5 bed cottage for sale

Rose Cottage, Melbourne YO42

RL0918 - Tucked away in the heart of Melbourne village, Rose Cottage is a deceptively spacious and beautifully presented home with origins dating back to the 1700s, thoughtfully extended over time to create a superb family house offering over 2,000 square feet of accommodation.

From the front, the cottage’s landscaped, cottage-style garden sets the tone for the quality and care found throughout. Step inside and you’re welcomed by a light entrance hall with a stone tiled floor and a large cloaks cupboard, ideal for greeting guests and everyday practicality.

To the right sits a cosy family lounge, rich in character with exposed oak beams and a substantial fireplace housing a log-burning stove. The layout then opens up into the heart of the home, where the kitchen and dining spaces are cleverly arranged around a central dining room that links the main living areas together and also houses the staircase to the first floor.

The kitchen is a true cook’s kitchen, designed for family life and entertaining, complemented by a practical rear lobby providing everyday access from the garden. This area offers built-in storage for coats and boots, a ground floor WC, and a separate utility room with space for appliances and the oil-fired boiler.

To the rear of the house is a stunning garden room overlooking the garden, featuring a glass panel revealing the original well beneath – a unique and calming feature that adds to the sense of character and wellbeing throughout the home.

Upstairs, the accommodation continues to impress with five bedrooms in total, including four doubles and a generous single. The family shower room and the principal en-suite bathroom have both been recently overhauled to an exceptional standard, with the en-suite featuring a beautiful roll-top bath.

Externally, the property sits on a generous plot with an extensive Cotswold stone driveway leading to a double garage with loft space and inspection pit, offering excellent potential for conversion or workshop use. Beyond the garage is an impressive oak-framed car port with log store, electric vehicle charging, and additional parking.

The rear garden is a real highlight — private, mature, and deceptively large, with a koi pond, bridge, seating areas, and a sense of calm rarely found so centrally. Despite its village location, the garden feels wonderfully secluded.

Rose Cottage perfectly combines period character, modern family living, and a highly convenient location, with schools, village amenities, canal walks, and transport links all within minutes.

Council Tax Band: D