Church Lane, Waltham on the Wolds, LE14 4AE

A Grade II listed, stunning three bedroomed thatched cottage lying at the centre of this highly sought after village, retaining many original character features.

The property was originally three individual cottages and was converted in 1987 into one main residence with a useful annex bedroom and shower room in the rear gardens.

The flexible internal accommodation comprising entrance hall, downstairs WC, dining room, lounge, breakfast kitchen and utility room.

On the first floor the landing leads to three bedrooms and an impressive main bathroom.

Outside the property is located on this private unadopted road lying off Main Street servicing four properties and the extensive double garage is accessible from the right hand side of 9 Paddock Close, with parking for three/four vehicles.

The gardens are designed in a cottage style and offer complete privacy with a backdrop of the village church.

There is a self-contained annex with bedroom and shower room, ideal for Airbnb purposes, relatives etc.

We strongly recommend internal inspection to appreciate this idyllic cottage and private location.

Location Waltham on the Wolds is situated in the northeast corner of Leicestershire, approximately 5 miles from Melton Mowbray, 11 miles from Grantham, 15 miles from Oakham, with Leicester, Nottingham, Newark and Stamford approximately 25 miles away, and within easy access of all major road networks.

The village dates back to 1086 when it was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and overlooks the beautiful Vale of Belvoir from a height of 560ft, making it the second highest village in the county.

Within the village is a church, village hall, primary school, public house, shop/post office, first class delicatessen, medical practice, all of which are integral to this thriving community with various local groups e.g.

Scout Club, Pre-School Club, W.I., Neighbourhood Watch etc.

For commuters Waltham is conveniently positioned with easy access to a number of centres and with a mainline railway station available in Grantham, the drive time to the station is very quick and the service to London Kings Cross takes approximately 65 minutes, with the service from Melton Mowbray travelling between Birmingham and Norwich.

Entrance Hall   With a beamed ceiling and access into: Downstairs WC   With a low level WC with dual flush, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, exposed beamed ceiling and wall mounted lights.

Breakfast Kitchen   With a range of cream fronted base cupboards and drawers, wall units with concealed lighting under, single sink and drainer with mixer taps, granite effect work surfaces, Electrolux hob with extractor hood over, Smeg double oven and grill built into brick surround with store cupboard, tiled flooring, breakfast area, exposed stonework to the walls, beamed ceiling, multi-paned window to the front and rear elevations, covered radiator with shelf and cover, part panelling to walls, spotlighting and multi-paned door leading through to: Utility Room   With a cream cupboard and three quarter sized cupboard with built-in shelving and three store cupboards over, granite effect worktops, plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine, half glazed back door to gardens with tiled flooring.

Dining Room   With multi-paned windows to front and rear, exposed stonework to the walls and exposed beamed ceiling, brick surround fireplace with inset living flame fire, Economy 7 storage heaters and wall lights.

Access into: Lounge   With multi-paned window to the front and half glazed door to the rear gardens with deep multi-paned side windows with sills, exposed beamed ceiling, floor to ceiling stone feature fireplace with inset living flame electric fire with timber mantel, recess niches either side and flagstone hearth, Economy 7 storage heater and wall lights.

Inner Hall   With stairs rising to the first floor, multi-paned window to the front and double fronted pine cupboard.

First Floor Landing   With an electric panel heater, multi-paned window to the garden, airing cupboard with pine slat storage, triple fronted storage cupboards into the roof eaves with hanging facility and exposed original timber over.

Bedroom One   With multi-paned windows to the front and rear, exposed trusses and timbers, triple fronted recessed wardrobes with louvred fronted doors, Economy 7 storage heater, built-in dressing table, spotlight over, louvred store cupboard to the side and access to loft space.

Bedroom Two   With a vanity wash hand basin with decorative sink, brass taps and storage cupboard under, exposed trusses to the ceiling, multi-paned windows to front and rear, Economy 7 storage heater and heated towel rail.

Bedroom Three   Currently used as a study with multi-paned window to the front and exposed trusses to the ceiling.

Bathroom   With a white suite comprising a pine panelled bath with central chrome mixer tap, vanity wash hand basin with round bowl and chrome mixer taps, double pine cupboard under, low level WC with dual flush, separate shower with electric shower and glass screen door, multi-paned obscure glass window to the front with deep sill, tiled flooring, heated chrome towel rail and spotlight to the ceiling.

Outside   There are private enclosed cottage style beautifully landscaped gardens with tiered brick paved patio areas, ornamental steps leading to a pergola with further seating area, feature round millstone with stocked perennial borders surrounding, greenhouse with sliding door, feature well with ornate wrought iron cover.

Pathways continue to: Separate Annex   Comprising: Double Bedroom   With a vaulted ceiling, wall lights and multi-paned window to the gardens and half glazed door.

Separate Shower Room   With a shower cubicle with tiled flooring, vanity wash hand basin, strip light, shaver point, low level WC, heated electric towel rail, tiled flooring, feature multi-paned arched window to the side with deep sill and multi-paned window to the front.

There is a Heatrae Sadia water heater in the double fronted cupboard with side shelving.

Double Garage   Accessible from the right hand side of 9 Paddock Close, having an up and over door, power and light, storage into the roof space, strip lighting, multi-paned windows to the side and rear, personal door to gardens and a built-in workbench with shelving under.

There is a tarmacadam driveway with car standing for at least three/four vehicles with gated access to the gardens of the property.

Services & Miscellaneous   It is our understanding that the property is connected to mains water, electricity and drainage. Economy 7 heating.

Please note there are Restrictive Covenants on the Title. We understand from the vendors that the thatched roof was replaced in 2018.

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