2 bedroom cottage for sale

A delightful two bedroomed 17th Century thatched cottage of immense charm and character having an adjoining brick and slate barn incorporating a home office, and a beautifully landscaped south facing garden located in the heart of the picturesque Welland Valley village of Hallaton.

Retaining a wealth of exposed beams, this sympathetically modernised cottage benefits from double glazed windows and gas fired central heating, and is approached via an impressive entrance hall with attractive staircase off and galleried landing above, fitted cloakroom/wc, charming through sitting room with cast iron log burner, bay window to front and French doors leading out to the rear garden.

The spacious dining kitchen is fitted with handmade free-standing cupboards with wooden working surfaces, Belfast sink and an electric Aga, together with a dining and sitting area with cast iron log burner within inglenook recess.

On the upper floor off a galleried landing with large built-in airing cupboard are two wonderfully proportioned double bedrooms, the principal room having boarded flooring and range of built-in cupboards and wardrobes, and there is also a superbly appointed family bathroom with roll edged bath on ball & claw feet with a mains shower over.

Immediately to the rear of the property is a brick and slate range of outbuildings comprising a home office with cast iron burner, utility room and brick store, all of which could be converted into a separate annexe if required.

The gardens form a most attractive feature of the property, beautifully landscaped and planted with an astonishing array of specimen flowers and shrubs, trees, patio areas, lawn, vegetable area and timber garden shed.

Location - Briar Cottage is located in the heart of the highly desirable south east Leicestershire village of Hallaton within the renowned Welland Valley area, and has a thriving local community centred around a primary school, historic church, two public houses, a village hall and a recreational ground located on the edge of the village with its own club house, tennis courts, cricket and football pitches, together with a children's play area. There is even a small museum to celebrate the history of the village. Hallaton is surrounded by beautiful open countryside with many scenic walks, with Rutland Water only a short drive away. The nearby town of Market Harborough offers excellent shopping and supermarket facilities, together with mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour. Secondary schooling is available at Uppingham, with private schooling at Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford.

Accommodation In Detail -

Reception Hall - Panelled entrance door with double glazed side window, attractive staircase off with pine handrail, under-stairs cupboard, corner cupboard, attractive tiled floor and old style radiator.

Cloakroom/Wc - White suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin, range of built-in cupboards housing the gas fired central heating boiler.

Sitting Room - A through room with double glazed bay window to front, French double doors leading out to the garden, exposed beam, attractive fireplace with cast iron burner on tiled hearth, built-in log store, recessed display niche.

Dining Kitchen - Range of free-standing handmade built-in units with wooden working surfaces and tiled surrounds, white deep glazed Belfast sink with mixer tap over, stainless steel fronted Kenwood dishwasher, electric Aga with two chromed hotplates and three ovens, double glazed window to front with wooden shutters, attractive tiled floor, beam to ceiling, sitting area with cast iron log burner within brick inglenook recess, double glazed door leading out.

Galleried Landing - With exposed beams, built-in double airing cupboard and further storage cupboard.

Bedroom One - With exposed boarded flooring, range of built-in wardrobes and cupboards, double glazed windows to front and rear, exposed wall timbers.

Bedroom Two - With exposed beams, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Bathroom - Quality white suite comprising roll edged bath on ball & claw feet, mains shower over with chrome fittings, Savoy wash hand basin, low flush wc, chrome heated towel radiator, fully tiled walls and flooring, under-floor heating, exposed beam and extractor fan.

Outside - Brick and slate adjoining barn with potential to convert to a separate annexe subject to planning, currently comprising:

Home Office - With multi pane glazed window, cast iron log burner, radiator.

Utility Room - With stainless steel sink unit, chrome mixer tap over, working surface with tiled surround, plumbing facilities for washing machine.

Brick Store - With light point and overhead storage.

Most attractive gardens enjoying a southerly aspect with blue brick patio immediately to the rear of the cottage, steps rising to gravelled area with stepping stone path flanked by well stocked herbaceous borders, climbing clematis, ornamental pond, lawned area with mature shrub beds planted with a wide variety of specimen plants, timber garden shed, further paved sitting area with rose bed, fig tree, variety of apple trees, holly tree, vegetable area to rear and laurel hedge to side.