Property description
Attractive Edwardian home backing onto the Great Central Railway in this highly regarded leafy setting. Standing central to its plot, this much loved four bedroom detached home is available with no chain and has established south west facing gardens and many original features including high ceilings and panelled doors. Whilst the property would benefit from some upgrading the cottage has a lovely feel, flooded with light through an abundance of original multi paned windows. On the ground floor are two reception rooms, breakfast kitchen overlooking the rear gardens, utility, cloaks/WC and a series of storerooms that could be combined to create additional living space. The four first floor bedrooms are served by a large family bathroom and outside is a generous gravel driveway and carport.
Location
LocationSwithland Lane is an enviable address within the Charnwood Forest. The property itself is located approximately 1 mile from the centre of the village which offers an impressive range of amenities. A bus serves the Endowed Schools and there are many recreational facilities including the nearby Rothley Park Golf Club, walks around Swithland Reservoir and historic Bradgate Park.Leicester 5.5 miles / Nottingham 21 miles / Loughborough 6.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 5 miles / M1 (J22) 7.5 miles / East Midlands Airport 14 miles
Ground Floor
The property is entered through an open fronted, recessed porch which gives access to the original north facing pantry. An original half glazed panelled door with matching side panels opens into an entrance hall which features an original return staircase and a further glazed external door provides an additional entrance to the side. To the front of the property is a dining room / family room with gas living flame fire and two multi pane windows. The sitting room overlooks the rear garden and has a gas living flame fire, large bay window and replacement French doors. Also off the hallway is a cloaks/WC and breakfast kitchen with granite worksurfaces, oak fronted units and a range of integrated appliances. The kitchen with dining area overlooks the rear garden and a side hallway with external side access provides useful storage. Two garden stores and utility room with external access offer potential to be combined to create additional living space or third reception room.
First Floor
The landing with small gallery and attractive multi pane window provides access to four good sized bedrooms and a spacious family bathroom. Three of the bedrooms overlook the rear gardens, one with a cast iron feature fireplace. The bathroom is fitted with a white three piece suite and gives access to a large loft storage space.
Outside
The property stands behind an established hedge and a generous gravel driveway provides hard standing for numerous vehicles. There is wide access to both sides of the property to the rear garden and car port. The rear gardens are attractive and enjoy a south westerly aspect. Heavily stocked with a variety of flowers, shrubs and including a number of young trees the gardens are enclosed on all sides with an established natural boundary and along the rear elevation is a paved patio and an established wisteria.
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Vitodens 100 combination boiler that is located in the utility room.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Tenure
Freehold.
Directions
From the centre of Rothley proceed along Westfield Lane, passing The Rothley Court Hotel and Rothley Park Golf Club on the left hand side. Take the first available turning just before the Great Central Railway onto Swithland Lane where the property can be found located on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Four Bedroom Detached Cottage
- Available with No Chain
- Offering Considerable Potential
- Two Reception Rooms
- Breakfast Kitchen