Property description
ELDERBERRY HOUSE: A wonderful opportunity to acquire a good-sized extended period cottage dating back to the 1880s, nestled in a stunning semi-rural position on the edge of the village, and enjoying open countryside views to both the front and rear elevations. The spacious and versatile family accommodation briefly comprises: a reception hallway, cloakroom/w.c., large sitting room, a separate lounge with multi-fuel stove, a dining kitchen with adjoining utility room, a landing with study area, a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, four further generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. The south-westerly facing rear garden has open views of a paddock and countryside. There's an integral double garage and off-road parking. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this individual family residence and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
THE LOCATION
The popular village of GRIFFYDAM nestles in rolling Leicestershire countryside between the bustling market town of Ashby de la Zouch to the north, and Loughborough to the south. The village is easily accessible from both the A42/ M42 motorway at junction 13, or the M1 motorway junction 23. Other Midland towns and cities are within easy reach including Leicester, Nottingham, Derby, Coventry and Birmingham. The Nottingham East Midlands airport at Castle Donington is around a 15 minute drive. Also: The international airport at Birmingham, and the East Midlands Parkway railway station. There is a respected primary school in the village.
ABOUT THE COTTAGE
ELDERBERRY HOUSE: A wonderful opportunity to acquire a good-sized extended period cottage dating back to the 1880s, nestled in a stunning semi-rural position on the edge of the village, and enjoying open countryside views to both the front and rear elevations. The spacious and versatile family accommodation briefly comprises: a reception hallway, cloakroom/w.c., large sitting room, a separate lounge with multi-fuel stove, a dining kitchen with adjoining utility room, a landing with study area, a large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite shower room, four further generous bedrooms and a family bathroom. The south-westerly facing rear garden has open views of a paddock and countryside. There's an integral double garage and off-road parking. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this individual family residence and respectfully suggest viewing at your earliest convenience.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
The house is situated on a semi-rural lane on the edge of the village, a short distance from the Rempstone Road, and stands back from the road behind a white rendered brick wall. Twin wrought iron gates open onto the block paved driveway.
VAULTED ENTRANCE PORCH
With timber supports and framework. A half-glazed entrance door with opaque glass opens into the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With a quarry tiled floor and two brick arches. A spindled staircase rising to the accommodation on the first floor, a central heating radiator, picture rail, high ceiling with exposed beam, alarm keypad and two double glazed front windows. Doors off to the sitting room, lounge, dining kitchen and the cloakroom/w.c.
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a wall-hung wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Tiled floor, radiator and a double glazed opaque side window.
SPACIOUS SITTING ROOM - 17' 9'' x 16' 7'' (5.41m x 5.05m)
The focal point of this good-sized living room is the feature wood fire surround incorporating a floral tiled inset with slate hearth and a coal-effect LPG gas fire. There's a central heating radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling, TV aerial point and recessed ceiling spotlights. A wide double glazed bay window facing the front elevation and open countryside views across the road. A sliding double glazed door leads outside onto the block paved patio and south-easterly facing rear garden.
GOOD-SIZED DINING KITCHEN - 20' 7'' x 11' 1'' max (6.27m x 3.38m) ( 8' 9\" min.)
Fitted with a range of pine-fronted base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards including glass display cabinets, and under-lighting. There's a one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap, inset four-ring ceramic hob and separate eye-level double oven and grill. Tiled splashbacks and complementary roll-edge worktops. An integrated upright fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher and ample space for a dining table and chairs. A quarry tiled floor continuous from the hall, double central heating radiator and ceiling spotlights. Dual-aspect double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Doors to the lounge and the adjoining utiltity room.
UTILITY ROOM - 6' 4'' x 6' 0'' (1.93m x 1.83m)
With space and plumbing for a washing machine. A floor standing LPG gas boiler, quarry tiled floor and a stable-type exit door to the rear.
