Property description

* CHARACTER PERIOD PROPERTY / EXTENSIVE REAR GARDEN / BRICK OUTBUILDINGS and AMPLE PARKING!!! This charming three-bedroomed period cottage, believed to date back to the early 1600s, is set within extensive gardens to the rear and includes two brick outbuildings. Boasting a wealth of character features, including a stunning open-ended stone fireplace in the sitting room and solid oak ceiling beams throughout the property. Inside there's an entrance hallway, study, large sitting room, downstairs bathroom, kitchen/diner, conservatory and utility room. To the first floor there are three bedrooms with bedroom two having sliding doors leading out onto a good-sized balcony area, and a Jack and Jill shower room. Outside, a large rear garden with two substantial brick-built outbuildings potentially offering further development (subject to planning permission). This is a deceptively spacious property with a stunning rear garden. Viewing is enthusiastically recommended.

THE LOCATION
The delightful, sought-after village of PACKINGTON lies within two/three miles south-east of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and has remained relatively unspoilt over many years. There is a village shop and other amenities including a well respected primary school. The area is well-known for its good secondary school, golf courses, tennis clubs and other recreational pastimes. Champney Springs health spa is a short distance away.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
This charming three-bedroomed period cottage, believed to date back to the early 1600s, is set within extensive gardens to the rear and includes two brick outbuildings. Boasting a wealth of character features, including a stunning open-ended stone fireplace in the sitting room and solid oak ceiling beams throughout the property. Inside there's an entrance hallway, study, large sitting room, downstairs bathroom, kitchen/diner, conservatory and utility room. To the first floor there are three bedrooms with bedroom two having sliding doors leading out onto a good-sized outside balcony area, and a Jack and Jill shower room. Outside, a large rear garden with two substantial brick-built outbuildings potentially offering further development (subject to planning permission). This is a deceptively spacious property with a stunning rear garden. Internal and external viewing is highly recommended. Please call our NEWTON FALLOWELL office today on 01530 414666.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft Details

ENTRANCE HALLWAY
Access via a solid timber front door. There is wood-effect laminate flooring, an under-stairs storage alcove and doors leading through to the study and the sitting room.

OFFICE/STUDY
Featuring exposed timber ceiling beams, telephone points, a central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the front.

SITTING ROOM - 26' 6'' x 16' 8'' (8.07m x 5.08m)
This stunning large sitting room boasts an array of character features including an open-ended stone fireplace and exposed timber ceiling beams. There are four central heating radiators, a TV aerial point, wood-effect laminate flooring and two UPVC double glazed windows to the front elevation. Door leading through into the...

INNER HALLWAY
With tiled flooring and doors leading through into the downstairs bathroom, dining kitchen, utility room and conservatory.

DINING KITCHEN - 13' 7'' x 12' 10'' (4.14m x 3.91m)
Featuring a range of wall and base level units including a glazed display cabinet, laminate roll-top work-surfaces, a 1.5 bowl stainless steel sink-drainer unit with chrome mixer tap and tiled splashbacks. There is an inset four-ring gas burner hob with extractor hood over, an electric double oven and grill, space for an American-style fridge-freezer, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and a wall-mounted central heating boiler. Slate-effect tiled flooring, a central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed window to the rear elevation.

CONSERVATORY
Constructed with UPVC double glazed windows sitting on a brick built-plinth and a poly-carbonate roof. There is a central heating radiator, tiled flooring, ceiling fan and light and UPVC French windows leading out onto the rear garden.

UTILITY ROOM
Featuring a Belfast sink with hot and cold taps, a built-in storage cupboard, space for a washing machine/dryer and an opaque window to the rear elevation.

DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM
A white three-piece suite comprising: a single-flush toilet, wash hand basin with mixer tap, panelled bath with mixer tap, shower attachment and glazed side screen. Slate-effect tiled flooring, a chrome centrally heated towel rail, half-tiled walls and an extractor fan.


Returning to the sitting room a door leads off to the staircase rising to the...

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
With a UPVC double glazed window to the rear and doors leading through to all three bedrooms.

BEDROOM ONE - 16' 7'' x 9' 10'' (5.05m x 2.99m)
Having dual-aspect UPVC windows to the front and rear elevations and a central heating radiator.

GUEST BEDROOM TWO - 13' 6'' x 12' 11'' (4.11m x 3.93m)
Featuring a built-in wardrobe, central heating radiator and sliding doors leading out onto the balcony with lovely views over the rear garden. Door leads through into the...

JACK and JILL SHOWER ROOM
This L-shaped three-piece shower room comprises: a single-flush toilet, pedestal wash-hand basin with hot and cold chrome taps and tiled splashbacks, and a single shower cubicle with mains chrome shower and folding glazed screen. There is tiled flooring, a central heating radiator and an opaque window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM THREE - 13' 2'' x 10' 7'' (4.01m x 3.22m)
Featuring a built-in wardrobe, central heating radiator, telephone point and a UPVC double glazed window to the front elevation.

OUTSIDE

REAR GARDEN, PARKING and OUTBUILDINGS
The property is positioned on a deceptively large plot with a lawned area surrounded by herbaceous beds to the rear. Adjacent to the lawned area there is the first of two large brick outbuildings which is need of repair. Moving down the garden, in between the two buildings, you'll find parking for several cars which is accessed via a driveway from Normanton Road at the bottom of the garden. The second outbuilding is of substantial size and is in good condition with a further garden area laid to lawn to the side. The outbuildings could potentially lend themselves to development with access from Normanton Road (all subject to obtaining planning permission). For further details please contact the agent.

AND FINALLY...
This is a beautiful character cottage set in the heart of the popular village of Packington and features a large rear garden with outbuildings offering possible development potential (subject to the necessary planning permissions being obtained). Lots of off-road parking!!!

COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is believed to be in council tax band: 'E'

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. In approx two hundred and fifty yards take the second right turn into Upper Church Street (signposted to the Hospital). In two hundred yards, turn right towards Packington (Lower Packington Road, which becomes Upper Packington Road). On the outskirts of the village, where the road bends sharply to the left, go straight on into High Street. The cottage can be found on the left hand side, opposite Home Croft Drive - identified by our 'For Sale' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 1WJ.

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. 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. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend 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.

Property Features :

• Stunning Three-Bedroomed Period Property
• Popular Village Location
• Well-Presented Throughout - Ample Parking to Rear
• A Wealth of Character Features
• Large Sitting Room with Open-Ended Stone Fireplace