Property description
A charming character cottage of a generous size with versatile accommodation offering huge potential to extend (subject to planning) set within a rural location with mature gardens and countryside views.
GENERAL COMMENT
This charming cottage is believed to date back 300 years with the accommodation being well presented and versatile. There is a separate dining room with two further reception rooms currently used as a lounge and a breakfast room. In addition the study could easily be used as a fourth bedroom having its own entrance and the benefit of a downstairs shower room. The handmade kitchen includes integrated accommodation and there is a utility room and downstairs cloaks/wc. On the first floor are three double bedrooms and a large stylish bathroom fitted with a three piece suite. The landscaped gardens wrap around the side and rear of the property and provide colour and interest throughout the year and include a workshop which is part of the property and could easily be instated as additional living accommodation if required. There is driveway parking for upto three vehicles and a single garage.
Stoney Lane is on the fringe of the highly desirable Coleorton village with Brook Cottage enjoying views over the surrounding farmland and countryside to both the front and rear elevations. Communication links are excellent with the M42 and M1 easily accessed.
ACCOMMODATION
With entrance through a timber and glazed front door to
ENTRANCE PORCH
A multi panelled glazed door leads to the
DINING ROOM - 16' 4'' max x 12' 11 (4.97m max x 3.93m)
A central feature fireplace with Adams style timber surround, cast iron inset with tiled slips and hearth, with an in-built book case to one side. A bow window is found to the front elevation, a partially open staircase, with useful storage under which leads to the first floor.
LOUNGE - 15' 9'' max x 12' 11 (4.80m max x 3.93m)
With an outstanding walk-in inglenook fireplace with a wood burning stove set on a stone hearth with recesses to either side one with a window. The lounge has two front elevation windows, beamed ceiling and an unused door into the workshop which could be opened to add additional living space if required.
BREAKFAST ROOM - 12' 7'' x 12' 1 (3.83m x 3.68m)
A superb reception room which enjoys access and views onto the rear garden and has oak flooring, revealed ceiling beams, a chimney breast with recess to the side. The breakfast room gives access to the kitchen and utility.
KITCHEN - 12' 3'' x 8' 10 (3.73m x 2.69m)
Well fitted and equipped with a hand made timber fronted cupboards to base and wall, glazed fronted dresser units, deep worksurfaces with matching trim, one and a quarter bowl sink unit with mixer tap and drainer, integrated dishwasher and fridge, Rangemaster electric cooker with double oven and grill with hotplate and extractor over. There are two windows to the rear elevation and tiled flooring.
UTILITY ROOM - 8' 3'' x 6' 4 max (2.51m x 1.93m max)
With a laminate worksurface, plumbing for a washing machine, recess for a freezer, external door to the side elevation, tiled flooring.
CLOAKS /WC
Fitted with a white two piece suite including a low level dual flush wc, wash hand basin with storage beneath, shelved recess, tiled floor, opaque window to the side elevation.
STUDY/BEDROOM FOUR - 15' 6'' max x 10' 4 (4.72m max x 3.15m)
The two rear elevation windows enjoy superb views over the rear garden.
LOBBY
With a side elevation window and personal door accessing the driveway, access into boarded loft space.
SHOWER ROOM/WC
Fitted with a three piece suite including a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle, tiled flooring with under floor heating, opaque window to the side elevation.
FIRST FLOOR LANDING
Gives access to
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 2'' x 13' 0 (4.01m x 3.96m)
With a dual aspect to the front and rear elevations, an airing cupboard houses the hot water cylinder with linen storage over and additional over stairs cupboard, access into the roof void.
BEDROOM TWO - 12' 10'' x 11' 7 (3.91m x 3.53m)
With a front elevation window, central chimney breast housing a painted cast iron fireplace with recess wardrobes to either side.
BEDROOM THREE - 12' 7'' + recess x 16' 4 max into recess (3.83m x 4.97m)
Having a window to the front elevation and deep useful wardrobe recess.
BATHROOM/WC - 12' 2'' x 10' 0 (3.71m x 3.05m)
A spacious and luxurious bathroom fitted with a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and feature bath with timber surround at a right angle to the wall, timber flooring, a range of cupboards housing an immersion heater, header tank and offering storage, opaque window to the side elevation.
OUTSIDE THE PROPERTY
A tarmac driveway provides parking for at least three cars, there are three distinct lawned areas all with herbaceous beds stocked with flowering plants and shrubs, two meandering pathways lead along the garden, there are mature trees and it is bordered by various hedging and walls. It has a paved entertaining area, a real well and a vegetable plot. A lean-to wood store is set to the rear of the garage. An old brick and tile WC is now used as a garden store.
GARAGE
A single concrete sectional garage with up-and-over door.
WORKSHOP - 14' 2'' x 11' 9 (4.31m x 3.58m)
This is integral with the house. With beamed ceiling and window to the front elevation and has a central chimney breast. It is currently accessed from the garden, but has a door into the lounge which is currently unused. This door could easily be opened up and the workshop could be converted into another reception room.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
SERVICES
The property is connected to mains electricity, water and drainage, the property is heated by electric panel and night storage heaters and is double glazed throughout with the exception of doors and the small window in the cloaks/wc.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE
Entering Coleorton from Ashby de la Zouch on the A512 take the left hand turning into Lower Moor Lane, take the right hand turning into Stoney Lane and continue out of the village where the property can be found on the left hand side denoted by the Agent's For Sale board
LOCAL AUTHORITY
North West Leicestershire District Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Band E
FREE VALUATION
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NOTE
Please note there are near by Electric Pylons
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Property Features :
- CHARMING COTTAGE
- BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
- COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS
- THREE BEDROOMS
- STUDY / BEDROOM FOUR
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