A superb detached character cottage, situated on the edge of the village, yet within easy reach of the great facilities on offer.

Situation
Fleckney is a village and civil parish set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside approximately 9 miles south east of Leicester. The village has a good sense of community which is well served by a wide spectrum of groups and clubs that provide activities and interests for all age groups. There are a good range of facilities including a primary school, range of shops, a Post Office, library, two public houses, a sports centre as well as Doctors' surgery and Dental practise.

Surrounding Area
Wistow Rural Centre is less than 2 miles to the North with its plant centre, cafe/bistro, farm shop, furniture & craft outlets and art gallery and has become an ever-evolving destination in South Leicestershire over recent years. For more extensive amenities, nearby Kibworth provides a range of boutique shops and cafes, together with more extensive day to day facilities including Doctors surgery, dentists, a supermarket and sports clubs including tennis, golf, bowls and cricket. The medieval market town of Market Harborough is approximately 10 miles to the south and has superb shopping with independent boutiques, a theatre, leisure centre, Waitrose, bars and restaurants.

Schooling
There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including the preparatory school at Stoneygate (Great Glen) and notable private secondary schooling options at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen) and Leicester High School. Fleckney Primary School serving the strong and vibrant community was rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted at the last inspection and following through to secondary education, Kibworth High School is located in the neighbouring village.

Transport
Transportation links are excellent, with both Market Harborough and Leicester train stations being within easy driving distance, providing a regular service to London St. Pancras (from 55 minutes MH) whilst Rugby station is also accessible offering services to London Euston in 48 minutes. The M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and airports as well as Birmingham and East Midlands airports.

Ground Floor
Entered via a solid wood front door of the period, a further stripped-pine door gives access to the SITTING ROOM - wood floored, with period sash window to the front aspect. There is a feature fireplace housing a cast-iron wood burning stove, with built in period cupboards to either side. A second stripped-pine door gives way to the Family / KITCHEN area, with a quarry-tiled floor and fireplace with cast-iron multi-fuel burner and original storage cupboard to the side. The Kitchen area consists of solid oak units, with granite working surfaces over; there is a breakfast bar seating up to four. Space for large range cooker and fridge/freezer, with period windows to two elevations; large under stair storage / UTILITY cupboard with space and plumbing for washing machine, wall-mounted gas fired combi-boiler and shelving. Open-plan access off the kitchen gives way to the stunning GARDEN ROOM, with quarry tiled floor and vaulted ceiling, with an abundance of natural light thanks to windows and doors in two elevations, as well as two Velux windows in the ceiling; with French doors opening directly onto the rear garden.

First Floor
Stairs rises from the entrance to the first-floor landing, with window to side elevation and access to loft space. BEDROOM 1 is to the front of the property, with period fireplace, sash window and walk-in wardrobe with its own sash window. BEDROOM 2 is to the rear, a good-sized room with period fireplace and sash window overlooking the rear garden and field beyond. The FAMILY BATHROOM boasts an oak floor, with cast iron rolltop bath and shower over; period high flush w.c and pedestal sink and sash window to rear elevation.

Outside
To the front of the house is a wonderful lavender cottage garden, surrounded by original wrought iron fencing, it's a lovely sunny spot in the evening - perfect for sitting out; with a gravel and cobbled pathway leading to the front door. (The front garden originally belonged to the now defunct Manor House and has been officially licenced for cultivation to the property by Leicestershire county council since 2003 - please check current position with your solicitor via the convayence process.)To the side of the property is a gravelled parking area with space for one or two cars and an electricity point to allow fitting of a car charger.To the rear of the property is a private lawned garden, with mature borders and two side access gates. To the rear of the garden is a large GARDEN STUDIO room, currently utilised as storeroom but in the past as home office with power, and occasional guest bedroom.

Council Tax
Band B

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

Tenure
Freehold

EPC
Rating E

Viewings
Viewing by prior appointment with the Agents - CALL McCALLUM MARSH

Important Notices
Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all parties should note: i The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property. ii Plans are not to scale; are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract. iii Services and any appliances referred to have not been tested and cannot be verified as being in working order. iv No survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor or McCallum Marsh. v Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres; an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given. vi Only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included. vii Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement.

Council Tax Band: B
Tenure: Freehold