House For Sale £795,000
A quintessential Grade II listed country cottage nestling in the heart of this highly sought after village.
Description
Appletree Cottage is ideally situated within this picturesque Charnwood Village. Grade ll Listed and beautifully appointed, this 16th Century home has a surprisingly spacious feel with a garden room with high vaulted ceiling, farmhouse style kitchen centred around a heavily beamed sitting room.
In addition to the two first floor bedrooms and family bathroom is a ground floor bedroom with en suite, ideal for guest accommodation.
The garden have featured regularly in the village open gardens and enjoy a pleasant Westerly aspect.
Ground Floor - The property is entered via the charming farmhouse style kitchen with hand crafted solid fitted units and built in Rayburn. Off the kitchen is a utility room with range of hand painted cabinets, Belfast sink, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, W.C and bedroom three with en suite facilities leading off.
The sitting/dining room is generous and features an abundance of character with exposed beams and brickwork throughout, the wood burning stove set within an exposed brick fireplace is a particular feature.
The garden room / orangery with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers serves as a versatile space, perfect for those with entertaining in mind with underfloor heating and bifold doors to the side and double doors to rear complete the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor - The landing provides access to two double bedrooms and a stylishly refitted family bathroom with a four-piece suite which includes a bath and walk-in double shower with rainwater style shower head. Off the principal bedroom is the particularly spacious dressing room fitted with a range of hand crafted solid bespoke wardrobes set within the eaves.
Outside - Set behind wooden gates the property has a picturesque Cottage frontage set back from the Main Street. Recently extended driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles. A further pedestrian gate with meandering paved pathway provides access to the front door through the beautifully maintained front garden filled with attractive flower beds.
The rear garden is one of particular interest within the village, lovingly cared for and a regular partaker in the village 'open gardens'. The rolling countryside views are a particular feature of the well-established garden offering a variety of lawn and flowering borders. With the large summerhouse/home office with veranda providing further entertainment space.
Location
Newtown Linford is a charming village set within the stunning Charnwood Forest and is best known for its association with Bradgate Park, the former home of Lady Jane Grey the Nine Day Queen. The park provides scenic walks to local landmarks including Old John, a hilltop folly and riverside walks towards Cropston Reservoir.
Local amenities include a primary school, shops, cafes, delis, gastro pubs and restaurants, church and cricket club. The village is conveniently located for ease of access to Leicester, Loughborough and the M1(J22).
Leicester 6 miles / Loughborough 8 miles / Nottingham 26 miles / Market Bosworth 11 miles / Ratcliffe College 10 miles / M1 (J22) 2.5 miles
Square Footage: 1,845 sq ft
Additional Info
Charnwood Borough Council
Band E
Description
Appletree Cottage is ideally situated within this picturesque Charnwood Village. Grade ll Listed and beautifully appointed, this 16th Century home has a surprisingly spacious feel with a garden room with high vaulted ceiling, farmhouse style kitchen centred around a heavily beamed sitting room.
In addition to the two first floor bedrooms and family bathroom is a ground floor bedroom with en suite, ideal for guest accommodation.
The garden have featured regularly in the village open gardens and enjoy a pleasant Westerly aspect.
Ground Floor - The property is entered via the charming farmhouse style kitchen with hand crafted solid fitted units and built in Rayburn. Off the kitchen is a utility room with range of hand painted cabinets, Belfast sink, plumbing for a dishwasher and washing machine, W.C and bedroom three with en suite facilities leading off.
The sitting/dining room is generous and features an abundance of character with exposed beams and brickwork throughout, the wood burning stove set within an exposed brick fireplace is a particular feature.
The garden room / orangery with vaulted ceiling and exposed timbers serves as a versatile space, perfect for those with entertaining in mind with underfloor heating and bifold doors to the side and double doors to rear complete the ground floor accommodation.
First Floor - The landing provides access to two double bedrooms and a stylishly refitted family bathroom with a four-piece suite which includes a bath and walk-in double shower with rainwater style shower head. Off the principal bedroom is the particularly spacious dressing room fitted with a range of hand crafted solid bespoke wardrobes set within the eaves.
Outside - Set behind wooden gates the property has a picturesque Cottage frontage set back from the Main Street. Recently extended driveway provides off street parking for several vehicles. A further pedestrian gate with meandering paved pathway provides access to the front door through the beautifully maintained front garden filled with attractive flower beds.
The rear garden is one of particular interest within the village, lovingly cared for and a regular partaker in the village 'open gardens'. The rolling countryside views are a particular feature of the well-established garden offering a variety of lawn and flowering borders. With the large summerhouse/home office with veranda providing further entertainment space.
Location
Newtown Linford is a charming village set within the stunning Charnwood Forest and is best known for its association with Bradgate Park, the former home of Lady Jane Grey the Nine Day Queen. The park provides scenic walks to local landmarks including Old John, a hilltop folly and riverside walks towards Cropston Reservoir.
Local amenities include a primary school, shops, cafes, delis, gastro pubs and restaurants, church and cricket club. The village is conveniently located for ease of access to Leicester, Loughborough and the M1(J22).
Leicester 6 miles / Loughborough 8 miles / Nottingham 26 miles / Market Bosworth 11 miles / Ratcliffe College 10 miles / M1 (J22) 2.5 miles
Square Footage: 1,845 sq ft
Additional Info
Charnwood Borough Council
Band E
