House For Sale £390,000
'Twychell Cottage' is believed to be the oldest home in Shepshed dating back to approx 1500's and once the former gatehouse entrance to the Garendon Park Estate. A charming and beautifully presented detached home, the Grade II listed accommodation is full of character including beamed ceilings, original latch doors and stunning private cottage style gardens. The accommodation sees two separate staircases and offers a quirky and versatile arrangement and in brief comprises lounge, snug, dining kitchen, lobby/study, ground floor shower room, utility room, four first floor bedrooms and bathroom. The gardens and grounds are simply stunning with lawn to one side and a large paved courtyard style garden to the other, all enjoying well stocked borders, shrubs flowers and maturing trees along with a large 13ft attached garden store and single garage store. There is a four car driveway and the highly convenient location offers quick and convenient access to excellent commuter links including M1 at junction 23, East Midlands Airport, local schools on the doorstep and countryside walks nearby.
Accommodation
Timber panelled cottage style front entrance door leading to:-
Dining Kitchen (4.34m x 3.86m (14'3 x 12'8))
A delightful entrance to the property whereby your eye is drawn to the timber framed single glazed French doors that lead out into a second garden area. The room has original exposed beam ceiling, space for a central dining table and a range of modern shaker style base, drawers and eye level units, roll top work surfaces, inset porcelain sink unit electric cooker point, integrated fridge and freezer. Wood laminate flooring, radiator, timber latched door and enclosed staircase to the first floor. Timber latch door to the utility room.
Utility Room
With plumbing for washing machine, space for a tumble drier, shelving, beamed ceiling, stone effect vinyl flooring and two original timber framed single glazed windows.
Lounge (4.45m x 4.06m (14'7 x 13'4))
A charming living space formerly the framed knitters work room with four original timber framed single glazed windows, exposed roof and ceiling beams, two radiator, wood laminate flooring, loft access into the void above and Virgin media point.
Central Lobby (4.37m x 1.98m (14'4 x 6'6))
A versatile space lending itself to use as a lobby/study or hobby room etc. With timber framed single glazed window, radiator, cloaks hanging space, wood laminate flooring, original exposed beamed ceiling, cupboard housing the Worcester combination gas central heating boiler and half height latch door leading to the snug.
Snug (3.84m max x 3.89m max (12'7 max x 12'9 max))
This second sitting room has a lovely feel with original exposed beamed ceiling, cupboard housing the electricity meter, two timber framed single glazed windows, radiator, second timber panelled entrance door to the property, balustrade dogleg staircase to the first floor and original timber door leading to a shower room.
Shower Room
With a three piece suite comprising oversized shower enclosure with mixer shower, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with fully tiled walls. Stone effect vinyl flooring, extractor fan, radiator and timber framed single glazed window.
Bedroom One (4.27m x 4.11m (14'0 x 13'6))
A charming bedroom which features exposed brick and solid oak framed gable wall, balustrade, radiator, timber framed single glazed window and original timber latched door leading into bedroom four.
Bedroom Four (4.45m x 2.57m (14'7 x 8'5))
With timber framed single glazed window, exposed wall beam and original timber latch door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom (3.53m x 1.52m (11'7 x 5'0))
With a white heritage three piece suite comprising panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Wood effect vinyl flooring, radiator with cover and timber framed single glazed window.
Bedroom Two (3.84m max x 4.09m max (12'7 max x 13'5 max))
A second double bedroom accessed via the staircase from the snug overlooking the garden through the original timber framed single glazed window, wall and ceilingn beams, radiator and original timber latch door leading to bedroom three.
Bedroom Three (4.06m x 2.31m (13'4 x 7'7))
With two timber framed single glazed windows, radiator and exposed wall and ceiling beams.
Outside
The distinctive and iconic Shepshed cottage is nestled at the top of Loughborough Road, adjacent to local Primary and Secondary schools and just a short stroll from delightful country lane walks and village shops. Enter through a side gate and into the most beautiful private and fully enclosed shaped lawn garden with an array of well stocked borders, shrubs, flowers and maturing trees. Corner paved patio and large attached garden store. There is a second fully enclosed paved garden area situated to the other side of the property with both gardens catching the all day sunshine. The second garden also enjoys surrounding shrubs and flowers and has gated access on to the four car driveway. There is also an undersize garage suitable for a motorcycle or storage and measuring approx 12'4 x 7'4 (3.76m x 2.24m) with light and power and double opening doors at both ends.
Important Purchaser Notice
A covenant exists on the paved garden whereby an area of this was purchased from the local church and any purchaser will be required to pay £10,000 back to the church upon their next sale. This covenant lasts for 50 years (fifty) Dated from the 8th July 2013 and more information can be provided on request.
