Imagine Christmas in a cosy cottage next year
Christmas is coming and that lovely image of cosying up at home with a big decorated tree, soft lighting and all the family gathered around springs to mind as an idyllic picture. So, if you don’t have that setting now, how do you get it? These cottage across Nottinghamshire, and one wild card, are all for sale right now so by the time next Christmas comes around you could be established in your cosy cottage ready to set the scene. Here’s what you can buy right now
Red Lane, Lowdham, Nottingham: £180,000 (offers in the region)
It has the countryside views you’d want (but is also within easy reach of the A6097 Epperstone by-pass), has a stylish fireplace and log burner that suits the cottage down to the ground - there are even beams to the ceiling. The charming two-bed is for sale with David James Estate Agents (0115 955 5550) and includes a lounge with that feature fireplace we’ve mentioned, then there is a kitchen, and a house bathroom. The loft has been converted to provide a versatile space and is accessed via pull-down ladders from the first floor landing. Outside, there are low maintenance front and rear gardens as well as a detached workshop and an adjoining store.
Donkey Lane, Bradmore: Guide price £295,000
Standing on the aptly named Donkey Lane, those looking for a Christmas theme should head to Bradmore and this spacious two-bed cottage. For sale with Thomas James Estate Agents (0115 984 4660), this property was built around 1850 and retains some of its original features as well as having open countryside views and a lovely village location. Named Manor Farm Cottage, this lovely home includes a living room, kitchen/dining room and bathroom on the ground floor, as well as two bedrooms and a toilet to the first floor.
Dobsons Mews, Sutton-in-Ashfield: £179,950 (offers in the region)
Described as ‘oozing character and charm’ this Grade II listed mews property is ideal for anyone looking for family-sized accommodation in a non estate location, says selling agent Leaders, Mansfield (01623 659111). This lovely three-bedroom cottage offers a mix of contemporary living within a period property. Accommodation includes a breakfast kitchen, lounge/dining area, three bedrooms - one with an en suite - and a family bathroom. Outside, there is allocated parking, a garage and a garden area that overlooks a stream.
Lings Lane, Keyworth: Guide price £450,000
Heavy beams, latch doors, a wood burner... just imagine putting your Christmas tree up in here and waiting for Santa to hop down a proper chimney. This three-bed cottage is for sale with Express Estate Agency (0161 300 3987). It stands in a lovely position with open fields opposite and as well as having a private rear garden, it also has a detached garage and off road parking. Accommodation includes two reception rooms, a kitchen/diner and three bedrooms - one with an en suite bathroom.
And finally...Drift Hill, Redmile: £225,000
This is our wild card as technically it is just over the border in Leicestershire but as it is only 7 miles from Bingham and just full of character, we didn’t want you to miss out on seeing it. Internally, it has exposed stone and some ceiling beams, and yet there are also some lovely contemporary additions too. This two-bed in Redmile is certainly a gem. Accommodation includes an entrance porch, lounge, dining area, shaker style breakfast kitchen, unique landing/study area, two double bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with a free-standing claw foot bath. In addition, there is planning permission for an extension to the rear of the property. Further information on the planning may be obtained via the selling agents, Frank Innes, Bingham (01949 390 051). Outside, there is a south facing garden which has been beautifully maintained and is split into three levels with mature planting, a lawn area and a lovely decked area ideal for al fresco dining.