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Attractive 18th century Swithland stone cottage packed with character in stunning village location. Sensitively refurbished and extended this grade II listed home displays an exciting mix of architectural styles with typical cottage features combined with large open plan living. Features of the accommodation include a heavily beamed dining hall and sitting room both with log burning stoves, large living kitchen with corner bifolds, four double bedrooms, dressing room and en suite to the master bedroom and family bathroom. Outside there is off road parking, open fronted double garage and private South facing gardens with limestone patio.
Location
Swithland has a flourishing primary school and public house/restaurant. There are shops for everyday facilities in the nearby villages of Rothley and Woodhouse Eaves. The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots in particular Swithland Reservoir, Swithland Woods and the historic Bradgate Park. Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing and the surrounding villages have a variety of restaurants and gastro-pubs. Swithland allows easy access to the M1 motorway and affords a wonderful lifestyle to be enjoyed. Loughborough 6 miles / Leicester 7 miles / Nottingham 21.5 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 1.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 6.5 miles / M1 J22 5.5 miles
Ground Floor
The property is entered into a heavily beamed dining hall that features a lovely inglenook with inset log burning stove, original bread oven and views of the rear garden through a full height contemporary style window. The dining hall flows effortlessly into a large extended family kitchen with impressive corner bifolding doors and lime stone floor. Fitted with a range of fully bespoke, hand built cabinets with Quartz work surfacing, twin Belfast style sink and range of built-in Neff appliances. There is a matching island unit with oak top and limestone floor that extends seamlessly to an outdoor, south facing terrace. Off the kitchen is a large utility room that could be divided to create a ground floor WC if required. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect, inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove and heavily beamed ceiling. An interconnecting door opens into a cosy snug with beamed ceiling and French doors to rear garden and separate study.
First Floor
Two staircases serve the first floor accommodation which comprises of four double bedrooms, the master bedroom having the benefit of a dressing room and en suite with heated slate floor(electric) and large double shower. The family bathroom is spacious and features a limestone floor and is fitted with a four piece suite with a double ended bath and double shower enclosure.
Outside
To the front of the property are manicured lawned gardens set behind a stone front boundary wall with central stone steps. To the side of the property a proposed covered driveway opens into a shared courtyard that provides access to a double width driveway and open fronted double garage. To the rear of the property are south facing walled gardens that are mainly laid to lawn and include a small brick outbuilding. A large Limestone terrace provides a high degree of privacy and the perfect space for relaxing and alfresco dining.
Proposed Dwelling
An open timber framed structure finished in Swithland slate will span the driveway and be shared with a single dwelling that is proposed on the land to the side of the cottage. The new detached dwelling will be built on the same building line as 118 Main Street in a similar cottage style.
Services
The property has underfloor heating (wet system) on the entire ground floor and radiators on the first floor. The windows to the front elevation have been largely retained and are single glazed and all rear facing windows have been replaced with sealed unit double glazed units.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Directions
On entering the village from Rothley proceed along Main Street passing The Griffin Inn on the left hand side. The property can be found located on the left hand side just after the junction with Leicester Lane.
Location
Swithland has a flourishing primary school and public house/restaurant. There are shops for everyday facilities in the nearby villages of Rothley and Woodhouse Eaves. The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots in particular Swithland Reservoir, Swithland Woods and the historic Bradgate Park. Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing and the surrounding villages have a variety of restaurants and gastro-pubs. Swithland allows easy access to the M1 motorway and affords a wonderful lifestyle to be enjoyed. Loughborough 6 miles / Leicester 7 miles / Nottingham 21.5 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 1.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 6.5 miles / M1 J22 5.5 miles
Ground Floor
The property is entered into a heavily beamed dining hall that features a lovely inglenook with inset log burning stove, original bread oven and views of the rear garden through a full height contemporary style window. The dining hall flows effortlessly into a large extended family kitchen with impressive corner bifolding doors and lime stone floor. Fitted with a range of fully bespoke, hand built cabinets with Quartz work surfacing, twin Belfast style sink and range of built-in Neff appliances. There is a matching island unit with oak top and limestone floor that extends seamlessly to an outdoor, south facing terrace. Off the kitchen is a large utility room that could be divided to create a ground floor WC if required. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect, inglenook fireplace with inset log burning stove and heavily beamed ceiling. An interconnecting door opens into a cosy snug with beamed ceiling and French doors to rear garden and separate study.
First Floor
Two staircases serve the first floor accommodation which comprises of four double bedrooms, the master bedroom having the benefit of a dressing room and en suite with heated slate floor(electric) and large double shower. The family bathroom is spacious and features a limestone floor and is fitted with a four piece suite with a double ended bath and double shower enclosure.
Outside
To the front of the property are manicured lawned gardens set behind a stone front boundary wall with central stone steps. To the side of the property a proposed covered driveway opens into a shared courtyard that provides access to a double width driveway and open fronted double garage. To the rear of the property are south facing walled gardens that are mainly laid to lawn and include a small brick outbuilding. A large Limestone terrace provides a high degree of privacy and the perfect space for relaxing and alfresco dining.
Proposed Dwelling
An open timber framed structure finished in Swithland slate will span the driveway and be shared with a single dwelling that is proposed on the land to the side of the cottage. The new detached dwelling will be built on the same building line as 118 Main Street in a similar cottage style.
Services
The property has underfloor heating (wet system) on the entire ground floor and radiators on the first floor. The windows to the front elevation have been largely retained and are single glazed and all rear facing windows have been replaced with sealed unit double glazed units.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Directions
On entering the village from Rothley proceed along Main Street passing The Griffin Inn on the left hand side. The property can be found located on the left hand side just after the junction with Leicester Lane.