Link-detached house for sale in Coalville LE67, 5 Bedroom

Guide price £540,000 for sale by conditional online auction with sdl auctions. Closing date 2nd June 2020 14:00 hrs.

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A wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial five bedroom chocolate box Grade II listed thatched cottage, originally dating back to around 1670, and believed to be one of the first dwellings built in the village. The character beamed cottage was later extended, and modified during the Victorian era - and now offers spacious accommodation for a growing family within a stunning village setting. The proud owners have lovingly maintained and sympathetically upgraded their fine home during the past decade.

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Swepstone House

A wonderful opportunity to acquire a substantial five bedroom chocolate box Grade II listed thatched cottage, originally dating back to around 1670, and believed to be one of the first dwellings built in the village. The character beamed cottage was later extended, and modified during the Victorian era - and now offers spacious accommodation for a growing family within a stunning village setting. The proud owners have lovingly maintained and sympathetically upgraded their fine home during the past decade. Improvements include: A re-thatched roof ridge, the installation of a bespoke Shaker-style kitchen manufactured by Holme Tree, a new stylish family shower room and en suite bathroom, tasteful redecoration throughout, reclaimed oak flooring on the ground floor, and the erection of a wooden car port with potential to be turned into a garage.

The Location

The small picturesque village of Swepstone is nestled in the rolling countryside of North West Leicestershire, four miles South East of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The thatched cottage can be found just a short distance from the local 14th century parish church of Saint Peters and benefits from being in the catchment areas for Newton Burgoland primary school (outstanding rating) and Ibstock secondary school.

Accommodation In Brief

Briefly, the spacious accommodation comprises: A reception dining room, four useful walk-in storage cupboards, a sitting room, snug, downstairs cloakroom/w.c., a breakfast room linking through to the refitted kitchen, a large walk-in pantry, four well-proportioned double bedrooms (the master with four-piece en suite), an office
ursery room, and a stylish refitted family shower room.

The thatched cottage stands back from the road behind an attractive brick wall. A gate and pathway lead through the cottage garden to the oak entrance door.

Accommodation In Detail

Reception Dining Room (5.02 (7.74 max inc corridor to side door) x 4.27 ()

Push the doorbell to ring the original Victorian servants' bell in the hallway. This spacious room has a beamed ceiling, reclaimed wide board oak flooring, two radiators, five wall lights and a suspended glass chandelier, two picture lights. Doors off to a storage room with window and shelving, a cloakroom with window, understairs storage room, second staircase to the first floor, sitting room and inner hallway and a timber framed crittall leaded window to the front elevation.

Good-Sized Sitting Room (5.45 x 4.91 + bay window (17'10" x 16'1" + bay win)

A feature exposed brick fireplace with Villager cast iron log burner resting on a quarry tiled hearth. Exposed brickwork and timberwork, beamed ceiling, two radiators, TV aerial point, four wall lights, and leaded windows to two sides and a leaded front bay window.

Inner Hallway

Reclaimed wide-board oak flooring, main staircase to the first floor, doors off to the storage cupboard with shelving and light, cloakroom, snug and understairs storage cupboard with window, quarry tiled flooring, radiator, latched exit door to rear courtyard, exposed brickwork and wood panelling, original Victorian-style servants' bells. Period latch door to the breakfast room.

Cloakroom / W.C.

With an area suitable hanging coats, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet, a radiator, tiled floor and a timber framed opaque side window.

The Snug (3.79 x 3.71 + fitted bookshelves (12'5" x 12'2" +)

A cosy room with a feature inglenook fireplace having a freestanding log stove resting on a flagstone hearth (stainless steel lined chimney), substantial beamed lintel, beamed ceiling, built-in full height and width bookcase with cupboard space for a TV. Four wall lights and a timber framed leaded front window.

Spacious Breakfast Room (5.11 x 4.28 min (16'9" x 14'0" min))

With an inglenook fireplace with a cast iron log burner, exposed brick hearth, a Holmetree Welsh dresser and a freestanding book case to match the kitchen, beamed lintel, painted beam ceiling, quarry tiled floor, two radiators. A period latched door into the pantry.

Useful Walk-In Pantry (2.50 x 1.59 max (8'2" x 5'2" max))

With Terracotta tiled floor, internal window, ceiling beams and shelves.

