For Sale3 Bedroom Detached House in Baggrave End, Leicester, LE7£595,000

Situated in large south facing gardens with stunning views at the rear over beautiful countryside. A gem of a cottage in a popular village convenient for Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Loughborough and Market Harborough. The property stands in a quiet no through road leading to footpaths across the fields. The Grade II listed building has much inherent character including many original features such as beamed ceilings, roof trusses and open fireplaces. Ground Floor Old Oak is entered via a solid oak front door which leads to the Reception Hall with stairs, cloaks/WC, beamed ceiling and double-glazed window. The Snug with open fireplaces beams and large bow window overlooking the side garden. The Lounge with full length Inglenook fireplace, beamed ceiling, bow window and a glazed door opening to the side garden. The Pot Room, off the lounge has an original slate shelf and the Old Pantry now serving as a study. The Kitchen in farmhouse style is located at the end of the cottage in the extension. South facing it is flooded with natural light and has French doors opening on to a large patio area with retractable awning and heating. The kitchen units include integrated appliances and circle a central dining area perfect for family and friends entertaining. First Floor There are three double bedrooms upstairs of which two are currently interconnecting and a family bathroom. Bedroom one, in the extension is south facing with dormer windows and French doors to a Juliet with panoramic views over garden and open countryside. Bedrooms two and three have double glazed windows and exposed black beams showing the structure of the cottage. Outside Double wrought iron gates give access into the side of the property leading in turn to the delightful lawned garden stocked with mature flower beds and a great variety of trees which colour all year round. There is a shed, a pond with sitting area and a summer house with stove and electric lighting. The garden has an unspoilt view over fields and is idyllic at any time of the year, a large garage is at the side of the house and there is space behind for an extension. Oversized Garage With wooden, double door to front this detached garage also has a window to front and personal door to side. Services All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with under floor heating (wet system) in the kitchen. The cottage has wooden double glazing. Due to full insulation of the roof space, it is a very warm and energy efficient house. Local Authority Melton Borough Council. Tenure Freehold Location Barsby is a peaceful hamlet in rural Leicestershire midway between Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Oakham. The area is well supplied with pubs, restaurants, shops and active village communities and the neighbouring village of Ashby Folville has a traditional pub (The Carrington Arms) located just 0.9 mile (17-minute walk) from the property. There are excellent state and private schooling available for all ages and a variety of recreational facilities close by. Barsby is ideally placed for access to Rutland and the nearby Charnwood Forest, and the village offers fast access onto the M1, A46, A47, A606 & A607. Distances Leicester 10 miles / Nottingham 28 miles / Loughborough 15.7 miles / Melton Mowbray 7.5 miles / Oakham 13 miles / Uppingham 16.8 miles / Market Harborough 18.6 miles / Stamford 24.7 miles / Ratcliffe College 6.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 27.3 miles Directions From the Queniborough/Rearsby roundabout follow signs for Queniborough and continue through the centre of the village along Main Street. Passing the village church on the left-hand side, proceed out of the village into open countryside towards South Croxton and Barsby. At the crossroads, turn left onto Station Road and continue to Barsby village. Take the first turning on the right onto Baggrave End, where Thatch Cottage can be found situated on the right-hand side.