To Find The Property
From Shepshed Market Place proceed up the hill along Loughborough Road where the property is situated on the left hand side as identified by the agent's 'For Sale' board.
Services, Tenure And Council Tax
All mains services are available and connected to the property which is gas centrally heated. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council - Tax Band B.
Disclaimer
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.
Referrals
Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to Mortgage Advice Bureau to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers. We may receive a referral fee of up to £300 if you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.
Accommodation
Timber panelled cottage style front entrance door leading to:-
Dining Kitchen (4.34m x 3.86m (14'3 x 12'8))
A delightful entrance to the property whereby your eye is drawn to the timber framed single glazed French doors that lead out into a second garden area. The room has original exposed beam ceiling, space for a central dining table and a range of modern shaker style base, drawers and eye level units, roll top work surfaces, inset porcelain sink unit electric cooker point, integrated fridge and freezer. Wood laminate flooring, radiator, timber latched door and enclosed staircase to the first floor. Timber latch door to the utility room.
Utility Room
With plumbing for washing machine, space for a tumble drier, shelving, beamed ceiling, stone effect vinyl flooring and two original timber framed single glazed windows.
Lounge (4.45m x 4.06m (14'7 x 13'4))
A charming living space formerly the framed knitters work room with four original timber framed single glazed windows, exposed roof and ceiling beams, two radiator, wood laminate flooring, loft access into the void above and Virgin media point.
Central Lobby (4.37m x 1.98m (14'4 x 6'6))
A versatile space lending itself to use as a lobby/study or hobby room etc. With timber framed single glazed window, radiator, cloaks hanging space, wood laminate flooring, original exposed beamed ceiling, cupboard housing the Worcester combination gas central heating boiler and half height latch door leading to the snug.
Snug (3.84m max x 3.89m max (12'7 max x 12'9 max))
This second sitting room has a lovely feel with original exposed beamed ceiling, cupboard housing the electricity meter, two timber framed single glazed windows, radiator, second timber panelled entrance door to the property, balustrade dogleg staircase to the first floor and original timber door leading to a shower room.
Shower Room
With a three piece suite comprising oversized shower enclosure with mixer shower, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with fully tiled walls. Stone effect vinyl flooring, extractor fan, radiator and timber framed single glazed window.
Bedroom One (4.27m x 4.11m (14'0 x 13'6))
A charming bedroom which features exposed brick and solid oak framed gable wall, balustrade, radiator, timber framed single glazed window and original timber latched door leading into bedroom four.
Bedroom Four (4.45m x 2.57m (14'7 x 8'5))
With timber framed single glazed window, exposed wall beam and original timber latch door leading to the bathroom.
Bathroom (3.53m x 1.52m (11'7 x 5'0))
With a white heritage three piece suite comprising panelled bath, low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. Wood effect vinyl flooring, radiator with cover and timber framed single glazed window.
Bedroom Two (3.84m max x 4.09m max (12'7 max x 13'5 max))
A second double bedroom accessed via the staircase from the snug overlooking the garden through the original timber framed single glazed window, wall and ceilingn beams, radiator and original timber latch door leading to bedroom three.
Bedroom Three (4.06m x 2.31m (13'4 x 7'7))
With two timber framed single glazed windows, radiator and exposed wall and ceiling beams.
Outside
The distinctive and iconic Shepshed cottage is nestled at the top of Loughborough Road, adjacent to local Primary and Secondary schools and just a short stroll from delightful country lane walks and village shops. Enter through a side gate and into the most beautiful private and fully enclosed shaped lawn garden with an array of well stocked borders, shrubs, flowers and maturing trees. Corner paved patio and large attached garden store. There is a second fully enclosed paved garden area situated to the other side of the property with both gardens catching the all day sunshine. The second garden also enjoys surrounding shrubs and flowers and has gated access on to the four car driveway. There is also an undersize garage suitable for a motorcycle or storage and measuring approx 12'4 x 7'4 (3.76m x 2.24m) with light and power and double opening doors at both ends.
Important Purchaser Notice
A covenant exists on the paved garden whereby an area of this was purchased from the local church and any purchaser will be required to pay £10,000 back to the church upon their next sale. This covenant lasts for 50 years (fifty) Dated from the 8th July 2013 and more information can be provided on request.
To Find The Property
From Shepshed Market Place proceed up the hill along Loughborough Road where the property is situated on the left hand side as identified by the agent's 'For Sale' board.
Services, Tenure And Council Tax
All mains services are available and connected to the property which is gas centrally heated. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council - Tax Band B.
Disclaimer
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only, and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.
Referrals
Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to Mortgage Advice Bureau to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through them. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers. We may receive a referral fee of up to £300 if you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.
