** DECEPTIVE SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE ** EXTENDED & RECONFIGURED ** 4 BEDROOMS ** 3 RECEPTION AREAS ** LARGE OPEN PLAN LIVING KITCHEN ** UTILITY & GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM ** ENSUITE & MAIN BATHROOM ** PLOT IN THE REGION OF 0.44 OF AN ACRE ** GENEROUS GARAGE & WORKSHOP SPACE ** AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING **
We have pleasure in offering to the market this handsome, double fronted, semi detached, period home which is understood to date back to the mid 1800s. The property occupies a delightful central village location on what is a generous plot extending to approximately 0.44 of an acre, offering an ample level of off road parking with additional garaging and workshop/stables to rear, formal gardens and small paddock area to the foot.
The cottage has seen many improvements over the years, having been significantly extended and reconfigured to combine both traditional and contemporary elements as well as a wealth of character and features including sash windows to the front elevation, stripped pine doors and deep skirtings, exposed internal brick and stonework, beams and attractive fireplaces. These are combined with more modern elements such as up to date kitchen and bathrooms.
The accommodation extends to in excess of 1,800 sq.ft., offering a great deal of versatility in its layout, being large enough to accommodate families who will be drawn to the local school and will appreciate the property's generous garden by modern standards. The cottage boasts two main receptions plus the addition of a conservatory to the rear but the heart of the home will undoubtedly become the open plan living/dining kitchen offering an excellent everyday living space that links through into a useful utility with the property also benefitting from a side entrance hall and ground floor cloak room. To there first floor there are four bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms, including an ensuite to the master bedroom, which also gives access to a substantial storage space in the eaves.
The property is located in a pleasant location, tucked away on a small lane behind a walled frontage with gated access onto a substantial driveway which leads to the rear of the property where there is an additional outbuilding which provides garaging and workshop space at the rear. The gardens provide a fantastic outdoor space within initial formal garden to the rear of the cottage which leads down onto a more natural space with former vegetable garden and small paddock area, the rear garden extending to almost 200 ft, in length.
Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate this truly interesting, individual home which comes to the market with no upward chain.
Stathern - Stathern is a thriving village community with local facilities including a highly regarded primary school , local shop, garage, village hall and public house. Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Melton Mowbray, Bingham and Grantham and from Grantham there is a high speed train to King's Cross in just over an hour. The village is also convenient for the A52 and A46 to Nottingham and Leicester with links to the A1 and M1.
ALTHOUGH THERE IS AN ATTRACTIVE DOUBLE FRONTED FACADE WITH PERIOD ENTRANCE DOOR THE MAIN ENTRANCE IS LOCATED TO THE SIDE OF THE PROPERTY ACCESSED OFF THE DRIVEWAY.
Entrance Hall - An attractive initial entrance vestibule having exposed beams to the ceiling, deep skirting and architrave, oak effect flooring, central heating radiator, window and door to the side and access to the stairwell.
Further doors leading to:
Snug - 4.57m x 3.05m into alcove (15' x 10' into alcove) - A versatile room which in turn gives access into the living room, providing a great deal of character with the focal point being chimney breast with attractive stone fire surround, flagged hearth and alcove to the side, the room having exposed beams to the ceiling, deep skirtings, central heating radiator and sash window and exterior door to the front.
A further door leads through into:
Living Room - 3.66m x 3.96m (12' x 13') - An attractive reception having two exposed beams to the ceiling, chimney breast, arched alcoves to the side with built in low level dresser units, central period style fireplace with raised hearth, central heating radiator, deep skirtings and sash window to the front.
RETURNING TO THE ENTRANCE HALL FURTHER DOORS LEAD TO:
Ground Floor Cloak Room - Having a two piece suite and window to the side elevation.
Open Plan Living/Dining Kitchen - 6.71m max x 6.05m max (22' max x 19'10" max) - A fantastic, well proportioned, open plan everyday living/entertaining space large enough to accommodate both a living and dining area with windows to three elevations as well as giving access into a useful conservatory at the side. The initial kitchen area is well appointed with a generous range of fitted wall and based units finished in heritage style colours having quartz preparation surfaces including a central island unit which provides further storage and a great level of working area. The main cooking facilities are an attractive floor standing Aga, the kitchen having plumbing for washing machine and dishwasher, space for further free standing appliances and sink unit with swan neck mixer tap. The kitchen area leads through into a living/dining space which offers a great deal of versatility in its layout.
