A delightful stone fronted Grade II listed semi-detached cottage of immense charm and character with 2 double bedrooms and a lovely garden located in the heart of the highly desirable Welland Valley village of Ashley.

Designed by the renowned architect, George Gilbert Scott, most famed for his design of St Pancras Station, this beautifully appointed cottage retains a wealth of period features including stone mullioned windows, stone fireplaces, exposed beams and stripped pine internal doors, and is approached via an entrance hall with wide staircase off, sitting room with attractive stone fireplace and wood block flooring, and a well appointed farmhouse style dining kitchen with period fireplace, and electric Aga. There is a rear hall area with door leading out to the gardens, and a useful store cupboard beneath the stairs.

On the upper floor off a spacious landing with built-in book shelving is a large principal bedroom with bespoke built-in furniture, a further double bedroom with large built-in cupboard, and a spacious and superbly appointed bathroom with mains shower over the bath.

Most attractive gardens with raised paved patio, stepping stone path across the lawn leading to a spacious brick store/workshop with an adjoining sun terrace having a wooden pergola surround. To the side of the house is a pair of wooden gates giving access to a covered storage area for bins and garden items.

Location - The charming village of Ashley is located within the highly desirable Welland Valley area, close to the borders of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, and is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with a host of scenic walks. The village is renowned for its distinctive stone and brick houses together with a historic village church, and also has a village hall together with Ashley Farm Shop and The George public house. The thriving town of Market Harborough offers excellent shopping supermarket facilities, bars, restaurants and has mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour. The M1 is accessible at Junction 20, and the A14 lies to the south.

Historical Note - The name of Ashley means "Ash tree clearing", and it is understood Rockingham Forest once extended as far as Ashley, and the men from the village were liable for military service under the Lord of Rockingham. In the 21st Century, Ashley was a village of about 100 houses and just over 200 people. The street plan is a figure of eight, and the housing pattern is linear with the Grade I listed church occupying the highest ground. Ashley is regarded as a "Remodelled village" because of the extensive demolition and re-building which took place between 1854 and 1888 when the wealthy rector, The Reverend Pulteney commissioned the architect who designed St Pancras Station, Sir Gilbert Scott, to create a new plan for Ashley. Consequently, the village has a notable Gothic revival heritage as well as many older houses of architectural interest. It has a Conservation Area and some 31 listed building and monuments.

Accommodation In Detail -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Pine panelled entrance door with original wrought iron furniture, ceramic tiled floor with mat well, staircase rising to upper floor.

Sitting Room - 5.44m x 3.51m (17'10 x 11'6) - Feature original stone fireplace with cast iron fire grate on stone hearth, oak wood block flooring, painted beamed ceiling, stone mullioned window to front with secondary glazing, rear window with wooden shutters, wall light points.

Dining Kitchen - 5.49m x 3.56m (18' x 11'8) - A charming farmhouse style dining kitchen with painted beamed ceiling and stone mullioned windows to front and rear, stone period fireplace with matching hearth and mantle, original wooden double cupboards and shelving to side, radiator, ceramic tiled flooring, range of Shaker style base and wall cupboards including glazed display cabinets, several drawers, wooden working surfaces with white deep glazed Belfast sink having chrome mixer tap over, integral dishwasher and automatic washing machine, electric Aga with two ovens and two chromed hotplates with canopy extractor hood over, Bosch two ring halogen hob unit to side, ceramic tiled flooring.

Rear Lobby Area - With wooden door leading out to the rear garden, mat well, ceramic tiled floor, large under-stairs store cupboard with space for tall fridge/freezer, overhead cupboards housing the electric consumer unit and meter.

First Floor -

Landing - Approached via wide staircase with wood panelling and handrail, stripped pine panelled doors off, stone mullioned secondary glazed window to rear, access hatch to roof space, book shelving, radiator with shelf over.

Bedroom One - 5.49m x 3.48m (18' x 11'5) - Stone mullioned windows with secondary glazing to front and rear, bespoke range of built-in bedroom furniture including two double wardrobes, central shelved cupboard, range of drawers, shelving, two radiators, period former fireplace with stone surround and mantle, picture rail.

Bedroom Two - 3.56m x 2.92m (11'8 x 9'7) - Stone mullioned secondary glazed window to front, picture rail, radiator, stripped pine panelled door leading through to a large wardrobe/store.

Bathroom - 2.39m x 2.34m (7'10 x 7'8) - Well appointed white suite comprising panelled bath, mains shower over with fixed shower head and adjustable hose, curved glazed shower screen, stylish wash hand basin with mixer tap over, low flush wc, fully tiled walls, tall heated towel radiator, mirror fronted store housing the Valliant gas fired central heating combination boiler, ceiling spotlights, stone mullioned window to rear with secondary glazing, extractor fan.

Outside - Delightful garden with stone retaining wall and steps rising to a lawned area with beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders, raised paved patio with glazed surround, stepping stone path leading to the rear of the garden with a wooden decked and paved sun terrace with pergola.

Brick Store/Workshop - 4.01m x 2.54m (13'2 x 8'4) - With wooden entrance door and window.

Double timber gates to the side of the property with covered area ideal for bins and other storage, outside lighting, cold water tap point and electric power points.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.

Epc Exempt - As the property is Grade II Listed, it is exempt from EPC regulations.

Council Tax Band - Council Tax Band D. For further information contact North Northants Council[use Contact Agent Button]

Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022 - Normal Rate
Up to £250,000 - 0%
£250,001 to £925,000 - 5%
£925,001 to £1.5 million - 10%
Over £1.5 million - 12%

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UP to £425,000 - 0%
£425,001 to £625,000 - 5%
Homes above £625,000 - Normal rates apply

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