Dickmans Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14

A delightful detached country cottage offering about 1,600 sq ft of versatile accommodation, nestling in the heart of this sought after village.

Description

A delightful detached period cottage which offers a wealth of character and features nestling on a generous and established plot with a westerly facing rear garden and having the added bonus of a detached double garage not often found in properties of its style.

We are led to believe by the current owners, the property was to have formerly been two cottages and was later converted into one individual home which offers a great deal of versatility.

The accommodations of approx. 1,600 sq ft over two floors briefly comprises: sitting room, well proportioned L shaped breakfast kitchen, dining room, utility, ground floor cloaks and a hardwood framed conservatory.

The first floor accommodation is split and accessed by two separate staircases leading to two/three bedrooms in the eaves with the principal bedroom having a walk through dressing/cloak room and further potential bedroom off.

Ground floor - Front entrance door opening into:

Reception hall, a well proportioned versatile reception space ideal as a formal hallway but would be large enough to be utilised as an additional reception or possibly as a study area. Beamed ceiling, exposed brick chimney breast with raised hearth and brick back and alcove to the side, slate flooring and sliding sash window to the front elevation.

Cloakroom, wall mounted cupboard with hanging rail beneath, radiator and window to the rear.

Bathroom, bath with chrome mixer tap and integral shower handset, WC and pedestal wash hand basin. Tiled floor, radiator and frosted windows to the rear.

Dining/Family Room, beamed ceiling, attractive deep sills finished in oak, window to the front and multi paned window through to the conservatory at the rear.

L-shaped Breakfast Kitchen, a triple aspect room with windows to three elevations, fitted with a generous range of wall, base and drawer units with butcher's block preparation surfaces, inset sink and drain unit with chrome swan neck mixer tap and tumbled marble tiled splash backs, integrated appliances including double oven and Zanussi ceramic hob with contemporary filter hood over, space for undercounter fridge, freezer and radiator.

Utility, shelved storage, plumbing for washing machine, exterior door into the garden and a further doorway leading into:

Cloaks, WC, wash hand basin, wall mounted gas boiler, radiator and window to the side.

L-shaped Conservatory, polycarbonate roof, glazed hardwood framed side panels and French doors, tiled floor and radiator.

Sitting Room, beamed ceiling, an attractive chimney breast with raised brick hearth, inset solid fuel stove and timber mantel above. The room benefits from a dual aspect with windows to both the front and rear, radiator and attractive bespoke ash turning staircase rising to:

First Floor - Landing, pitched ceiling with exposed purlins, ash spindle balustrade and window to the side elevation.

Bedroom two, an attractive pitched ceiling with exposed timber, deep ash skirting and architrave, deep sill providing storage area, exposed brick chimney breast with alcove to the side and dormer window to the rear.

From the main reception hall a second staircase leads to the main first floor accommodation.

Bedroom one, a pitched ceiling with exposed timbers, attractive internal brick elevation and chimney breast, ash skirtings and deep sill, radiator, double glazed window and a further cottage latch door leading through into:

Walk through Dressing Area/Cloakroom, WC and pedestal wash hand basin, built-in storage cupboard, radiator, sliding sash window to the front and a further cottage latch door leading into:

Dressing Room / Bedroom, a versatile room which could be utilised as a walk through bedroom and would be ideal as a nursery or possible office having pitched ceiling with exposed timber purlins, radiator and window to the side.

Outside - The property fronts Dickmans Lane and benefits from a detached double garage with small courtyard area to the side.

The main garden lies to the side and rear of the property. To the rear, laid mainly lawn, well stocked established borders with a range of trees and shrubs, a useful timber potting shed/greenhouse and further log store. A delightful, courtyard style garden to the northerly side enclosed by brick walls and feather edge board fencing, having a central block set pathway, established perimeter borders with inset shrubs, further gravel and paved terrace at the foot and outside cold water tap.

The property offers a small parking space and benefits from a detached double garage which could provide secure parking or workshop space.

Although lapsed the property did have planning permission granted in 2005 for a rear and side extension. Although this planning would have to be resubmitted it does suggest that there is possible onward potential to increase the accommodation further.

Location

The property is located in a central position, tucked away on a small lane, and is in within walking distance of the heart of the village.

The village of Harby lies in the Vale of Belvoir and has amenities including a primary school and local shop. The primary school has a very high reputation with parents and the community.

Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Bingham and Melton Mowbray and the village is convenient for travelling via the A52 and A46. Grantham railway station is approximately 14 miles away, from where there are high speed trains to London King's Cross in just over an hour.

Square Footage: 1,630 sq ft



Additional Info

Melton Borough Council
Band E