Welcome to 189 Cossington Road, Loughborough, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the LE12 7RR area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £315,250 and a rental potential of £2,049 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"An attractive and imposing Edwardian bay fronted 4 double bedroom detached house. Situated in the large residential village of Sileby between Loughborough and Leicester . The property boasts generous family sized rooms throughout including 4 large ground floor reception rooms, dining kitchen and utility room/wc. To the first floor, 4 double bedrooms, family bathroom and en-suite facilities. Secure driveway with external lighting set behind ornate electrically operated wrought iron gates with driveway parking for up to 7 vehicles and a single garage. An attractive landscaped rear garden with large patio, shaped lawn and well stocked herbaceous borders with garden lighting and shed with power. A fine and prestigious family home, viewing recommended and with no upward chain.
Entrance Porch
Light fitting point, tiled black slate effect floor and an original external wood and multi obscure glazed picture door leading to:
Reception Hallway
12' 5" x 12' 3" (3.78m x 3.73m)
A most impressive reception room with white Upvc double glazed windows to the front and side elevations with leaded top panels. The focal point of this room is the open fireplace set over a raised stone hearth with exposed feature brick fireplace surround incorporating display mantel over. Centre light fitting point, coving to the ceiling, radiator and door chime. Original wide open dog legged staircase leading off to the 1st floor with an impressive 9 panel original stained glass window. From the hallway, original wood and multi-obscure glazed door leading to the inner hallway. Opening from the reception hallway are 2 large internal panelled doors leading to the adjoining family lounge.
Family Lounge
21' 9" x 13' 11" (6.63m x 4.24m)
A most generously sized family lounge with an inset living flame coal effect gas fire with gold effect fret and decorative grate with an attractive stone resin fireplace surround incorporating matching hearth and display mantel over. Centre light fitting point, coving to the ceiling, decorative ceiling beading and three wall light fittings. Large single radiator into the window bay, telephone point, television aerial socket with satellite connection and Upvc double glazed window to the side elevation with leaded feature to top panel. Large white Upvc double glazed bow style window to the front elevation with leaded feature to the top panels.
Inner Hallway
4' 1" x 10' 3" (1.24m x 3.12m)
Cream ceramic floor tiles, light fitting point and thermostat control dial for the central heating system. Original panelled door leading to a large walk-in under stairs storage pantry with cloaks hanging pegs inset, light and access to an under stairs storage space. From the inner hallway, wood and multi glazed picture doors leading off to the dining kitchen and to:
Dining Room
12' 11" x 16' 8" (3.94m x 5.08m)
A generously sized and elegant formal dining room with attractive black and green marble fireplace with matching hearth and display mantel with open fire recess inset. Centre light fitting point, coving to the ceiling, two double radiators and white Upvc double glazed door with matching bay windows to side, leading to and over looking the landscaped rear garden. Internal panelled door leading to:
Rear Sitting Room
13' 4" x 15' 8" (4.06m x 4.78m)
Providing additional sitting room space this room affords views over the mature rear garden. Centre light fitting point, television aerial socket and radiator. Small white Upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, internal door leading to the garage and double glazed sliding patio door with matching fixed glass side panel leading to and over looking the landscaped rear garden.
Dining Kitchen
13' 4" x 16' 4" (4.06m x 4.98m)
This extended dining kitchen is fitted with an attractive and comprehensive range of Salisbury Lemon units comprising; eight base cupboards, all having drawer fronts over, 4 being false, corner unit housing carousel, integrated wine rack and tier of three drawers including two deep pan drawers. Black granite effect high gloss finish work surface areas to three sides incorporating a one and a quarter white ceramic sink, single drainer unit having mixer tap over. Modern and complimentary grey tiling to the work surface splash back areas with concealed strip light fittings over. Range of 5 matching eye level wall cupboards, one end two tier display shelf and two glass display cabinets with recessed display lighting inset with tiered glass shelving under and storage drawers set below. All wall units having beech effect pelmet and cornice. Recess for a free standing gas or electric cooker. Fitted extractor canopy hood over with light, all in a stainless steel finish. Space to the side
Utility Room
5' 1" x 7' 2" (1.55m x 2.18m)
Fitted green marble effect work surface area to one wall with cream tiling to the splash back area and to all remaining walls from floor to ceiling height. Under counter space for an automatic washing machine and for a separate full size dishwasher to side, both with associated plumbing. Modern light oak style fronted units comprising one base unit and three eye level wall cupboards. Light fitting point, cream ceramic tiled floor, high level electric consumer unit and isolation switch for control of the automated driveway gates. Timer control clock for the front driveway lights, white Upvc double glazed window and matching Upvc double glazed leaded feature door leading to the front driveway. White internal panelled door leading to:
Downstairs WC
5' 0" x 5' 4" (1.52m x 1.63m)
Fitted with a modern white two piece suite comprising: Low level flush W.C and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled from floor to ceiling height with attractive white marble effect tiles having complimentary pattern and matching border strip tile inset with rope trim edging strip above and below. Light fitting point, radiator, cream ceramic tiled floor and timer control clock for the central heating and hot water system. White Upvc double glazed obscure feature window to the side elevation.
Boiler Room
5' 0" x 4' 8" (1.52m x 1.42m)
Accessed from within the rear garden via a white Upvc double glazed leaded feature door. Green marble effect work surface area to one wall with modern grey and white tiling to the splash back area. Under counter space for a tumble drier and for an additional appliance if preferred. Wall mounted double eye level wall cupboard having light oak style fronted doors. Wall mounted gas boiler for control of the hot water and central heating system. Light fitting point, multiple power points and tile effect vinyl floor covering.
