2 bedroom cottage for sale

‘Contemporary Cottage Charm’

Perfectly positioned within the heart of the picturesque village of Shearsby and dating back to the 1800’s, this fantastic period cottage has been beautifully maintained throughout, boasting a wealth of period charm with a contemporary twist! 

Conveniently located within walking distance to the village green, renowned village pub, village hall, the church and countryside walks are on the doorstep, and the M1 and Market Harborough and Lutterworth towns are a short drive away.

Offering a fantastic opportunity for downsizers, first time buyer or investors the property also offers the potential to be used as a short-term holiday let or Air BnB (subject to relevant consent).

Entrance is gained through a charming cottage door into a beautifully appointed living room boasting dark quarry tiled flooring, plantation shutters to the window and a fireplace with a log burner. 

Well-presented kitchen featuring attractive tiled flooring, decorative panelling, a host of shaker style eye and base level units which have been expertly designed to utilise ample storage space, solid wood worksurfaces with a matching up stand, and a Villeroy & Boch double bowl Belfast sink. Appliances include a Smeg range cooker with an induction hob, a chimney hood extractor, an integrated microwave and space for a washing machine and a fridge freezer (current fridge freezer and washer-dryer can be left at a separate negotiation if required).

An archway leads from the kitchen into the dining/garden room and stairs rise to the first floor. 

Naturally light dining/garden room benefitting from continued tiled flooring, an array of windows overlooking the west facing garden, a Velux window injecting natural light, space for a dining table and chairs, an electric fire, and French doors lead out to the garden. 

Stairs rise to the first floor where you approach the second bedroom which is currently being used as a study, with a bespoke fitted desk and shelving, perfect for those working from home. 

The room is slightly smaller than a single size, however, also offers the potential to be used as a nursery/infant room and has access to a loft hatch to a fully boarded attic with a drop-down ladder and lighting. 

Beautifully appointed main bedroom, double in size, featuring deep fitted wardrobes with rails and shelving and a window to the front elevation. 

Modern bathroom comprising light oak effect flooring, LED ceiling spotlights, a chrome heated towel rail, attractive floor to ceiling shower boards and a white three-piece suite. The suite incorporates a P shape panel enclosed bath with a fixed shower screen and Aqualisa shower over (with additional out of shower controls), a wash hand basin built within a vanity unit providing excellent storage, and a low-level WC. 

The property boasts a neat and attractive frontage with a canopy over the front door, and a gate providing access to the rear garden.  

The delightful west facing, and tiered walled garden has been designed with low maintenance in mind and features a raised patio ideal for outdoor entertaining, planted borders, a functioning traditional water pump, a separate brick outbuilding and a gate provides communal access to the front elevation. 

The outbuilding has been divided into three and is currently used as storage rooms and a workshop with all three benefiting from light and the third with power supply. 

Living Room - 3.73m x 3.33m (12'3" x 10'11")

Kitchen - 3.73m x 2.67m (12'3" x 8'9")

Dining Room - 3.78m x 3.02m (12'5" x 9'11")

Main Bedroom - 3.35m x 2.74m (11'0" x 9'0")

Bedroom Two - 2.21m x 2.62m (7'3" x 8'7")

Bathroom - 1.7m x 1.42m (5'7" x 4'8")

Store 1 - 2.51m x 1.88m (8'3" x 6'2")

Store 2 - 1.22m x 1.88m (4'0" x 6'2")

Store 3 - 1.45m x 1.88m (4'9" x 6'2")