Located in the highly regarded village of Great Glen, this delightful 4 bedroomed detached cottage dates back to circa 1725 with brick elevations under a slate roof, and offers well planned living accommodation across two floors and has been occupied by the present owners for over 40 years. The ground floor briefly includes an entrance porch, large L shaped sitting room, formal dining/living area, inner hallway with kitchen off, utility and shower room. To the first floor there are four good bedrooms, family bathroom and a study area. Externally, a sweeping driveway leads to a detached double garage with home office facilities above. The rear garden enjoys a southerly aspect and is well maintained and screened, offering a high degree of privacy with a paddock adjacent. In all about 0.24 acres (0.097 ha).

Accommodation In Detail - Panelled entrance door leads through to:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - Tiled floor, window to side elevation, multi-pane glazed door leads through to:

Dining/Sitting Room - 6.22m x 3.81m max (20'5 x 12'6 max) - Fireplace with brick edged raised hearth with inset wood burning stove, radiator, central beam to ceiling. Dining area with engineered oak flooring, radiator and under-stairs storage cupboard, staircase to first floor. Door leads through to:

Conservatory - 4.95m x 2.64m (16'3 x 8'8) - Tiled floor, dwarf brick wall with UPVC units, pitched roof, and French doors giving direct access to the rear garden.

Sitting Room - 7.44m x 5.11m reducing to 3.35m (24'5 x 16'9 reduc - A bright and airy dual aspect L-shaped room enjoying views over the front, side and rear aspects of the property, two fireplaces, one being with brick surround and gas living flame effect fire, raised tiled hearth, wall mounted fireplace with slate tiled hearth under, two radiators, recessed glazed wall cabinet with shelves and multi-paned doors, wall lights points, connecting multi-pane door leading through to:

Inner Hallway - Leads through to:

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.98m x 3.15m (16'4 x 10'4) - Fitted with a comprehensive range of matching base and wall units with complementary work surface over, inset 1 1/2 stainless steel sink with drainer, four ring gas hob with hood above and double electric oven, integrated dishwasher, space for under-counter refrigerator, breakfast bar, glazed cabinets, recessed lighting, radiator, tiled floor, two windows overlooking the rear garden.

Ground Floor Shower Room - Shower unit with bi-fold door, wall mounted wash hand basin and close coupled wc, tiled floor, recessed ceiling lighting, extractor fan and window to side elevation.

Utility Room - 2.26m' x 2.13m (7'5' x 7'0) - Range of base units with eye level units, plumbing for appliance, stainless steel double sink with drainer, tiled floor, window to front elevation and panelled door giving access to the side of the property.

First Floor -

Landing - Useful shelved storage cupboard space, two windows which enjoy views over the rear garden, radiator and connecting panelled door leading through to:

Study Area - 2.59m x 2.01m (8'6 x 6'7) - Radiator, conservation roof light. Steps lead up to:

Principal Bedroom - 5.21m x 2.90m (17'1 x 9'6) - Fitted pine and glazed fronted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space, further eaves storage cupboard, two radiators , windows to front and side elevations.

Bedroom Three - 11'7 x 9'9 - Fitted wardrobes provide hanging and storage space, radiator, windows to side and rear elevations.

Bedroom Two - 16'6 x 10'3 - Fitted pine wardrobes provide hanging and storage space, stripped and painted wood flooring, two windows to side and rear elevations overlooking the rear garden. Loft hatch.

Bedroom Four - 3.18m x 2.54m (10'5 x 8'4) - Fitted wardrobes provide hanging and storage space, dressing table/work station unit with three drawers and cupboard to side, loft hatch, conservation roof light, radiator, windows to front elevation.

Bathroom - 3.07m x 2.26m (10'1 x 7'5) - White Victorian style suite comprising free standing bath with shower attachment, pedestal wash hand basin, close coupled wc and walk-in shower. Airing cupboard which houses the central heating boiler, with linen storage space to side, radiator, window to front and side elevations. Loft hatch and recessed ceiling lighting.

Outside - A five bar gate, retaining wall to the left boundary, opens into a spacious gravelled driveway with turning area, shrub borders to the front boundary offer a good degree of privacy, this in turn leads to:

Double Garage - 6.78m max x 2.82m max (22'3 max x 9'3 max) - Twin up and over doors, power and lighting with staircase rising to:

Home Office - 3.40m x 2.97m (11'2 x 9'9) - Power and lighting, window looking over the front of the property.

Rear Garden - Personal access to the side of the property leads through to the rear garden which is laid to lawn with shrub borders stocked with a variety of mature shrubs and trees, flagstone patio area which extends around to the side of the property, outside power point and further access leading through to garage area, part enclosed by brick wall and timber fencing.

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.

Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating D.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band F. For further information contact Harborough District 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%

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

You usually pay 3% on top of these rates if you own another residential property. It is recommended buyers check Stamp Duty rates for their particular situation on the government website:

Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.