For Sale4 Bedroom Detached Cottage in Lion Cottage, New Road, Firbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8JT£1,100,000

A truly charming and utterly enviable detached family home nestled within the heart of the popular village of Firbeck. This beautiful property oozes endless character and charm, whilst benefitting from all the comforts of 21st century living. Having undergone a complete renovation in recent years by the current owner, Lion Cottage is finished to an extremely high standard throughout and sees high quality materials, lavish fittings and an abundance of natural light. The marriage between the house and the grounds at this home are something that cannot be replicated, without doubt this is one of the most desirable properties to come to the open market within the local area. The formal walled gardens extend to around 0.6 acres in all and offer a tranquil oasis from the outside world. The boundaries are flanked with mature trees and shrubs, whilst the well-stocked beds offer colour and diversity all year round. A number of patio areas provide the ideal space for alfresco dining, and The Woodcutters House set within the grounds is a wonderful addition to any party or gathering. This is without doubt one of the most appealing homes in the area, offering a fine blend of both character and contemporary living all within an idyllic setting. The accommodation which has been sympathetically restored boast a welcoming entrance hall with feature bespoke entrance door which leads to the ground floor living space. A formal dining room gives the perfect grandeur for any dinner party with jaw dropping views over the rear gardens. A spacious drawing room and cosy snug give options for relaxing all year round, whilst a beautifully appointed kitchen living room is the beating heart of this wonderful country residence. The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units along with a number of built in appliances and gives space for both dining and seating areas. Off the kitchen is a large utility room with extensive storage, as well as a cloakroom with quirky references to the history of ‘Lion Cottage’. A temperature-controlled wine room provides a real wow factor to this home and gives an interesting twist to any evening of entertainment and is just perfect for any wine connoisseur. The first floor sees four tastefully decorated double bedrooms all of which have bespoke built in storage, and each having a beautiful outlook on to the picturesque gardens below. The principle suite benefits from contemporary en suite facilities whilst the other three bedroom are served by a well-appointed house bathroom with built in vanity storage and decorated in keeping with the rest of this exquisite home. A detached double garage has two ground level integrated stores, with the first floor providing further accommodation suitable for conversion to hobbies/ games room, or home office. Located in the heart of the attractive village of Firbeck, around 8 miles to the north of Worksop.  The village has a popular public house, The Black Lion Inn. The surrounding cities of Doncaster (13 miles), Rotherham (13 miles) and Sheffield (18miles) provide a wide choice of shopping and recreational alternatives.  The surrounding area also offers an excellent choice of both state and private schools. The property is also well located for the commuter, with good access to the motorway network including the M1, M18 and A1(M).  Retford (12 miles) offers an excellent main line rail link to London Kings Cross which takes from less than 1½ hours.