Stairs & Landing
An attractive wide dog leg open staircase with lower and mid landing areas. Oak top hand rail with open balusters inset below and a superb original 9 pane stained glass window to the side elevation being a particularly pleasing aspect of the stairway. Leading to the good size first floor landing with light fitting point and original internal panelled doors with brass handle fittings leading off to all first floor rooms.
Master Bedroom
14' 4" x 18' 5" (4.37m x 5.61m)
A most generously sized master bedroom fitted with a comprehensive range of wardrobes to one wall with attractive white panelled fronts comprising two large double clothes hanging storage wardrobes from floor to ceiling height. Fitted vanity area having cream wash hand basin inset with taps and tiled cream splash back. Light fitting point, curved radiator into the window bay and television aerial socket. White Upvc double glazed leaded feature window to the side elevation and large Upvc double glazed bow style window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 2
12' 11" x 10' 7" (3.94m x 3.23m)
A generously sized double guest bedroom with light fitting point, radiator and white Upvc double glazed leaded feature window to the rear elevation over looking the enclosed landscaped rear garden. An original internal panelled door leading to:
En-Suite
5' 0" x 6' 0" (1.52m x 1.83m)
This modern fitted en-suite shower room facility is a must for any prestigious family home. Fitted with an attractive white suite comprising: Low level flush W.C, pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with glass tilt opening door. Fitted electric shower inset and complimentary white tiling to all walls from floor to ceiling height with decorative and matching patterned border strip tiles inset with rope trim edging over. Black slate effect tiled floor, recessed high density spot light fittings with pull cord switch, extractor fan and white Upvc double glazed obscure feature window to the rear elevation.
Bedroom 3
12' 5" x 11' 11" (3.78m x 3.63m)
Another generously sized double bedroom, fitted with an attractive and high quality range of fitted Schreiber units comprising; Two single clothes hanging storage wardrobes, extensive range of tiered drawer base units, two open vanity areas and an extensive range of matching eye level wall cabinets. Light fitting point, radiator and white Upvc double glazed part leaded feature window to the front elevation.
Bedroom 4
7' 11" x 16' 7" (2.41m x 5.05m)
A generously sized 4th double bedroom with two light fitting points, radiator, television aerial socket and in-built storage cupboard with tiered shelving inset. White Upvc double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations over looking the enclosed landscaped rear garden.
Bathroom
6' 4" x 9' 7" (1.93m x 2.92m)
With an attractive three piece Art Deco style white bathroom suite. Comprising: Low level flush W.C with wooden furniture, pedestal wash hand basin and bath with light oak coloured side panel. Fitted Mira Sport electric shower over the bath and attractive white tiling to all walls from floor to ceiling height with decorative border strip tiling to waist and picture rail height, having silver effect rope trim over and matching decorative patterned tile inset. Black slate effect ceramic tiled floor, high density recessed spot light fittings and decorative cast iron radiator with chrome towel rail surround. Door to the built-in airing cupboard with lagged hot water cylinder tank, laundry shelf space and immersion heater switch. Additional storage cupboard over to ceiling height & white Upvc double glazed obscure window to the side elevation
2nd Floor Attic Room
6' 5" x 13' 11" (1.96m x 4.24m)
Accessed via a temporary ladder step from the first floor landing via a full size door. Not an official room but useful never the less as a hobby area or study room having full height to all walls. Light fitting point, multiple power points, tilt and turn white Upvc double glazed window to the side elevation and door leading to the remaining insulated loft space with light. This loft room is not a later addition, it has always been a self contained room, albeit being accessed via a ladder style system.
Garage
10' 1" x 17' 8" (3.07m x 5.38m)
Double opening vehicular doors give access to the larger than average brick garage measuring 17ft 8 x 10ft. Having multiple light fittings, numerous power points, electric circuit breaker and obscure glazed side window. To the rear of the garage, internal door leading into the rear garden sitting room.
Outside - Front
Attractive high wrought iron security gates with remote electrical access and decorative coach style lighting to the gate pillars. Gates provide pedestrian and vehicular access to the extensive and enclosed gravelled driveway where there is space to stand up to 8 cars. Security lighting, external tap, additional perimeter lighting and mature trees with high hedged boundary to the front elevation with low level fence providing a high degree of privacy from the roadside. Access to the brick garage, gate leading to an enclosed gravelled bin store area to the side of the garage with space for several wheelie style bins etc. A side gravelled pathway with external lighting leads to the side utility door. Double opening white Upvc double glazed French style porch doors leading to the entrance porch.
Outside - Rear
The enclosed and extensively landscaped rear garden comprises of a circular lawn with mature borders containing a variety of plants, shrubs and trees covered over with slate chippings. There is a large York Stone style paved patio terrace area spanning the width of the property. There are decorative period style external lighting surrounding the garden with additional security lights, water tap and external weather proof power point for use with external water fountains etc. There is a well screened security shed measuring 10ft x 6ft having a full electric circuit board with breaker. The garden has a perimeter wall to two sides with 6ft fencing inset and well screened by mature trees and plants to the other side boundary. Private pedestrian gate leading to the side elevation with access via Lynton Close back on to Cossington Road. From the garden, external access doors in to the boiler room, dining kitchen, dining room and in to the rear sitting room.
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Tax band F
601 sqm plot
