2 Bedroom Semi Detached House, Schoolhouse Hill, Heage, DE56

The kitchen at Hillside Cottage is every bit as charming as you’d hope. Thoughtfully designed in a classic shaker style, it features cream cabinetry paired with solid wood worktops that bring warmth and character to the space. There’s plenty of storage, open shelving for your favourite pieces, and room for a dining table, making it as practical as it is inviting. At the heart of the room sits a traditional green AGA, framed by a rustic timber beam and exposed painted stonework, a real focal point that gives the space its cottage soul. Natural light pours in through the rear window, highlighting the soft tones and homely details, from the ceramic sink to the tiled splashbacks and timber shelving. Including spaces for washing machine and fridge freezer, this is truly a cottage kitchen for baking and family meals!

The living room provides is a true blend of comfort and character. A feature fireplace with exposed brickwork houses a wood-burning stove, the perfect spot to gather on cooler evenings. French doors open straight out into the side garden, letting in natural light and creating that easy flow between inside and out. Fresh décor and wood-effect flooring laminate keep the space bright and contemporary, while the log burner and rustic mantle nod to the cottage’s heritage. There’s ample room here for two sofas and a reading nook, making it just as suited to quiet evenings in front of the fire as it is to entertaining friends with the doors open on a summer’s day. This is a room that adapts beautifully with the seasons, cosy in winter, light and airy in summer, a space you’ll want to spend time in all year round.

The wooden staircase rises from the living room, complemented by an opaque feature window that filters soft light into the space. At the top, the landing with exposed floorboards connects the two bedrooms and bathroom. It’s a simple but charming space that ties the upstairs accommodation together, blending practicality with the cottage’s natural character.

A calming retreat, this double bedroom is decorated in soft, neutral tones that enhance its sense of light and space. The vaulted ceiling adds character, while a Velux window above and a UPVC window to the front bring in natural light from two aspects. Original exposed floorboards add warmth and authenticity, balanced with a central heating radiator to keep the room cosy year-round. It’s a space that feels both restful and uplifting, the perfect place to begin and end each day.

The bathroom is fitted with a modern white three-piece suite, including a bath with thermostatic shower over, low flush WC, and a wash basin set within a contemporary vanity unit with storage beneath. A heated chrome towel rail, complimentary chrome fittings, and monochrome tiling give the space a smart, modern finish. A Velux window set into the ceiling allows natural light to flood in while maintaining complete privacy. Stylish, practical, and easy to maintain, a bathroom designed to work beautifully for everyday life