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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · LE14 4DL
Listing removedReduced £25k (−7.1%) on 6 AugListed 178 days
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Four Bedroom Detached Character Cottage with Driveway and Open Countryside Views A charming and deceptively spacious four bedroom detached character home, known as Hillside Cottage.
Situated in the heart of the picturesque village of Scalford, this property perfectly balances traditional cottage features-such as exposed ironstone walls and timber beams-with modern family comforts.
The ground floor opens with a welcoming entrance hall featuring wood-style flooring and exposed stone, leading into a substantial semi-open plan living area.
The dining room is a generous reception space with twin bay windows and a central open fireplace, flowing naturally into the large lounge.
The lounge is a standout feature, centered around an impressive ironstone chimney breast with an open fire, offering a cozy retreat with dual-aspect views.
The ground floor also includes a dedicated study for home working, a contemporary cloakroom/WC, and a practical utility room.
The breakfast kitchen is fitted with high-quality shaker-style units and features a stable door leading directly to the gardens.
To the first floor, a bright galleried landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms.
The principal bedroom includes extensive built-in wardrobes and a refitted en-suite bathroom with a p-shaped bath.
The remaining bedrooms enjoy delightful views across the village and the historic parish church, with bedroom two offering dual-aspect vistas of the surrounding countryside.
Externally, the property sits on a beautifully landscaped and level plot. To the front, a large gravel driveway provides ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles.
The rear garden has been designed for low maintenance, featuring a gravelled and paved terrace that overlooks adjacent paddocks, providing a peaceful spot for outdoor dining with a backdrop of open fields.
Location and Amenities Scalford is a highly sought-after village within the scenic Vale of Belvoir, offering a quintessential English village lifestyle.
Local amenities include a well-regarded primary school, a traditional country pub (The Kings Arms), a post office, and a garden centre.
The property is ideally located just three miles from the market town of Melton Mowbray, famous as the "Rural Capital of Food." For commuters, the village offers easy road access to the A606 and A607, connecting to Grantham, Leicester, and Nottingham.
Nearby Grantham railway station provides high-speed rail links to London King’s Cross in approximately one hour, making this an ideal home for those seeking a rural escape with excellent connectivity.
Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the size and potential of this property.
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Therefore any new applicants to purchase are subject to vetting to ensure they meet strict criteria.
Exclusivity Fee: You can secure the purchase today by paying an exclusivity fee of £2,000 which gives you the rights to purchase within a given timeframe.
The exclusivity fee is returned to you upon successful completion of the property.
A processing fee of £200 is required in order to draw up an exclusive legally binding contract between the buyer and seller.
This gives the buyer exclusive rights to purchase within a pre-agreed timeframe.
Paying this fee ensures that the seller takes their property off the market and reserves it exclusively for you, therefore eliminating the risk of gazumping and aborted costs.
Disclaimer The particulars are set out as a general outline only for the guidance of intended purchasers and do not constitute, any part of a contract.
Nothing in these particulars shall be deemed to be a statement that the property is in good structural condition or otherwise nor that any of the services, appliances, equipment or facilities are in good working order.
Purchasers should satisfy themselves of this prior to purchasing. The photograph(s) depict only certain parts of the property. It should not be assumed that any contents/furniture etc.
Photographed are included in the sale. It should not be assumed that the property remains as displayed in the photograph(s).
No assumption should be made with regard to parts of the property that have not been photographed.
Any areas, measurements, aspects or distances referred to are given as a guide only and are not precise. If such details are fundamental to a purchase, purchasers must rely on their own enquiries.
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and not as a statement of fact.
Please make further inquiries to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have.
Value & comps
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