Description
Enjoy the rural bliss of life in the Langtons, combined with the ease of access to Market Harborough town centre and rail station with this charming period cottage, a perfect Leicestershire bolthole, tucked away on a leafy lane on the periphery of East Langton village.
Accommodation - Step into the cosy sitting room and appreciate the charm of the exposed beams and feature brick fireplace. The kitchen/diner feels cosy, yet spacious with room for a breakfast/dining table, a further exposed brick feature fireplace and quarry tiles. The kitchen area is fitted with wall and base units providing handy storage with work surface space over. Appliances include a washing machine, an integrated oven, a gas hob with cooker hood over, and a fridge. There is further storage space in the understairs cupboard which is tucked away in the corner and houses the gas boiler. Natural light floods the kitchen/diner through the window to the front and window and door to the rear.
Upstairs the landing has an attractive view of the garden and orchard beyond, while the two double bedrooms enjoy leafy views to the front. Both feature exposed wooden floorboards and fitted wardrobes/cupboards. The bathroom features a white three piece suite comprising bath with shower attachment, WC and wash hand basin.
Outside - A grass bank flanks stone steps leading to the canopied front door. The rear garden is a peaceful, sunny haven enjoying a westerly aspect. Steps lead up to a paved seating/dining terrace ideal for al fresco drinks and nibbles, or simply to soak up the sun. Further steps lead up to the lawn where you can enjoy open countryside views to the south. Unusually, there is a brick outbuilding providing handy, secure storage space.
Location - East Langton forms part of a collection of villages known as the Langton's popular for the high quality housing stock and those looking for a village community. The village is surrounded by some of Leicestershire's most attractive rolling countryside. East Langton has a local pub, The Bell, a well-supported cricket club and is in the catchment for the local Church Langton primary school found only a short distance away. While being a tranquil rural village, it offers convenient access to Market Harborough town centre and mainline railway station.
Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Tax Band: C
SERVICES: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Satnav Information & Directions - The property's postcode is LE16 7TB, and house name 'The Cottage'.
Leave Market Harborough by the B6047 for approximately 4 miles, turn right into East Langton on the Thorpe Langton Road and right again into Main Street. At the fork in the road bear left and take a left hand turn into Back Lane where the property may be found on the right hand side as indicated by our for sale board.
