THIS period cottage for sale has “wonderful” gardens and includes a stretch of the Grand Western Canal. 

Greenham Cottage, near Wellington, sits in four acres of grounds and includes a separate studio, as well as a section of the canal.

The canal dates back to the 1700s, and was created as a means to connect the Bristol Channel with the English Channel, but was never completed.

The main cottage is entered via a covered porch into the hall, with under stairs cupboards and access to the kitchen and breakfast room. 

The kitchen and breakfast room is triple aspect and includes an oil-fired Rayburn cooker and a bay window with a window seat. 

On the other side of the hall, there is a study with an adjoining bathroom, and a sitting room featuring an open fireplace with a tiled surround and slate hearth, as well as fitted cupboards and bookshelves. 

The sitting room has two sets of double doors, one set of which lead outdoors, and the others leading to the conservatory. 

Moving upstairs, there are four bedrooms, two of which are doubles, and a family bathroom. 

As well as the main house, in the grounds there is a detached studio, which includes a kitchen area, a bathroom and living space, plus its own garden and patio. 

The grounds overall span approximately four acres, including a 2.5 acre field and 200 metres of the Grand Western Canal. 

Throughout the grounds, there are areas of lawn with flower and shrub borders, plus vegetable gardens, sitting areas, a summerhouse and a greenhouse. 

The property is for sale by Stags for a guide price of £825,000. 

The agent said: “Greenham Cottage is a detached period property with spacious flexible accommodation benefiting from wonderful gardens and adjoining land. 

“The property owns approximately 200 metres of the Grand Western Canal and has a studio with a kitchen and shower room. 

“The property is enhanced by the adjoining field, which is approximately 2.5 acres and in all the property is approximately four acres.”