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Main Street, Queniborough, Leicestershire

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,219 sq ft

206 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Grade II listed, five-bedroomed thatched cottage
  • Grounds extending to 0.46 acres
  • Abutting open paddock land
  • Originally built in 1620, located at the centre of Queniborough village
  • Lounge, sitting room, dining room, dining kitchen
  • Rear annex with garden room/sitting room/bedroom, kitchenette & shower room
  • Five double bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms & family bathroom
  • Double tandem garage with roll round doors

Description

This picturesque Grade II listed, five-bedroom detached thatch cottage, set in 0.46 acres of grounds, lies at the heart of Queniborough village. Retaining the charm and character of its 1620 origins, this cottage offers a wealth of craftsmanship and period features throughout. The property has been substantially double glazed and centrally heated.

The accommodation includes a welcoming entrance hallway, sitting room, lounge, dining room, cloakroom, WC, and a dining kitchen. The rear annex offers additional living space with a garden room/sitting room/bedroom, kitchenette, and shower room. On the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, including a master with en-suite bathroom, plus a family bathroom with a roll-edge hip bath and separate shower.

Externally, the property is set back from the road, with a cobbled driveway leading to a double tandem garage. The gardens are a particularly fine feature of the property, offering expansive lawns, flagstone patios, perennial borders, hedgerows, and a solar-panel-heated outdoor swimming pool.

Location:
Queniborough is an unspoilt conservation village, known for its attractive village centre that features period cottages and houses, many of which are thatched. Local amenities include a primary school, a popular butcher’s shop, a general store, and two well-loved pubs. The village also boasts a thriving community and an ancient village church.

Queniborough is conveniently located for commuting to Leicester, Melton Mowbray, and Loughborough, with fast access to the A46 and M1 via the North West Leicester bypass. For more extensive amenities, the nearby town of Syston provides a wide range of shops and services.

Entrance Hall:
The entrance hall features exposed beams and trusses, a double radiator, oak front door, and terrazzo tiled flooring.

Dining Room:
With leaded light double-glazed windows to the front, double radiator, original beamed ceiling, and an original door to the hallway.

Sitting Room:
Featuring leaded light double-glazed windows, an original beamed ceiling, double radiator, brick fireplace with inset living flame fire, and built-in shelving in alcoves.

Lounge:
With leaded light double-glazed windows to the front, two radiators, an open feature dog-grate fireplace with a slate hearth, and a multi-paned bow window to the rear.

Dining Kitchen:
This spacious kitchen features original cupboards, a Belfast-style sink, solid oak and tiled work surfaces, and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. There is also a Leisure Cookmaster range cooker (not included in the sale) and a pantry with original thrawl and shelving.

Annex:
The annex offers a self-contained space, including a garden room/sitting room/bedroom with French doors leading to the garden, a kitchenette with plumbing for a washing machine, and a separate shower room.

First Floor:
The first floor landing leads to four double bedrooms, each with character features such as exposed beams and built-in storage. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with vanity sinks and a panelled bath.

Outdoor Space:
Set behind a cobbled driveway, the property features a double tandem garage with light and power. The gardens, extending to 0.46 acres, include flagstone patios, an ornamental half-moon pond, a central walnut tree, and a brick-paved pathway leading to the top garden.

Swimming Pool:
The outdoor swimming pool, measuring 10m x 5m, is surrounded by patio areas and heated by solar panels.

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Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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