In need of modernisation and improvement this Grade 2 listed 2/3 bedroomed detached cottage is situated in the heart of the highly desirable and sought after East Leicestershire village of Hungarton. Pear Tree Cottage is located on the picturesque Main Street and is believed to have been originally constructed in the 1760/70's offering a wealth of character features.

The accommodation comprises of: Entrance hall, sitting room, dining room, kitchen, rear covered area / lobby, W.C and store room. First floor landing, bedroom 1, half landing leading to bathroom and bedroom 2 which leads through to bedroom 3.

Outside; At the front of Pear Tree Cottage is a brick wall with raised floral and herbaceous beds. Wonderful mature gardens are to the rear. To the side of the property there is a narrow driveway (1.80m) with restricted access to a store / open carport.

The property has no upward sales chain.

Location - Hungarton lies approximately eight miles east of Leicester city centre and offers an interesting mix of character properties with attractive parish Church and popular village pub. A wider range of local amenities may be found at the nearby village of Houghton on the Hill which offers local shopping facilities, post office, hairdressers and chemist.

Viewings - All viewings should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Co by calling[use Contact Agent Button].

Accomodation In Detail - With the benefit of oil fired central heating.

Ground Floor -

Hall - Via traditionally styled front door with decorative lightwell over, staircase rising to the first floor and under stairs storage cupboard.

Sitting Room - 3.76 x 4.43 (12'4" x 14'6") - With multi paned window to the front elevation with secondary glazing, two radiators and open fireplace.

Dining Room - 4.26 x 4.18 (13'11" x 13'8" ) - Multi paned window to the front elevation, two radiators and window to side elevation. Doorway leads to;

Kitchen - 3.58 x 4.78 (11'8" x 15'8") - Comprising a range of base level cupboards with worksurface over, stainless steel sink and drainer unit, four ring electric hob, built-in oven and integrated dishwasher. Space for fridge/freezer, walk-in larder, window to the side and rear elevations. Floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.

Covered Area / Lobby - A practical rear lobby with UPVC double glazed door and window to the rear, quarry tiled flooring and access to store room and w.c.

W.C / Utility - 1.73 x 1.25 (5'8" x 4'1") - Comprising low flush w.c, plumbing for washing machine and window to side elevation.

Store Room - 2.04 x 1.25 (6'8" x 4'1") - A useful store room with window to the side elevation.

First Floor -

Landing - With multi paned window to the front elevation and steps rising to bathroom.

Bedroom 1 - 3.63 x 4.35 (11'10" x 14'3" ) - Multi paned window to the front elevation, radiator, exposed ceiling beams and pedestal wash hand basin.

Bedroom 2 - 4.45 x 4.41 (14'7" x 14'5" ) - Multi paned window to the front elevation, radiator, and shower cubicle. Doorway leading to bedroom 3

Bedroom 3 - 4.86 x 4.46 (15'11" x 14'7") - With large window overlooking the rear gardens, radiator and wall mounted sink.

Bathroom - Accessed from the half landing with low flush W.C,, bath with shower over and tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin and window to rear elevation.

Outside - At the front of Pear Tree Cottage there is a brick wall with raised floral and herbaceous beds with steps leading to the front door. To the side of the property there is a small driveway with restricted access measuring 1.83m wide leading to open carport / store (5.84m x 4.80).

The rear gardens form a most impressive feature of this character village home with seating area immediately to the rear of the property. Steps rise to shaped lawned gardens with deep floral and herbaceous borders, productive vegetable allotment area and variety of fruit trees, two wooden garden sheds and a greenhouse.

Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/photo driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). We will need this information before Solicitors are instructed.

Appraisals & Survey - If you have a house to sell then we offer a Free Valuation, without obligation. Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on[use Contact Agent Button].

Energy Performance Rating - The property is Grade II Listed and is therefore EPC exempt.

Council Tax Band - E - Tenure & Council Tax - We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Harborough District Council - Tax Band E. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022 - 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:
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