Refitted Bespoke Kitchen (4.70 max x 2.95 (15'5" max x 9'8"))

Refitted with bespoke Shaker-style kitchen units by Holme Tree, an inset butler sink with a nickel plated mixer tap, solid walnut wood worktops, a freestanding Rangemaster 90 electric oven with an electric five-ring hob and a stainless steel Lux Air extractor hood. Four timber framed dual aspect windows, wall lights, stainless steel chandelier, integrated Bosch dishwasher, integrated wine cooler, upright fridge freezer, door to the utility cupboard.

Walk-In Utility Cupboard

With space and plumbing for a stacked washing machine and a tumble dryer.

First Floor Accommodation

Returning to the inner hallway, the main staircase rises to the first floor.

The Landing

With a floor-to-ceiling built-in linen cupboard, a radiator, doors to the master bedroom, bedrooms two, three and four, and the office
ursery room. A crittal rear window.

Spacious Master Bedroom (5.23 x 5.14 (17'1" x 16'10"))

A good-sized principal bedroom with exposed brick to one wall and feature exposed truss, high ceilings, dual aspect period leaded cast iron windows. A built-in storage cupboard, behind the wardrobe: A cast iron fireplace (for display only), and wall lights. A door and step down to the en suite.

Refitted Four-Piece En Suite

Comprising: A Roca bathroom suite made up of a built-in bath with Porcelanosa tiled sides, a centre mixer tap with shower attachment, built-in mains-fed power shower with glazed shower cubicle, stylish wall hung wash hand basin, dual flush toilet, French-style wooden shutters and a timber framed leaded side window. A door to a walk-in airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder.

Double Bedroom Two (5.18 x 4.17 (16'11" x 13'8"))

High ceiling, two exposed timber purlins, period-style open fire place (for display only), tiled hearth, two walls lights, a chandelier and a period leaded side window.

Double Bedroom Three (3.86 x 3.52 + to door (12'7" x 11'6" + to door))

With a feature cast iron fireplace with recessed cupboards to each side, radiator, period leaded front window.

Refitted Family Shower Room (3.24 x 1.11 (10'7" x 3'7"))

Comprising: A fully-tiled shower cubicle with a wall-mounted Mira electric shower, a wall-hung vanity wash hand basin and a dual flush toilet. A ladder towel rail radiator, extractor fan, Karndean flooring, a timber framed window with blinds, and an extractor fan.

Office / Nursery Room (2.55 x 2.34 (8'4" x 7'8"))

With a radiator, timber window to the side and a door to the side landing and second staircase.

Side Landing

A second staircase leads down to the ground floor.

Double Bedroom Four (5.55 max (4.28 min) x 4.98 (18'2" max (14'0" min))

With a feature exposed brick corner fireplace (for display only), a door to a walk-in storage cupboard (a potential en suite shower room), high ceiling, a radiator and a double built-in cupboard, leaded window overlooking the front garden. Dual aspect leaded windows with French shutters.

Exterior

Front And Side Gardens

The property lies back from the road behind an attractive brick and stone wall. The gate opens onto a brick paved pathway leading to the front door. The delightful sunny cottage garden is planted with a variety of shrubs, trees and flowers, and the lawn is edged with dwarf box hedging. There is also a lawned side garden to the right of the house, adjacent to the driveway and car port. The thatched roof incorporates the image of a fox.

Rear Courtyard Garden

A cobbled rear patio area with a built-in log store, and a separate outbuilding housing the oil-fired boiler. Westerly facing.

Driveway / Parking / Car Port

The driveway and off-road parking lies to the right hand side of the property, and has space for around four cars in front of the timber-built car port which was added in 2017. There is the potential to add doors, turning the car port into a garage. The car port includes a useful lock-up storage room.

And Finally...

A well-maintained prestigious Grade II listed thatched cottage - ideal for someone with a discerning family looking to live in a stunning village location. This cottage boasts good-sized rooms throughout with high ceilings, and benefits from plenty of storage. No upward chain.

Council Tax Band

The council tax band is believed to be: 'F'.

How To Get There

Swepstone House is located on Church Street, Swepstone, about 150 metres from the church of Saint Peter. Post code for Sat navs: LE67 2SA.

Please Note:

Services: All mains are connected - except gas. The heating system is oil-fired. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. Measurements: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. Tenure: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommend that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase.