4 bed Cottage

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£795,000

4 bed Cottage

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BR/BA:

4 BR, 2 BA

Location:

Sibson, Leics

Description:

A superb grade II listed detached character property offering an immensley individual property set on a plot extending to 0.3 acres in the heart of this popular village.

LOCATION
The property can be found in the centre of the village on the Sheepy Road. Sibson is a delightful village set in rolling Leicestershire countryside, and has a church, village hall and the noted public house The Cock Inn, reputed to have been used by Dick Turpin.
The village lies just off the A444 and is conveniently situated for easy access to the M42 (J10 and 11) and to the M69 via the A5 trunk road. Linking with the entire Midland Motorway network and providing excellent communication links with all the major Midland commercial centres. East Midlands Airport, Birmingham International Airport, main line railway station and National Exhibition Centre can all be reached within 25 minutes. Nuneaton approximately 6 miles distance has a regular rail service to London (Euston) and also provides comprehensive shopping and schooling facilities. The smaller market towns of Market Bosworth and Atherstone are 4 and 5 miles distant respectively.
Private schooling and education is available at Twycross and the Dixie Grammar School at Market Bosworth. There is also the benefit of a school bus that stops in the village morning and evening for local state schools.

SWISS COTTAGE

FULL PARTICULARS
The property is approached via a flagstone pathway with steps leading up to the front entrance porch, with brace and latch door opening into:
ENTRANCE PORCH
Having a tall pitched beamed ceiling with exposed brickwork and quarry tiled flooring, windows to the two sides, ceiling light point and stripped solid wood front entrance door opening into the curved entrance hallway.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
A particular feature is the curved detail and the complimentary black and white chequered floor. Wall light points, open fronted cloaks cupboard, exposed wall beams and wall light points, radiator and doors leading off.
GUEST CLOAKROOM
Having a wall mounted basin and low flush WC, window to front aspect, ceiling beams and light point, radiator, continuation of the black and white chequered flooring.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.95m(16'3'') x 4.80m(15'9'')
A bespoke kitchen with a range of matching base cupboards to two walls with marble effect worktops set over. Inset Belfast sink with mixer tap, matching wall mounted cupboards incorporating corner display cabinets, pelmets set over the sink area with downlights, further full height glass display cabinets. Brick inglenook housing the aga, additional Britannia range with gas hob and electric oven and extractor hood. Integrated dishwasher, integrated fridge, ceiling beams and spotlights and light points, tiled splashbacks and flooring. Windows to both front and side aspects. Walkthrough with door, interconnects to dining room.
UTILITY 4.06m(13'4'') x 3.12m(10'3'')
With a range of matching worktops, stainless steel sink units and mixer tap, space and plumbing for automatic washing machine, full height pantry and storage cupboards, loft hatch, ceiling light points and radiator. Space for a freestanding fridge / freezer and recess with vent for tumble dryer. Windows to the side and front aspects, stripped brace and latch stable doors leading out, continuation of the black and white chequered flooring.
INNER HALLWAY
Return staircase rising to first floor with darkwood banister and handrail. To this area there is a tall pitched beamed ceiling, within the main hallway itself a further tall beamed ceiling with wall light points, window to the gardens, understairs storage cupboard. Full height wooden cupboard, radiator, doors leading off to dining room and sitting room..
SITTING ROOM 4.89m(16'0'') x 4.83m(15'10'')
An impressive formal room with a beamed ceiling, windows to the side and rear aspects, an impressive three quarter height fireplace surround with ornate carved detail and inset cast iron grate for open fire, radiators.
FORMAL DINING ROOM 4.52m(14'10'') x 4.32m(14'2'')
An impressive formal room with a beamed ceiling, window to side aspect, full height brick chimney with feature stove on a raised plinth, ceiling and wall light points, radiator.
Leading from the inner hallway steps lead down with a side window and further exposed beams, giving access to the day room.
DAY ROOM 4.88m(16'0'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
With beamed ceiling, half glazed door to side patio and tall picture window onto the gardens. Inglenook fireplace with marble hearth and inset cast iron woodburning stove, wall light point, half height panelling and radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
Stairs rise to middle landing with window onto the gardens, open fronted storage, stairs rise up to main first floor landing with loft hatch and ceiling light point, radiator. Doors leading off.
MASTER BEDROOM 4.52m(14'10'') x 3.56m(11'8'')
Having a tall sloped ceiling with ceiling light points, window to the rear aspect, radiators, door with steps down into dressing room.
DRESSING ROOM 3.15m(10'4'') x 2.87m(9'5'')
With Velux window to side aspect, loft hatch and ceiling downlights. Airing cupboard, radiator and further door into en-suite bathroom.
EN-SUITE BATHROOM
Having a whirlpool bath, low flush WC and bidet, over sized pedestal wash handbasin, tiled splash backs, ceiling downlight, Velux window and further window to the gardens and radiator.
BEDROOM TWO 3.71m(12'2'') max x 3.33m(10'11'')
Generous double bedroom, with window overlooking gardens, bank of built in wooden bedroom furniture with ample hanging and storage set over. Secondary airing cupboard, full height slim linen cupboard, ceiling light point, radiator, interconnecting door to bedroom four making it an ideal nursery room.
BEDROOM FOUR 3.53m(11'7'') x 2.51m(8'3'')
Having window to front aspect, ceiling light point and radiator.
BEDROOM THREE 3.56m(11'8'') x 3.15m(10'4'')
Further double bedroom with window to side aspect, built in desk and shelving, single cupboard with hanging rail and storage over, ceiling light point and radiator.
FAMILY BATHROOM
An impressive character suite with roll top bath, having mixer tap and shower cradle, low flush WC and pedestal wash hand basin, shower enclosure, decorative tiled splashbacks, slim window to rear, ceiling light point.
OUTSIDE
The property is set on a plot extending to 0.3 acres.
FRONT DRIVEWAY
Leading from Sheepy Road, gated vehicular access with picket fencing opens onto a large gravelled driveway providing ample off road parking for numerous vehicles. This extends to the side of the garage, being ideal for the storage of caravan or trailer. From here the property opens before you and you start to appreciate the character and charm of the accommodation.
GARAGE WORKSHOP 7.54m(24'9'') x 5.44m(17'10'')
A two storey detached garage workshop having two sets of double doors, power and light connected, obscure window and side entrance door opens onto patio area.
We understand, set to the rear of the garage, there is a concealed recycling/general storage area.
EXTERNAL STAIRCASE
Patio with external timber staircase rising to first floor landing area. Door opens into first floor hobby room.
HOBBY ROOM 7.42m(24'4'') x 2.24m(7'4'')
(Taken at half height)
A versatile room currently used as a teenage hobby room but could be ideal for home office / small workshop or similar. Pitched ceiling with ceiling light points extending the full length, full height picture window to the far end, eaves storage and electric heaters.
GARDENS
Extensive lawned gardens with well stocked borders with a variety of planting schemes. Extending to the boundary, tall hedges give privacy and screening to three sides. Set to the side of the property there is a deep secondary patio.
FLOOR PLAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

