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About
'A Fantastic Renovation Opportunity' Nestled within the sought after Leicestershire village of Burton Overy, ‘Travellers Joy’ is a charming, three-bedroom, mid terrace cottage, for sale with no onward chain, boasting a wealth of period charm, a generous south facing garden and a fantastic renovation opportunity!
Built in the 1600’s, the property features a host of traditional fixtures and fittings to include exposed timber beams and woodwork, brace and latch doors, brick outbuildings and a charming Rayburn cooker/heating system.
The village of Burton Overy benefits from a popular village pub, a village hall, a community church, a village farm selling local milk and eggs, and a wealth of stunning countryside walks.
The village is just shy of two miles from Great Glen, Leicester Grammar School, and the A6, providing links to Oadby, Kibworth, Market Harborough and Leicester City centre with direct train links to London St Pancras.
Villagers also benefit from being within the proximity of receiving delivery takeaways! Entrance to the property is gained through a cottage door into the generous sized dining room.
The room boasts an array of exposed timber beams, a dual aspect injecting an abundance of natural light, ceramic tiled flooring, a traditional multi-fuel Rayburn cooker/heating system positioned within an inglenook, and a door leads to the south facing garden.
The kitchen benefits from two windows either side, further exposed beams, a host of eye and base level units, a deep roll-top work-surface, a ceramic one and a half bowl sink, ceramic wall tiling, a heated towel rail, a double oven and space for a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a slimline dishwasher.
Beautifully appointed living room featuring exposed timber beans, an exposed brick fireplace hosting a multifuel burner, an under-stairs cupboard and a brace and latch door providing access to the staircase.
Naturally light first floor landing with a Velux window, an airing cupboard and a loft hatch.
Three well-proportioned double bedrooms all featuring a neutral décor and traditional brace and latch doors.
The charming main bedroom boasts an array of exposed timber beams, a Velux window and a further window offering an outlook to the rear.
Family bathroom comprises a chrome heated towel rail, ceramic wall tiling, a panel enclosed bath, a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-level WC.
Nestled within Bell Lane, the property boasts a neat red brick frontage with a traditional timber front door.
The established rear garden boasts a desirable south facing expect, offering a true gardeners paradise with a variety of fruit and nut trees.
The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a host of well stocked planted borders, and two seating areas allowing you to enjoy the garden throughout the entire day.
A timber shed provides outdoor storage, as well as two well-proportioned brick outbuildings with one housing a traditional WC.
A side gate allows access through the neighbouring property providing access to the front elevation.
Living Room - 4.75m x 3.53m (15'7" x 11'7")max Dining Room - 5.21m x 2.95m (17'1" x 9'8")max Kitchen - 5.13m x 1.85m (16'10" x 6'1")max Main Bedroom - 5.18m x 2.77m (17'0" x 9'1")max Bedroom Two - 3.53m x 2.97m (11'7" x 9'9")max Bedroom Three - 2.95m x 2.87m (9'8" x 9'5")max Bathroom - 2.39m x 2.08m (7'10" x 6'10")max Outbuilding One - 2.95m x 0.79m (9'8" x 2'7") Out Building Two - 2.16m x 1.22m (7'1" x 4'0") WC - 1.45m x 1.73m (4'9" x 5'8")
Value & comps
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