Property description

Boasting character and charm, The Gardener's Cottage is an attractive property, which has been extended to offer what is now from it's roadside appearance, hugely deceptive and spacious accommodation on an enviable plot spanning approximately a quarter of an acre. Having been upgraded and enlarged by it's current owners, who have loved and maintained the home for over 28 years, this quaint cottage needs a close inspection to fully appreciate the space internally and externally on offer, which includes five double bedrooms and four reception rooms, as well as gravelled driveways, a large tandem garage and workshop, which subject to the necessary consents could lend itself to further potential/ development. With exposed beams, feature fireplaces, latched doors and solid wood flooring, the property also offers stylish bathroom suites and a modern kitchen, fitted with solid maple units and black sparkle granite work surfaces. The layout in brief comprises entrance hall, breakfast kitchen, sitting room, dining room, family room, conservatory and ground floor w.c. To the first floor are the five well proportioned bedrooms, the master being particularly generous in size, with two en suite shower rooms and a family bathroom completing the accommodation on offer.

Accommodation
Entrance through the storm porch and front entrance door into the;

Entrance Hall
Having an attractive tiled flooring with space for cloaks, the entrance provides access to both the kitchen diner and to the;

Downstairs W.C.
Having been fitted with a two piece Heritage suite comprising low level w.c. and hand basin with tiled splashbacks.

Kitchen Diner
Having two leaded window to the front elevation affording ample natural lighting into this spacious breakfast kitchen, which has been sympathetically modernized to blend together a charming cottage feel with a contemporary finish. Having been fitted by Philip Dowse with solid maple bespoke cabinets and black sparkle granite worktops, the kitchen boasts a twin Belfast style sink and a range of integrated appliances to include fridge and freezer. Central to the room is an exposed brick chimney with recess to fit a range style cooker (available by separate negotiation). There is a tiled flooring with recessed spotlights and two internal doors providing access to both the sitting room and dining room.

Dining Room
Having glazed, leaded, French doors overlooking and providing access to the garden, exposed beams to the ceiling and a feature cast iron fireplace with Adams surround.



Family Room
Having a solid wall flooring, neutral decor with coving to the ceiling and two side elevation, leaded windows. There is a central feature multi-fuel burner with two sets of glazed French doors leading to the sitting room.



Sitting Room
Having continuation of the solid wood flooring from that of the sitting room, neutral decor and two sets of glazed French door to the conservatory.

Conservatory
Of brick and wood construction with a perspex roof, the conservatory has a tiled flooring with windows overlooking the garden and glazed French doors providing access.

Study
Having a side elevation leaded window and door to the garden.

To The First Floor
Stairs rise to the first floor landing which provides access to all of the accommodation, including to the;

Master Bedroom - 22' 10'' x 13' 9'' (6.95m x 4.19m)
Having two rear elevation and one side elevation window providing ample natural lighting into this good sized room which has coving to the ceiling, wood stripped flooring and an internal door to the en suite shower room.

En Suite Shower Room
Having been fitted with a white three piece suite comprising low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower over. There are tiled splashbacks and a frosted, leaded, side elevation window.

Bedroom Two
Having side and front elevation windows, wood stripped flooring and an internal door to an en suite.



En Suite Shower Room
Having been fitted with a white three piece suite comprising low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with electric shower over. There are tiled splashbacks and a frosted, leaded, rear elevation window.

Bedroom Three
Having two front elevation windows.

Bedroom Four
Having a window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Five
Having a window to the rear elevation.

Family Bathroom
Having been refitted with a stylish four piece suite, centering around a freestanding cast iron bath with claw and ball feet. There is also a low level w.c., pedestal wash hand basin and separate shower enclosure cubicle with electric shower over and tiled splashbacks. Having a tiled flooring with underfloor heating, recessed spotlights and a frosted front elevation window.

Outside
Tucked away, the property offers a lawned garden to the front with two gated gravel driveways to other side, which provide ample parking and access to a tandem garage, to the rear of which is a workshop that offers further space for two/three cars. The garage has an electric up-and-over door, power and light and a side access door to the rear garden. Furthermore there are a number of outbuildings that include a wash room, outside w.c. and garden stores, which along with the workshop, could lend themselves to further development, subject to the necessary consents. The rear garden is then a generous size being mainly laid to lawn with an abundance of mature trees screening the outside space and enhancing the private aspect. In additional to the lawns, there are patio seating areas, a timber framed summer house and pond with gravel pathways.









Directional Note
Leaving Rothley village, head along Hallfields Lane and at the traffic lights proceed straight over onto Cossington Road. Taking the right hand turning for the A6, continue until the roundabout where the first exit should be taken. Take the first exit for Wanlip and then turn right hand before taking the first exit at the mini roundabout onto Rectory Road. Just as the road bends to the right, take a left onto Church Road and then at the top of the road, take a right hand turning. The property is then situated shortly on the left hand side as denoted by the agents For Sale sign.

Services, Tenure & Council Information
All mains services are connected to the property, which is gas centrally heated. Tenure is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council, council tax band E.

Property Features :

• CHARMING DETACHED COTTAGE
• FIVE WELL PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS
• FIVE RECEPTION ROOMS
• TWO BATHROOMS & DOWNSTAIRS W.C.
• ABUNDANCE OF CHARACTER FEATURES