QUOTE REF:- GW0451 - Slade Cottage is an exquisite two-bedroom Victorian Cottage, effortlessly blending period charm with refined modern presentation. Immaculately maintained throughout, the property offers bright, spacious, and thoughtfully arranged accommodation across both floors.

Upon entry, a practical inner lobby leads into an impressive 22-foot lounge/diner, where a striking exposed brick fireplace and multi-fuel log burner create a warm and inviting focal point. The ground floor is further enhanced by a generous country-style kitchen/breakfast room, complete with a central island—ideal for both everyday living and entertaining.

Upstairs, two well-proportioned bedrooms are complemented by a large and beautifully appointed family bathroom, delivering both comfort and style.

Externally, the property truly excels. The south-facing rear garden extends to approximately 200 feet, offering a remarkable outdoor space that backs directly onto open farmland. This rare outlook provides a peaceful, semi-rural ambiance seldom found in such a convenient village location.

Situated in the tranquil setting of Great Wakering, Slade Cottage is a gem of a property which presents an exceptional opportunity for first-time buyers or those seeking an elegant downsize, combining character, space, and an enviable lifestyle setting.

ENTRANCE INNER LOBBY

Accessed via a double-glazed front door with patterned obscured glazed panel inset, this welcoming inner lobby is further complemented by two uPVC double-glazed obscured windows to the front and side aspect, allowing natural light while maintaining privacy, the welcoming inner lobby provides a practical entry point to the home.

The space features light grey oak-effect flooring, a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlight, and a dedicated storage area for coats and shoes, complete with overhead storage compartments already fitted. A wooden glazed internal door then leads through to the main accommodation and living room.

LOUNGE/DINER - 6.78m x 3.38m (22'3" x 11'1")

A spacious, charming and characterful living room enjoying a uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for plenty of natural light. The room features a continuation of the light grey oak-effect flooring, complemented by high-lip skirting and a radiator neatly encased within a decorative cover.

A striking focal point is the exposed brick fireplace, which houses a cast-iron log and coal burner with fan system, set upon a tiled hearth, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The room further benefits from a smooth plastered ceiling with charming solid wood beams, enhancing the property's character.

Practical features include an understairs storage cupboard, multiple power points, and a stunning original solid wood barn-style door opening to the stairway leading to the first-floor accommodation. An open archway leads through to the kitchen/breakfast room, where a quirky original solid wood step provides a subtle transition and feature between the spaces.

KITCHEN / BREAKFAST ROOM - 4.37m x 3.43m (14'4" x 11'3")

A charming and generously sized kitchen/breakfast room, thoughtfully fitted with a range of solid wood wall and base units providing ample storage and preparation space. The kitchen is complemented by roll-top work surfaces with tiled splashbacks and features an integrated one-and-a-half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap.

Integrated appliances include a 'NEFF' double electric oven, five-ring gas hob with extractor hood above, and integrated dishwasher, while there is additional space and plumbing for a washing machine, tumble dryer, and freestanding fridge/freezer, currently neatly encased within the units. One cupboard discreetly houses a recently installed wall-mounted combination boiler.

At the centre of the room sits a practical island unit with a matching roll-top work surface, incorporating two cupboards beneath, a solid wood wine storage area, and breakfast seating for two stools, creating an ideal social and dining space.

The room enjoys a wealth of character with exposed thick solid wood beams, a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights, and tiled flooring throughout. Natural light is provided via a uPVC double-glazed window to the side aspect, while uPVC double-glazed French doors, flanked by glazed side panels, open directly onto the sensational rear garden. Multiple power points are positioned throughout for convenience

STAIRS TO FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Accessed via a stunning original barn style solid wood door. Carpeted stairs rise to the first-floor landing, which continues with carpeted flooring and a smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights. The landing also provides loft access and doors leading to the first-floor accommodation.

BEDROOM ONE - 3.38m x 3.35m (11'1" x 11'0") (MAX INTO WARDROBES)

A well-proportioned double bedroom featuring a uPVC double-glazed window to the front aspect, allowing for good natural light. The room benefits from a smooth plastered and coved ceiling, carpeted flooring, and a radiator for comfort. Two built-in floor-to-ceiling wardrobes provide excellent integrated storage while maintaining a clean and streamlined layout. There is ample space for a double bed with additional storage furniture, along with conveniently positioned power points.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.07m x 1.91m (10'1" x 6'3")

A comfortable and versatile bedroom with a uPVC double-glazed window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden. The room features a smooth plastered ceiling, carpeted flooring, radiator, and power points. Well suited as a guest room, nursery, or home office, it offers space for a small double bed with room for additional storage.

FAMILY BATHROOM - 3.15m x 2.18m (10'4" x 7'2")

A generously sized family bathroom fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising a low-level WC, pedestal hand wash basin with stainless steel taps, and a large panel-enclosed corner bath with integral jets. The bath also features a telephone-style stainless steel mixer tap with shower attachment.

The bath area is complemented by part-tiled walls, while the remainder of the room is finished with bespoke wood panelling, creating a distinctive and characterful finish. Additional features include patterned lino flooring, a uPVC double-glazed obscured window to the rear aspect overlooking the garden, smooth plastered ceiling with inset spotlights and extractor fan, and a chrome heated towel rail for added comfort.

REAR GARDEN

A sensational rear garden extending over 200ft in length, offering a wonderful outdoor space ideal for families, entertaining, and keen gardeners alike. The garden is predominantly laid to lawn and enclosed by fencing to both boundaries, providing a good degree of privacy.

Thoughtfully divided into several distinct sections, the garden features an array of mature and attractive landscaped shrub borders, creating colour and visual interest throughout the seasons. Raised planting boxes constructed from wooden sleepers add further character and practicality for planting.

Positioned within the mid section is an attractive slimline pergola structure, timber framed with exposed brick pillars to either side, forming a charming architectural feature. This structure would be ideal for training climbing plants or vines, creating a beautifully shaded seating or garden feature area over time.

There are paved patio areas, perfectly suited for alfresco dining, barbecuing, and outdoor entertaining, while to the far corner of the garden, a hardstanding area currently accommodates a 'Keter' storage unit, which is accessed via double doors to the front, offering a useful and secure space for garden tools, equipment, and outdoor storage. Also to to the far end is a shingled area, creating a practical area currently utilised for additional storage, including wood cuttings and garden materials.

Further enhancing the practicality of the garden is a wide timber side gate, providing convenient side access running down the side of the property to the front, ideal for bin transportation or the movement of building materials.

Additional practical features include external power points, external lighting, and an outside water tap, providing excellent convenience for garden maintenance, outdoor entertaining, and general day-to-day use

The overall space offers excellent versatility and a superb backdrop for enjoying the outdoors.

FRONTAGE

This charming and attractive cottage benefits from a paved frontage, approached via a cast iron gate with cast iron railings to either side, creating a private and characterful entrance leading directly to the front door.

The frontage is further enhanced by external lighting, while a cobbled side access pathway runs along the side of the property, providing access through a timber gate to the rear garden, offering both practicality and convenience.

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