For Sale4 Bedroom Detached House in Main Street, Normanton le Heath, LE67£895,000

Highfield Cottage is a broad fronted home which shares its desirable unspoilt setting with an architecturally rich blend of individual homes. Although originally four 17th Century cottages while much of it has been reshaped, the essence of its original form endures. The cottage is not subject to a listed status. Description Despite its traditional façade the cottage has a surprisingly modern, open plan feel. Entered through a large entrance hall a double-height dining hall with open first floor gallery is a central feature and leading off is a family room and sitting room with cosy log burner. Spanning the full width of the cottage is a large, heavily glazed kitchen, garden room and utility room which open out onto the rear garden. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, luxurious ensuite and family bathroom. Outside is a double width driveway and over-sized double garage with electric door. The rear garden which enjoys a private, westerly aspect is home to an outdoor heated pool and separate outbuildings include a purpose-built games room/home office, store and gardener’s loo. Location Nomanton le Heath is a small, picturesque village located between Packington, Ravenstone and Heather in North West Leicestershire. Located in the heart of the National Forest just 3.7 miles from the thriving market town of Ashby de la Zouch the village boasts a 14th century church and a 460-acre local beauty spot. The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Woods is located just over half a mile from the property and includes a lake and 17 acres of ancient woodland which has wonderful displays of bluebells and anemones. The village is conveniently placed, allowing for fast access onto the A42, M1 rail links at Atherstone and East Midlands Airport Distances Leicester 15.5 miles / Ashby de la Zouch 3.7 miles / Market Bosworth 7.9 miles / Loughborough 14 miles / Twycross 8 miles / Atherstone 14 miles / Burton upon Trent 13.9 miles / Birmingham 30.5 / East Midlands Airport 13.4 miles / M1 (J22) 7.3 miles / A42(J13) 3.6 miles Planning Consent There is planning consent for a fifth bedroom and ensuite over the double garage with access through bedroom one. Outside The property stands in mature grounds of 0.21 acres in total. Set back from the Main Street a low maintenance front garden is partly enclosed with an old brick wall and a double width driveway leads to an attached double garage. The rear garden enjoys a pleasant westerly aspect and is home to an outdoor heated pool. A large stone terrace spans the full width of the property, providing the perfect space for entertaining alfresco. Detached from the main house are a range of brick outbuildings including a purpose built games room, store and gardener’s loo. Games Room Designed with entertaining in mind this new addition is entered from the garden through fully glazed bifold doors. Fully insulated and with electric heating this impressive space makes an ideal games room/home office or possible annexe accommodation. Designed specifically for the golf enthusiast certain items are available by separate negotiation. Oversized Double Garage Electric up and over door, several windows and internal door to garden room Services The property has mains water, mains drainage and electricity connected. There is no mains gas available in the village. The property has oil central fired by a Worcester boiler (installed 2022). Underfloor heating (wet system) in the utility room and games room. The property has the benefit of new uPVC double glazing (R9) installed 2021/22. Local Authority North West Leicestershire District Council Directions Approaching the property from the direction of Heather follow signs for Normanton travelling along Normanton Lane which continues onto Heather Lane. Bare left onto The Hollow entering the village of Normanton Le Heath. At the end of the road turn right onto Main Street where the property is situated immediately on the left-hand side.