High Street, Thames Ditton
Guide price £699,950

No onward chain. A building of 'special interest' in a Grade II listed cottage row in the centre of Thames Ditton village, Cleves Cottage is thought to date back to the 16th century - an exquisite and inspiring example of its time. This pretty weatherboard-fronted 2/3 bedroom property has an abundance of period features including exposed beams, ‘monkey tail’ window latches and stout, ironwork-furnished oak doors. Downstairs is a large and welcoming reception room in which the main focal point is a spectacular, restored inglenook fireplace, adjoining is an eat-in country kitchen, behind which is a dining room that opens to a secluded well-stocked courtyard with a pond. Two opposing symmetrical sheds meet to form a walkway through a beautiful west-facing walled garden. Up the stairs from the kitchen is the master bedroom which features a vaulted ceiling, original chestnut wood flooring, a good amount of inbuilt storage and a striking exposed-brick fireplace. The second double bedroom to the rear has built-in storage and the smaller third bedroom to front with built-in oak box bed would also make an ideal nursery or study. Much-loved, well-maintained and restored by its previous owner, Cleves Cottage is now looking for a new custodian for the next chapter of its life. Just a short stroll from shops, station and excellent schools.