3 bedroom detached house for sale
Key information
Property description & features
- Tenure: Freehold
- Unique and Characterful Three Bedroom Detached Thatched Cottage - Built in 1997
- Approximately 3.5 Acres of Beautiful Woodland
- Reception Hall, Guest Cloakroom
- Sitting Room & Feature Garden Room
- Dining Kitchen, Large Utility Room & Feature Rear Porch/Boot Room
- 3 Bedrooms & Large Shower Room
- Landscaped Walled Garden, Extensive Patio & Thatched Garden Store
- Driveway & Detached Double Garage
- No Upward Chain
- EPC E
Additionally, the property continues to offer a true lifestyle opportunity outside having a walled garden, driveway, detached double garage and approximately 3.5 acres of woodland. The woodland area is positioned directly opposite the property, is accessed by a five-bar gate featuring green open spaces and woodland pathway - the opportunities this area offers are truly endless.
In summary, this sale offers a rare opportunity to own a truly unique lifestyle property positioned within a highly convenient rural location offering excellent commuting links.
Ground Floor
The entrance to the property impresses with its spacious reception hallway having exposed ceiling beams. There is a high degree of craftsmanship throughout this property, and this is evident in the handmade oak staircase with detailed carving that leads to the first floor and the stone window surrounds. The hallway grants access by three oak handmade doors featuring bespoke ironmongery furniture to a guest cloakroom, sitting room and dining kitchen.
The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect and leads to the feature garden room having a superb high ceiling - these two rooms work extremely well together offering a high degree of flexibility for both relaxation, dining or entertaining.
The dining kitchen is an excellent footprint, having an extensive range of granite preparation surfaces, handmade painted oak drawers & cupboards, ceramic butlers sink and Lacanche range cooker. Leading off the kitchen is a well-proportioned utility room and a feature rear porch/boot room - the utility room has handmade oak units, granite surface, butler sink and ample space for appliances. Finally, to the ground floor is the feature rear porch/boot room which overlooks and has a rear door leading to the garden, this area has the potential to also function as a study.
First Floor
The first floor landing continues to incorporate the features of exposed beams and handmade oak doors which lead to three bedrooms and a large bathroom. The bedrooms are all well-proportioned, two having a range of built-in wardrobes/storage.
Outside
Approaching the property, one is met with the feature thatched lych-gate which opens into the fore garden having stone paved paths which lead to the entrance door with thatched canopy above. Furthermore, there is a driveway to the side providing off-street parking for two vehicles and access to the detached thatched double garage. To the rear of the property is a walled garden which features lawned areas, a large stone paved patio and a useful thatched garden store.
Opposite the property and included in the sale is approximately 3.5 acres of beautiful woodland, there is excellent access is via a driveway entrance and five bar gate, offering the potential of additional parking, storage area or the potential for a workshop/store subject to obtaining planning permission. The woodland is home to an abundance of nature and wildlife, is not densely planted and has open green spaces and woodland path that runs mostly around the perimeter. There are views to the southerly aspect over adjacent farmland and it borders the medieval church of St. Michael’s. The lifestyle opportunity of this woodland is endless and must be seen to be truly appreciated.
Local Area (use pics as discussed)
Stretton-en-le-Field is a charming hamlet occupying a highly convenient location where the boundaries of four counties meet in North West Leicestershire on the edge of the National Forest. The medieval church of St Michael’s marks the entrance to the village with its spire seen above the trees in rolling wooded countryside is visible for miles. The village’s name is derived from the old English words for settlement (ton) by a Roman Road (street) in open countryside (field).
The village is positioned just north of the A444 and M42 junction, approximately 5 miles south-west of Ashby de la Zouch and 3 miles to the west of Measham - offering a peaceful and picturesque setting while still being within easy reach of urban conveniences.
This location benefits from excellent transportation links allowing convenient commuting to Birmingham, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. There are several mainline connections to London and for international travel East Midlands Airport and Birmingham International Airport are within easy reach.
Information
Services: LPG -fired central heating, mains water, electricity and a Klargester septic tank drainage system are supplied to the home.
Tenure: Freehold | EPC: E | Tax Band: G
Local Authority: North West Leicestershire District Council
Viewing Arrangements: Strictly via the vendors sole agent, Anthony Taylor at Fine & Country Derbyshire
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