Tinkers Cottage Dane End, Therfield, Royston

Tinkers CottageDane End, Therfield, Royston SG8 9RH

Beautiful listed period cottage superbly presented and set in the most wonderful rural position down a quiet country lane

Royston station 3 miles, Cambridge 14 miles, Buntingford 5.5 miles

Sitting room | Snug | Kitchen/breakfast room Dining room | Utility & Cloakroom | Master bedroom suite with dressing room and shower room | 3 further bedrooms & study area | 2 bath/shower rooms | Three bay cart lodge & gravelled parking | South-west facing gardens of approximately 0.3 acres

The propertyDating back to the early 17th century, this former hall house is now a truly lovely country cottage, full of character and charm, finished to a very high standard yet retaining many wonderful period features. The house is set in an idyllic location, backing onto open fields, close to the edge of this pretty Hertfordshire village. The house has been extended and improved over the last 15 years by the current owners with a new thatch and ridge in 2006. Improvements include new bathrooms, a lovely Shaker style Aga kitchen, rewiring and new boiler, the creation of a utility and a dining room and of principal note, the stunning oak framed extension for the master bedroom suite. With full height picture window and doors opening to the terrace, this superb room has a dressing room and superb luxury shower room, all with underfloor heating.

The attention to detail is evident throughout and the cottage is faultless in its presentation. The integrity of the property has been retained with a wealth of exposed timbers and studwork, latched doors, inglenook fireplace and casement windows. The kitchen, dining room, snug and utility all have beautiful Karndean flooring and the master bedroom is laid with lovely oak flooring. The balance of the period attributes and high quality contemporary fittings work very well. This along with the enviable location make Tinkers Cottage a very special property.

LocationTinkers Cottage occupies an unrivalled position on the edge this popular and picturesque village set in rolling countryside approximately 2 miles from the market town of Royston. The village has a thriving and active community centred around the village hall, the primary school and the renowned public house/restaurant, as well as fantastic walks in the area on Therfield Heath which has its own golf course. There are more varied and local amenities in Buntingford and in the nearby market town of Royston including a mainline railway station (London Kings Cross 37 mins). There is also a station in Ashwell (4 miles). There is an excellent farm shop on the A10 near Melbourn as well as a small village shop in Barley (5 miles). For the road commuter there is easy access to the A10 and the A505 which leads to the A1 and M25 and to M11 and Stansted Airport. Save for a few other cottages in the lane, Tinkers Cottage is surrounded by fields and farmland.

OutsideThe gardens and grounds of Tinkers Cottage extend to approximately a third of an acre. Affording unrivalled countryside views, the west facing gardens are delightfully secluded and superbly maintained. They are mainly laid to lawn and fully enclosed with post and rail fencing and laurel hedging. There are well-stocked flower and shrub beds and the same amount of attention to detail has been taken with the landscaping. There is a fantastic paved terrace to the back of house, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining, taking full advantage of the spectacular views and the evening sun. The property is approached through five bar vehicular gates opening to the ample gravelled parking and giving access to the three bay cart lodge; one bay has double timber doors providing secure storage.

IMPORTANT NOTICE Strutt & Parker LLP gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker LLP does not have any authority to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker LLP does not accept responsibility for any expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have the information checked for you. Photographs taken February 2016. Particulars prepared February 2016.

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Bedroom 24.24 x 3.59

13'11" x 11'9"(Maximum)

Bedroom 34.63 x 4.13

15'2" x 13'7"

Bedroom 44.13 x 2.1513'7" x 7'1"

UtilityDining Room3.54 x 2.9811'7" x 9'9"

Kitchen/Breakfast Room

5.53 x 4.2418'2" x 13'11"

Snug4.25 x 2.28

13'11" x 7'6"

Master Bedroom5.54 x 4.13

18'2" x 13'7"

Dressing Room/Nursery4.34 x 2.09

14'3" x 6'10"Ground Floor

First Floor

Sitting Room4.62 x 4.46

15'2" x 14'8"

Sky

The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.

© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8245171/CPPDenotes restricted head height

Study Area4.13 x 2.9013'7" x 9'6"

Cart Lodge6.52 x 5.4021'5" x 17'9"(Maximum)

5.40 x 2.9017'9" x 9'6"

GeneralServices: Mains water, electricity, and drainage. Oil fired central heating. Local Authority: North Hertfordshire District Council Council Tax: Band F £2193.00

DirectionsFrom Cambridge take the A10 towards Royston. At the large roundabout before Royston, turn right onto the A505. Continue across the next roundabout and then left at the third one. Take the right hand turning to Therfield. Follow the road into the village, passing the pub on the left and the church on the right. Continue through the village green and then bear left. Bear right into Dane End, signposted Sandon. The cottage can be found on the right hand side.

FloorplansMain House internal area 2,052 sq ft (191 sq m)External Room & Cart Lodge internal area 506 sq ft (47 sq m)For identification purposes only.