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Tucked away on the ever-popular edge of Thornton, a village renowned for its reservoir, strong sense of community and excellent schooling, this exceptional two-bedroom cottage offers the perfect balance of charm and contemporary comfort. Having undergone extensive and thoughtful renovation, the property retains its character while delivering a high-quality, low-maintenance lifestyle.

You are welcomed into the home via a charming courtyard frontage, leading into a practical entrance hall complete with Velux window and useful storage for coats and shoes. This flows seamlessly into a well-equipped utility space featuring a Belfast sink, plumbing for a washing machine, wall and base units, and a convenient WC housing the modern combination boiler, all finished with tiled flooring.

The heart of the home is the recently fitted kitchen diner, designed to impress with quartz worktops, a Belfast sink, range cooker and shaker-style navy units. A breakfast bar and under-stairs storage add both style and practicality. From here, striking barn-style wooden doors open into a warm and inviting living space, complete with hard flooring, a modern log burner and dual aspect light from side windows and French doors leading out to the garden.

Outside is where this home truly excels. The surprisingly large, mature garden provides a private and peaceful retreat, thoughtfully designed with composite decking, a variety of established plants, shrubs and trees, and low-maintenance artificial lawn. A summer house, spacious shed, outdoor lighting and a tucked-away seating area at the rear create multiple zones to relax and entertain, all while enjoying charming views of the church spire, a constant reminder of the home’s village setting and community feel.

Upstairs, the property continues to impress with two generous double bedrooms, including a main bedroom with built-in storage. The stylish family bathroom features a Jack and Jill layout serving both bedrooms and has been tastefully modernised to include a bath with shower over, shutters, vanity unit and a traditional schoolhouse-style radiator.

Positioned in the heart of the village and within easy reach of local shops and amenities, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a character-filled home that has been meticulously updated — offering all the charm you’d expect from a cottage, without the upkeep often associated with them.