6 bedroom property for sale

This beautifully presented detached former farmhouse with stunning south facing gardens is superbly situated in the heart of this highly sought after village. Enjoying a private setting within approximately a quarter of an acre this substantial six/seven bedrooms Grade II listed family home retains much of its original character including two staircases. The accommodation is particularly spacious and includes three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen with Aga, half cellar, two en-suite shower rooms and family bathroom. Outside there is hard standing accessed through an archway, double garage and extensive walled gardens.

The location

rear elevation

ground floor plan

The property is entered via a timber panelled door with top light over to:-

reception hall 4.29m(14'1'') x 2.44m(8'0'')
With ornate cornicing and ceiling friezes, multi paned window with folding shutters, radiator, telephone point, two ceiling light points and internal panelled door to:-
cloakroom 2.44m(8'0'') x 1.32m(4'4'')
Having a two piece white suite comprising low flush antique style WC, wash hand basin inset in a vanity surround with double cupboard and water heater beneath, cornicing to ceiling with matching ceiling rose and light point, radiator and double glazed window with obscure glass to the side elevation.

Rear hallway

Continuing open-plan to the rear of the front lobby and giving access to a further rear hallway containing the main staircase and giving access off to the dining room and drawing room. The hallway extends to the side giving access off to the breakfast room, sitting room, rear lobby, kitchen/utility areas and also offers an internal timber door and steps down to:-
half cellar 4.39m(14'5'') x 3.02m(9'11'') (main area)
With magnificent exposed roof timbers and support beams, two double glazed windows to the side elevation, wall mounted central heating boiler, raised storage plinths to the brick floor and a further storage area off to the side all with lighting and power sockets.

Rear lobby

Used by the present owners as the main entrance with a timber panelled door and double glazed windows overlooking the courtyard and garden, radiator, terracotta tiled floor, understairs cupboard/store containing a second central heating boiler, radiator, ceiling light point, exposed wall beam and staircase leading off via a latch and brace door to the first floor. Internal doors lead off to the utility room and kitchen.
Utility room 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.24m(7'4'')
With low ceiling and exposed roof timbers, fluorescent strip light, multi paned windows to three elevations, fitted worksurface and storage cupboard to two walls, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and fridge/freezer, terracotta tiled floor, radiator, further appliance standing space, Hotpoint electric fan oven/grill and exposed brick elevations to all walls.

Fitted kitchen with aga

4.72m(15'6) x 3.58m(11'9)
Having a dual aspect with multi-paned windows to front and side elevations and fitted throughout with an attractive range of base and eye level units with solid pine fronts and matching edged work surfacing, central island with integrated refrigerator, recess for twin plate Aga (gas fired) with over mantel, built-in aeg dishwasher, fitted window seat, exposed ceiling beam, poseable downlights and terracotta tiled floor.

Breakfast room

4.39m(14'5) x 3.35m(11'0)
Terracotta tiled floor, multi-paned window with folding shutters to front elevation, fireplace with cast iron surround, polished slate hearth with living flame gas fire inset and being flanked by original built-in double storage cupboards to either side, ceiling light point, radiator and internal panelled door leading off to the hallway.

Sitting room

4.37m(14'4) x 3.35m(11'0) into chimney recess
Magnificent central feature antique fireplace with living flame gas basket inset, polished slate hearth and pine surround, twin arched recesses with picture lighting, central ceiling light point, picture rail, multi-paned window to front elevation with folding shutters, radiator and two TV aerial points.

Inner hallway

Having understairs storage cupboard and principal staircase which is believed to be original to the house with winding treads which turn full circle leading up to the first floor, radiator, ceiling light point, door with multi-paned windows overlooking the courtyard, cornicing to the ceiling with ceiling rose and picture/dado rails. An internal door leads through to:-

Dining room

5.87m(19'3) x 4.95m(16'3)
A particular feature of this room being the 18th Century Carron-grate fireplace with polished slate hearth and timber mantel piece which is original to the house and flanked by built-in storage cupboard, two covered radiators, ornate ceiling with frieze, cornicing to ceiling with ceiling rose, picture/dado rails and two double glazed deeply recessed windows with wooden panelling and matching shutters. An internal door at the rear leads to:-

Drawing room

5.87m(19'3) x 4.88m(16'0)
A particular feature of this room again being the 18th Century Carron-grate fireplace with ornate timber mantel piece and cushioned brass fender, cornicing to ceiling, panelling, central ceiling rose, light point, two covered radiators, telephone point, TV aerial point, deeply recessed window with timber panelling and folding shutters and complementary panelled door with double glazed windows inset and panelling to surround overlooking the courtyard area and gardens.

First floor plan

landing

Accessed via a principal staircase with half landing and gives access to the master bedroom and bedroom two. With ornate cornicing to the ceiling, ceiling rose, two light points, loft access hatch, dado rail, radiator and double glazed window to the side elevation.

