Description
A Grade II listed 17th-century two bedroom semi detached thatched cottage with original features, parking, and an enclosed rear garden, situated in the village of Simpson. Formerly two cottages, this timber framed with brick infill cottage is believed to be the oldest dwelling in Simpson village. The property retains many original features including ceilings with exposed structural beams and an inglenook fireplace with the Bessemer above. The accommodation is set over two floors and includes - on the ground floor - a sitting room, a family/dining room, a kitchen, and a shower room.
There are two bedrooms on the first floor, both of which are partially vaulted with exposed timbers in the walls and ceilings, and have built-in wardrobes. Bedroom one has a gable end window and bedroom two has an exposed stonework and a dormer window in the thatch overlooking the front.
At the front there is a shrub border and access to off street parking on one side with a gated side entrance. The enclosed rear garden is laid principally to lawn and includes a paved patio, pathways, a summerhouse and borders with flowers, shrubs, and trees.
Accommodation Highlights The family/dining room, with a window overlooking the front, has open stairs to the first floor and an inglenook fireplace with an inset gas fire. The sitting room also has a gas fire and dual aspect windows. The dual aspect kitchen has a range of wall and base units with various integrated appliances and a sliding door accesses a rear hallway with access to the shower room with a three piece suite, and a door to the rear. The hallway continues up steps, with a Velux above, to join from behind the stairs in the family/dining room.
Situation Simpson is 0.2 miles from Caldecotte Lake for walking and cycling and for rowing and sailing clubs. The village has a gardening group and a village hall which hosts fitness classes and other activities including quiz nights. The Open University is 0.5 miles away via Ouzel Valley Park. The property is in the Walton High and MK Academy secondary school catchment areas, and Charles Warren Academy and Heronshaw primary school catchment areas.
