Property description
Boasting an acre paddock, stables and workshop, Grange Cottage is a charming three double bedroom home which offers extended accommodation, character and views over fields. A rare opportunity, this property blends traditional Minton tiled flooring, latched wooden doors, exposed brick and floorboards with modern finishing touches such as a stylish bathroom and stunning open plan, L-shaped living kitchen diner. Situated on the outskirts of Cossington, the property was originally one of a pair of farm cottages belonging to Rothley Temple Estates and, having previously had planning permission for a two storey extension to the rear, may still lend itself to further development and potential (subject to the necessary consents). This property would make a superb home for a young and growing family offering an entrance porch, hallway, front to rear living room/ play room with log burner, downstairs w.c. and the aforementioned living kitchen diner, which has a feature AGA, further space for a range cooker, Belfast sink and views over the garden and fields beyond. To the first floor, the landing provides access to the three bedrooms and family bathroom whilst outside there is ample off road parking, a garage store, double gates to the side for further parking, a mainly laid to lawn rear garden with gate to a vegetable patch and greenhouse and then to the stables and paddocks beyond.
Accommodation
Entrance through the part glazed front entrance door into the;
Entrance Porch
Having windows to the front elevation, a tiled flooring and a hardwood front door with feature stained glass, leaded window into the;
Entrance Hall
Having windows through to the porch, the hallway has an abundance of character with Minton tiled flooring, picture railing, feature radiator and stairs rising to the first floor with exposed wooden balustrade and useful under stairs storage cupboard with latched wood stripped door and quarry brick tiled flooring. Internal doors provide access to the downstairs w.c., kitchen diner and living room.
Living Room - 27' 9'' x 11' 9'' max (8.45m x 3.58m)
Recessing to 8'6\". Light and airy the living room is generous in size and is currently divided with furniture into a lounge and play area. Enjoying a dual aspect from front elevation windows and rear elevation patio doors which provide access to the garden. The living room is tastefully and neutrally decorated with exposed wooden flooring and exposed brick to either side of the chimney breast, which houses a log burner with wooden plinth above.
Living Kitchen Diner - 23' 7'' max x 20' 9'' max (7.18m x 6.32m)
Kitchn recessing to 9'9\". Living dining area recessing to 14'7\" x 8'8\".A particular feature to the property, this extended, L-shaped living kitchen diner is ideal for a young and growing family or for entertaining. Neutrally decorated and having a laminate flooring throughout, the kitchen area has been fitted with a range of storage unites with a worktop and Belfast sink, which is set beneath a window, which enjoys view over the garden. Having space and plumbing for a washing machine and dishwasher, with further space for a fridge freezer and range style cooker. Light and airy the kitchen also has a side elevation window with a feature AGA adjacent. Having double floor to ceiling fitted cupboards, the living dining area has windows to both side and the rear overlooking the garden with side elevation French doors providing access.
Downstairs w.c.
Having been fitted with a low level w.c. and hand basin with tiled splashbacks, there is a fitted cupboard, which houses the oil fired heating system. An internal door leads to the garage store.
To The First Floor
Landing provides access to all of the first floor accommodation and has a side elevation window. An internal door leads to the;
Master Bedroom - 11' 6'' x 12' 0'' (3.50m x 3.65m)
Having a front elevation window, wood stripped flooring and neutral decor.
Bedroom Two - 8' 5'' x 12' 0'' max (2.56m x 3.65m)
Having a window to the rear elevation, picture railing and a wood stripped flooring.
Bedroom Three - 10' 0'' x 9' 9'' (3.05m x 2.97m)
Having a rear elevation window enjoying views over the garden and fields beyond and having neutral decor with a feature wall.
Family Bathroom
Having been refitted with a stylish white three piece suite comprising low level w.c., hand basin and P-shaped panelled bath with shower over. Having a front elevation, frosted window, part tiled walls and tiled flooring.
Outside
To the front of the property a gravelled driveway provides ample off road parking and leads to a garage which has double doors to the front and provides useful storage and has an internal door to the property. Double gates lead from the driveway to the side of the property, where further parking can be found and in turn leads to the rear outside space. Having a paved patio and lawn beyond, the garden is well proportioned to the property and not overlooked from beyond. Fully fenced and enclosed with a gate providing access to the stables with a vegetable patch and greenhouse adjacent. Beyond the stables is the acre paddock, which is once again fence and enclosed.
Directional Note
Leaving Rothley village centre, proceed away from the shops along North Street, which continues onto Hallfields Lane. At the traffic lights, proceed straight over onto Cossington Road which in turn leads to the village of Cossington. The property is then situated shortly on the right hand side as denoted by the agents For Sale sign.
Services, Tenure & Council Information
All mains services are connected to the property with the exception of gas. The property is oil fired central heating. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council, tax band D.
Property Features :
- SEMI DETACHED PROPERTY
- AN ACRE PADDOCKS
- STABLE & WORKSHOP
- THREE BEDROOMS
- L-SHAPED LIVING KITCHEN DINER