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"A rare opportunity to acquire this delightful cottage set within the desirable village of Ratcliffe On The Wreake. The property requires complete refurbishment schedule and viewing is highly recommended. In brief comprising; entrance hall, lounge, inner hall, dining room, kitchen, separate pantry, rear hallway, downstairs shower room, first floor, two interconnecting bedrooms. Externally; mature gardens. EER:G

DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property is best approached leaving Loughborough town centre southbound on the A6 Leicester Road and at the One Ash roundabout take the first exit left onto the A6 Quorn/Mountsorrel bypass. Take the second exit on the left towards Sileby along Mountsorrel Lane, take a right turn at the 'T' junction onto High Street and the second left turning into Brook Street which in turn becomes The Banks and then Ratcliffe Road. Head out of Sileby towards Ratcliffe On The Wreake continuing under the A46 entering Ratcliffe On The Wreake along Broom Lane which in turn becomes Main Street where the property can be found located on the right hand side as denoted by our agents for sale board. GENERAL COMMENT ** BEST AND FINAL OFFERS TO JOHN GERMAN ESTATE AGENTS BY 12PM ON MONDAY 8TH APRIL**
A rare opportunity to acquire such a delightful grade 2 listed cottage located in the heart of Ratcliffe On The Wreake. The cottage has an interesting history being built originally as a school house and more recently used until the late 1980's as a post office. The property now requires a degree of updating throughout and offers a wealth of character including quarry tile flooring, open fireplaces, beamed ceilings and original doors. The property is also offered to the market with vacant possession and as agents we would strongly recommend an early internal viewing. LOCATION Ratcliffe On The Wreake is a small village located approximately 7 miles north of Leicester city centre and approximately 8 miles south of Loughborough town centre. The village has excellent access links to a good range of road networks including the A46, A6 and the M1 is within easy travelling distance. The village is also closely located to the regarded Ratcliffe College and access to nearby villages where a further range of amenities can be found including Sileby, Syston and Melton Mowbray. GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE HALLWAY 1m x 1.37m

(3'3' x 4'6') With access through a solid door to the side elevation and further door leading through to; LOUNGE 3.37m x 4.13m on average (11'1' x 13'7' on average With a red brick floor, sliding sash window to the front elevation, brick fireplace with gas fire inset, built in cupboard, large exposed beam to the ceiling and door leading through to a small inner hallway which in turn provides access through to; KITCHEN 2.41m x 2.67m

(7'11' x 8'9') Fitted with a range of wall and base units with a stainless steel sink and double drainer unit inset, tiled splashback to the wall, quarry tiled flooring, glazed window to the side elevation, wall mounted electric storage heater and doors leading off to; PANTRY 2.5m x 0.88m

(8'2' x 2'11') With a glazed window to the side elevation, large stone thrall and a continuation of the quarry tiled flooring. REAR HALLWAY 2.04m x 1.18m

(6'8' x 3'10') With a continuation of the quarry tile floor, window to the rear and side elevations and separate door providing access into the garden and further door leading through to; DOWNSTAIRS SHOWER ROOM 3.14m x 1.85m

(10'4' x 6'1') Fitted with a three piece suite comprising; corner shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and low level wc. Having a continuation of the quarry tile flooring, three obscure windows to the side elevation, a wall mounted storage heater and built in airing cupboard. DINING ROOM 3.65m x 4.05m

(12'0' x 13'3') Spanning the length of the property with a glazed window to both the front and rear elevations, quarry tiled flooring, attractive inglenook with a brick fireplace and open fire inset, heavily beamed ceiling, built in understairs storage cupboard, further corner cupboard, electric storage heater and door providing access to the stairs leading to the first floor. FIRST FLOOR BEDROOM ONE 4.03m x 4.13m

(13'3' x 13'7') With stairs rising into the room, glazed window to both the front and rear elevation, open fire, built in wardrobe and access through to a loft space. Further door provides access through to; BEDROOM TWO 4.03m x 3.42m

(13'3' x 11'3') A second double bedroom also benefitting from a glazed window to the front and rear elevation, wall mounted electric storage heater and built in cupboard. OUTSIDE FRONT There is a small established frontage with vehicular access along the left hand side of the property where there is space for off street parking. The garden continues along the side to the rear. OUTSIDE REAR With a well established mature garden stocked with a variety of medium and large trees, small pond, glass greenhouse, mature boundaries with brick wall to the rear beyond which views can be enjoyed across the Wreake valley. The garden is subdivided into two areas with a small wire fencing and the garden also features an original well, outdoor tap, cupboard storage area and separate store. VIEWING DETAILS Accompanied viewings are available seven days a week. To arrange an appointment please contact a member of staff who will be able to assist you. OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 9.00-5.30
Saturday 9.00-4.00 COUNCIL TAX BAND The local authority have advised us that the property is in Council Tax Band C. Prospective purchasers are advised to confirm this. SPECIAL NOTES MONEY LAUNDERING - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e passport, driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase or sale of a property.
MEASUREMENT - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions. Rooms of an irregular shape, alcoves and fitted wardrobes will be indicated separately. NOTE - Room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest hundredth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property.
FLOOR PLANS - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property."