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WHITE HOUSE COTTAGE: Occupying an enviable position adjacent to the National Forest walks and trails and nearby Moira Furnace, this character three-bedroomed mid-terraced cottage is sure to tick all the boxes for many people. There's a delightful long private garden and a single garage to the side as part of a block of three. A look inside this well-presented, mostly double glazed and centrally heated home reveals: an entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room open plan to the kitchen/utility room, a landing with study area, three bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. Outside, the cottage enjoys a delightful long rear garden with a useful brick outbuilding. Open woodland views to the front and rear aspects. Viewing recommended!
THE LOCATION
MOIRA is a small village within two miles of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The National Forest is easily accessible and provides many pleasant walks for visitors and local residents. The heart of the forest is the Conkers Visitors' Centre which offers woodland walks and is a useful source of information on the local flora and fauna, and past history of the area.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
White House Cottage: Occupying an enviable position adjacent to the National Forest walks and trails and nearby Moira Furnace, this character three-bedroomed mid-terraced cottage is sure to tick all the boxes for many people. There's a delightful long private garden and a single garage to the side as part of a block of three. A look inside this well-presented, mostly double glazed and centrally heated home reveals: an entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room open plan to the kitchen/utility room, a landing with study area, three bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. Outside, the cottage enjoys a delightful long rear garden with brick outbuilding. Open woodland views to the front and rear aspects. Viewing recommended!
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
Draft details
To the front of the property there are superb woodland views and a public footpath nearby leading into the heart of the National Forest. There's a low brick wall, a small lawned area, and timber gate and paved path leading to the half-glazed leaded opaque entrance door, opening into the:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With stairs rising to the first floor and pine latched doors to the lounge and the dining room.
SITTING ROOM - 13' 1'' max x 12' 1'' (3.99m x 3.68m)
The focal point of this beamed room is a traditional period-style fire surround with inset coal-effect gas fire, tiled hearth and tiled inset. TV and telephone points, latched door to an understairs storage cupboard, four wall lights, a double glazed window to the front aspect with open woodlands views.
A wood panelled door leads to the:
GALLEY KITCHEN & UTILITY AREA - 27' 2'' x 5' 4'' (8.28m x 1.63m)
Fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. Tiled splashbacks and contrasting roll-edged worktops. A one and a half bowl sink and drainer, a four-burner Stoves Newhome gas range with electric oven, an integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dryer, a Worcester wall-mounted combination gas boiler. Central heating radiator, halogen ceiling spotlights, vinyl tiled-effect flooring. Two single-glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, and a stable-type door to the garden. Open plan to the adjoining dining room.
REAR LOBBY
Off the main kitchen. With additional space for a freezer. A cloakroom cupboard and pine latched door to the:
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Fitted with a wall-mounted wash basin and w.c. Central heating radiator, wall light, extractor fan and opaque double glazed window to the side aspect.
Returning to the kitchen, open plan to the:
DINING ROOM - 12' 1'' x 10' 5'' (3.68m x 3.18m)
The focal point of this room is the attractive recessed tiled fireplace with beam above and electric point, TV and telephone points and two wall lights. A double glazed window to the front overlooking woodland across the road.
From the entrance lobby, stairs rise to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING with STUDY AREA - 10' 2'' x 6' 9'' (3.1m x 2.06m)
With space for an office desk and chair and bookcase. Central heating radiator, and pine latched doors (some believed to be original) to the three bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 0'' max x 10' 6'' (3.96m x 3.2m)
With an attractive cast iron fireplace (for display only), central heating radiator, telephone point and a double glazed window with commanding views of the woodland opposite and the National Forest walks and trails.
