A charming and thoughtfully extended two-bedroom character home in the heart of sought-after Wrea Green, combining period appeal with a superb contemporary rear extension, generous enclosed gardens, substantial garage and off-road parking.
2 Rose Cottages is an appealing period-style home which has been thoughtfully extended to the rear, creating a surprisingly spacious and versatile layout that blends traditional character with contemporary living.
The ground floor is particularly impressive, with a cosy front lounge featuring a wood-burning stove, a stylish Shaker-style kitchen and a superb rear reception room with a vaulted ceiling, exposed structural detailing and extensive glazing overlooking the garden. The open-plan flow between these spaces creates a wonderfully sociable heart to the home, while glazed doors provide a seamless connection to the garden.
Upstairs are two well-proportioned bedrooms and a modern family bathroom, with the second bedroom benefiting from an excellent range of mirrored fitted wardrobes.
Outside, the property continues to impress. A gravelled driveway provides valuable off-road parking, alongside a substantial garage currently used in part as a home gym. To the rear is a generous enclosed garden, considerably larger than might initially be expected, with lawn, paved and gravelled areas, raised planting and established greenery providing a private and attractive outdoor space.
Situated in the highly regarded village of Wrea Green, the property offers a wonderful combination of character, space and practicality, with the village's amenities and picturesque surroundings close at hand.
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Entrance Hall
Approached via the front entrance door, the welcoming hallway provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation and features attractive decorative wall panelling, radiator and staircase rising to the first floor.
Lounge
3.97m x 3.76m (13'0" x 12'4")
A charming and well-proportioned front reception room with a window overlooking the front of the property. The wood-burning stove provides an attractive focal point, set within the fireplace beneath a substantial timber mantel. Ceiling coving and traditional detailing add to the character, while there is ample space for comfortable seating and dining furniture if required. A wide opening leads through to the kitchen, creating a natural connection between the principal living spaces and making this a particularly sociable area of the home.
Kitchen
3.97m x 3.33m (13'0" x 10'11")
A stylish contemporary kitchen fitted with an extensive range of Shaker-style wall and base units, complemented by contrasting work surfaces. A sink and drainer sit beneath the opening to the adjoining rear reception room, while integrated appliances include an electric oven, electric hob and extractor. A central island provides useful additional preparation and storage space, with provision for further appliances including a washing machine. Recessed ceiling lighting and attractive herringbone-effect flooring add a contemporary finish. The open-plan arrangement creates an easy flow through to the impressive rear reception room.
Rear Lounge / Dining Room
3.56m x 4.32m (11'8" x 14'2")
A fantastic addition to the property and undoubtedly one of its standout features. This impressive rear reception room enjoys a wonderful sense of space, with a vaulted ceiling, exposed structural detailing and extensive glazing overlooking the garden. There is excellent space for a large seating arrangement and dining furniture, while the continuation of the herringbone-effect flooring gives the room a cohesive and contemporary feel. Glazed doors provide direct access to the garden, creating a lovely connection between the indoor and outdoor spaces and making this an ideal room for entertaining or relaxing.
First Floor
Landing
The staircase rises to the first-floor landing, providing access to both bedrooms and the family bathroom. Decorative wall panelling and spindle balustrading continue the attractive character found throughout the house.
Bedroom One
3.14m x 3.65m (10'4" x 12'0")
A comfortable double bedroom with a window overlooking the front of the property. The room retains an attractive period-style cast-iron fireplace with mantel surround, adding a further touch of character. There is also a radiator and space for freestanding bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Two
3.14m x 3.44m (10'4" x 11'3")
A second good-sized bedroom overlooking the rear of the property, currently arranged as a nursery. Decorative wall panelling provides an attractive finish, while a substantial run of mirrored fitted wardrobes offers excellent storage. Radiator.
Bathroom
1.88m x 2.77m (6'2" x 9'1")
A contemporary family bathroom fitted with a panelled bath, low-level WC and wash hand basin. The room also benefits from a separate enclosed shower with rainfall-style shower head, complemented by timber-effect and white metro-style wall tiling. Further features include a chrome heated towel rail, tiled flooring and obscured window.
Garage
3.23m x 5.52m (10'7" x 18'1")
A substantial and particularly versatile garage positioned alongside the property, currently used in part as a home gym. With power and lighting, exposed brickwork and an up-and-over garage door, the garage provides excellent additional space for parking, storage, workshop use, gym equipment or hobbies.
Outside
To the front, a gravelled driveway and forecourt provide valuable off-road parking and access to the garage. Established hedging offers a degree of privacy and screening. The generous enclosed rear garden is a particular feature of the property, offering considerably more outdoor space than might initially be anticipated. Immediately adjoining the house are hard-landscaped and gravelled areas, before the garden opens out onto a substantial lawn. Steps lead to a raised section towards the rear, where there is a timber garden shed together with further gravelled areas. The garden is enclosed by timber fencing and established greenery, with mature trees beyond creating an attractive backdrop and a good degree of privacy.
