Enjoy walking, cycling, canoeing, and more from this peaceful village property on the edge of the River Trent, a family-friendly base within reach of Nottingham city centre. Just 8 miles away, Nottingham offers plenty of opportunities for shopping, bars, restaurants and culture, along with a city-centre castle and scenic arboretum. The property itself is located in Stoke Bardolph, a rural farming village just 1.5 miles from Burton Joyce, where you’ll find an array of shops cafes and restaurants. Stroll along the river and you’ll reach the local pub in less than five minutes or continue deeper into the countryside, exploring on foot or on two wheels. The river leads to Colwick Country Park (3 miles), a 250-acre wildlife park filled with towering trees, seasonal rare wildfowl and beautiful butterflies and dragonflies and Holme Pierrepont Hall (8 miles), or for a change of scenery, spend a day exploring the attractive market towns of Southwell and Newark, with their independent shops, cafés and historic surroundings.
The original character of this property has been lovingly maintained over the years, giving it a traditional feel throughout. Make your way up the path and into the cottage, leaving coats and boots in the porch and making use of the handy ground-floor WC. From here, step into the adjacent kitchen, fully equipped for all your culinary needs. Beyond the kitchen, the lounge leads through to a conservatory, providing a spacious, scenic spot to dine, with a table seating six. The lounge itself is a cosy, comfortable space, with plenty of seating arranged around an electric fire and Smart TV / DVD. Notice the latched door opening as you make your way upstairs to the first floor, home to three charming bedrooms. One master bedroom, and an additional double bedroom, while the final bedroom is a compact twin. All are served by a lovely family bathroom.
Enclosed by high hedges, the garden sits at the back of the property and is entirely secure and private. It’s laid to lawn with an outdoor dining area, accessed via French doors from the conservatory and providing the perfect finishing touch to summer stays. Parking is allocated for numerous cars on the street directly outside the property.