4 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Spinney Cottage is a picture postcard home, packed full of period charm. Stone built this rare, Victorian home which once, formed part of the impressive, Beaumanor Estate is set well back from the main road on a private lane. This four-bedroom home which is attached to its neighbour in a small way features two lovely reception room both with open fires, fully bespoke, double-height kitchen with Aga and a walk-in pantry. Adjoining the kitchen is a heavily glazed garden room designed to take full advantage of this amazing setting. A large, ground floor bedroom with adjoining shower room offers flexibility and on the first floor are three, further double bedrooms, en suite shower room and family bathroom. The garden which are Southeast facing have been lovingly nurtured and wrap around the cottage. Wooden gates open to a sweeping gravel driveway and a stylish, Oak framed garage block incorporates a double garage, workshop and studio space over. Early viewing is highly recommended.

Location

Woodhouse is a small, picturesque village nestled in therolling hills of the Charnwood Forest. Located between the villages of Woodhouse Eaves and Quorn which both offer an impressive range of day-to-day amenities, individual boutiques, gastropubs and restaurants. The nearby market town of Loughborough offers a more extensive range of amenities including The Endowed Schools and an excellent mainline rail service with direct trains to London St Pancras. Access to the M1, M42, A50 and East Midlands Airport are within easy reach.

Distances

Woodhouse Eaves 1 mile / Quorn 1.9 miles / Loughborough 3.5 miles / Leicester 11.7 miles /Nottingham 19 miles / Ratcliffe College 7.7 miles /Bradgate Park 3.4 miles / East Midlands Airport 10.3 miles / M1(J23) 4.4 miles / M69/M1(21)11.5 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered through an open fronted porch into a spacious entrance hall which features an attractive ‘easy rise staircase. The sitting room with high ceiling and Oak parquet floor has an extremely spacious feel and a woodburner is a particular focal point. Doors to both front and rear provide direct access from the sitting room into the garden. The dining room, with door to garden features a period fireplace with open grate is a cosy feature.

The kitchen is fully bespoke with Oak fronted cabinets and Corian work surfaces. In addition to a range of integrated appliances is a mains gas fired Aga and a wooden ladder provides access to a raised mezzanine level above the kitchen. Leading off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry and a fully equipped utility room with door to garden. The garden room which is almost entirely glazed was designed to take full advantage of the surrounding grounds and countryside. A roof lantern to the garden room has four fully automated opening lights with heat sensor.

First Floor

The first-floor landing provides access to three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom, fitted with a three-piece suite. Bedroom one has the benefit of an ensuite shower room.

Outside

Spinney Cottage is ideally situated on a quiet, back water in a particularly desirable part of the village. Well-hidden form the outside world, solid wooden gates open to a sweeping gravel driveway. The garden which is partly walled enjoys a South eastly aspect and a high degree of privacy. Well established, the grounds to the cottage have been lovingly nurtured of many decades resulting in a spectacular display of all year-round colour. Striped lawns, neatly clipped hedgerows and strategically placed seating areas all set out to enhance and enjoy this unrivalled setting. Also within the garden is a brick store and greenhouse and to the rear of the cottage is fully enclosed courtyard garden with ornate water feature.

Oak Framed Garage Block

Substantial, two-storey garage block built almost entirely of Oak comprises of a double garage and workshop on the ground floor. A studio space over which is flooded with natural light is accessed via an external, Oak staircase.

Services

All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has a mains gas central heating with Viessmann boiler (under warranty) located in the utility room. The property has new uPVC double glazing fitted by Everest.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

Travelling form Quorn enter the village of Woodhouse travelling along Forest Road. Continue over the mini roundabout turning left onto Vicary Lane well before theWoodhouse Community Hall and Church. Continue along Vicary Lane for a short distance where Spinney Cottage can be found located on the left-hand side.