House For Sale £485,000
* DELIGHTFUL SEMI-DETACHED PERIOD COTTAGE * THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS * TWO RECEPTION ROOMS * DECEPTIVE LEVEL OF ACCOMMODATION * ENSUITE & SHOWER ROOM * GROUND FLOOR CLOAKS & UTILITY * BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED THROUGHOUT * TASTEFULLY MODERNISED & REFURBISHED * ENCLOSED COURTYARD GARDEN * DELIGHTFUL VILLAGE SETTING *
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a stunning beautifully presented period cottage tucked away on a no through lane within this highly regarded Vale of Belvoir village.
The property offers a deceptive level of accommodation in excess of 1,300 sq ft and over recent years has undergone a significant programme of improvements to both the interior and exterior, with recently rendered elevations beneath a pantiled roof, behind which are attractive cottage style hard wood double glazed windows and a beautifully appointed home, tastefully presented and combining both traditional and modern elements, with upgraded central heating system and sympathetically updated kitchen, contemporary bathroom and ensuite.
The property offers a light and airy feel with many rooms benefitting from dual aspect, boasts two main reception rooms, pretty sitting room with feature of a log burning stove, pitched roof garden room to the rear providing further versatile reception space ideal for formal dining or additional sitting room having pitched roof and bi-fold doors into the courtyard garden. In addition there is a central well proportioned kitchen finished to a high specification with attractive flagstone flooring and ample storage, complemented by a separate utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms, with the master benefitting from ensuite facilities, and separate modern shower room.
As well as the accommodation on offer, the property occupies a pleasant position in the village on a relatively low maintenance plot, set back behind a forecourt frontage with driveway leading to an integral workshop with electric roller shutter door. To the rear, the enclosed private courtyard garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a low maintenance outdoor space which links back into the main reception room perfect for entertaining particularly in the summer months.
Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
Amenities in Redmile include a public house/restaurant and well regarded village school. The Engine Yard up at Belvoir Castle offers a selection of small independent shops, cafe etc. Additional amenities are available in the nearby village of Bottesford including secondary school, range of local shops, doctors and dentists and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The village is surrounded by the undulating countryside of the Vale of Belvoir and for commuting the village is ideally placed being approximately 15 minutes drive from Grantham station where a high speed train to Kings Cross takes just over an hour. The village is also convenient for access to the A52 and A46 providing good road links to Nottingham and Leicester, the A1 and M1.
HARD WOOD DOUBLE GLAZED ENTRANCE DOOR LEADS THROUGH INTO THE INITIAL ENCLOSED;
Storm Porch - 2.44m x 1.04m (8'0 x 3'5) - An enclosed porch having pitched tongue and groove ceiling, double glazed panels, wall light points.
Entrance door leading through into an;
L-Shaped Dining Kitchen - 5.26m x 4.32m (17'3 x 14'2) - A light and airy space benefitting from windows to both the front and rear elevations. A beautifully appointed space having been tastefully modernised with a generous range of shaker style wall, base and drawer units finished in Heritage style colours, L-shape configuration of square edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with brush metal swan neck mixer tap, chimney breast with space for free standing range, oak mantle over, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, walk-in pantry providing a good level of storage, stone flagged floor, turning staircase rising to the first floor landing.
A further door leads through into the;
Sitting Room - 5.36m max into alcove x 4.39m (17'7 max into alcov - An attractive room with dual aspect having double glazed windows to both the front and rear, focal point being chimney breast with oak fire surround and mantle, flagstone hearth and inset solid fuel stove, alcove to the side, traditional style column radiator.
FROM THE KITCHEN, A PAIR OF GLAZED DOUBLE DOORS LEAD THROUGH INTO THE;
Garden Room - 5.18m x 3.15m max (17'0 x 10'4 max) - A fantastic light and airy space benefitting from inset velux skylights to the ceiling as well as a run of bi-fold aluminum double glazed doors leading out into a pleasant established courtyard style garden. This room offers a great deal of versatility and has been used for both living and dining to create a further reception space having attractive flagged floor, traditional style column radiator, and part pitched ceiling.
Further door leading to;
Inner Hallway - 3.35m x 1.73m (11'0 x 5'8) - Provides a useful utility style space with cloaks hanging, built-in cupboard which houses the updated Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler, built-in utility cupboard with attractive oak double doors, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, limed oak effect flooring, central heating radiator, inset downlighters to the ceiling.
Sliding door leads to the;
Cloakroom - 1.57m x 0.81m (5'2 x 2'8) - Having a contemporary two piece suite comprising of close coupled WC, wall mounted wash basin with chrome mixer tap, traditional style combination towel radiator, continuation of wood effect flooring.
