3-bedroom house · LE9 9GE
For saleListed 183 days
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About
Hampsons Estate Agents are delighted to present a rare opportunity to acquire with no upward chain this two/three bedroomed cottage, perfectly positioned in the heart of the conservation area in the centre of the sought after village of Desford.
The perfect blend of old-world character and contemporary style, the property offers around 1900ft2 of extremely flexible accommodation and there is potential to remodel and/or extend further subject to planning and will be perfect for a family buyer.
The village of Desford is located seven miles to the west of Leicester city centre and is surrounded by open countryside.
Both primary and secondary schooling is available in the village along with a cafe, two public houses and a Co-Operative supermarket.
The internal accommodation comprises in brief; a spacious and welcoming entrance hall with a staircase rising to the first floor and a downstairs WC off.
A door leads through to a study which potentially could be used as a downstairs bedroom.
A further door from the entrance hall leads through to the cosy lounge with a beamed ceiling and the focal point being a red brick back-to-back fireplace.
A door leads through to a formal dining room which is open plan to a wonderful, bright and airy garden room with vaulted ceiling and French doors opening to the gardens.
The fantastic kitchen is undoubtedly the centrepiece of the home, having a lantern light and being superbly fitted with a bespoke range of Shaker style wall and base units with contrasting Quartz worksurfaces and a large island unit comprising further storage and a breakfast bar.
There is space for a range style cooker and there are a selection of built in appliances alongside space for an American style fridge/freezer.
French doors lead out to the gardens and an internal door leads to a very useful utility room providing space for appliances, ample storage space and an inset sink and drainer.
To the first floor there is a landing with doors off to two exceptionally spacious double bedrooms, both fitted with wardrobe/storage space and there is a large, tiled family bathroom comprising a large double shower cubicle, low flush WC and wash hand basin set into vanity units and a large storage cupboard.
Externally, the property features a single garage to the side of the property offering exceptional storage and also the potential to extend the living space subject to planning.
The gardens wrap around the side of the property and are mainly laid to lawn with flagstoned patio areas and are bordered by hedging, giving exceptional privacy.
Please note that with all properties, we do not guarantee the existence of building regulation certification or planning permission with regard to any extensions or alterations carried out, particularly where such extensions and alterations are historic.
Potential purchasers should seek legal advice from their chosen conveyancer in this respect.
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