"
This picturesque Grade II listed, five bedroom detached thatch cottage, set in 0.46 acres of grounds, lies at the heart of Queniborough village. Retaining the charm and character of its 1620 origins, this cottage offers a wealth of craftsmanship and period features throughout. The property has been substantially double glazed and centrally heated.
The accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hallway, sitting room, lounge, dining room, cloakroom, WC, and a dining kitchen. The rear annex offers additional living space with a garden room sitting room bedroom, kitchenette, and shower room. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, including a master with en suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom with a roll edge hip bath and separate shower.
Externally, the property is set back from the road, with a cobbled driveway leading to a double tandem garage. The gardens are a particularly fine feature of the property, offering expansive lawns, flagstone patios, perennial borders, hedgerows, and a solar panel heated outdoor swimming pool.
Location
Queniborough is an unspoilt conservation village, known for its attractive village centre that features period cottages and houses, many of which are thatched. Local amenities include a primary school, a popular butcher s shop, a general store, and two well loved pubs. The village also boasts a thriving community and an ancient village church.
Queniborough is conveniently located for commuting to Leicester, Melton Mowbray, and Loughborough, with fast access to the A46 and M1 via the North West Leicester bypass. For more extensive amenities, the nearby town of Syston provides a wide range of shops and services.
Entrance Hall
The entrance hall features exposed beams and trusses, a double radiator, oak front door, and terrazzo tiled flooring.
Dining Room
With leaded light double glazed windows to the front, double radiator, original beamed ceiling, and an original door to the hallway.
Sitting Room
Featuring leaded light double glazed windows, an original beamed ceiling, double radiator, brick fireplace with inset living flame fire, and built in shelving in alcoves.
Lounge
With leaded light double glazed windows to the front, two radiators, an open feature dog grate fireplace with a slate hearth, and a multi paned bow window to the rear.
Dining Kitchen
This spacious kitchen features original cupboards, a Belfast style sink, solid oak and tiled work surfaces, and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a Leisure Cookmaster range cooker not included in the sale and a pantry with original thrawl and shelving.
Annex
The annex offers a self contained space, including a garden room sitting room bedroom with French doors leading to the garden, a kitchenette with plumbing for a washing machine, and a separate shower room.
First Floor
The first floor landing leads to four double bedrooms, each with character features such as exposed beams and built in storage. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with vanity sinks and a panelled bath.
Outdoor Space
Set behind a cobbled driveway, the property features a double tandem garage with light and power. The gardens, extending to 0.46 acres, include flagstone patios, an ornamental half moon pond, a central walnut tree, and a brick paved pathway leading to the top garden.
Swimming Pool
The outdoor swimming pool, measuring 10m x 5m, is surrounded by patio areas and heated by solar panels.
"
Message agent
Available
For Sale
5 beds
Detached
97 days on market
