Description
A charming extended character cottage enjoying views over open countryside. Recently improved to provide a modern open plan family living space. The property also occupies a generous size plot and has the benefit of a large outbuilding divided into five sections to provide a home office, a gym, storage space and a utility room. An early internal viewing is strongly recommended.
Location - Upton is a small village set in some of West Leicestershires most attractive countryside. Shenton Lane enjoys a desirable location surrounded by delightful open countryside with far reaching views. Despite the property's tranquil and rural setting, Upton is within a short drive of the Historic Market Town of Market Bosworth with an extensive range of shops, restaurants and an excellent school - Dixie Grammar School. Twycross House School is also within a few miles drive. Excellent road links can be found with the A5 trunk road giving easy access to the M1, M6, M42 and M69 Motorways. Leicester, Birmingham and Coventry are all within an easy reach with international airports at Birmingham and East Midlands. There are also main line stations to London via Birmingham, Nuneaton and Coventry.
Accommodation Details - Ground Floor - The front door leads into the entrance hall with staircase leading off to the first floor with storage cupboard under. Double opening doors leading through to a spacious lounge with two double glazed bay windows to the front elevation and a further window to the rear, a feature open fireplace with log burner and raised hearth and tiled flooring. Also off the entrance hall is a door leading into a particular feature of this lovely cottage, the extended, large open plan kitchen breakfast room. The kitchen area boasts a range of wall and base units granite preparation services, chef Island with cupboards below, fitted Aga, and a range of integrated appliances, Opening into a part vaulted breakfast/family area with skylight windows, inset ceiling lighting, underfloor heating and electrically operated blinds. Double glazed French doors lead out to the garden and a door leads off to the cloakroom WC with vanity wash hand basin and cupboard housing underfloor central heating system.
First Floor - Stairway to the first floor landing with doors leading off to three excellent size bedrooms (Formerly four rooms so this could easily be converted back again) The main bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes providing ample hanging space and a double glazed window to the front elevation, enjoying the countryside views. There is a newly fitted family bathroom with tiled panel enclosed bath, a low flush WC, twin vanity wash hand basins and a tiled walk-in shower with shower screen, tiled flooring, tile wall surround, inset ceiling lighting and underfloor heating.
Outside - Externally to the front of the property is a driveway leading to a gated entrance leading to a further parking area. To the rear is a large paved patio, brick built barbeque and extensive lawned gardens backing onto open fields. In addition there is a large detached outbuilding currently separated into five sections to include a useful utility room, study/home office, gym room, and large store room/wood store.
Viewing Arrangements - Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins & Harrison Tel:01827-718021 Option 1
Local Authority - Hinckley and Bosworth Council - Tel: 01455-238141
Council Tax - Band - D
Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.
Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.
Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.
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Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
