Property description

Dating back to circa 1834, LOUNT FARM COTTAGE is a superb four-bedroomed character cottage, renovated in the mid-1990s and tastefully and sympathetically redesigned by renowned local architect David Granger - now providing immaculately-presented family accommodation with ample off-road parking and a double garage. In days gone by, the cottage was a farm house and formed part of the Staunton Harold Estate. Character features include exposed brick fireplaces, a wood-burner, slate flooring and beamed ceilings. A look inside reveals: an entrance hall, contemporary-style modern breakfast kitchen, a lounge and separate dining room, a long galleried landing, four bedrooms (one with an en suite bathroom) and a shower room. Outside, there's a gravelled driveway, a separate detached double garage and good-sized gardens. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this realistically-priced character cottage, and internal inspection is enthusiastically recommended!

THE LOCATION
The small hamlet of Lount is situated on the former A453 (now the B587) a few miles from the bustling market town of Ashby de la Zouch and within easy travelling distance of the A42/M42 and M1 motorways, the East Midlands airport at Castle Donington and the railway station at East Midlands Parkway. The village was traditionally linked to the Staunton Harold Hall estate, and made up of 17th-19th century cottages.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Dating back to circa 1834, LOUNT FARM HOUSE is a superb four-bedroomed character cottage, renovated in the mid-1990s and tastefully and sympathetically redesigned by renowned local architect David Granger - now providing immaculately-presented family accommodation with ample off-road parking and a double garage. In days gone by, the cottage was a farm house and formed part of the Staunton Harold Estate. Character features include exposed brick fireplaces, a wood-burner, slate flooring and beamed ceilings. A look inside reveals: an entrance hall, contemporary-style modern breakfast kitchen, a lounge and separate dining room, a long galleried landing, four bedrooms (one with an en suite bathroom) and a shower room. Outside, there's a gravelled driveway, a separate detached double garage and good-sized gardens. We anticipate a great deal of interest in this realistically-priced character cottage, and internal inspection is enthusiastically recommended!

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL

ENTRANCE HALL - 18' 4'' x 8' 8'' (5.58m x 2.64m)
Accessed via a solid wood stable-type door. Featuring an inset floor mat, slate tiled flooring, two central heating radiators, telephone point, exposed brickwork and timber ceiling beams. French double doors leading out onto the rear garden. Further doors to the breakfast kitchen, dining room and the...

DOWNSTAIRS TOILET
Comprising: a dual flush toilet with concealed cistern, wash hand basin with chrome hot and cold taps, tiled flooring and mosaic partially tiled walls, central heating radiator and an opaque double glazed window to the front.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 14' 5'' max x 14' 2'' max (4.39m x 4.31m)
A superb modern and contemporary-style breakfast kitchen fitted with a range of high-gloss white wall and base level units, laminate roll-top work surfaces and a Blanco composite sink drainer unit with chrome mixer tap. Appliances include a Stoves built-in electric double oven and grill with inset four-ring gas burner hob and extractor hood over with a glass splashback, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and a washing machine and space for a free-standing fridge freezer. There is a stunning brick-built feature fireplace, exposed ceiling beam, inset ceiling spotlights, slate tiled flooring, double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations and double glazed French doors leading out onto the rear garden. Returning to the entrance hallway, an opening through into the...

DINING ROOM - 17' 9'' max inc. staircase x 12' 6'' max (5.41m x 3.81m)
The main feature of this room is the beautiful brick-built feature fireplace - also with further exposed brickwork, and timber ceiling beams with views up to the long galleried landing. There are two central heating radiators, slate tiled flooring, double glazed windows to the side and front elevations and double French doors leading out into the rear garden. The staircase rises to the galleried landing above and a door leads through into the...

LOUNGE - 20' 8'' max x 14' 2'' (6.29m x 4.31m)
The focal point of this good-sized living room is the stunning brick-built fireplace housing a Jotul log burner. With windows to three sides, this room is lovely and light and has double glazed French doors outside onto the rear garden. There's a central heating radiator and a TV aerial and telephone point. Returning to the dining room, the staircase rises to the ...

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LONG GALLERIED LANDING
Having three Velux windows creating a light open galleried landing looking down onto the dining room and entrance hallway. With inset ceiling lights, airing cupboard with shelving housing the hot water cylinder. Doors to all four bedrooms and the shower room.

BEDROOM ONE - 14' 5'' x 7' 5'' min (4.39m x 2.26m)
A double bedroom with exposed ceiling beams, central heating radiator, a Velux window to the front and a double glazed window to the rear elevation.

BEDROOM TWO - 13' 9'' x 11' 11'' max to low eaves (4.19m x 3.63m)
A bedroom with low eaves, dual aspect windows including two Velux windows to the front and a double glazed window to the rear. Two central heating radiators, inset ceiling lights and a door leading through into the...

EN SUITE BATHROOM
A three-piece bathroom suite comprising: a bath with centred chrome mixer taps and shower attachment with tiled surround, a single flush toilet with concealed cistern and a pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash backs. There is a central heating radiator, rubber flooring, an extractor fan, an opaque double glazed window to the side and a Velux window to the front.

BEDROOM THREE - 12' 10'' max x 8' 1'' (3.91m x 2.46m)
A double bedroom with recess ideal for wardrobes, loft hatch giving access into the roof void, a central heating radiator and a double glazed window to the front.

BEDROOM FOUR/OFFICE - 9' 1'' max x 7' 10'' (2.77m x 2.39m)
With central heating radiator, telephone/broadband point and a double glazed window to the front elevation.

SHOWER ROOM
A modern and contemporary shower room suite comprising: a walk-in shower with mains shower over and curved glazed side screen, dual flush toilet with concealed cistern, and a wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap and mosaic tiled splashback. There's a chrome centrally heated towel rail, rubber flooring, partially mosaic tiled walls, extractor fan and a Velux window to the front.

OUTSIDE

DRIVEWAY and PARKING
The gravelled driveway offers off-road parking for several cars and benefits from herringbone French drainage. The driveway is under the ownership of Lount Farm Cottage, but right of access to the side must be given to the neighbouring property.

FRONT GARDEN
A beautifully tended front garden boasting an array of herbaceous plants and shrubs, an area laid to lawn and a block paved pathway leading up to the front door. There is also the original water well and pump which adds to the character of the cottage.

DOUBLE GARAGE
There is a detached brick built-double garage with up-and-over door, power and light connected and an external security light.

REAR GARDEN
A stunning southerly-facing rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and features timber panel fencing and hedgerows to the boundaries. There are steps leading down to a paved patio area to one corner of the garden with outside lighting - ideal for entertaining in the summer months. Also a vegetable patch with a hard standing area for a greenhouse.

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

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY de la ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street and continue out of town past Wood Street and Nottingham Road to the roundabout near the Tesco supermarket. Take the second exit (straight on) and continue a mile or so into Lount. About two hundred metres before the Ferriers Arms, turn sharp left at our For Sale board into the gravelled driveway where Lount Farm Cottage can be found on the right hand side. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 1SD.

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas and sewage. The central heating system is oil-fired and bottled propane gas is used for the hob in the kitchen. Sewage is managed by the eco-friendly Klargester Bio Disc sewage system. 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 :

• Character Period Cottage Dating Back c1834
• Tastefully & Sympathetically Restored Mid-1990s
• Exposed Brick Fireplaces - Four Good-Sized Bedrooms
• Modern Contemporary-Style Breakfast Kitchen
• Lounge and Separate Dining Room