Property description
Nestled in a lovely tucked-away position less than a mile from the village centre, number 3 IBSTOCK COTTAGES was built in the early 1900s and is one of only four similar cottages in this location - separated from the village by a brick bridge spanning the old disused railway. Close-by there's parking and a single garage - subject to a garage licence. The three-bedroomed property is approached over a small bridge and along a gravelled track leading to the rear of the cottage, with the long south-easterly private garden stretching away to the front. Circa 2003, an extension was built adding a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom/w.c. The cottage benefits from a superb 21ft long dining kitchen, main bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and, at the bottom of the garden, a 12ft summerhouse/workshop with power and lighting. We don't expect this cosy cottage to be on the market for long and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
THE LOCATION
MEASHAM is a small village within three miles of Ashby and has seen a number of significant improvements in the facilities and amenities over recent years. It now boasts a health centre, a library, and several new housing developments have been built on the outskirts of the village. The National Forest is easily accessible and provides many pleasant walks for visitors and local residents. The heart of the forest is the Conkers Visitors Centre which offers woodland walks and is a useful source of information on the local flora, fauna, and past history of the area.
ABOUT THE COTTAGE
Nestled in a lovely tucked-away position less than a mile from the village centre, number 3 IBSTOCK COTTAGES was built in the early 1900s and is one of only four similar cottages in this location - separated from the village by a brick bridge spanning the old disused railway. Close-by there's parking and a single garage - subject to a garage licence. The three-bedroomed property is approached over a small bridge and along a gravelled track leading to the rear of the cottage, with the long south-easterly private garden stretching away to the front. Circa 2003, an extension was built adding a utility room and a downstairs cloakroom/w.c. The cottage benefits from a superb 21ft long dining kitchen, main bedroom with fitted wardrobes, and, at the bottom of the garden, a 12ft summerhouse/workshop with power and lighting. We don't expect this cosy cottage to be on the market for long and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
The accommodation briefly comprises: an enclosed entrance porch, hallway, good-sized lounge with a bay window, a superb dining kitchen, rear entrance lobby, utility room, downstairs cloakroom/w.c., three bedrooms and a four piece bathroom. At the bottom of the long garden you'll find a useful large timber summerhouse - currently used as a workshop with power and lighting.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details
We approach and enter the cottage from the rear elevation. A wooden gate opens into the walled paved courtyard. To the side there's a separate shared access leading to the front garden. UPVC double glazed French doors open into the:
SUPERB DINING KITCHEN - 21' 0'' x 12' 2'' (6.40m x 3.71m)
A good-sized cottage-style dining kitchen fitted with a range of painted pine base and drawer units, matching wall cupboards, a glass-fronted display cabinet and a built-in wine rack. There's a Belfast sink inset into a contrasting black granite worktop with matching upstands. A freestanding stainless steel five-burner gas hob with electric ovens and tiled splashback. An integrated dishwasher and an integrated fridge. A plate rack, tiled floor, an electric floorstanding stove, central heating radiator, TV aerial point and recessed spotlights. A pine panelled door to the hall. And a glazed multi-paned door leading through to the extension.
REAR ENTRANCE LOBBY
With a half-glazed exit door to the rear courtyard. A central heating radiator, tiled floor, UPVC double glazed window and pine latched doors to the utility room and the cloakroom/w.c.
UTILITY ROOM - 7' 7'' x 5' 7'' (2.31m x 1.70m)
Fitted with an inset oval stainless steel sink, a base unit and wall cupboards. Tiled splashbacks and roll-edged worktops, space for an upright fridge/freezer, a radiator and a UPVC double glazed rear window.
CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Comprising: a wall-hung wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. A traditional-style radiator, exterior fan, part-tiled walls and complementary tiled flooring. A UPVC double glazed frosted side window. Returning to the kitchen, a pine latched door leads through to the:
FRONT ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With a pine latched door to a useful under-stairs storage cupboard with double glazed frosted window. Stairs rising to the first floor, tiled flooring, radiator, and a half-glazed door to the FRONT ENTRANCE PORCH which leads to the long private garden.
GOOD-SIZED LOUNGE. - 14' 0'' x 12' 0'' max (4.26m x 3.65m)
The focal point of this lovely room is the cast iron period-style fireplace - for display only. Exposed wood flooring, a TV aerial point and a UPVC double glazed bay window overlooking the garden.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With access to the loft. Pine panelled doors to the three bedrooms and the bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 12' 4'' inc. wardrobes x 11' 0'' into recess (3.76m x 3.35m)
Fitted with a range of beech-effect corner wardrobes. A central heating radiator, and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the garden.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 0'' max x 12' 8'' (3.96m x 3.86m)
A generous-sized second bedroom with a cast iron period-style fireplace - for display only. A central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard garden and open countryside views.
BEDROOM THREE - 8' 7'' x 7' 10'' (2.61m x 2.39m)
With laminate flooring, a central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window enjoying open views.
FOUR-PIECE BATHROOM
Comprising: a freestanding roll-top bath with claw feet and chrome end mixer tap, pedestal wash hand basin, corner dual-flush toilet and a tiled shower cubicle with mains shower. A recessed mirror with halogen downlights, laminate tile-effect flooring, a chrome heated towel radiator, fully-tiled walls and an opaque UPVC double glazed front window.
OUTSIDE
SINGLE GARAGE and PARKING
The single garage is subject to a garage licence.
REAR COURTYARD GARDEN
The property is built back to front and is approached from the rear. The long front garden is around the other side and is reached from the rear via a shared access before passing through a private gate. The walled courtyard rear garden is private and is entered through a wooden gate from the lane.
LONG PRIVATE FRONT GARDEN
There's a paved patio enjoying an elevated view of the garden. Steps lead down to the shaped lawn and to a trellis archway covered in climbing plants. The delightful garden is planted with an abundance of mature shrubs. To the rear you'll find a brick-paved patio area, an aluminium-framed summerhouse and a:
SUMMERHOUSE / WORKSHOP - 12' 1'' x 11' 7'' (3.68m x 3.53m)
Supplied with power and lighting. Two windows facing up the garden towards the house, and twin entrance doors.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'A'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street and first left at the mini roundabout into Bath Street. Follow this road out of town for a mile or so to the traffic island with the A42 dual carriageway. Go straight on towards Measham. On the edge of the village at the Texaco garage and crossroads with traffic lights, go straight on. Go across the mini-island and in about 200 metres turn left into Navigation Street. Go to the T-junction and turn right into Peggs Close. Follow this road to the end which become Horses Lane. Go over the brick-built bridge which spans the disused railway. The cottage (one of four) can be found in a hundred metres or so on the left hand side. Please note: There is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE12 7LN.
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except sewage which is supplied via a septic tank. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent. DISCLAIMER: The details contained within these sales particulars are based on information supplied by the vendor and have not been verified by the agent.
Property Features :
- Extended Character Three-Bed Mid-Terrace
- Secluded Tucked-Away Location Near Measham
- Superb 21ft Dining Kitchen
- Utility Room - Cloakroom/W.C.
- Good-Sized Lounge with Period-Style Fireplace