Property description

Brookside Cottage is a five bedroom detached property that stands in open countryside approximately 1 mile from the centre of the village. Occupying a large plot that extends to just over half an acre with lawns to three sides and croquet lawn this character property has been substantially extended, offering over 3000 sq ft of family accommodation. The proportions of the rooms are excellent and include three reception rooms, large dining kitchen and four bathrooms. The property benefits from uPVC double glazing, gas fired central heating and an integral triple garage. EPC RATING D.


Brookside Cottage benefits from uPVC double glazing and a gas fired central heating with radiators in all rooms.


The property is situated between the market towns of Loughborough and Ashby-de-la-Zouch on the edge of the Charnwood Forest, popular for its country walks, parks and reservoirs. The nearby village of Shepshed offers a good range of amenities including schools of all grades, a wide variety of shops and public houses. The property is ideally placed for fast access onto the A42 and J23 of the M1 for Nottingham, Derby and Leicester. The East Midlands International Airport is close by and there are direct rail links to London St Pancras at Loughborough and Parkway railway stations.

ACCOMMODATION

PORCH
The property is entered through an Oxford blue composite door into entrance porch with fitted coat hooks, uPVC double glazed window and multi pane glazed door opening into entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL
The entrance hall is 'L' shaped with two uPVC double glazed window overlooking a rear courtyard, open tread hardwood staircase to the first floor.

INNER HALLWAY
From the entrance hall a multi pane glazed door opens into an inner hall with uPVC double glazed window with obscure glazing and gives access into the garage and cloaks/wc.

CLOAKS/WC
Fitted with a white suite comprising of a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and uPVC double glazed window.

STUDY
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear courtyard, with fitted shelves and having a beamed ceiling.

FAMILY ROOM
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the front gardens, heavily beamed ceiling, five wall light points and hardwood double doors opening into dining kitchen.

DINING KITCHEN
Particularly spacious and fitted with an extensive range of limed oak units with tiled and roll edge work surfaces, inset two and a half bowl sink with mixer tap. There is a tiled breakfast bar and the kitchen also incorporates a large dining area. Three uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens to front and side and a range of integrated appliances including an electric Siemens oven and matching combination microwave oven, five burner gas hob with extractor hood over, Bosch dishwasher and space for an American style fridge freezer. A multi pane glazed door opens in to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM
Plumbing for a washing machine, space for a dryer, gas fired Ideal Mexico boiler, fitted utility cupboard, two uPVC double glazed windows and matching external door to rear gardens.

SITTING ROOM
Double panelled doors from the entrance hall open into an impressive sitting room that enjoys a dual aspect with two uPVC double glazed windows and sliding patio doors. The room features a brick chimney breast with open Baxi fire with tiled hearth and external ash removal facility. The room has a beamed ceiling and is sufficiently large to incorporate a dining area if required.


On the first floor…

SPACIOUS LANDING
UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens and open fields and two wall light points.

MASTER BEDROOM
The master bedroom is unusually large and enjoys a dual aspect with three uPVC double glazed windows, an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and two over bed wall light points. Door into…

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC
Second door opening to landing. Fitted with a five piece suite comprising of a panelled bath, separate shower enclosure with Mira Excel shower, low level wc, bidet and a pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back. UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear gardens and a ladder style heated towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO
Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the gardens to front and exposed ceiling beam. Door into

INNER LOBBY
Provides access to shower room from bedroom two and bedroom three.

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a three piece suite comprising of a shower recess with electric Mira Sports shower with adjustable riser, pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc, uPVC double glazed window with obscure glazing and electric heated towel rail.

BEDROOM THREE
Double bedroom with uPVC double glazed window overlooking the gardens and open fields. Access to loft.

GUEST BEDROOM FOUR
Double bedroom with four uPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens and open fields. Built in wardrobe and roll edge counter top with inset wash hand basin. Door into

EN SUITE BATHROOM/WC
Comprising of a panelled bath with electric Mira shower over with adjustable riser, low level wc, Velux window and electric towel rail.

BEDROOM FIVE
Roof light, access into loft and door into family bathroom.

FAMILY BATHROOM
Fitted with a white three piece suite comprising of a corner spa bath with mixer tap and shower attachment with electric Showerforce 2000 shower over, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splash back and shaver point, low level wc and dormer window with obscure glazing to front.

OUTSIDE
The property occupies a large plot of 0.6 acres or thereabouts. The gardens are established and extend to all sides of the property. A double five bar gates gives access to a generous tarmac driveway that provides hard standing for numerous vehicles. Beyond the driveway is a good sized lawned area with a number of established trees and a pleasant south facing patio area with feature garden well and timber structure with climbing grapevine. A TIMBER WORKSHOP has power and light but is in need of some attention. On the east side of the property is a full sized croquet lawn, ideal for family gatherings, being enclosed on two sides by open fields. A further five bar double gate provides a second vehicular access onto Tickow Lane and there are a number of established trees including fruit trees. Adjacent to the kitchen is a further paved patio area with attractive flag stone style paving and gravelled borders, pergola, outdoor tap and lighting.

INTEGRAL TRIPLE GARAGE
The garage is large and offers potential for conversion to living accommodation should it be required. There are double and single up-and-over doors to front, access ladder into loft room and two uPVC double glazed windows with obscure glazing to rear. The garage has apower point and light.

TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Charnwood Borough Council.

SERVICES
The property is connected to mains water and gas and drainage is to a septic tank. The electricity meter is enclosed and situated on nearby Conway Drive. In March 1978 a Deed of Grant was made for the meter and underground cable to be installed in perpetuity for 80 years for an annual fee wayleave of £2 to be paid by the 10 March. A years notice should be given if discontinuing the use of the cable.

DIRECTIONS
From Loughborough or Ashby-de-la-Zouch proceed along the Ashby Road A512. At the junction with Charley Road turn opposite onto Tickow Lane and proceed in a northerly direction. The property can be found situated on the right hand side identified by our agents for sale board.

Property Features :

• FIVE BEDROOM DETACHED COTTAGE
• JUST OVER HALF AN ACRE
• OVER 3000 SQ FT OF ACCOMMODATION
• THREE RECEPTION ROOMS
• LARGE DINING KITCHEN

Property Info:

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