A further door gives access to:
Conservatory - 4.34m x 2.82m max (14'3" x 9'3" max ) - A useful addition to the property providing a further versatile reception space with an aspect into the rear garden having double glazed side panels, opening top lights and pitched double glazed clear glass roof and French doors leading out onto the terrace.
RETURNING TO THE LIVING AREA OF THE KITCHEN A FURTHER DOOR GIVES ACCESS THROUGH INTO:
Pantry/Utility Room - 3.56m max x 3.12m max (11'8" max x 10'3" max) - A really useful space having integrated shelving providing a good level of storage, original attractive tiled floor and an additional door returning to the main entrance hall.
RETURNING TO THE ENTRANCE HALL A STAIRCASE RISES TO:
Split Level First Floor Landing - Having further doors leading to:
Master Suite - 6.05m max x 4.09m max (19'10" max x 13'5" max) - A well proportioned L shaped double bedroom which benefits from ensuite facilities as well as a pleasant dual aspect, having double glazed windows to both side elevations looking down the garden, deep skirting and access to loft space above.
Further doors lead to:
Under Eaves Storage - approx 6.05m x 5.38m (approx 19'10" x 17'8") - A useful under eaves storage area.
Ensuite Shower Room - 2.44m x 1.83m (8' x 6') - CHECK PHOTOS TO SEE IF ANYTHING MISSED
Having a three piece suite comprising double length shower enclosure, WC and washbasin, central heating radiator and window to the side.
Bedroom 2 - 3.96m x 3.66m (13' x 12') - An attractive double bedroom having chimney breast with period fireplace, deep skirting, central heating radiator and double glazed sash window to the front.
Bedroom 3 - 3.66m x 3.05m (12' x 10") - A further double bedroom having double glazed sash window to the front, chimney breast, deep skirting and central heating radiator.
Bedroom 4 - 3.12m into eaves x 2.72m (10'3" into eaves x 8'11" - A versatile room having pitched ceiling with exposed purlins and inset skylight which could potentially be utilised as a fourth bedroom or alternatively would make an excellent dressing room or nursery.
Bathroom - 3.10m x 2.06m (10'2" x 6'9") - A well proportioned family bathroom having three piece suite comprising tongue and groove effect panelled bath with wall mounted shower over and glass screen, close coupled WC and pedestal washbasin, deep skirting, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the side.
Exterior - The property occupies a delightful plot set back behind a walled frontage having forecourt style garden to the front with established borders with inset shrubs and central pathway leading to the front door. To the side of the property a block set driveway proceeds through a pair of five bar field gates and continues to the rear of the cottage providing a considerable level of off road parking and, in turn, leads to a detached brick and tiled garage with workshop/stable boxes to the rear.
Garage - 6.35m deep x 4.17m wide (20'10" deep x 13'8" wide) - Having timber ledge and brace double doors and providing secure parking or excellent workshop or storage space with mezzanine storage area in the eaves, power and light and courtesy door to the side.
Attached to the rear of the garage is a purpose built brick addition which has previously provided two stable boxes but in effect could be opened up into one single space providing further workshop or storage space which is open to the eaves.
Stable 1 - 3.91m x 3.30m (12'10" x 10'10") -
Stable 2 - 3.91m x 3.18m (12'10" x 10'5") -
Rear Garden - Being generous by modern standards, approaching nearly 200 ft. in length and having initial formal garden with raised seating area linking back into the kitchen and conservatory with well stocked perimeter borders with established trees and shrubs leading down onto a lawned area, again with well stocked borders and, in turn, a small former paddock at the foot which has also been utilised as a horticultural area ideal for the keen gardener who would like an allotment style garden. In total the plot extends to approximately 0.44 of an acre.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Band E
Tenure - Freehold
Additional Notes - We are informed the property is on mains gas, electric, drainage and water (information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).
The property lies within the village conservation area.
Additional Information - Please see the links below to check for additional information regarding environmental criteria (i.e. flood assessment), school Ofsted ratings, planning applications and services such as broadband and phone signal. Note Richard Watkinson & Partners has no affiliation to any of the below agencies and cannot be responsible for any incorrect information provided by the individual sources.
Flood assessment of an area:_
https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk#
Broadband & Mobile coverage:-
https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
School Ofsted reports:-
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/
Planning applications:-
https://www.gov.uk/search-register-planning-decisions
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