Set in the heart of this popular village, believed to date back to 1801, a four double bedroom character cottage boasting many original features throughout. This deceptively spacious family home briefly comprises: entrance hall, sitting room, dining room and an L shaped cottage style dining/kitchen. On the first floor: landing with parquet flooring, master bedroom with en suite shower room, three further DOUBLE bedrooms and superb family bathroom. Outside: garage/workshop and private cottage gardens with patio areas and log stores. There is also planning permission for development/further extension.
PACKINGTON VILLAGE Packington is located approximately one mile due south of the thriving market town of Ashby de la Zouch, offering a range of local amenities and facilities, together with excellent road links via the A42 dual carriageway to East Midland conurbations beyond and the M1 motorway corridor. Packington boasts a Church of England Primary School with 'Good' OFSTED rating, local village store and public house, together with a recently rebuilt village hall located at the heart of the village.
Packington is also well served with footpaths to the recently formed Jubilee Woods and established woodland of the National Forest.
GROUND FLOOR ACCOMMODATION ENTRANCE With an ornamental outdoor light and opaque panelled door to the entrance hallway.
ENTRANCE HALLWAY With ceiling beams and a further timber latch door to the sitting room.
SITTING ROOM 4.2m (13'9) x 4.17m (13'8) plus recess
Having a wealth of original character features with exposed ceiling timber beams and a large open fire. Radiator, TV aerial point and telephone point. Latch door to under-stairs storage cupboard and glazed multi-paned windows with timber shutters to both the front and rear elevations. Latch door to the dining room.
SITTING ROOM DINING ROOM 3.64m (11'11) x 3.56m (11'8)
Having a wealth of exposed ceiling beams, cast iron fireplace with stone hearth and timber mantle over. Part timber clad walls, radiator and multi-paned glazed window with timber shutters to the front elevation.
Opening into the L-shaped kitchen/dining room.
DINING ROOM L-SHAPED KITCHEN/DINING ROOM 4.92m (16'2) x 4.43m (14'6) narrowing to 2.76m
A fully fitted cottage style kitchen set in an L-shaped configuration having granite worktops with timber units below comprising cupboards and drawers. Inset 1.5 bowl sink and drainer with a mixer tap over and granite splash-backs. Integrated and concealed dishwasher (replaced in 2017) and a large double door larder unit with concealed and integrated fridge and freezer (replaced December 2017). There is a further range of matching wall mounted cabinets with coving, cornice work and over counter lighting. Space and plumbing for a range cooker (the Rangemaster may be available by separate negotiation), freestanding wooden block timber storage unit, solid wood planked flooring, radiator, recessed ceiling downlights and a part vaulted ceiling. Ideal space for a table and chairs with a wall of multi-paned windows and double doors which provide access onto the rear landscaped gardens.
DINING/KITCHEN From the sitting room a door provides access to the staircase rising to the first floor accommodation.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION LANDING With original parquet flooring, radiator, book shelf area, multi-paned single glazed window with timber shutters and a further skylight to the rear elevation.
MASTER BEDROOM 1 4.18m (13'9) x 2.63m (8'8)
With recessed ceiling downlights, radiator, feature oval shaped multi-paned window to the side elevation, access to the roof void and a further multi-paned window to the front elevation with timber shutters. Latch door to en suite shower room.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM Fully fitted with a glazed door entry shower cubicle with fully tiled walls and waterfall mains fed shower over. Low level twin flush WC, pedestal wash-hand basin with timber vanity unit below. Towel radiator, tiled flooring and walls, recessed ceiling downlights, wall extractor point and a multi-paned window to the rear elevation.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 2 4.26m (14') x 3.25m (10'8)
A spacious room located at the front of the property with a latch door, radiator and a secondary glazed multi-paned window with timber shutters to the front elevation.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 3 3.68m (12'1) x 2.63m (8'8) plus recess
With access to the roof void, radiator, internet point and a secondary glazed multi-paned window to the front elevation.
DOUBLE BEDROOM 4 3.58m (11'9) x 2.69m (8'10)
Located at the rear of the property with a vaulted ceiling, radiator and a multi-paned double glazed window with shutters to the rear elevation.
SUPERB FAMILY BATHROOM A contemporary bathroom having a freestanding claw foot roll top bath, low level flush WC and pedestal wash-hand basin. Tiled flooring, towel radiator, double glazed skylight and door to an oversize storage cupboard.
OUTSIDE GARDENS AND GROUNDS To the rear of the property is an established landscaped garden having a shaped stone patio area, a further shaped gravel area with established rose bushes and a shaped lawn with flowering borders. In addition there is a generous sized shed, benefitting from insulation and connected electricity, possibly suitable as a home office. This cottage garden also offers a high degree of privacy.
REAR GARDEN GARAGE/WORKSHOP 5.25m (17'3) x 2.54m (8'4)
With folding timber doors to the front elevation, light and power supplies, wall mounted Worcester boiler and a personnel door leading directly into the rear gardens.
GENERAL INFORMATION DRAWINGS/SKETCHES/PLANS For general guidance only and is not to scale.
AGENT'S NOTE Planning permission has been granted for creation of a large contemporary living kitchen to the rear with bi-fold doors to the garden. Details are available upon request.
UTILITIES The property has the benefit of mains gas, electricity, water and drainage. A new boiler was fitted in December 2017.
TENURE The property is to be sold Freehold.
LOCAL AUTHORITY North West Leicestershire District Council. Council Tax Band E.
VIEWING Telephone the sole selling agents, Andrew Johnson & Company, on 01530 410930 who will be pleased to arrange a viewing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ARRANGE TO VIEW THIS PROPERTY OR MAKE AN OFFER OUTSIDE NORMAL OFFICE HOURS, YOU CAN CONTACT US BY CALLING 01530 410930 WHERE UPON LEAVING YOUR MESSAGE AN EMAIL WILL BE SENT TO A MEMBER OF STAFF TO CONTACT YOU.
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