Property description

Formerly the village Post Office for almost thirty years until 2009 (and before that a shop), this extended period cottage has been tastefully and sympathetically changed back to residential use. The deceptively spacious, centrally heated and double glazed accommodation briefly comprises: an impressive sitting room measuring over 22ft by 15ft. with a log burning stove, storage room, inner hallway, breakfast kitchen, dining room, conservatory, garden room, utility room, master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, and a modern bathroom. Outside, there's a landscaped garden with a good-sized timber shed and off-road parking for two cars. Internal inspection is absolutely essential!

THE LOCATION
OAKTHORPE, near to the bustling market town of Ashby de la Zouch, and a short distance from Measham, is an ever increasing popular village, with easy access to the M42 motorway and onwards to major cities including Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham. The East Midlands airport is a 25-30 minutes drive away. For recreation and country walks, the nearby National Forest visitors' centre at Moira is well worth a visit.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
Formerly the village Post Office for almost thirty years until 2009 (and before that a shop), this extended period cottage has been tastefully and sympathetically changed back to residential use. The deceptively spacious, centrally heated and double glazed accommodation briefly comprises: the original post office room (now an impressive sitting room measuring over 22ft by 15ft.. with a log burning stove), storage room, inner hallway, breakfast kitchen, dining room, conservatory, garden room, utility room, master bedroom with dressing area and en suite shower room, two further double bedrooms, and a modern bathroom. Outside, there's a landscaped garden with a good-sized timber shed and off-road parking for two cars. Internal inspection is absolutely essential to fully appreciate the improved internal accommodation and layout. Please call us to arrange a viewing.

ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL - Draft details

SITTING ROOM - 2' 7'' x 15' 0'' (0.79m x 4.57m)
We enter the period property through the reclaimed wooden front entrance door. Formerly the main room of the former post office, this room has been superbly converted into a spacious sitting room, the focal point of which is the inglenook fireplace with substantial exposed wood beam above and a cast iron log-burning stove resting on a flagstone hearth. Quality laminate flooring, two central heating radiators, TV and telephone points, recessed halogen downlights and two feature UPVC windows to the front elevation.


Doors off to the inner hall, and the:

STORAGE ROOM - 10' 4'' x 4' 4'' (3.15m x 1.32m)
With a Terracotta tiled floor and shelving for storage to the walls.

INNER HALLWAY
With a double central heating radiator, alarm keypad, beamed ceiling, stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, and doors off to the lounge, conservatory and the:

BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 16' 4'' max x 10' 5'' (4.98m x 3.18m)
Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards. Stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap, tiled splashbacks and contrasting roll-edged worktops. A freestanding Rangemaster Classic 90 five-ring ceramic cooker with overhead Rangemaster extractor hood. Space and plumbing for a dishwasher and spaces for further electrical appliances. Tiled flooring, central heating radiator, ceiling spotlights, ample space for a table and chairs, a Velux skylight and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden. A door leads to a useful walk-in STORAGE CUPBOARD with tiled floor and shelving.

DINING ROOM - 22' 1'' max x 10' 8'' nominal (6.73m x 3.25m)
The focal point of this dining room is the stone open fireplace with a brick and marble inset and hearth and wooden mantle over. A double central heating radiator, TV aerial point and a window looking into the conservatory.

CONSERVATORY - 22' 0'' long approx (6.70m)
Constructed with a brick base and timber-framed double glazed window panels and doors. Quarry tiled flooring, single-glazed window to the dining room, twin glazed wood door to the dining room, doors to the rear garden and a square archway leading to the adjoining:

GARDEN ROOM
With a central heating radiator, tiled flooring, twin double glazed French doors accessing the rear garden, and a door to the:

UTILITY ROOM
With plumbing in place for a sink, spaces for electrical appliances including a washing machine, a floor standing Potterton oil-fired boiler, tiled splashbacks to the walls, and a UPVC double glazed window to the rear garden.


Returning to the inner hallway, stairs rise to the:

FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION

LANDING
With a large walk-in linen cupboard with shelves. Doors off to the three bedrooms and the bathroom.

MASTER BEDROOM / DRESSING AREA - 18' 9'' max overall x 10' 7'' min (5.72m x 3.23m)
(An irregular-shaped room and therefore difficult to measure with any degree of accuracy). Fitted with a range of wardrobes in the dressing area, double central heating radiator, loft space access, ceiling spotlights and two UPVC double glazed windows (one opaque) overlooking the rear garden.


Door to the adjoining:

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a modern three-piece white suite comprising: a recessed fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton electric shower, pedestal wash basin and low-flush w.c. Part-tiled walls and a chrome towel rail radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 12' 0'' x 9' 5'' (3.66m x 2.87m)
With two fitted wardrobes and cupboards to the chimney breast recess, a central heating radiator, high ceiling and a UPVC double glazed front window with commanding views of the village.

BEDROOM THREE - 15' 2'' x 9' 1'' (4.62m x 2.77m)
With a high ceiling, central heating radiator and a UPVC double glazed front window.

BATHROOM
Refitted in recent years with a three-piece modern white suite comprising: a panelled bath with tiled sides and chrome mixer tap with shower attachment, pedestal wash basin and a low-flush w.c. Access to the roof space, wall-mounted chrome towel radiator, tiled splashbacks and a UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.

OUTSIDE

OFF-ROAD PARKING
To the side of the property, a gravelled area offering off-road parking for two cars.

SIDE AND REAR GARDEN
There's a quality stone patio area, raised borders with timber railway sleepers, and steps leading to the raised lawn. A variety of shrubs and a good-sized timber shed. Fencing, brick walling and hedging to the boundaries affording a degree of privacy. French doors to the conservatory.

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

AND FINALLY...
Formerly commercial premises, this three-bedroomed home with parts dating back to Victorian times, has been superbly upgraded and expended to the rear. We respectfully recommend viewing this cottage internally to fully appreciate the deceptively spacious family accommodation on offer.

HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY: Turn left into Market Street and left again at the second mini island into Bath Street. Continue under the railway bridge into Tamworth Road and continue out of town. At the roundabouts with the A42/M42 go straight ahead towards Measham. In a mile or so, at the traffic lights by the garage, turn right. Go over the motorway bridge and turn left into School Street towards Oakthorpe. Continue on this road for approx 400 metres and follow the road around the left hand bend into Main Street and The Square. The property can be found in a short distance on the left hand side on the corner of Chapel Street - identified by our 'For Sale' board outside the property. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: DE12 7QT.

PLEASE NOTE:
SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The central heating is oil-fired.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. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends 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. 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. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent.

Property Features :

• Extended Former Village Post Office
• Parts Dating Back to Victorian Period
• Tastefully & Sympathetically Ugraded
• Impressive Sitting Room with Log Burner
• Breakfast Kitchen - Dining Room - Conservatory