For Sale4 Bedroom Cottage in Baggrave End, Barsby, LE7£679,950

Quintessentially English thatched cottage on a quiet no through road in peaceful Hamlet. This Grade II Listed home, worthy of its status features heavily beamed ceilings, an exposed crook frame and indoor well under glass top. A large, Southwest facing private garden is a particular feature of this rare home which dates from the 17th Century. On the ground floor is a large dining hall, sitting with log burner and the kitchen flows seamlessly into a garden facing sun room. A ground floor bedroom and shower room provide flexibility and on the first floor are three double bedrooms and a large family bathroom with free standing bath. A rear courtyard provides off road parking and access to a large detached double garage. 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 is 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 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 Ground Floor The property is entered through a half glazed door into an open, split-level hallway with log burning stove. Open plan to the entrance hall is a study area and dining room. An oak strip floor extends throughout the entrance hall and into the dining room. A large inglenook with herringbone pattern brick hearth with potential for an open fire is a particular feature of the dining room which also displays a heavily beamed ceiling. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect, Norwegian multi-fuel stove, heavily beamed ceiling, crook beams, solid oak floor and a glazed door opens to the rear garden. Ground Floor Cont'd The kitchen and sun room are open plan and extend out into the southwest facing rear garden. Fitted with a range of bespoke cabinets set on a terracotta tiled floor with granite worksurfacing, oil fired, 2-oven AGA, large pantry and further integrated appliances. The sun room is of hard wood construction, fully double glazed with a fully glazed roof. Set within the travertine tiled floor is an old well with light and glass top. A utility room with matching cabinets, granite worksurfaces and terracotta tiled floor completes the ground floor accommodation. First Floor The first floor landing has exposed timbers, crook beams and doors of varying heights provide access to three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and spacious bathroom with oak floor, free standing roll top bath and fitted cupboards. The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, exposed timbers and feature eye brow window to rear. Outside To the front of the property a white picket fence encloses a small garden and a path laid with blue diamond pavers leads to the front door. A block paved driveway to the side, shared with neighbouring property provides vehicular access to a rear courtyard. Providing ample hard standing and access to a detached double garage, log store and wide access to the rear garden. A particular feature of the property the gardens enjoy south westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. Mainly laid to lawn, the gardens include a number of mature trees including tree house and a large flagstone style terrace. Along the rear boundary is a green house, further log store space for storage. Detached Garage Modern detached brick garage with double up and over door and personal door to rear. An internal staircase provides access to a room over. Services All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Worcester Bosch boiler (installed 2014). There is under floor heating (electric) in the conservatory, ground floor bathroom and ground floor bedroom. Local Authority Melton Borough Council. 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.