Cottage style and elegance

Feb 23 2006

Coventry Evening Telegraph

TWO cottages dating back to the 1760s have been brought together to form what must be one of the prettiest and most luxurious cottage homes in the West Midlands. The Cottage, in Woodman Lane, Clent, has a driveway leading to the rear courtyard which has become an ideal spot for summer entertaining. Nothing from the past has been wasted. There's an abundance of traditional features like exposed timbers and beams. The original bread ovens are carefully illuminated and there's decorative slate floors and fine fireplaces. All is deceptively spacious and immaculately presented. Enjoy the exposed timbers throughout and coloured slate floors. The dining room has alcoves and recesses and stairs to the first floor. The kitchen has a fully-fitted oven and grills, gas hob, fridge and freezer. Two patio doors lead to the delectable courtyard. There's a utility room, but your eyes will be drawn to the traditional fireplace in the sitting room, which also has understairs cupboards. Those working from home will appreciate the study and there's a second galley-style kitchen. The master bedroom is large, there are three further bedrooms, all beamed and timbered, a shower room and a gold-and-white family bathroom with panelled bath and electric shower above. The front garden has gravelled borders with well-established plants and shrubs and that lovely courtyard behind the house has a Mediterranean-style barbecue and seating area. A beautiful home in an enviable area. ..SUPL: