Cottage for sale in Lutterworth LE17, 5 Bedroom

This picturesque Grade II listed thatched cottage dates back to approximately 1558 and offers a wealth of period features, character and charm. Formerly a public house, this unique property now offers spacious and versatile five bedroom family accommodation within a quaint village setting. It is offered to the market with no onward chain.

Location

Swinford is an attractive village, lying six miles north east of Rugby and just over three miles to the south of Lutterworth. It is a thriving village with a local church, a popular public house, a well-regarded primary school, and a children’s play area. There is a good range of state and secondary schools nearby in Lutterworth, Market Harborough, and Rugby.

Swinford is excellently positioned for the commuter with easy access to junction 20 of the M1, junction 1 of the M6, and the A14. There is a high speed train service from Rugby station to London Euston (48 minutes).

Ground Floor

The front door with thatched canopy above opens into a small porch which, in turn, leads into a reception hall with a flagstone floor, stone open fireplace, half height tongue and groove panelling, exposed ceiling beams. Doors lead to a staircase rising to the first floor and to a ground floor shower room. The reception hall opens into a delightful sitting room which has a further open fireplace, ceiling beams and access to an understairs storage cupboard. An opening leads through to the dining area which has tiled flooring and a door to the kitchen. The kitchen is double aspect to the front and side of the property and has recently been re-fitted with a comprehensive range of cream wooden units with oak work surfaces over. Integrated appliances include a five ring gas hob with stainless steel extractor over and a stainless steel built-under double oven. The flooring is a continuation of the tiled flooring from the dining room. Also off the dining room is an inner hallway which has a further staircase to the first floor and doors to a utility room, ground floor bathroom, and the boiler room. The bathroom has a white three piece suite with WC, wash hand basin, and bath with electric shower over. The utility room has flagstone flooring and space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Finally, on this floor, a door leads to a rear staircase which rises to bedroom three on the first floor. Double doors also open onto steps down to a further reception room/study.

First Floor

The stairs rising from the reception hall lead up to a half landing with doors off to bedroom one and bedroom two opposite.
Bedroom one has original exposed ceiling beams. A door from bedroom one leads into a Jack ‘n’ Jill bathroom which is shared with bedroom three. A door from bedroom three leads to the rear staircase which descends to the ground floor. The stairs from the inner hall lead to bedrooms four and five, both of which are double aspect. Bedroom four has storage within the eaves and bedroom five has a built-in storage cupboard.

Outside

To the front of the property is a pretty front garden with mature shrubs and herbaceous planting. A shared driveway leads to gated access to the rear garden which has off-road parking for several vehicles and is fully enclosed by timber panel fencing and brick walls. The garden itself is mainly laid to lawn. There is an additional walled courtyard garden to the rear with flower beds, a brick-built barbecue, and a pedestrian gate which leads to School Lane.

Viewing

Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agents. Contact .

Services

None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Fixtures And Fittings

Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Local Authority

Harborough District Council. Tel: Council Tax Band - G.

Important Information

Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.

Floorplan

Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.