Main Street, Holwell, Leicestershire, LE14

3 bedroom property for sale

Guide price £575,000
A stunning Grade II listed split-level, three bedroomed detached period cottage lying at the centre of this highly sought after rural village, retaining many original character features abutting open countryside to the rear. Having central heating and double glazing, the interesting and flexible internal accommodation comprises entrance into main hallway, sitting room, lounge, dining room, oak fitted kitchen with built-in Range, split-level stairs to a utility room and cloakroom. On the first floor are two double bedrooms, bathroom and separate shower, further inner hallway linking to the third bedroom via the bathroom. Outside are magnificent cottage gardens enveloping the property to the front, side and rear. There is double off road parking to the front, lawned side and rear gardens with beautifully stocked perennial borders. A pathway leads to a two storey stable outbuilding (in the past with planning to convert into additional bedroom, shower, sauna, office, games room but offering a variety of general uses). To the rear is a vegetable garden and also vehicular access to a separate garage with potential for caravan standing. We strongly recommend internal inspection to fully appreciate the flexibility of the accommodation on offer, together with the magnificent setting with the backdrop of Holwell Church.

Open Front Porch
Leading into:

Entrance Hall
With access into:

Sitting Room
With radiator, two original store cupboards, feature fireplace on flagstone hearth, multi-paned window to the front with deep sill, exposed tongue and groove oak flooring. Arched door and steps into:

Lounge
Having multi-paned windows to the front and side, two radiators, wood burning stove set into sandstone fireplace with side shelving and flagstone shelf and recessed niche with built-in electric light, shelving and double cupboard.

Dining Room
With multi-paned feature windows to rear and side, deep sills, two radiators, feature original iron fireplace with gas supply.

Kitchen
Having a range of handmade solid oak base cupboards and drawers, wall cupboards over, enamel Villeroy & Boch sink with feature chrome mixer taps, granite worktops, built-in Rangemaster stove with five burner gas hob, grill and ovens under, integrated Bosch dishwasher, Neff larder fridge, integrated and pull-out pantry store with wire shelving, tiled flooring, spotlighting to the ceiling and multi-paned window to the side with deep sill and clad with sandstone. Stairs from the kitchen lead to:

Split Level Landing
With continuous tiled flooring, radiator, further return staircase to the top floor landing.

Cloakroom
With a white suite comprising low level WC with dual flush, vanity wash hand basin with chrome taps, continuous tiled flooring, radiator and multi-paned obscure double glazed window to the side, sandstone wall, extractor fan and light.

Utility Room
With a range of cream fronted cupboards and drawers, three quarter sized unit with built-in shelving, one and a half sink and drainer, wood grain effect work surfaces with tiled splashbacks, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer, radiator, spotlighting to the ceiling, extractor fan, multi-paned double glazed windows to the side and half glazed door to the rear gardens. There is a cloaks and broom cupboard housing the gas boiler.

Main Landing
Having a radiator and access into:

Bedroom One
Having multi-paned window to the front and side, all with deep sills, two radiators, two floor to ceiling wardrobes with hanging facility and shelving over.

Bedroom Two
Having a multi-paned window to the front, double wardrobe with store cupboard over and radiator.

Bathroom
With a freestanding roll edge claw bath with central chrome mixer taps and telephone shower, low level WC with dual flush, feature pedestal wash hand basin with chrome taps, wall lights over, ornate radiator, tiled flooring, spotlighting to the ceiling, extractor fan and multi-paned obscure double glazed window to the side. Archway leading through to:

Shower Room
With a double shower with glass screen door, vanity wash hand basin with feature tiled worktop, mirrored cabinet over with strip lighting, heated chrome towel rail, tiled flooring and spotlighting to the ceiling.

Inner Hall
With a half glazed side door and multi-paned window to the front, access to loft and radiator. Access into:

Bedroom Three
A double bedroom currently used as a study/sitting room. With a range of customised cream fronted wardrobes, access to loft space, radiator, multi-paned double glazed windows to front and side.

Outside
The property fronts Main Street with double off street parking. The gardens are beautifully presented and envelop the property to the front, side and rear with manicured lawns, beautifully stocked cottage style borders with perennial plants, hedgerows, concrete patio area with steps leading to the outbuildings. There is a two storey stable block which used to have planning permission (now lapsed) to convert into additional bedroom/shower/sauna/office/games room and currently comprises double stable doors into a main storage are with multi-paned windows to the sides and front with strip lighting and power. There is a dog-leg return staircase to further matching storage room over divided into two compartments with double doors and multi-paned window to the front and rear. There is a lean-to greenhouse to the back of the outbuilding and further pathway leading to the top garden used as a vegetable garden with raised timber sleepers. There is rear vehicular access via a gate which leads to the separate concrete sectional garage with side door. There is also gated access. This could be ideal for cars, storage or caravan standing, offering complete privacy away from the road. The property abuts open rolling countryside with public footpaths and the backdrop of the Holwell church to the rear boundary.

Services Miscellaneous
It is our understanding that the property is connected to mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. To check Internet and Mobile Availability please use the following link: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage To check Flood Risk please use the following link: check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode

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