Property description
A rare opportunity to acquire this grade II listed 2 double bedroomed cottage retaining many original character features with further potential for extension of the existing accommodation (subject to planning). The cottage forms part of the original Beaumanor Hall with striking granite and brick exterior with Swithland slated roof and comprises:Ground floor: side feature open porch into lounge with heavy beamed ceiling and feature open fireplace, separate sitting room with feature open fireplace and breakfast kitchen with built-in Smeg cooker and extractor with integrated dishwasher.First floor: 2 double bedrooms and quality re-fitted bathroom with roll edge and claw bath and separate double shower cubicle.Outside: extensive front gravelled driveway affording car standing for at least 4 vehicles, extensive private enclosed lawned rear gardens with stocked perennial borders with large patio to rear and side, outside freezer store and general garden store.The property lies in this highly sought after Charnwood Forest village in close proximity to Woodhouse Eaves with local pubs, restaurants, general store, butchers, pharmacy and hairdressers. In this location properties are purchased at a premium. It is a short driving distance away from some of Leicestershire's best known beauty spots within Charnwood Forest district and offers excellent communications to the industry centres within the region via the road networks with the M1 intersection point at J23 for North and Southbound traffic respectively, Nottingham East Midlands Airport at Castle Donington, intercity rail link at Loughborough or Barrow-upon-Soar with service to London St. Pancras.Agents view: the property offers a rare opportunity to acquire this character cottage lying in the heart of Charnwood with further potential for extension if required and the agents have no hesitation in recommending internal inspection without delay. EPC Rating: E*NB Please note the first image shows the rear of the property.
Original Canopied Open Porch
Open porch with granite stone walls and lattice wood to the sides with original wood door leading through to the lounge.
Lounge - 16' 10'' into bay x 13' 0'' (5.13m x 3.96m)
Leaded light attractive bay window to front elevation, feature fireplace with open fire, radiator, wall lights, heavy original beamed ceiling, picture rail and pine door with stairs rising to first floor landing.
Separate Sitting Room - 11' 5'' x 13' 5'' (3.48m x 4.09m)
Leaded light secondary double glazed windows to front elevation, heavy original beamed ceilings, feature open fireplace, picture rail, wall lights and cottage style wood panelled door back to the lounge.
Breakfast Kitchen - 8' 0'' x 13' 0'' (2.44m x 3.96m)
Multi-pane obscure glass French door to the rear garden, leaded light window enjoying views across the garden, double radiator, one and a half plus drainer sink unit with chrome mixer taps built into u-shaped preparation work surfaces, comprehensive series of wood fronted and chrome handled base cupboards and drawers, tray and towel section, matching eye level units over, pull out pantry store, built-in four ring Smeg gas hob with double oven under, Whirlpool extractor and light over, integrated dishwasher, plumbing for automatic washing machine with appliance space, wall-mounted Glow Worm gas fired boiler servicing central heating and hot water system, wood laminate flooring and directional spotlights to the heavy beamed ceiling.
First Floor Landing
Stairs with banister rail rising to first floor landing with recess storage cupboard under stairwell and original pine panelled door, pine panelled feature door back to the lounge, wall-mounted time clock and programmer for central heating and hot water system, double radiator and skylight.
Double Front Bedroom 1 - 13' 0'' x 13' 2'' (3.96m x 4.01m)
Leaded light secondary double glazed windows to front elevation, chrome dimmer switch control, central rose, recess storage cupboard over stairwell with original pine panelled door and original pine door leading back to the landing.
Double Front Bedroom 2 - 13' 5'' x 11' 5'' (4.09m x 3.48m)
Leaded light secondary double glazed windows to front elevation, radiator, central rose, access to loft space and pine panelled door back to the landing.
Re-Fitted Victorian Style Bathroom - 13' 0'' x 7' 10'' (3.96m x 2.39m)
With roll edge and claw bath with chrome taps, separate double shower cubicle with glass screen door and pressurised shower, feature pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, low flush WC with wood seat, heated chrome towel rail, extractor fan, double fronted recess airing cupboard with cylinder and pine slat storage and feature pine fronted doors, Velux sealed double glazed roof window, leaded light window enjoying views across the rear gardens, access to loft space and sunken spotlights to the ceiling and original pine panelled door leading back to the landing.
Outside
The property is set back from Forest Road with front picket fence, sweeping gravelled driveway affording car standing for up to 4 vehicles, raised side border and front gardens with stocked perennial borders. Gated access then leads to the private enclosed superb landscaped and extensive rear gardens with back large patio area, outside tap, freezer store and separate general garden store. They then open out into extensive lawns with stocked perennial borders, greenhouse, outside tap and screen fencing to the boundaries and offering a high degree of general privacy throughout.
Freezer Store - 6' 2'' x 3' 5'' (1.88m x 1.04m)
With latch door, two pine cupboards and power and light.
Separate General Garden Store - 10' 5'' x 6' 0'' (3.17m x 1.83m)
With attractive granite exterior, Swithland slated roof and cottage style door.
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*NB Please note the first image shows the rear of the property. Both the lounge and sitting room have open fireplaces.
Directional Note
From the centre of Loughborough the property is best approached along the A6 Southbound, proceeding out to the One Ash Island and straight on into Quorn. At the traffic lights turn right into Woodhouse Road and then continue through to the village of Woodhouse, straight on at the mini-roundabout where the property is located on the right hand side as denoted by the agents For Sale board.
Property Features :
- Beautifully presented grade II listed 2 double bedroomed cottage
- Lying in the heart of Charnwood Forest
- Offering further potential for extension if required
- Retaining many original character features
- Original canopied open side porch