High Road, North Stifford, Grays, RM16 5UE

An enchanting Grade II listed thatched cottage full of period charm and character yet updated with stylish and modern essentials.  A beautiful blend of very old and new.  Once part of a 17th Century Inn called 'The Oakes' standing on a lovely plot within the heart of this historic village and also enjoying a beautiful garden of 105ft and backing onto nature reserve that is the Mardyke Valley beyond.

PORCH

Double glazed window to front.  Interestingly old entrance door.

LIVING ROOM

3 double glazed sash windows to front.  Beautiful oak beams, each with it’s own story to tell.  Wooden floor and a lovely fireplace with a heavy mantel shelf and a display fire.  A dining area sits beside the beautiful staircase that leads to the first floor.  Wall lights.  Radiators.  Access hatch to cellar 9’9 x 9’ max.

KITCHEN

There is a double glazed window and a stable door opens to the garden.  A stylish range of fitted units at both base and eye level with a decorative cornice & pelmet.  There is a tall larder wall and integrated appliances.  The ‘black galaxy’ granite worktop with matching up-stand sets off the kitchen and has an under-slung sink unit with mixer tap and carved drainer.  Integrated hob and chimney hood.

GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM

Opaque double glazed window to rear.  A modern white suite comprising double end bath with shower over.  Range of units with semi inset WC and wash basin.  Part tiled walls.  Ladder radiator.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

Rich with oak beams, doors and staircases.

BEDROOM 1

A double aspect room with double glazed sash window to front and to rear with far reaching views.  Light beams.  Radiator.  Walk-in wardrobe with rails and shelves.  Store cupboard.

EN-SUITE

Opaque double glazed sash window to front.  A modern white suite comprising a range of vanity units with semi inset WC and wash basin.  Shower enclosure with out of wall shower.  Part tiled walls.

OFFICE

Double glazed sash window to front.  Radiator.

TOP LANDING

Storage area.  Door to:

BEDROOM 2

Double glazed sash dormer window to front.  Sloping ceilings.

EXTERIOR

FRONT The front garden has a picket fence and lawn garden.  There is an independent driveway with parking for 2 in front of the garage.

REAR Garden is in excess of 105’ commencing with a deck area and a lawn that gives far reaching views over the sloping garden, protected Mardyke Valley, the golf course and woodland beyond.  Steps lead down to a lower level with a pond, bridge and rockery garden.  There are further steps down to a further lawn area and a wrought iron fence at the bottom with a gate opening directly onto the Mardyke Valley.