Pebmarsh, CO9

Lichen Cottage is a charming and characterful listed period property with fine original period detailing and later additions, and enjoys a pleasant position on the periphery of this popular and sought after village and is set within large mature grounds with several useful outbuildings.

A door with a glazed panel accesses the entrance lobby which has a window to the side, coconut matting and a glazed door leads to the entrance hall which has a slate floor, beams to the ceiling and stairs rising to the first floor. The sitting room is charming and has oak frame work to the walls and ceiling, slate flooring, an inglenook fireplace with an inset woodburning stove, and attractive open oak studwork through to the study. Beyond this is the family room which has beams to the ceiling and a large inglenook fireplace with bressummer beam above and views to the front garden via a large window. A door leads to a rear lobby which accesses a bathroom and a second staircase.

The study has attractive pamment flooring, a large storage cupboard and views to the rear. The dining room is situated in a later addition and has a dual aspect with views to the grounds. There is a pretty red brick fireplace with a wood burner providing a focal point, beams to the ceiling, pamment flooring, a large storage cupboard and a square arch through to the kitchen. The kitchen has a dual aspect, pamment flooring, and is fitted with a range of solid oak units with granite work tops, a Butlers sink, and appliances to include a dishwasher, integral oven, hob and extractor hood. There is a stable door to the rear which leads to an extensive terrace making it ideal for entertaining. The remainder of the ground floor comprises a utility area with floor mounted units and plumbing for a washing machine. There is a lavishly appointed bathroom which has travertine tiles, a large oval ended bath set within a raised plinth and a matching pedestal wash basin and wc.

The primary stairs rise to an inviting split-level landing which has a part vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, and accesses three of the four bedrooms. The principal bedroom is charming with a window to the front, original oak floorboards, a part vaulted ceiling and a large storage cupboard. There are two further bedrooms on this side of the house, one to the rear in a newer extension which has a dual aspect, built in wardrobes and a part vaulted ceiling, and the other to the front elevation of the house. These are all served by a well-appointed shower room with a tiled shower cubicle, tiled floor and matching basin and wc. The other bedroom is accessed via the second staircase beyond the family room, and as such makes excellent guest accommodation, and is served by the ground floor bathroom. It is a charming room with a vaulted ceiling, dual aspect, and original oak floorboards.

Lichen Cottage is approached via two red brick piers which are flanked by mature hedge, expanses of lawn and attractive herbaceous borders. There is a large gravel drive which provides parking for numerous vehicles, and in turn leads to the detached double garage which is equipped with power and light. To the side of the house is an attractive mellow red brick wall which has a gate through to the terrace, and there is a path from the drive which leads to the front door.

The grounds benefit from, a south and westerly aspect enabling them to take advantage of the afternoon and evening sunshine. To the west of the house beyond a large and impressive sandstone terrace is a useful outbuilding which could be utilised as a home office or party barn, depending upon your preference. There are beams to the ceiling and a range of floor mounted units. Adjacent to this is a pergola covering a large terrace, making it ideal for entertaining. To the side of this is a mature hedge with an iron gate.

There is a large expanse of lawn on the west which has mature hedge boundaries, adjacent to which is a useful workshop building. Immediately to the side and rear of the house is an extensive entertaining terrace which is flanked by a dwarf brick wall. Beyond this is a large pergola with climbing plants and vines which provide shade, and this is flanked by further expanses of lawn. To the rear of the garden is a log store and numerous mature trees to include willow and ash.

In all about 1.05 acres (sts).
 

ENTRANCE LOBBY 4' 3" x 3' 11" (1.3m x 1.2m)  

ENTRANCE HALL 6' 2" x 3' 7" (1.9m x 1.1m)  

SITTING ROOM 16' 4" x 12' 7" (5.0m x 3.85m)  

FAMILY ROOM 16' 4" x 12' 11" (5.0m x 3.95m)  

REAR LOBBY 5' 4" x 3' 3" (1.65m x 1.0m)  

STUDY 10' 2" x 6' 2" (3.1m x 1.9m)  

DINING ROOM 15' 5" x 12' 1" (4.70m x 3.70m)  

KITCHEN 13' 1" x 11' 1" (4.0m x 3.4m)  

UTILITY ROOM 6' 2" x 4' 1" (1.90m x 1.25m)  

FAMILY BATHROOM 9' 4" x 6' 2" (2.85m x 1.90m)  

SPLIT LEVEL LANDING 11' 0" x 10' 4" (3.37m x 3.17m)  

BEDROOM ONE 15' 7" x 12' 1" (4.75m x 3.70m)  

BEDROOM TWO 14' 7" x 11' 1" (4.45m x 3.40m)  

BEDROOM THREE 16' 2" x 8' 10" (4.95m x 2.70m)  

SHOWER ROOM 6' 2" x 4' 7" (1.9m x 1.4m)  

OFFICE/PARTY BARN 17' 6" x 9' 8" (5.35m x 2.95m)  

DOUBLE GARAGE 21' 7" x 17' 2" (6.60m x 5.25m)  

WORKSHOP