A delightfully situated five bedroomed Grade II listed detached cottage of character dating back to the late 18th Century enjoying stunning views over open countryside on the edge of the highly desirable and picturesque Welland Valley village of Stonton Wyville.

Built predominantly in brick and stone, and restored and partially rebuilt in about 1985, this spacious and versatile family home offers potential for some updating, and includes a small entrance hall to the front, sitting room with inglenook fireplace and beamed ceiling, large lounge with windows to two elevations, dining room with beamed ceiling and brick fireplace, and a modern fitted breakfast kitchen with side entrance lobby and utility room off.

Also to the ground floor off a rear hallway is the principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and en-suite shower room, further bedroom and recently refitted wet shower room.

On the upper floor off a central landing are three good sized bedrooms and a shower room/wc.

The property is approached via a wooden five bar gate opening into a gravelled driveway leading to a detached double garage. To the front of the house is an attractive front garden with stone walled frontage, and a delightful rear garden with extensive paved patio, lawns, flower and shrub borders with a brick store.

Location - The rural village of Stonton Wyville lies some 6 miles north of the thriving town of Market Harborough and some 11 miles south east of the city of Leicester, and is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with many scenic walks, and there is an historic church, parts of which are believed to date back to circa 1300. Market Harborough has an excellent range of local shops and supermarkets, bars, restaurants and a theatre, together with mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour. Schooling includes a primary school at Church Langton and Hallaton, with secondary schooling in Kibworth and Uppingham, Leicester Grammar in Great Glen, and private schooling in Oakham and Uppingham.

Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of electric heating and double glazed windows, the interior comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - Panelled entrance door, built-in cupboard housing the electricity meters, multi-plane glazed door through to:

Sitting Room - 3.99m x 4.90m into inglenook (13'1 x 16'1 into ing - Feature inglenook with brick chimney breast and fireplace, quarry tiled hearth, beamed ceiling, double glazed window to front enjoying superb views and radiator.

Lounge - 6.20m x 4.32m max (20'4 x 14'2 max) - A spacious reception room with attractive fireplace having live flame coal effect gas fire, two radiators, double glazed windows to two elevations enjoying views over open countryside, wall light points.

Dining Room - 4.80m x 4.04m (15'9 x 13'3) - Beamed ceiling, double glazed window to front with views, feature brick fireplace with matching hearth, radiator and wall light points.

Breakfast Kitchen - 4.27m x 2.90m (14' x 9'6) - Modern range of oak fronted base and wall cupboards, several drawers, roll top working surfaces, ceramic tiled surrounds, stainless steel sink unit with central waste bowl, integral fridge, plumbing facilities for dishwasher, slide-in cooker, two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and two double glazed skylights, radiator, serving hatch to dining room.

Side Lobby - With door out to side.

Utility Room - 1.88m x 1.47m (6'2 x 4'10) - Stainless steel sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, plumbing facilities for washing machine, built-in cupboards, radiator, double glazed window to rear.

Rear Hall - With wood panelled doors off.

Bedroom One - 4.52m x 4.09m (14'10 x 13'5) - Dual aspect double glazed windows with views over open countryside, extensive range of built-in wardrobes, dresser unit with drawers beneath and radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - 1.83m x 1.47m (6' x 4'10) - Coloured suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low flush wc, double glazed window, radiator and electric fan heater.

Bedroom Two - 3.18m x 2.95m (10'5 x 9'8) - Two built-in double wardrobes, dresser, double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and radiator.

Shjower Room - 3.48m x 1.73m (11'5 x 5'8) - Recently refitted wet shower area with chrome fittings and glazed screen, wash hand basin, double cupboard beneath, low flush wc, built-in airing cupboard, double glazed window and radiator.

First Floor -

Landing - With wood panelled doors off.

Bedroom Three - 4.11m x 3.00m (13'6 x 9'10) - Two built-in double wardrobes, central dresser, oak boarded flooring, double glazed window to front with superb views, radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.99m x 2.64m (13'1 x 8'8) - With radiator, double glazed window to front with views.

Shower Room/Wc - 2.29m x 1.83m (7'6 x 6') - Coloured suite comprising corner shower unit with curtain and rail, wash hand basin, low flush wc, radiator and internal window.

Rear Landing - With double glazed window to rear, radiator, recessed double airing cupboard and eaves storage cupboard.

Bedroom Five - 4.42m x 3.10m (14'6 x 10'2) - Double glazed window to front with views, radiator, built-in double wardrobe and cupboard.

Outside - Delightful gardens of approximately 1/4 acre with a wooden five bar gate opening into a gravelled driveway providing off road parking and giving access to:

Detached Double Garage - 5.54m x 4.57m (18'2 x 15') - Remote control up and over door to front, rear window, side personal door, built of brick and slate construction.

Attractive front garden, mainly lawned with beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders, rockery, stone walled frontage, light point.

Delightful rear garden with extensive paved patio immediately to the rear of the house, stone built flower beds, outside lighting, lawned area, flower and shrub borders, hedged surrounds, brick store.

Wayleaves, Easements, Covenants & Rights Of Way - The land is sold subject to and with the benefit of all covenants, rights of way, wayleaves and easements that may exist over the property, whether or not mentioned in these sales particulars.

Services - Mains water and electricity are connected, whilst drainage is connected to a septic tank. Further details from the agent.

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 - Council Tax Band G. 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

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