Property description
NEW INSTRUCTION APRIL 2016 - Superb equestrian facilities accompany this wonderful Georgian farmhouse renovated to a high specification whilst retaining many characterful features. 5 reception rooms, , large family kitchen, master bedrooms suite, guest suite, two further bedrooms and family bathroom. Gardens and extensive equestrian facilities, all set in excess of 6.5 acres.
SITUATION
Cotton House is situated approximately 2.5 miles west of the village of North Kilworth. This quiet and attractive rural village has a good local community and provides a church, village hall, public house and post office. Nearby Lutterworth offers an extensive range of facilities including cafes, bars, banks, shops, supermarkets including a Waitrose and leisure facilities. Further amenities can be found in the picturesque town of Market Harborough approximately 8 miles to the east with independent boutiques, cafes and restaurants, theatre and leisure centre. Recreational activities in the area are plentiful for all age groups and nearby golf courses including Ullesthorpe, Lutterworth, Market Harborough and Kilworth Springs and situated between the two towns is the innovative Kilworth open-air theatre set under sail-like canopies within the grounds of Kilworth House Hotel.There are many excellent country pubs to discover locally including 'The Joiners Arms' a thriving gastro pub in the neighbouring village of Bruntingthorpe and one of only three establishments in Leicestershire to be awarded a 'Bib Gourmand' in the Michelin Guide in 2012.Local State primary educational needs are served by St Andrew's primary school in the village itself and which has been highly rated by Ofsted. John Wycliffe and Sherrier Primary Schools, along with excellent secondary state schools at Lutterworth High School, Lutterworth College and Sir Frank Whittle Studio School can be found in Lutterworth. An outstanding range of independent schools are also located in the area including Rugby School and Bilton Grange.Communication links are first class, being within easy daily driving distance of the M1, M6 and A14, providing fast road access to Leicester, Birmingham, London and national airports. Rugby station provides regular services to London Euston from 48 minutes and London St. Pancras can be reached in less than an hour from Market Harborough station.
DESCRIPTION
Cotton House is a wonderful Georgian Farmhouse superbly renovated to a high contemporary specification, whilst still retaining characterful features. Steps lead up to the front door through an attractive stone pillar covered canopy. The entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor has a door to an inner hall which in turn leads to a cloakroom and study with window to front elevation. Double doors off the main hallway give way to the light filled sitting room with large sash window to the front elevation, French doors to the garden and feature fireplace. Further doors lead to the dining room with wooden flooring and two windows to the side elevation and to the family room with fireplace and French doors to the garden. To the rear of the main staircase are stairs down to the basement conversion with light well which is currently used as a games/media room. The oak flooring in the hallway flows through to the spacious relaxing and dining areas within the open plan living kitchen and an abundance of light spills through the many windows and three sets of French doors. The tiled contemporary family kitchen with integrated appliances including double ovens, warming drawer, microwave and fridge freezer has a large U shaped central workstation incorporating breakfast bar area and houses the hob, dishwasher and wine cooler. The good sized utility room off has fitted cupboards, space for further appliances and door to the rear of the property. Stairs rise to the first floor landing which runs the depth of the property having windows to both elevations. The master bedroom suite has fitted wardrobes, a separate dressing room and en suite bathroom. The guest bedroom also boasts fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room. Two further double bedrooms and the family bathroom with his and her wash hand basins, large shower and feature freestanding roll top bath complete the first floor accommodation.
OUTSIDE
Cotton house stands in an elevated position in excess of 6.5 acres. The property is set back from the road at the end of a long driveway leading to the electric gates and private driveway that sweeps in front of the property and culminates in a large parking and turning area with a detached double garage. Surrounding the house are formal lawn areas with mature trees and a large entertaining terrace area which benefits from the far reaching countryside views beyond. A main feature of this property is the equestrian facilities which comprise of a stable block for 5 horses, tack room with kitchen and wc area. Above is a large hayloft store with chutes for loading hay into the stables. This area also lends itself to being utilised as workshop/art studio/office accommodation if required. The hard standing to the front leads to the floodlit outdoor ménage and post and rail fencing provides three paddocks and a large winter grazing field of approximately 3.5 acres.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains Electricity & Water. Drainage - septic tank. Heating - Oil Local Authority: Harborough District Council (01858 828282)Council Tax Band: GTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: CPlot size: In excess of 6..5 acres
Property Features :
- Renovated former Georgian Farmhouse
- Five reception rooms
- Open plan living kitchen
- Master bedroom suite
- Guest bedroom suite