Windmill Bank, Gentleshaw, WS15

Bill Tandy and Company are pleased to present this lovely character cottage, located in the heart of Gentleshaw, with a particular feature being the outstanding countryside views to both front and rear. Believed to be approximately 150 years old, this cottage has been adapted over the years to create a lovely family home with good sized accommodation and having the benefit of double glazing and LPG central heating. Set behind a gravelled driveway which provides parking for a minimum of two vehicles there is an additional parking space belonging to the cottage by the adjoining semi detached property. The accommodation in brief comprises entrance hall, through lounge, separate dining/sitting room, cottage kitchen, sun lounge, ground floor bathroom, four good sized first floor bedrooms and guests W.C. A further lovely feature to the cottage is the lovely rear garden with countryside aspect and having a separate detached outbuilding on two floors which has a workshop and garden room which provides good potential to be adapted for a purchasers requirements. Overall this impressive cottage needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated for the accommodation on offer, and the beautiful surrounding countryside.

ENTRANCE HALL
approached via a UPVC panelled main entrance door and having UPVC double glazed window to front, ceiling light point and a stripped wooden latch door opens to:

THROUGH LOUNGE
21' 2" overall x 11' 9" max (8'9" min) (6.45m overall x 3.58m max 3.58m min) this generously sized living room has a UPVC double glazed window to front, additional UPVC double glazed bow window to side, focal point exposed brick chimney breast with timber recessed mantel and raised quarry tiled hearth with centrally positioned multi fuel stove and flue, inset display lighting, radiator, T.V. aerial socket, feature timber ceiling beams, wall light points and latch door opens to a useful built-in under stairs storage cupboard/cellar area. and further latch door to stairs rising to the first floor.

SITTING/DINING ROOM
13' 5" x 10' 4" (4.09m x 3.15m) having a UPVC double glazed bow window to side, focal point traditional wooden fireplace surround with mantlepiece and barleytwist insert, display shelf and coal effect flame fire on a raised hearth, feature timber ceiling beam, wall light points and latch door to bathroom via a lobby.

BATHROOM
7' 9" x 5' 6" (2.36m x 1.68m) approached via an enclosed lobby and having a white suite with gold style fitments comprising low level W.C., pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and walk-in shower cubicle with glazed splash screen door and wall mounted shower unit, complementary ceramic splashback wall tiling, part height wooden wall panelling with dado frieze, radiator and dual aspect UPVC obscure double glazed windows to rear and side.

COTTAGE KITCHEN
13' 5" x 12' 7" max (8'2" min) (4.09m x 3.84m max 3.84m min) having a range of matching wooden wall and base level storage cupboards incorporating drawers, complementary roll top work surfaces, part ceramic splashback wall tiling, inset stainless steel sink and drainer with antique style mono tap, space for free-standing cooker with fitted extractor hood, space for larder fridge/freezer, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, matching larder storage cupboards, display cabinet and corner display shelving, timber ceiling beam and post with rustic brick insert, dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows to rear and side and a part glazed wooden stable door opening to the sun lounge.

SUN LOUNGE
13' 9" max (8'4" min) x 10' 7" max (3'8" min) (4.19m max 2.54m min x 3.23m max 1.12m min) a lovely addition to the property overlooking the rear garden and onward countryside with full height glass windows and a sloping polycarbonate roof, tiled flooring and double French doors open out to the rear garden.

LONG FIRST FLOOR LANDING
having ceiling light point, radiator, useful built-in storage cupboard and wooden latch doors lead off to further accommodation.

BEDROOM ONE
14' 0" x 8' 8" (4.27m x 2.64m) having dual aspect UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and side views, ceiling light point and radiator.

BEDROOM TWO
12' 1" x 11' 1" (3.68m x 3.38m) having UPVC double glazed window overlooking the countryside opposite Windmill Bank, a range of fitted modern light wooden bedroom furniture incorporating double wardrobes, base level storage cupboards and drawer unit, ceiling light point and radiator.

BEDROOM THREE
10' 1" x 8' 2" (3.07m x 2.49m) having UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side views, two built-in single wardrobes, ceiling light point and radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR
10' 0" x 5' 8" (3.05m x 1.73m) having UPVC double glazed window overlooking the side views, ceiling light point and radiator.

GUESTS W.C.
having a white suite comprising low level W.C. and pedestal wash hand basin, ceiling light point and dado rail.

OUTSIDE
The property sits back from Windmill Bank behind ornamental garden walling with a gravelled driveway extending alongside part of the cottage and providing parking for approximately two vehicles. A gravelled path extends to the main entrance door and there are herbaceous flower and shrub plants, A paved patio area runs alongside the remaining rear corner of the cottage with herbaceous flower and shrub plants giving access to the rear garden. There is an additional parking area set to the side of the neighbouring attached cottage. To the rear is a delightful cottage garden incorporating paved seating areas, with steps leading down to lawned garden beyond with established herbaceous flower and shrub display borders and beds. A detached outbuilding with two levels has a useful workshop to the upper level and potential garden room to the lower level and provides superb potential for a purchasers individual requirements.

AGENTS NOTES
NB we have been advised by the vendor the property runs on LPG central heating and there is a septic tank. We understand from the vendor that, with the exception of the holding tank which is of brick construction, that the rest of the system was replaced three years ago and does not discharge into flowing water.

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