4-bedroom detached house · LE8 0QD
Sold STCListed 34 days
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About
Rose Cottage is a truly charming detached, white-painted period home, quietly positioned along the highly sought-after Debdale Lane in the picturesque village of Smeeton Westerby.
Enjoying a peaceful setting surrounded by open countryside, the property boasts delightful rural views and an abundance of character throughout, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a quintessential country home with both charm and potential.
Extending to over 1,800 sq ft of flexible accommodation, the cottage offers generous and versatile living space that can easily adapt to a range of lifestyles.
Internally, the home is rich in period character, with a wealth of charming features that reflect its heritage and individuality, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere rarely found in modern homes.
With scope for sympathetic enhancement, Rose Cottage provides an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to further elevate a property that is already brimming with personality.
The property benefits from gas central heating, off-road parking, and a double/tandem garage, providing excellent practicality alongside its undeniable charm.
To the rear, a generous enclosed garden enjoys a wonderful sense of privacy and backs directly onto open countryside, allowing the property to fully embrace its rural surroundings while offering far-reaching views across the landscape.
Offered to the market with no upward chain, Rose Cottage represents a unique and increasingly rare opportunity to secure a substantial period home in a truly idyllic setting.
The village of Smeeton Westerby is widely regarded as one of south Leicestershire’s most desirable rural villages.
Surrounded by rolling countryside yet conveniently positioned within easy reach of nearby market towns such as Market Harborough and the city of Leicester, the village offers a wonderful balance of rural tranquillity and accessibility.
With its attractive village setting, network of countryside walks, and strong sense of community, Smeeton Westerby provides an exceptional backdrop for country living.
Important Notice These particulars are intended to give a fair description of the property but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute an offer or contract.
All information, measurements and details are provided in good faith and are believed to be correct at the time of publication but should be independently verified by prospective purchasers.
Berkley Estates has not tested any services, appliances or systems and therefore cannot verify that they are in working order.
Prospective buyers are advised to make their own enquiries and seek professional advice where necessary. Material information relating to the property may be available upon request.
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