13/05/2026
Exactly one year ago today, my life changed when I pulled up outside Manor Cottage. It was a sweltering, sunny afternoon, and as I arrived for my 1:30 PM viewing, the sound of church bells ringing in the air felt like a personal welcome.
The cottage has such a distinct, charming character. From the moment I stepped onto that stone path and looked up at the cottage, I had that undeniable "this is it" feeling. I knew right then and there that I had to buy it.
Walking through the door, I was completely blown away. It didn’t matter that there were cobwebs in the corners or that the garden was a wild, overgrown jungle at the time; the potential was glowing. I remember wandering through the rooms in a daze of excitement, finally standing in the loft room and whispering to myself, “You’re mine.”
Fast forward to today, and that dream is officially my reality. Looking at the beautiful cottage now, I can say with total certainty: I wouldn’t change a single thing for the world. Happy one-year anniversary to this gorgeous cottage!
