Brook Road, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12 8RS

Pocket Gate Cottage occupies an idyllic setting approximately 25 minutes’ walk from the centre of Woodhouse Eaves which offers an impressive range of amenities.

This rare home, close to Charnwood Forest Golf Club stands in 3.5 acres in total and shares a boundary with a large area of adjoining woodland known as the Outwoods.

Despite its great age this attractive, stone-built home which is not subject to listed status has been lovingly maintained and improved by the current owners during/over the past 35 years.

In addition to four, large reception rooms is a new, heavily glazed, contemporary style kitchen with roof lantern.

Two staircases lead to four double bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms located on the first floor.

A small stream lines a long driveway which leads to the property and outbuildings include three garages and a stone built wood store.

A new terrace which extends from the kitchen provides the perfect outdoor space for entertaining alfresco. Available with NO CHAIN, early viewing is highly recommended.

Location   The property is ideally located, just a short 25-minute stroll (1.4 miles) from the village centre.

Woodhouse Eaves is a highly sought-after village in North Leicestershire nestled in rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest.

The area is well known for its idyllic, countryside walks and many beauty spots including the nearby Beacon Hill, Swithland Woods and Bradgate Park.

The village itself offer an impressive range of day-to-day amenities including a day nursery, primary school, two village stores, chemist, hairdressers, butchers, greengrocer and four popular pubs/restaurants.

A greater range of facilities including a direct mainline railway service to London’s St Pancras are available from Loughborough and Leicester.

East Midlands Airport, Parkway and M1/M69 are also within easy reach.

Distances   Leicester 11 miles / Loughborough 4.3 miles / Melbourne 13.5 miles / Nottingham 20.2 miles / Quorn 3.8 miles / Bradgate Park 5 miles / Swithland Woods 3.3 miles / Beacon Hill 2 miles / M1(J22) 5.5 miles / M1(J23) 2.9 miles / M69/M1(21) 13.7 miles / Ratcliffe College 10.5 miles / East Midlands Airport 8.8 miles Outside   The property enjoys a semi-rural setting, standing in mature grounds of 3.5 acres in total.

A small stream follows the line of the driveway which leads to the property.

Adjacent to the cottage, a large gravel area provides hardstanding for numerous vehicles and access to an open-fronted double garage.

In addition there is an oversized single garage and a stone outbuilding is currently used a wood store.

Standing well back from Brook Road a large front garden which southwest facing is a particular feature and is mainly laid to lawn.

The rear garden looks over rolling countryside and adjacent to the new kitchen an outdoor terrace enjoys elevated countryside views.

Agents Note   There is a public bridle way and vehicular access for a neighboring farmer along the driveway which leads to the cottage and continues past to the fields beyond.

Double Garage   Open-fronted double garage. Oversized Single Garage   Double doors to front. Services   Oversized Single Garage Tenure   Freehold.

Local Authority   Charnwood Borough Council. Directions   From the centre of the village along Main Street towards the Old Bulls Head restaurant.

At the T junction turn left onto Beacon Road and take the first turning on the right onto Breakback Road.

Continue past the entrance to Charnwood Forest Golf Club and at the crossroads with Deans Lane turn right onto Brook Road.

Brook Road Is a woodland track which is unadopted, providing access only to Pocket Gate Cottage and Pocket Gate Farm.

After a short distance turn left at the triangle where Pocket Gate Cottage can easily be found.

Disclaimer   Whilst we endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, all details are for guidance only and do not form part of any contract.

If there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we would be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if contemplating travelling some distance to view the property.