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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS ABSOLUTE STUNNER OF A PROPERTY SET IN THE HEART OF BURBAGE WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF ALL THE LOCAL AMENITIES OFFERING AN IDEAL FAMILY BASE OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

A superb two-bedroom traditional cottage offering immaculately presented living accommodation and a spacious sunny aspect garden to the rear. With no onward chain this enviably property blends traditional features with fully modernised amenities. Renovated in recent years with a new roof, boiler with smart controlled heating, and replacement windows, plus within the last three years a new kitchen and bathroom with new carpets flooring throughout. This property is currently being used as a holiday let returning a considerable annual income, it offers exceptional value and a rare opportunity to purchase in the centre of this sought-after village.

You enter cottage by the front door and immediately feel the character while walking on maple flooring and looking above to beautiful black beams. You instantly feel the sense of openness as you enter the large open plan kitchen, dining room and living area.

Kitchen (3.0m x 2.5m)

You enter a fully modernised bright kitchen with spot-lights, white shaker units with a grey marble effect worktop and all the integrated appliances required for modern living including oven, hob, extractor, fridge, freezer and washing machinedrier. The design of the recently fitted kitchen makes excellent use of space which includes a breakfast bar and ample storage for all your kitchen accessories.

Dining area (3.0m x 3.0m)

Walking through past the breakfast bar you will find the dining area, to enjoy a home cooked dinner or a local takeout and with ample space to entertain dinner parties. You will also be able to enjoy the view to the garden through the double opening french doors. Looking back into the house you will appreciate the character of seamlessly blended traditional features including exposed black roof beams and concealed alcoves all combined with a modern living space and amenities.

Lounge Area (3.2m x 4.9m)

The space flows effortlessly as you walk through to relax by the wood burning stove in the cosy lounge area with ample space for comfy sofas in front of the traditional brick-built fireplace. The TV is mounted above the fireplace and in the corner below is where you will find all the electrical, internet and data termination points to ensure a stress-free environment if working from home or when enjoying your favourite streaming services. The property benefits from a fibre internet service providing superfast broadband if required. Behind the lounge area is a convenient open space providing further storage cupboards and a useful counter area for books, ornaments, or a computerworkstation.

Upstairs

Find the secret door to enter the upstairs following a black rope banister to the landing with loft access hatch, and a window to the front elevation. Across the landing you will find the two generously sized bedrooms and a fully modernised and refitted bathroom.

Master Bedroom (4.2m x 3.4m)

At the end of the landing is the large master bedroom overlooking the rear garden and currently containing a super king luxurious white bed with plenty of extra room to spare. The bedroom benefits from floor to ceiling fitted wardrobes with Hammonds sliding mirrored doors across the whole side of the bedroom. This provides ample space for all your clothes and shoes and other accessories. The bedroom also benefits from a Cable TV connection point.

Bedroom 2 (3.2m x 2.8m)

Walking back along the landing you will find the second bedroom which is light and overlooks the front of the cottage making for a perfect guest room or children’s bedroom. The room currently contains a double bed with further alcoves to position wardrobes, a built-in clothes cupboard and plenty of space for a dressing table or additional furniture.

Bathroom (3.4m x 1.7m)

The newly refurbished 4-piece bathroom includes a relaxing Victorian bath, a separate rainfall corner shower, a sink, and toilet with a large chrome towel rail. There is a convenient LED demisting mirrored vanity unit above the sink with shaver point and a small window overlooks the garden to the rear of the property.

Garden

The sunny aspect rear garden is currently set up as a low maintenance area with a two-tiered large patio area leading to an artificial grassed area at the top of the garden. An attractive pagoda stands at the top of the garden offering some well needed protection against the summer sun.  The boarders are contained by dwarf retaining walls containing large pebbles giving a beach atmosphere. The garden also benefits from a brick-built BBQ to enjoy in the summer evenings and an outside tap. Fencing on all sides has recently been replaced with pressure treated and preserved panels.

The Garden is also home to a reasonably sized shed which benefits from an electrical supply with sockets and lighting and is plumbing ready if required for hot or cold water. The shed currently houses built in storage units with counter tops and an additional tumble drier.

Neighbourhood description

Burbage is a relaxed friendly village where you can enjoy a walk round the Heritage Trail, enjoying churches and local paths. For those that enjoy fresh air and the countryside; Burbage Woods is only a walk away giving time for you to clear your mind and enjoy the silence, or 15 minutes in the car you will discover Market Bosworth with a large Park which gives open space to revitalise close to this historical market town. 

You can walk into the village and enjoy local businesses such as boutique shops, quirky restaurants, bars, and pubs. A local convenience store is just round the corner and a local post office is within the Spar just 5 minutes walk away.

You can drive, taxi, train into towns such as Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Leicester, Birmingham, Rugby, Lutterworth it’s easy to get around lots of lovely nearby places. The motorway network is a few minutes away providing access to the M69, M1, M6 and the A5 ideal for commuters. 

A train station serves the adjacent town of Hinckley. Main line services can also be found at Nuneaton, Leicester, and Rugby all approximately 10-20 minutes away by car. These services will take you to London in approximately 1 hour and other mainstream cities are easily accessible.

The local area is home to reputable schools. Travelling to Hinckley you will find the 5 large supermarkets such as Sainsbury's, Morrison’s, Tesco, Asda, and Aldi give a wide range of choice to you locally

Please get in touch as soon as possible to secure your viewing on this absolutely stunning period cottage!

Please call or visit GOTO Online Auctions for more information.

This property is for sale via Modern Method of Auction. This is a flexible buyer friendly method of purchase. The purchaser will have 56 working days to exchange and complete once the draft contract has been issued by the vendors solicitor. Allowing the additional time to exchange and complete on the property means interested parties can proceed with traditional residential finance. Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer with be required to put down a non-refundable reservation fee. The fee will be a fixed fee including the VAT - this secures the transaction and takes the property off the market. The buyer will be required to agree to our terms and conditions prior to solicitors being instructed. If you require a copy of these documents, or for further information, please contact the Online Auction team at GOTO Group.

Please note this property is subject to an undisclosed Reserve Price which is typically no more than 10% in excess of the Starting Bid. Both the Starting Bid and Reserve Price can be subject to change. Our primary duty of care is to the vendor. Terms and conditions apply to the Modern Method of Auction, which is operated by GOTO Auctions.

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Upon close of a successful auction or if the vendor accepts an offer during the auction, the buyer will be required to make payment of a non-refundable Buyer’s Premium of 3.6% of the purchase price including VAT and a Legal Pack fee of £354 including VAT (this is subject to a minimum amount of £6600 including VAT and a Legal Pack Fee of £354 including VAT). This secures the transaction and takes the property off the market.
The Buyer’s Premium and administration charge are in addition to the final negotiated selling price.