FROM THE INNER HALLWAY/UTILITY AREA A FURTHER INTERNAL DOOR GIVES ACCESS TO;
Workshop/Store - 2.74m x 2.74m (9'0 x 9'0) - Providing excellent storage space, having power and light, electric roller shutter door to the front.
RETURNING TO THE KITCHEN AN ATTRACTIVE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO THE;
First Floor Landing - 5.28m max x 2.51m (17'4 max x 8'3) - A light and airy space with attractive spindle balustrade, traditional style column radiator, two double glazed windows to the front elevation.
Further doors leading to;
Bedroom 1 - 4.34m (including wardrobes) x 3.45m (14'3 (includ - A light and airy double bedroom having pleasant aspect to the front across to adjacent paddocks. Room having a generous range of integrated storage, with built-in wardrobes, central heating radiator, double glazed window.
Further door leading to;
Ensuite Bathroom - 3.23m x 1.83m (10'7 x 6'0) - Beautifully appointed with a contemporary suite comprising double ended bath with central mixer tap, tiled surround, vanity unit with a good level of storage, WC with concealed cistern, moulded washbasin and chrome mixer tap, contemporary towel radiator, pitched ceiling with inset skylighter, downlighters to the ceiling.
Bedroom 2 - 4.57m x 3.07m (15'0 x 10'1) - A further double bedroom benefitting from a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear, chimney breast with feature fire surround and mantle, central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 3.45m x 2.84m (11'4 x 9'4) - A double bedroom having aspect to the rear, chimney breast with attractive period cast iron fireplace, shelved alcove to the side, traditional style column radiator, double glazed window.
Shower Room - 2.08m x 1.88m (6'10 x 6'2 ) - Beautifully appointed with a contemporary suite comprising of double length shower enclosure with initial drying area and glass screen, chrome wall mounted shower mixer with independent handset over, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary towel radiator, inset downlighters to the ceiling, double glazed window.
Exterior - The property occupies a heart of the village location, overlooking paddocks at the front and tucked away on a no through lane, behind a walled frontage and behind which is a paved terrace adjacent to which are established borders well stocked with shrubs.
Rear Garden - A manageable attractive enclosed garden, landscaped for low maintenance living with contemporary boundary fencing, central stone chipping and flagged terrace bordered by sleepers, well stocked borders, and outdoor lighting.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band C
Tenure - Freehold
Important Notice - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: If you are intending to purchase the property as a "buy to let" investment, please be aware that proposed legislation changes set to come into force in 2025, requires a property to have an EPC rating of C or above.
A fantastic opportunity to purchase a stunning beautifully presented period cottage tucked away on a no through lane within this highly regarded Vale of Belvoir village.
The property offers a deceptive level of accommodation in excess of 1,300 sq ft and over recent years has undergone a significant programme of improvements to both the interior and exterior, with recently rendered elevations beneath a pantiled roof, behind which are attractive cottage style hard wood double glazed windows and a beautifully appointed home, tastefully presented and combining both traditional and modern elements, with upgraded central heating system and sympathetically updated kitchen, contemporary bathroom and ensuite.
The property offers a light and airy feel with many rooms benefitting from dual aspect, boasts two main reception rooms, pretty sitting room with feature of a log burning stove, pitched roof garden room to the rear providing further versatile reception space ideal for formal dining or additional sitting room having pitched roof and bi-fold doors into the courtyard garden. In addition there is a central well proportioned kitchen finished to a high specification with attractive flagstone flooring and ample storage, complemented by a separate utility room and cloakroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms, with the master benefitting from ensuite facilities, and separate modern shower room.
As well as the accommodation on offer, the property occupies a pleasant position in the village on a relatively low maintenance plot, set back behind a forecourt frontage with driveway leading to an integral workshop with electric roller shutter door. To the rear, the enclosed private courtyard garden has been thoughtfully landscaped to create a low maintenance outdoor space which links back into the main reception room perfect for entertaining particularly in the summer months.
Overall viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
Amenities in Redmile include a public house/restaurant and well regarded village school. The Engine Yard up at Belvoir Castle offers a selection of small independent shops, cafe etc. Additional amenities are available in the nearby village of Bottesford including secondary school, range of local shops, doctors and dentists and railway station with links to Nottingham and Grantham. The village is surrounded by the undulating countryside of the Vale of Belvoir and for commuting the village is ideally placed being approximately 15 minutes drive from Grantham station where a high speed train to Kings Cross takes just over an hour. The village is also convenient for access to the A52 and A46 providing good road links to Nottingham and Leicester, the A1 and M1.
HARD WOOD DOUBLE GLAZED ENTRANCE DOOR LEADS THROUGH INTO THE INITIAL ENCLOSED;
Storm Porch - 2.44m x 1.04m (8'0 x 3'5) - An enclosed porch having pitched tongue and groove ceiling, double glazed panels, wall light points.
