Set within an exclusive gated community, converted from a former country hotel, in the heart of this desirable Welland valley village, this stunning and spacious apartment offers modern, luxury living in the heart of the rolling countryside of the Leicestershire/Northamptonshire border.

Accommodation - This stunning, spacious apartment combines modern luxury living, on a specification usually found in city apartments, with the peace and calm of rural life in this highly desirable Welland Valley village. Situated on the first floor within this luxurious complex which was converted c2014/15 there are two separate access points, via the communal entrance hall or via the external staircase to the side which leads to the apartment's utility/lobby.

Formerly a country hotel, the communal entrance retains a sense of luxury as you come up the steps, under the grand portico and through into the reception hall. To the top of the staircase on your left you will find apartment. Stepping in through the front door, you will find a handy entrance porch which is ideal for hanging your coat and kicking off your shoes before coming to a welcoming, internal hallway.

The open plan living, kitchen/diner provides ample space for relaxing, cooking, dining or entertaining in comfort. The kitchen area is fitted with contemporary units providing ample storage, integrated appliances including double oven, electric hob, dishwasher, refrigerator and freezer. Quartz work surfaces provide plenty of space to rustle up tasty treats while you chat with friends and family in a casual, social setting.

Along the hall you will come to the second bedroom suite, currently used as a snug/office space which is ideal for a guest bedroom with its own en suite shower room. The master bedroom feels spacious and includes fitted wardrobes and en suite bathroom fitted with a contemporary, high specification suite including jack and jill wash hand basins set within a vanity unit providing storage and P-shaped bath with shower over.

Beyond the bedrooms is the utility/lobby, which houses the washing machine and boiler and provides enough space for storage as well as access to the outside terrace and main parking area beyond.

Outside - Tucked away in a discreet, leafy setting, is a private terrace perfectly positioned to capture the late afternoon/evening sun. Accessed via the front communal parking area, or indeed from the external staircase leading from the utility/lobby area of the apartment it is the perfect spot to enjoy your favourite evening tipple, catch up with friends round the chiminea or fire pit, or enjoying barbecues and al fresco dining. To the front of the mews is a large, private communal parking area accessed via the sweeping drive and wrought iron electric gates, where you will find two allocated parking bays with further visitor bays beyond the gates.

Location - Cottingham is a popular Welland Valley village on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, providing a strong local community with excellent amenities including two public houses with restaurants, a village store & coffee house, a well-supported parish church dating back to the 1300's and a village hall shared with the neighbouring village of Middleton. A pre-school can be found in Middleton and a primary school in Cottingham itself. The village is equidistant to the lovely market towns of Uppingham to the north and Market Harborough to the west, both providing a range of boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, with various farmers markets. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, with a cycling club in Middleton village, Rutland Water close by for water and East Carlton Country Park is excellent for dog walking and country walks. Mainline rail to London St Pancras (approx 1 hr) is available from Market Harborough and Corby.

Directional Note - Proceed out of Market Harborough on the St. Marys Road eventually becoming Rockingham Road, taking the third exit at the roundabout at the A6 intersection into Harborough Road as signposted to Corby. Continue along this road; where at East Carlton take the second left hand turn to the B670, bearing left into the village of Middleton and onto Main Street. Continue into Cottingham where you take a right hand turn into High Street where the property may be found on the right hand side, as identified by our for sale board.