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 7'' x 10' 6'' max (3.23m x 3.2m)
With a cast iron open fireplace (for display only), a built-in overstairs storage cupboard with light, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM THREE - 9' 5'' x 6' 9'' (2.87m x 2.06m)
With a pine wall cupboard, central heating radiator and a single glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
MODERN FAMILY BATHROOM - 7' 1'' x 6' 8'' (2.16m x 2.03m)
Comprising: a white panelled shaped bath with mains shower and glazed shower screen, vanity wash basin with beech-effect cupboards under and a w.c. Central heating radiator, vinyl flooring, extractor fan, tiling to the walls and wood panelling to the lower walls. An opaque double glazed window to the rear.
OUTSIDE
SINGLE GARAGE
To the side of the cottages, there is a gravelled driveway and access to the single garage as part of a garage block.
FRONT GARDEN
A low brick wall, small lawned area, timber gate and paved pathway to the front door.
LONG REAR GARDEN
Enjoying open woodland views to the rear. The delightful long private rear garden is divided into two parts divided by a shared access pathway leading to the garage. There's a cottage garden area adjacent to the house with a stone paved patio, lawned area, outside lighting, water tap and a brick-built outbuilding. Gated access to the second garden area which is laid to lawn and has mature borders stocked with a variety of shrubs and trees. At the bottom of the garden is a brick building which was formerly a pig-sty.
AND FINALLY...
White House Cottage: A character period cottage situated in an enviable edge-of-village location with open views to the front and rear looking over the National Forest walks and trails. Viewing recommended!
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'B'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street. Straight across two mini-islands into Kilwardby Street. Continue up the hill and onwards through Shellbrook. Carry on for a mile or so to the Daybell roundabout and go straight on for about 1000 metres. Go past Moira Furnace (on the left) and where the road bends sharply to the right, go straight on into Shortheath Road. The mid-terraced cottage (number 79 - White House Cottage) can be found in a short distance on the left just before the old brick railway bridge. Please note: there is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: DE12 6AP.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
THE LOCATION
MOIRA is a small village within two miles of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The National Forest is easily accessible and provides many pleasant walks for visitors and local residents. The heart of the forest is the Conkers Visitors' Centre which offers woodland walks and is a useful source of information on the local flora and fauna, and past history of the area.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
White House Cottage: Occupying an enviable position adjacent to the National Forest walks and trails and nearby Moira Furnace, this character three-bedroomed mid-terraced cottage is sure to tick all the boxes for many people. There's a delightful long private garden and a single garage to the side as part of a block of three. A look inside this well-presented, mostly double glazed and centrally heated home reveals: an entrance lobby, sitting room, dining room open plan to the kitchen/utility room, a landing with study area, three bedrooms and a stylish bathroom. Outside, the cottage enjoys a delightful long rear garden with brick outbuilding. Open woodland views to the front and rear aspects. Viewing recommended!
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
Draft details
To the front of the property there are superb woodland views and a public footpath nearby leading into the heart of the National Forest. There's a low brick wall, a small lawned area, and timber gate and paved path leading to the half-glazed leaded opaque entrance door, opening into the:
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
With stairs rising to the first floor and pine latched doors to the lounge and the dining room.
SITTING ROOM - 13' 1'' max x 12' 1'' (3.99m x 3.68m)
The focal point of this beamed room is a traditional period-style fire surround with inset coal-effect gas fire, tiled hearth and tiled inset. TV and telephone points, latched door to an understairs storage cupboard, four wall lights, a double glazed window to the front aspect with open woodlands views.
A wood panelled door leads to the:
GALLEY KITCHEN & UTILITY AREA - 27' 2'' x 5' 4'' (8.28m x 1.63m)
Fitted with a range of cream Shaker-style base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. Tiled splashbacks and contrasting roll-edged worktops. A one and a half bowl sink and drainer, a four-burner Stoves Newhome gas range with electric oven, an integrated dishwasher, space and plumbing for a washing machine and a dryer, a Worcester wall-mounted combination gas boiler. Central heating radiator, halogen ceiling spotlights, vinyl tiled-effect flooring. Two single-glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, and a stable-type door to the garden. Open plan to the adjoining dining room.
