Combine the peace and tranquillity of village life with easy, convenient access to the mainline rail station and town centre with this simply stunning, refurbished five bedroom period cottage and an equally show-stopping oak-framed, self-contained annexe. With over 2,800 Ft2 of accommodation (including annexe and garaging), and approx. 1,986 Ft2 to the main house, there is enough space for your growing family.

Accommodation - A picture perfect, chocolate box setting awaits as you approach this attractive Grade II Listed home and step through the picket fence, marvelling at the roses in bloom. Step through the front door into the hall and to your right you might be surprised at the sense of space that the sitting room has to offer, which forms an open plan living concept with the dining area and kitchen/family room beyond. Your eye will be immediately drawn to the size of, not just the inglenook fireplace with its exposed brick and timber features, but also the contemporary log-burning stove that sits within, providing the perfect focal point for you, your family and friends to enjoy.

The dining area takes in views of the garden and countryside beyond, and leads round to a show-stopping, re-fitted kitchen, family room. Re-fitted with an extensive range of bespoke wall and base units and central island with ample work surface space. Integrated appliances include Bosch dishwasher, oven, Neff induction hob, with a two oven Aga nestled in the recess to the side. Bi-fold doors frame the open countryside views beyond the walled dining terrace, while mirrored splashbacks bounce the natural light throughout this stunning space. To the left you will find a spacious lobby with stable-style door, that may serve as day-to-day entry, here you will find a handy utility room with further storage and plumbing/space for a washing machine. The guest cloakroom is also tucked discreetly to the corner.

Upstairs the sense of space continues with three double bedrooms, the smallest of which, to the rear, is currently used as dressing room. The master bedroom has access to a contemporary ensuite shower room which has open flow into the bathroom with free-standing bath, thereby creating a jack and jill effect, but could be divided in to two separate spaces.

There are also two further double bedrooms to the second floor that are served by a re-fitted, contemporary bathroom with three-piece white suite.

Outside - An attractive picket fence frontage, landscaped with gravel and bushes, with climbing roses adding bursts of colour.

The side and rear gardens have been lovingly landscaped to create an easily maintained space for the whole family to enjoy. An extensive private dining terrace with space for hot-tub, takes in the country views, while a red-brick path meanders through shaped lawns from the gate and garage/annexe up to the side door.

Annexe - Accessed via stairs from the side door you will come up to find an open-plan space that will be the envy of many an Airbnb host with a vaulted ceiling, glazed and oak-framed, gable end country views, log-burning stove, fully equipped kitchen area with space for fridge/freezer and oven and re-fitted shower-room.

Location - Great Bowden is one of the most highly sought after villages within the county both by virtue of the quality housing stock and strong community spirit, good local amenities include a parish church, post office, village store and primary school. There is a selection of places to eat and dine with two gastro public houses, the Shoulder of Mutton and Red Lion both recently renovated and upgraded and very popular amongst villagers and people who visit. In addition, there are two cafes, the renowned Bowden Stores which also has a gift shop and Welton's Deli which has a post office and shop, as well as a café.

The nearby town of Market Harborough provides a wide range of shopping, leisure, education and recreational facilities with a mainline train service within convenient walking distance, giving access to London St. Pancras in under an hour. Schooling is well catered for in both the state and private sector. Of note are Uppingham School, Oakham School, Stoneygate School, Leicester Grammar the latter two in Great Glen.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Tax Band: E
Listed Building Number: 1287597
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.

Satnav Information - The property's postcode is LE16 7EY, and house number 27.