, stunning views across the surrounding countryside can be fully appreciated.

Accommodation comprises (all measurements are approximate)