REAR LOBBY
Off the main kitchen. With additional space for a freezer. A cloakroom cupboard and pine latched door to the:
CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Fitted with a wall-mounted wash basin and w.c. Central heating radiator, wall light, extractor fan and opaque double glazed window to the side aspect.
Returning to the kitchen, open plan to the:
DINING ROOM - 12' 1'' x 10' 5'' (3.68m x 3.18m)
The focal point of this room is the attractive recessed tiled fireplace with beam above and electric point, TV and telephone points and two wall lights. A double glazed window to the front overlooking woodland across the road.
From the entrance lobby, stairs rise to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING with STUDY AREA - 10' 2'' x 6' 9'' (3.1m x 2.06m)
With space for an office desk and chair and bookcase. Central heating radiator, and pine latched doors (some believed to be original) to the three bedrooms and bathroom.
BEDROOM ONE - 13' 0'' max x 10' 6'' (3.96m x 3.2m)
With an attractive cast iron fireplace (for display only), central heating radiator, telephone point and a double glazed window with commanding views of the woodland opposite and the National Forest walks and trails.
BEDROOM TWO - 10' 7'' x 10' 6'' max (3.23m x 3.2m)
With a cast iron open fireplace (for display only), a built-in overstairs storage cupboard with light, central heating radiator and double glazed window to the front aspect.
BEDROOM THREE - 9' 5'' x 6' 9'' (2.87m x 2.06m)
With a pine wall cupboard, central heating radiator and a single glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
MODERN FAMILY BATHROOM - 7' 1'' x 6' 8'' (2.16m x 2.03m)
Comprising: a white panelled shaped bath with mains shower and glazed shower screen, vanity wash basin with beech-effect cupboards under and a w.c. Central heating radiator, vinyl flooring, extractor fan, tiling to the walls and wood panelling to the lower walls. An opaque double glazed window to the rear.
OUTSIDE
SINGLE GARAGE
To the side of the cottages, there is a gravelled driveway and access to the single garage as part of a garage block.
FRONT GARDEN
A low brick wall, small lawned area, timber gate and paved pathway to the front door.
LONG REAR GARDEN
Enjoying open woodland views to the rear. The delightful long private rear garden is divided into two parts divided by a shared access pathway leading to the garage. There's a cottage garden area adjacent to the house with a stone paved patio, lawned area, outside lighting, water tap and a brick-built outbuilding. Gated access to the second garden area which is laid to lawn and has mature borders stocked with a variety of shrubs and trees. At the bottom of the garden is a brick building which was formerly a pig-sty.
AND FINALLY...
White House Cottage: A character period cottage situated in an enviable edge-of-village location with open views to the front and rear looking over the National Forest walks and trails. Viewing recommended!
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'B'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street. Straight across two mini-islands into Kilwardby Street. Continue up the hill and onwards through Shellbrook. Carry on for a mile or so to the Daybell roundabout and go straight on for about 1000 metres. Go past Moira Furnace (on the left) and where the road bends sharply to the right, go straight on into Shortheath Road. The mid-terraced cottage (number 79 - White House Cottage) can be found in a short distance on the left just before the old brick railway bridge. Please note: there is NO 'For Sale' board outside the property. POSTCODE for SATNAVS: DE12 6AP.
PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.
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Stations Nearby
- Willington
- 8.3 miles
- Burton-on-Trent
- 6.5 miles
- Polesworth
- 8.0 miles
Schools Nearby
- The Linnet Independent Learning Centre
- 2.0 miles
- Pegasus School
- 3.6 miles
- Manor House School
- 3.1 miles
- Donisthorpe Primary School
- 1.0 mile
- Overseal Primary School
- 0.8 miles
- Moira Infant School
- 1.4 miles
- Lewis Charlton School
- 3.1 miles
- The Pingle School
- 3.2 miles
- Granville Community School
- 2.9 miles