Property description

HAVING PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A TWO BEDROOM DETACHED RESIDENCE (Charnwood Borough Council, P/14/1701/2), this charming three bedroom, semi detached cottage was built in 1956 and boasts character features to include open fireplaces, parquet flooring and wood stripped doors we well as a generous plot and views over fields to the rear. Set back from the road with timber gates to the front, the current plot offers a sweeping gravelled driveway providing ample parking with lawned gardens to either side and mature trees surrounding. Double gates to the side of the property then lead to further secure parking, a timber shed and storage/shelter, before leading to the rear garden, which backs onto the fields, is mainly laid to lawn with paved patios. Keepers Cottage itself then comprises entrance hall, sitting room, kitchen diner through to a living dining room, utility and downstairs w.c. To the first floor are the three well proportioned bedrooms and a bathroom with separate w.c. Furthermore, planning permission has been granted for a detached, two bedroom, two storey property, with parking and private garden, ideal as a 'granny flat' or investment. This is a rare opportunity for a purchaser to acquire a property and plot of this style, close to the village Primary School, pub, Church and countryside walks and an early viewing is therefore strongly recommended.

Accommodation
Entrance through the multi-paned, opaque glazed door into the;

Entrance hall
Having neutral decor and a wood effect laminate flooring, the entrance hall provides access to access to the sitting room, kitchen, ground floor WC and staircase which give access to the first floor with built-in cloaks/storage cupboard beneath. Having a rear elevation window, recessed spotlighting and a high-level cupboard which houses the meters and fuse box. An internal door leads to the;

Sitting Room - 12' 5'' x 13' 4'' (3.78m x 4.06m)
Neutral in decor with a feature an open fire with cast iron grate recessed to chimney breast with an attractive hearth. Having a wood effect laminate flooring and a front elevation window with leaded detailing.

Cloakroom/ W.C.
Having been fitted with a white two piece suite comprising low level w.c. and a wall-mounted wash-hand basin with tiled splashbacks. uPVC double glazed opaque window to the rear elevation.

Kitchen - 15' 1'' x 12' 5'' (4.59m x 3.78m)
Having been fitted with a range of cream farmhouse style eye level and base storage units, one of which houses the boiler, with complimentary work surfaces, tiled surrounds and an inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. There are a range of built-in appliances to include an electric double oven/grill, five ring gas hob and brushed steel finish extractor hood above, integrated fridge and space and plumbing for a dishwasher. Light and airy, the room is neutral in decor with ceramic tiled flooring, recessed spotlights and a rear elevation window overlooking the garden and a rear door giving access. Access to the living dining room as well as to the utility.



Utility Room
Having space for freestanding white goods such as a fridge and freezer, as well as space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. There's a continuation of the tiled flooring from the kitchen, recessed spotlighting and a window to the rear elevation.

Living Dining Room - 15' 2'' x 11' 10'' (4.62m x 3.60m)
Having windows to both the front and side elevations, this good sized second reception room has a feature log burner with a porcelain effect tiled hearth. Once again light and airy with neutral decor, recessed spotlighting, coving to ceiling and parquet wood flooring.





To The First Floor
Landing provides access to all first floor accommodation as well as to a built-in storage cupboard. Window to the rear elevation with views over countryside.

Master Bedroom - 13' 3'' x 12' 4'' (4.04m x 3.76m)
Having a window to the front elevation, built-in double wardrobe, neutral decor and a window with leaded detailing to front elevation.



Bedroom Two - 12' 5'' x 11' 9'' (3.78m x 3.58m)
Neutral in decor and having a range of fitted wardrobes. Dual-aspect uPVC double glazed windows to front and side elevations.

Bedroom Three - 11' 8'' x 7' 4'' (3.55m x 2.23m)
Having a built-in double wardrobe, access hatch to roof space and a front elevation window with leaded detailing.

Family Bathroom
Having been fitted with a two piece suite comprising of fitted shower over panelled bath with glazed shower screen and wall-mounted wash-hand basin. Having complimenting tiled splashbacks, fitted towel rails and fitted shelving to wall as well as a uPVC double glazed opaque window to the side elevation.

W.C.
Having a low level w.c. and window to the rear elevation.

Store Room
Walk-in store room/airing cupboard (Measurement includes reducing head height) currently used as an office but lend itself to further potential. Housing the hot water cylinder with immersion heater, lighting, power point supply, telephone point and fitted shelving to wall.

Outside
Set back from the road with a dry stone walling, the property enjoys a gated, gravelled driveway with mature lawns to either side, mature trees and shrub borders leading to ample parking space. , hedged and fenced perimeters. Large timber gates can then be found to the side of the property, leading to further, secure parking, a large timber store and timber shed. Access then wraps around to the rear where a generous, lawned rear garden with open views over fields to the rear. Having a paved patio, which can be accessed from the kitchen, and paved walkway with a walk-through trellis archway to a further paved sun terrace with brick fire-pit/barbecue area and gravelled surrounds. Fully fenced and enclosed, the garden is well proportioned to the property and not directly overlooked from beyond.







Plot
Situated at the front of the property is a plot of land, currently used as garden, which has planning permission granted to build a 2/3 bedroom, detached property with off road parking and garden. The property would be situated at the the dry stone wall boundary, facing onto Anstey Lane, details of which can be found at Charnwood Borough Council, application number P/14/1701/2.

Directional Note
Leaving our office on Woodgate in Rothley, head out along Westfield Lane and continue onto Station Road. Taking the left hand turning for Thurcaston Lane, follow the road as it bends to the right and proceed straight over the crossroads onto Anstey Lane. The property is then on the right hand side, as denoted by the Agents For Sale sign.

Services, Tenure & Council Information
All main 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 D.

Property Features :

• SEMI DETACHED COTTAGE
• THREE BEDROOMS
• TWO RECEPTION ROOM
• KITCHEN WITH UTILITY & DOWNSTAIRS W.C.
• FRONT & REAR GARDENS & AMPLE OFF ROAD PARKING