SECURITY
The property is fitted with an alarm system downstairs. Although we are informed by the vendor that this has not been serviced.
TENURE
The property is freehold
ACCOMMODATION
The accommodation is on two floors and is described as normally utilised with room measurements given accurate to within a tolerance of 8cm (3).
SERVICES
Mains water, electricity and gas, drainage to main sewer. None of the above 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.
SPECIAL NOTES
The property is Grade II Listed
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Hinckley and Bosworth District Council
VIEWING
Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison on 01827 718021.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Do you have a house to sell? Howkins and Harrison offer a professional service to home owners throughout the Midlands region. Call us today for a Free Valuation and details of our services with no obligation whatsoever.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise, nor that any services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order. Purchasers should satisfy themselves on such matters prior to purchase.
The photograph/s depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents, furnishings/furniture etc. photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph/s. No assumptions should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed. Please ask for further information if required.
Any areas, measurements or distances referred to are given as a GUIDE ONLY and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries or those which can be performed by the appointed advisers.
Where reference is made to planning permissions or potential uses such information is given in good faith. Purchasers should however make their own enquiries into such matters prior to purchase.

Property Type:

Single-Family Houses

Amenities:

Alarm, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Gated, Parking, Patio/Deck, Refrigerator, Storage

For sale by:

Agent/Broker

Phone:

01827 718021

Posted:

July 6 2011 on Facebook

Contact:

01827 718021