LOUNGE / SNUG - 13' 2'' x 10' 8'' (4.01m x 3.25m)
(This room is part of the original house built in the 1880s). The focal point of this second reception room is the full-height brick built fireplace with exposed vertical flue, overhead beamed lintel and a cast iron multi-fuel stove resting on a slate hearth with a log-store under. A double central heating radiator, dado rail, TV aerial point, dado rail, two wall lights, an exposed ceiling beam and a door to the hall.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
THE LANDING
With two double glazed front windows, a central heating radiator, doors off to the five bedrooms and the family bathroom. Halfway down the corridor you'll find a:
STUDY AREA
With a central heating radiator, space for a desk and chairs, and space for two bookcases. A double glazed rear window with Venetian blinds.
SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM - 18' 0'' x 12' 4'' + wardrobe recess (5.48m x 3.76m)
Fitted with a range of bedroom furniture including: two triple wardrobes, a recessed double wardrobe, over bed space cupboards, a dressing table, two bedside cabinets and a separate drawer unit. Exposed varnished floorboards, two central heating radiators, TV aerial point, ceiling spotlights and dual-aspect double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations. A door to the adjoining en suite.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 11' 8'' x 6' 8'' max (3.55m x 2.03m)
Comprising: a walk-in tiled shower cubicle with mains body-jet shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. Exposed painted floorboards, radiator, access to loft space one, halogen spotlights, an electric shaver point, extractor fan and a double glazed opaque rear window.
BEDROOM TWO - 11' 3'' x 8' 2'' (3.43m x 2.49m)
With a built-in recessed triple wardrobe, central heating radiator, uplighter and a double glazed rear enjoying open countryside views.
BEDROOM THREE - 13' 5'' x 8' 2'' (4.09m x 2.49m)
With access to loft space two, a central heating radiator, wall light and a double glazed side window.
BEDROOM FOUR - 13' 0'' max x 11' 1'' (3.96m x 3.38m)
(10' 1\" min.) With access to loft space three, a central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, a wall light and dual-aspect double glazed windows.
BEDROOM FIVE - 13' 4'' max x 10' 9'' max (4.06m x 3.27m)
With a central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, two spotlights and dual-aspect double glazed windows.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Comprising: a panelled bath with separate hot and cold taps, an electric shower over, shower curtain rail, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet. An airing cupboard housing the insulated hot water cylinder and linen shelves, exposed painted floorboards, a radiator and a double glazed opaque rear window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The original Victorian cottage dates back to the 1880s and was extended twice about twenty-five years ago. The cottage stands back from Elder Lane behind a white rendered brick wall and a block paved driveway offering off-road parking, leading to the integral double garage.
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE - 18' 0'' long x 17' 0'' wide approx (5.48m x 5.18m)
With an up-and-over door, power and lighting, a side courtesy door and a window.
SOUTH-EASTERLY FACING REAR GARDEN
The south-easterly facing rear garden enjoys open views overlooking a paddock and countryside beyond. There's a large flagstone paved patio, water tap, raised borders either side with stone retaining walls, and brick steps up to the long lawn. There is tall hedging to the right boundary, and ranch fencing to the left.
AND FINALLY...
An impressive, extended period cottage which would make an ideal family home - nestled in a stunning edge of village location, and enjoying open views to the front and to the rear. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended! Available for sale with no upward chain.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'F'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of Ashby de la Zouch, turn right into Market Street and continue into Wood Street and Nottingham Road. At the roundabout near the Tesco supermarket, take the third exit. In approx 200 metres, go straight on at the roundabout over the A42/M42 motorway and take the first exit onto the A512 towards Loughborough. Continue on the main road through Coleorton and then turn left onto the B5324 Rempstone Road. Follow this road for some distance, past the right turn for Peggs Green, then take the next turning on the right signposted to Griffydam and into Elder Lane. The property is the THIRD house on the left - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE67 8HD.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The central heating system is run on LPG. 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 5 Bedroom Cottage Dating Back 1880s
- Spacious Family Residence in Village Location
- Large Sitting Room - Separate Lounge
- Dining Kitchen + Utility + Cloakroom/W.C.
- Master Bedroom with Fitted Wardrobes + En Suite