Master bedroom

6.02m(19'9) max x 4.22m(13'10) min - measurements to front of wardrobes
Having ornate cornicing and ceiling rose with light point, two radiators, two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, two large built-in wardrobes to one wall with adjacent cupboard with shelving, TV aerial point, telephone point and door leading to:-

En-suite shower room

Having a three piece suite comprising large double shower cubicle with full height tiling with Mira Excel thermostatic shower, Heritage rope-edged wash hand basin and matching WC, Amtico tiled floor, towel radiator, full height tiling to walls, double glazed window with obscure glass to rear elevation, built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and shelving, inset downlights to ceiling, Aqualisa humidity sensor/extractor and shaver socket.
Bedroom two 4.93m(16'2'') x 4.62m(15'2'')
The main feature of this room is the feature fireplace with surround and decorative grate to the end of the room with adjacent built-in storage cupboard, two double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, ceiling light point, cornicing to ceiling, picture rail, two radiators and door leading off to:-

En-suite shower room

Having a three piece suite comprising antique style wash hand basin inset to a timber wash stand with double storage cupboard beneath. WC with high level cistern, chain pull flush and mahogany toilet seat and angled corner shower cubicle with Aqualisa electric shower, ceiling light point, cornicing to ceiling, picture rail, radiator, electric shaver socket and double glazed window overlooking the courtyard and gardens.

Second landing

Access via the secondary staircase at the kitchen end of the house or alternatively via the winding main staircase's half landing and running the full width of the property. With two multi-paned windows overlooking the rear garden and courtyard and side elevations, three radiators, several ceiling light points and multiple levels giving access to various areas at the front of the house. One end of the landing widens to provide a seating or study space and doors off give access to four bedrooms, the main bathroom, a sewing room/potential study and a good size store room. There is also a hatch giving access to the loft space to the front portion of the house.
Store room 2.26m(7'5'') x 1.83m(6'0'')
Accessed via a low level latch and brace door from the landing with fitted oak storage shelves and internal flourescent strip light.
Bedroom three/study 4.37m(14'4'') x 2.26m(7'5'')
With multi-paned window to the side elevation, radiator, ceiling light point and telephone point.
Bedroom four 4.37m(14'4'') x 3.33m(10'11'')
Ceiling light point, radiator and multi-paned window to front elevation.
Bedroom five 4.37m(14'4'') x 2.97m(9'9'') min to chimney
Having a cast iron feature fireplace flanked by double wardrobe/storage cupboards with the right hand side having internal TV aerial points, ceiling light point, radiator and multi-paned window to front elevation.

Bedroom six

4.39m(14'5) x 3.45m(11'4) to chimney
Having an attractive feature fireplace with double wardrobes/cupboards either side, radiator, TV aerial point, ceiling light point and multi-paned window to the front elevation.
Family bathroom 3.89m(12'9'') minimum x 2.72m(8'11'')
Having a five piece white suite comprising Victorian style bidet, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin and double ended bath with antique style shower mixer with hand shower inset to a raised plinth with step up, double size built-in shower with antique style thermostatic shower and rain head, electric shaver point, Aqualisa humidity sensor and extractor, ceiling light points, downlight to the shower area, dado height tiling to the walls, radiator, separate heated towel rail and multi-paned windows to front and side elevations.
Sewing room 3.05m(10'0'') x 2.18m(7'2'')
Accessed via a latch and brace door and two steps down from the first floor landing with mono-pitch roof, exposed roof purlin and fluorescent strip light, telephone point, window to side elevation and radiator. Currently used as a hobbies/sewing room with fitted work surface but would also serve a number of alternative uses such as study/office or playroom.

Outside

The property butts almost directly on to Main Street having a wrought iron railed forecourt with gravel and climbing plants to the property's front elevation. To the side a brick wall extends acress and is then flanked by a wide driveway laid to tumbled setts which is shared with three neighbouring properties. At the side of the driveway is a good sized gravelled parking area providing off road parking for several vehicles and at the rear a set of wide timber gates leads under a mews 'archway' with a pitched tiled roof and cobbled floor which then leads through to a further gravelled parking space and in turn to:-

Detached double garage

With twin double garage doors, split into two separate areas internally, integrated toilet to the right hand side garage and access door to the side, internal lighting, power sockets and store room above.

Rear gardens

The rear courtyard is laid to flagstones and enjoys a southerly sunny aspect. A feature of this area is the stunning Wisteria which covers the vast majority of the Georgian half of the property's rear elevation. There are deep beds with a good variety of planting which give way to the main lawned rear garden which is fully enclosed by walling to the boundaries and has its own separate access gate to Main Street as well as a good variety of mature shrubbery and planting to borders with two outside taps and outside light points.

Patio

EPC rating

directional note

From Leicester take the A46 out turning left for Cossington. Once in the centre of the village the property can be found on the left hand side.
For those with a satellite navigation system the post code for this property is LE7 4UU.

Cossington

Cossington is an unspoilt village featuring a number of cottage and period properties and offering a popular public house, local primary school and church. The village is ideally placed for fast access to Leicester, Loughborough and Melton Mowbray, with the nearby A46
orthwest Leicester bypass affording fast access to the M1 to the north.
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