Property description

A most appealing Grade 2 Listed period stone cottage within a delightful village on the edge of The Vale of Belvoir. Tastefully refurbished throughout and presented to a very high standard including a detached two storey annex offering excellent ancilliary accommodation.

Situation and Description
Harston is a most attractive village situated just a few miles from Belvoir Castle and surrounded by the lovely rolling countryside for which the area is renowned. The village is unspoilt and of predominantly ironstone construction. Whilst very much a quiet rural location the centres of Grantham, Melton Mowbray, Leicester and Nottingham are readily accessible and there are trains from nearby Grantham to London Kings Cross with a journey time of about 70 minutes making the village very practical for the commuter. There is a village primary school at Denton (2 miles) and more comprehensive amenities at the larger village of Harlaxton only 3 miles distant. Opportunities for secondary education include the popular boys and girls Grammar Schools at Grantham.Ivy Cottage is a pretty detached cottage situated at the heart of the village and constructed of local ironstone with hardwood double glazed windows and a clay tiled roof. The property has been completely refurbished in recent years to offer stylish accommodation of considerable charm and character with features such as beamed ceilings, fireplaces and stoves combining with fixtures and fittings of a high modern standard to provide an enviable and versatile home that is presented to a very high standard throughout. In addition there is a detached stone built two storey annexe providing good quality self contained ancillary accommodation well suited to family/guest use or an excellent work from home facility. There is an integral double garage, ample off road parking and delightful private gardens have been carefully landscaped and contain a wealth of specimen plants and shrubs.The property will appeal to those seeking a quality home with added versatility in an unspoilt village that remains convenient for good local schools and communications.

Accommodation:

GROUND FLOOR

Entrance Porches
There are two oak framed and tiled entrance porches with half glazed entrance doors opening to front and rear halls.

Entrance Hall:
With intruder alarm control, terracotta tiled floor, exposed beams and radiator.

Cloakroom:
White suite of low level WC and wash basin with cupboard below. Radiator, tiled floor and extractor fan.

Boiler Room/Utility:
Tiled floor, wall mounted Valliant gas fired boiler, water softener and plumbing for automatic washing machine.

Cellar:
A useful dry cellar approached by winding stone steps and door from kitchen.

Kitchen/Breakfast Room:
A stylish well fitted kitchen with a good range of base cupboards with granite work surfaces and matching eye level cupboards. Central island also with granite surface, under drawers and breakfast bar. Rangemaster range cooker with gas hob, integrated dishwasher and fridge/freezer. One and a half bowl inset stainless steel sink with mixer tap, tiled splash backs and concealed lighting. Terracotta tiled floor, heavily beamed ceiling and window with seat to front elevation. Spotlighting and radiator.

Dining Room:
Raised open hearth with Stovax multifuel stove, beamed ceiling, window and seat to front elevation. Radiator and up lighters. Glazed door to Garden Room.

Garden Room:
An appealing oak framed garden room suited to year round use. High vaulted ceiling and glazed gable. Exposed stonework, two radiators and fitted blinds. French doors to rear garden.

Sitting Room:
Raised hearth with Jotul multifuel stove. Beamed ceiling, two radiators, spotlights and French doors to patio.

Front Hall:
With staircase off to first floor.

FIRST FLOOR

Landing:
Radiator.

Master Bedroom:
Windows to three elevations. Walk in wardrobe and large eaves storage cupboard. Two radiators. Intruder alarm control.

En Suite Shower Room:
Shower cubicle, low level WC. and wash basin/vanity unit with marble top. Porcelain tiling to floor and walls, chrome heated towel rail, electric shaver socket, spot lights and extractor fan.

Bedroom 2:
Windows to front and side, elevations, fire grate, radiator and spot lights.

Bedroom 3:
Two separate walk in wardrobe cupboards, radiator. Window to front elevation. Loft trap with ladder to part boarded roof space with light.

Bathroom:
Nicely fitted to include a cast iron slipper bath on ball and claw feet. Vanity unit with inset sink and cupboards, low level WC and bidet. Boarded floor, heated towel rail, electric shaver socket, spotlights and extractor fan.

ANNEXE

Porch:
Wide integral porch.

Kitchen:
Fitted with a matching range of base cupboards and drawers, inset sink and wall cupboards. Integrated oven and hob, integrated fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, and water softener. Gas fired central heating boiler, tiled spashbacks, radiator, concealed lighting, radiator. Intruder alarm control.

Dining Room/Office:
Window to front elevation. Radiator. Spot lights.

Lobby:
Staircase off to first floor.

Lounge:
Dormer windows to side and window to front. Eaves cupboard, display niche, and two radiators. External door and staircase to garden.

Bedroom:
Built in wardrobe cupboard, radiator. Windows to front and rear.

Shower Room:
White suite with shower cubicle, low level WC, and wash basin. Tiled walls and floor, chrome heated towel rail, and extractor fan.

Double Garage:
With twin up and over electric doors and personal door to side. Light, power and alarm connected.

OUTSIDE
Ivy Cottage stands on a walled corner plot and is characterised by a lovely wisteria to the front elevation. The property is approached by a gravelled driveway leading through an electric gate to a parking and turning area with stone retaining walls. There are three mature silver birch trees, various plants and shrubs and steps leading to a circular stone well and raised area beyond with wisteria, plum and amber trees. Paved patio area to the front of the garage and annexe. External tap. Doorway opening to the rear garden which is a particular feature and contains a wealth of specimen plants and shrubs for which a planting and maintenance schedule will be made available. There is a fine paved patio and a covered barbeque area with power, light and cold water. Further garden tap, pergola with wisteria and vine over, rockery and shrubs. Corkscrew hazel.In conclusion, a superb outdoor space designed for ease of eminence and al fresco summer living.

Local Authority:
Melton Borough Council 01664 502502

Council Tax:
Band D

Services:
Mains electricity, water and drainage are connected. Gas fired central heating (propane) is installed with underground storage tank and separate boilers to both house and annexe.

Directions:
From Grantham take the A607 Harlaxton Road and proceed towards Melton Mowbray. Pass Harlaxton and continue downhill before turning right into Denton. Follow Main Street which turns through 90 degrees left and at the edge of the village turn left where signposted Harston. Proceed to Harston and Ivy Cottage will be found on the right hand side immediately after the crossroads at the centre of the village. Postcode NG32 1PS.

Property Features :

• Stylish Kitchen
• Cloakroom
• Boiler Room and Cellar
• Two Reception Rooms
• Glazed Garden Room