2 bed cottage for sale

- Meeting Lane, Burton Latimer NN15

Occupying a delightful position within the sought after conservation area of Burton Latimer, this superb red brick cottage presents a rare opportunity to acquire a home of genuine character in one of the town's most attractive settings. Offering two double bedrooms and the welcome practicality of off road parking to the front, the property strikes an appealing balance between period charm and modern day convenience, making it an ideal choice for first time buyers, downsizers, professional couples or those simply seeking a home with individuality and warmth.

The property has been thoughtfully maintained and benefits from UPVC double glazing and gas radiator heating. What sets this cottage apart is the wealth of original features that have been carefully retained and celebrated rather than lost to modernisation. Handsome panelled doors run throughout the accommodation, a traditional picture rail lends elegance and proportion to the lounge, and stripped and stained floorboards in the dining room provide a beautiful natural backdrop that speaks to the age and heritage of the building, there also exposed floor boards in bedroom one. These are the details that give a home its soul, and here they have been preserved with evident care.

Internally, the accommodation flows generously from the entrance hall and provides access to the principal reception rooms. The lounge is a comfortable and inviting space, ideal for relaxing evenings, while the separate dining room offers a distinct setting for family meals and entertaining, its original floorboards making it a particularly characterful room. The kitchen is fitted with built in appliances and provides a practical working space, complemented by a useful utility room with WC.

A genuine highlight of the property is the basement room, a versatile and unexpectedly useful addition that has previously been utilised as a third bedroom and has also been enjoyed as a games room.

This adaptable space opens up a range of possibilities depending on the needs of the incoming owner, whether that be additional sleeping accommodation for guests, a snug, a teenager's retreat, a hobby room, a gym or valuable storage. Few cottages of this size offer such flexibility, and it considerably enhances the overall living space on offer.

Rising to the first floor, there are two double bedrooms, both comfortably proportioned and enjoying pleasant natural light. Unusually and very usefully for a property of this type, the first floor accommodation includes both a shower room and a separate bathroom, an arrangement that proves invaluable during busy mornings and offers a level of convenience rarely found in cottages of this style.

Externally, the property continues to impress. To the front, the off road parking is a considerable asset, particularly in a conservation area location where such provision is often at a premium. To the rear lies a large landscaped garden, thoughtfully arranged to provide an attractive outdoor space that is perfect for al fresco dining, gardening or simply unwinding in the sunshine. Completing the picture is a cabin within the garden, a genuinely versatile structure that would lend itself beautifully to use as a home office for those working remotely, a creative studio, a garden room or a dedicated space for hobbies and pursuits.

Altogether, this is a charming, deceptively spacious and highly individual cottage that offers far more than its outward appearance might suggest. Combining period character, flexible accommodation, generous outdoor space and a highly regarded conservation area setting, it is a home that will reward viewing and one that is likely to attract considerable interest. Early inspection is strongly recommended to fully appreciate all that this appealing property has to offer.

Entrance Hall:

Lounge: (3.58m x 3.58m (11'9 x 11'9))

Dining Room: (3.96m x 3.58m (13'0 x 11'9))

Kitchen: (4.11m x 2.24m (13'6 x 7'4))

Utility/Wc: (2.24m x 1.68m (7'4 x 5'6))

Basement Room: (3.81m x 3.48m (12'6 x 11'5))

First Floor Landing:

Bedroom 1: (4.72m x 3.58m (15'6 x 11'9))

Bedroom 2: (3.96m x 2.64m (13'0 x 8'8))

Shower Room: (2.74m x 1.37m (9'0 x 4'6))

Bathroom: (2.21m x 2.08m (7'3 x 6'10))

Outside:

Front:

Rear Garden:

Cabin: