A Grade II-listed cottage dating back to the year 1700 has gone on the market for a little under £1m.
Set on almost half an acre of land, the five-bed home on Mairscough Lane in Downholland near Lydiate offers sweeping views of the Lydiate countryside. The manicured gardens and large cobbled driveway highlight the property's rustic charm, coming complete with a patio to relax and take in the greenery.
Spread over two floors, the accommodation comprises an entrance hall, lounge, home office, a playroom - which could be used as a bedroom - a downstairs shower room, a kitchen/family room and a utility room.
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The house has been decorated quirkily, offsetting the period features with modern touches. Bright lime walls in the living room juxtapose the exposed beams, impressive fireplace and stone floors. In the modern kitchen, light grey kitchen, the stove is set back into a bare brick recess, with splashes of chrome accessories. It leads onto the sun room, which gives panoramic views of the green belt.
Upstairs, the master bedroom has a feature triangular window and built-in eaves storage. The remaining bedrooms also honour the rustic theme with splashes of bare brick and wild exposed beams that bring the outside in.
The rooms are serviced by two family bathrooms. A garage, currently being used as a gym, completes the property. The house is being marketed by Purplebricks for £950,000.
Properties in Downholland had an overall average price of £218,611 over the last year, 10% down on the previous period. Detached properties in the area fetched £345,000.
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