A delightful detached period stone cottage nestling on the fringe of this highly sought after village on a plot of about 1.87 acres.

Description

Arguably one of the finest character properties in the Charnwood Forest, Valley Cottage is a stunning Grade II listed building dating from the 1650’s in parts. The house is constructed of local stone with a Swithland slate roof and enjoys an idyllic setting in this much sought after village boasting a vernacular appearance blended beautifully with the very highest quality interior and deceptive living accommodation which has been further enhanced by the current owners.

Ground floor: Open canopy storm porch with front entrance door opening through to:

Reception hall, oak flooring, exposed beams, two cast-iron radiators, double glazed window to the rear elevation and door to the rear terrace.

Sitting room, secondary glazed window to the front elevation with window seat, exposed beams, cast-iron radiator and feature fireplace surround with inset log burner.

Dining room, believed to have been the original milking shed, vaulted ceiling, double glazed French doors to the rear elevation, wooden flooring, double glazed window to the side elevation, log burner, exposed beams, cast-iron radiator and barefaced stone walls.

Breakfast room/snug, wall light points, double glazed window to the rear elevation, tiled floor, two secondary glazed windows to the front elevation, feature stone fireplace surround with inset log burner, exposed beams and underfloor heating.

Kitchen, a bespoke fitted kitchen by Messrs Osborne of Ilkeston, base units with quartz, work surfaces, integrated dishwasher, 1 1/2 sink unit with Quooker tap, LED plinth, lights, Rangemaster range cooker, secondary glazed window to the front and rear elevations and stable door to the rear.

Utility room, secondary glazed window, radiator, base and wall units with quartz work surfaces, plumbing for washer and tiled floor.

Downstairs cloaks, WC, vanity unit with round sink unit, tiled floor and towel radiator.

Study/family room, wooden flooring, radiator, gas stove, secondary glazed window, double glazed French door to the rear elevation.

Secondary stairs giving access to the first floor.

Bedroom 2/guest room, vaulted ceiling, two radiators, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations. Fitted wardrobes, double glazed French doors to the rear opening onto a balcony. En suite bathroom, freestanding Oval bath, low-level WC, shower enclosure, two towel radiators, tiled floor with underfloor heating, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.

Primary staircase from the main reception hall giving access to:

First floor - Landing, cast-iron radiator, spiral staircase to the second floor and doors off to:

Bedroom one, vaulted ceiling, exposed beam, secondary glazed window to the front elevation with window seat, two radiators and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

En suite, double width shower enclosure, WC, vanity unit, surmounted by wash hand basin, underfloor heating, towel radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Family bathroom, WC, panelled bath with shower screen, vanity unit with wash hand basin, double glazed window to the rear elevation, tiled floor with underfloor heating.

Inner landing, linen cupboard, radiator, secondary glazed window to the front elevation and doors off to:

Bedroom three, double glazed window to the rear elevation, radiator, exposed beams and fitted wardrobe.

Bedroom four, vaulted ceiling, radiator and double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.

Second floor - landing, radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom five, vaulted ceiling, radiator, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations.

Shower room, WC, vanity unit, incorporating wash hand basin, underfloor heating, shower enclosure with plumbed shower unit.

Outside - Set well back from the road, an electrically operated wooden five bar gate and separate side gate, opens onto a generous gravel driveway. To the right is a single garage and to the left hand side of the house an integrated double garage. To the left of these is a side gate leading to the rear of the house and, to the east of the main driveway is a further parking area behind solid wooden gates. The garden is mainly set to lawn with mature beds, trees and shrubs. There are two terrace areas; one immediately adjacent to the breakfast room and a raised one to the western side which gives access to the evening sun. To the east of the main garden is a paddock in which 500 trees have been planted as a result of a grant from the Woodland Trust.

The total grounds measure about 1.87 acres.

Location

Woodhouse is a highly desirable Charnwood Forest village situated close to excellent local facilities at Quorn. The village offers an attractive variety of cottages and period properties. Situated in the Heart of the Charnwood Forest, the nearby village of Woodhouse Eaves offers excellent pubs and further facilities and other local amenities include golf at Charnwood Gold Club, The Beacon, Bradgate Park and Old John. The village is particularly well placed for excellent local schooling at Loughborough, Leicester and Ratcliffe College and the rail service to London St Pancras takes from just 63 minutes from Leicester.

Directions
From the M1 junction 23 take the A512 (Ashby Road) for 850m until you reach a right hand turn for Snells Nook Lane. At the next crossroads, within Nanpantan, cross straight over into Woodhouse Lane and follow this road as it turns into Breakback Road and ends at the junction with Beacon road where you turn left and follow this road through Woodhouse Eaves into Woodhouse. Take the first right turn by the church into School Lane and after 300m you will see Valley Cottage ahead of you as the road turns into a left hand bend.

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Square Footage: 3,375 sq ft


Acreage: 1.87 Acres

Additional Info

Charnwood Borough Council
Band G