Entrance door leading through into an;
L-Shaped Dining Kitchen - 5.26m x 4.32m (17'3 x 14'2) - A light and airy space benefitting from windows to both the front and rear elevations. A beautifully appointed space having been tastefully modernised with a generous range of shaker style wall, base and drawer units finished in Heritage style colours, L-shape configuration of square edge work surfaces, inset stainless steel sink and drainer unit with brush metal swan neck mixer tap, chimney breast with space for free standing range, oak mantle over, plumbing for dishwasher, integrated fridge and freezer, walk-in pantry providing a good level of storage, stone flagged floor, turning staircase rising to the first floor landing.
A further door leads through into the;
Sitting Room - 5.36m max into alcove x 4.39m (17'7 max into alcov - An attractive room with dual aspect having double glazed windows to both the front and rear, focal point being chimney breast with oak fire surround and mantle, flagstone hearth and inset solid fuel stove, alcove to the side, traditional style column radiator.
FROM THE KITCHEN, A PAIR OF GLAZED DOUBLE DOORS LEAD THROUGH INTO THE;
Garden Room - 5.18m x 3.15m max (17'0 x 10'4 max) - A fantastic light and airy space benefitting from inset velux skylights to the ceiling as well as a run of bi-fold aluminum double glazed doors leading out into a pleasant established courtyard style garden. This room offers a great deal of versatility and has been used for both living and dining to create a further reception space having attractive flagged floor, traditional style column radiator, and part pitched ceiling.
Further door leading to;
Inner Hallway - 3.35m x 1.73m (11'0 x 5'8) - Provides a useful utility style space with cloaks hanging, built-in cupboard which houses the updated Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler, built-in utility cupboard with attractive oak double doors, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, limed oak effect flooring, central heating radiator, inset downlighters to the ceiling.
Sliding door leads to the;
Cloakroom - 1.57m x 0.81m (5'2 x 2'8) - Having a contemporary two piece suite comprising of close coupled WC, wall mounted wash basin with chrome mixer tap, traditional style combination towel radiator, continuation of wood effect flooring.
FROM THE INNER HALLWAY/UTILITY AREA A FURTHER INTERNAL DOOR GIVES ACCESS TO;
Workshop/Store - 2.74m x 2.74m (9'0 x 9'0) - Providing excellent storage space, having power and light, electric roller shutter door to the front.
RETURNING TO THE KITCHEN AN ATTRACTIVE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO THE;
First Floor Landing - 5.28m max x 2.51m (17'4 max x 8'3) - A light and airy space with attractive spindle balustrade, traditional style column radiator, two double glazed windows to the front elevation.
Further doors leading to;
Bedroom 1 - 4.34m (including wardrobes) x 3.45m (14'3 (includ - A light and airy double bedroom having pleasant aspect to the front across to adjacent paddocks. Room having a generous range of integrated storage, with built-in wardrobes, central heating radiator, double glazed window.
Further door leading to;
Ensuite Bathroom - 3.23m x 1.83m (10'7 x 6'0) - Beautifully appointed with a contemporary suite comprising double ended bath with central mixer tap, tiled surround, vanity unit with a good level of storage, WC with concealed cistern, moulded washbasin and chrome mixer tap, contemporary towel radiator, pitched ceiling with inset skylighter, downlighters to the ceiling.
Bedroom 2 - 4.57m x 3.07m (15'0 x 10'1) - A further double bedroom benefitting from a dual aspect with double glazed windows to the front and rear, chimney breast with feature fire surround and mantle, central heating radiator.
Bedroom 3 - 3.45m x 2.84m (11'4 x 9'4) - A double bedroom having aspect to the rear, chimney breast with attractive period cast iron fireplace, shelved alcove to the side, traditional style column radiator, double glazed window.
Shower Room - 2.08m x 1.88m (6'10 x 6'2 ) - Beautifully appointed with a contemporary suite comprising of double length shower enclosure with initial drying area and glass screen, chrome wall mounted shower mixer with independent handset over, close coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap, fully tiled walls and floor, contemporary towel radiator, inset downlighters to the ceiling, double glazed window.
Exterior - The property occupies a heart of the village location, overlooking paddocks at the front and tucked away on a no through lane, behind a walled frontage and behind which is a paved terrace adjacent to which are established borders well stocked with shrubs.
Rear Garden - A manageable attractive enclosed garden, landscaped for low maintenance living with contemporary boundary fencing, central stone chipping and flagged terrace bordered by sleepers, well stocked borders, and outdoor lighting.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Tax Band C
Tenure - Freehold
Important Notice - ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE: If you are intending to purchase the property as a "buy to let" investment, please be aware that proposed legislation changes set to come into force in 2025, requires a property to have an EPC rating of C or above.
