Property description
Middle Cottage is an idyllic two bedroom period cottage, dating to 1905, situated in the picturesque and highly sought after conservation village of Horninghold, wonderfully located in between the Rutland market town of Uppingham and Leicestershire's medieval market town of Market Harborough.
SITUATION
Middle Cottage is an idyllic two bedroom period cottage, dating to 1905, situated in the picturesque and highly sought after conservation village of Horninghold, wonderfully located in between the Rutland market town of Uppingham and Leicestershire's medieval market town of Market Harborough. The village dates back approximately 1000 years and at the beginning of the 20th Century the then estate owners, the Hardcastle family, remodeled the village as a 'Garden Village' with the erection of a variety of stone, brick and half-timbered houses all set in a neat symmetrical pattern, surrounded with ornamental planting and a variety of trees. The neighbouring village of Hallaton provides excellent local amenities including a well-regarded primary school, two public houses, tea rooms and village hall. Both Uppingham and Market Harborough offer further amenities with an extensive range of shops, boutiques, leisure facilities, bars and restaurants. In addition, both Oakham and the Georgian market town of Stamford are accessible, with the latter being renowned for its Georgian architecture. There is a wide selection of excellent schooling in the area, with well-regarded primary schools in nearby Hallaton and Great Easton. Secondary schools are nearby at Uppingham and Market Harborough, whilst private schooling is available at Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford and Oundle.Communication links are excellent with mainline train services available from Market Harborough train station to London St Pancras in approximately one hour, as well as the nearby A47 providing quick access to the larger towns of Leicester and Peterborough.
DESCRIPTION
The property is entered via an attractive entrance porch with seating area. Once inside, you are greeted with the inviting sitting room, featuring a Victorian style open fireplace with a floral tiled inset and cast iron grate. The large west-facing window bathes the room in natural light and allows wonderful open views across surrounding countryside. The sitting room leads to the open plan kitchen/dining room which boasts features such as ceramic tiled flooring, a range of original and bespoke wooden kitchen units, wooden work surfaces, a Rayburn cooker range, integral dishwasher, fridge, Neff built-in oven and grill, four ring induction hob and a traditional Belfast sink, with windows looking out over the courtyard. The adjoining garden room benefits from French double doors which lead on to the courtyard, and is a wonderful extension to the kitchen area or for use as a second sitting room for all seasons. Moving upstairs, the cottage has two well-proportioned bedrooms, both with original cast iron fireplaces and large windows. The main front bedroom has fitted wardrobes and boasts stunning views over the surrounding open countryside whilst the second bedroom has views over the private grounds of Horninghold Hall and beyond, over open countryside. The well-appointed bathroom currently has a bath with shower over, however is enough room to incorporate bath and separate shower should it be desired. There is access from the landing to the boarded loft area which presents potential for conversion, subject to the necessary planning consents.
OUTSIDE
One approaches Middle Cottage via a cast iron gate with matching railings, over the garden path which winds through the west-facing front garden, featuring areas of vegetation, a wooden pergola with climbing roses, a sitting area and specimen trees. To the rear of the property is a private walled courtyard garden, accessed directly from the garden room with flowerbeds and a paved patio area which provides ample sheltered outdoor entertaining space. The property also benefits from a large additional outdoor area housing garden shed, wood store and oil tank which in turn leads on to independent, secure side access to the front of the house.
GENERAL REMARKS
Services: Mains Electricity, Water, and Drainage; Oil Fired Central Heating.Local Authority: Market Harborough District Council Council Tax Band: CEPC Rating: D
Property Features :
- Charming Early Twentieth Century Cottage
- Sought-after Village Location
- Kitchen/Dining Room
- Sitting Room
- Garden Room