Property Description
… in Kingston , a detached, Grade II listed, thatched cottage . Behind, a good-sized, enclosed garden, prettily planted with patio (table/chairs) and lawn (bench), and an upper level (steps), mostly lawned with sheltered terrace (table/chairs, barbecue) ideally positioned for the last sun of the evening.
Inside, surprisingly light and spacious, brought up to date with soft paint colours and smart modern furnishings charmingly combined with typical 17th cent. knobbly walls, big solid beams (lowest 511) and winding stone stairs (steep, narrow treads, care needed). Slate-floored entrance lobby (armchair); sizeable living room (TV/DVD/Blu-ray, iPod dock) with inglenook fireplace ( open fire ) and arch (step up) to attractive dining room with doors to patio. Ground-floor shower-room (suite). Lovely cottage-style kitchen/breakfast room ( dishwasher , washing machine , microwave , oil-fired range cooker , electric oven with induction hob, larder fridge) with granite worktops, antique pine table/chairs and stable doors to drive (tall gates to road) and garden; outside utility room ( tumble drier , freezer , sink).Door from living room (510 lintel) to original spiral stone staircase (central upright grabrail) up to three large bedrooms two double (6 beds), and a pretty twin. Bathroom (suite with separate shower). Arrival after 4pm. Welcoming, comfortable, full of character in a great spot for village, pub and beach .
