Quite a grand fireplace was specially made by Mathew Collins Furniture in Oxfordshire and features a copper lining to reflect the flames and mirror panels applied to the front giving a touch of art deco glamour. Built in 1850 as a two-up two-down it had been extended at both ends by a previous owner providing a sitting room and a play room TV area opening onto the garden with the kitchen and dining room in-between. An enfilade view through three rooms was a bonus. Although the cottage was in good condition the new owners wanted to put a definite individual stamp on the place and create a sophisticated garden where there was just lawn and a few shrubs. *** TEXT AVAILABLE ***