Grade II listed character property with many original features intact, in a popular village with brick outbuildings offering further potential

Description
Black Horse Cottage is a painted brick property under a mix of slate and thatched roof. The outbuildings are of red brick under a slate roof and are ideal for conversion.
The property is approached via double, wooden electronic gates that lead to the ample parking area and access to the house, outbuildings, and grounds.

Situation
Tugby is a thriving village centred around a renowned primary school, popular pub and restaurant, a modern village community centre, butcher, and parish church. It has excellent village community spirit and there is a superb selection of private and state schools in the area with junior schools at Great Glen, Leicester and within the village. Secondary education is available at Uppingham, Oakham, Leicester, Rugby, Oundle, Stamford and Market Harborough.
The village is located approximately 6 miles from the nearby market town of Uppingham, 10 miles from Oakham and 12 miles from Market Harborough which all offer extensive shopping, educational, cultural and leisure amenities. Market Harborough also benefits from a main line railway station with regular services to London St Pancras (approx. 1 hour), Birmingham and the South.
Tugby provides easy access to the east midland’s extensive road network, including the A1, M1, A14, M69 and M6. The main A47 trunk road connects Leicester with Peterborough. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.

Accommodation
Once inside the property, the works of the recent renovation can really be appreciated, giving the home an elegant, contemporary feel. Yet it still radiates its original character with its exposed beams and playful bar remining in situ. Offering the best of both worlds.
The entrance hallway is light and spacious, with a limestone floor and leads you to the main areas of the home.
The kitchen, with its oak floor and vaulted ceiling, is a bright and airy room. Well-appointed with a selection of handmade wooden units, Belfast sinks, aga and granite worktop. There is space for a table, but the adjoining orangery provides the perfect location for dining while enjoying views of the garden. The orangery is a mix of brick and glass construction with lantern light skylight and patio doors to the garden.
There are four further reception rooms, which offer great versatility. One of the reception rooms is a ground floor bedroom, with a shower room conveniently located next door.
There is a snug style sitting room with exposed beams, brick fire surround, log burner and limestone floor. A further reception room that could be used for formal dining or as a family room, and then the main living room which hosts the original bar in situ. A feature that makes this house unique and a must see.
The living room exudes the most original character with its array of original beams and the last orders bell. There is a working fireplace and plenty of room for entertaining friends and family or to cosy down with a good home served pint.
Also on the ground floor is the utility room, home office and access to the wine/beer cellar below. Another great feature of the home with barrel rolling marks in the stone staircase, highlighting the immense history of the home.
There are two staircases to the first floor, offering further flexibility on living arrangements.
On the first floor are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. One of the bedrooms is approached through the master bedroom and as such provides an ideal dressing room or adjoining nursery. With its separate staircase however, it does allow for room separation, creating a separate double bedroom with adjoining shower room ensuite.
The remaining two rooms have access to the family bathroom, which is well appointed with shower over bath, travertine tiles and feature wash hand basin.


Outbuildings and Garden
Across from the parking area for 6 cars is a selection of well-maintained outbuildings; to include a former cattle shed, single garage, log store and single carport. Stairs lead to a room above the garage which, with its adjoining shower room makes an ideal 5th bedroom for guests or teenagers wanting independence. Alternatively, it could be used as a home office, games room or gym.
Subject to necessary planning consent the cattle shed, garage and log store could be converted to compliment the first-floor room to make a fully functioning annex.
The garden is a good size and south facing. There is a decked area for dining, a further patio area leading into the orangery on the West side. Lawn, pond and mature shrubs and trees, to include a well-established weeping willow.
Being a former public house there is parking for approximately 6 cars, ideal should you decide to convert the outbuildings be converted into an annexe.


Services
Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected to the property. The central heating is by means of oil fuel and Cala gas canisters fuel the hob on the AGA.