This delightful detached character cottage dating back to the early 1800s offers a perfect combination of period features and modern convenience. Planning consent was granted for a single storey extension to the side and rear. Following a comprehensive, high specification refurbishment, Penny Cottage benefits from a new gas central heating system and boiler, brand new kitchen, replacement hardwood windows and double glazing, full rewiring and new consumer unit. There are two ground floor reception rooms with quarry tiled flooring and central multi-fuel burning stove serving both rooms; fitted kitchen with vaulted ceiling, range cooker and Belfast sink; utility room and downstairs bathroom. On the first floor are two double bedrooms. Outside the property has newly landscaped and low maintenance gardens with private, south-facing rear/side garden and patio. A large gravelled driveway provides off road parking for three vehicles. The property benefits from security alarm system and double plot offering potential to extend. Viewing is highly recommended.
Accommodation The property is entered via a recently fitted solid oak door into:
Dining Room12'8" x 10'6" (3.86m x 3.2m). This charming reception room has the benefit of a dual aspect, with a walk-in, double-glazed, bay window with white shutters to the front elevation and further double-glazed window to the side. Newly fitted quarry-tiled flooring, central heating radiator, Hive control, TV aerial point, telephone point, painted exposed beams to the ceiling and staircase rising to the first-floor landing, with small under-stairs storage cupboard. The main focal point of the room is the double-sided cast iron multi-fuel burning stove with wooden lintel over. There is a built-in cupboard housing the electricity consumer unit which was installed in February 2017. Door leading through to:
Sitting Room9'7" x 8'11" (2.92m x 2.72m). Double French doors lead out into the garden and a double-glazed window overlooks the patio to the rear. There are exposed and painted beams to the ceiling. Again, the focal point of the room is the cast iron double-sided multi-fuel burning stove with wooden lintel over. Central heating radiator and opening through to:
Kitchen9'2" x 6'10" (2.8m x 2.08m). Newly fitted kitchen with a range of shaker-style painted base cupboards and drawers, and matching wall units with under-cupboard lighting and soft close doors. Amtico work surfacing with matching upstands to the walls and an inset ceramic Belfast sink with mixer tap over. Integrated slimline dishwasher and a double range Belling cooker with seven gas burners and three ovens. Space for a freestanding fridge-freezer. Vaulted ceiling with Velux roof light and double-glazed window to the side allowing an abundance of natural light into the kitchen and enjoying views over the patio and rear garden. Flagstone flooring and central heating radiator.
Utility Room6'5" x 6' (1.96m x 1.83m). With fitted work top, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer/fridge, larder unit housing the Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler, double-glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator and flagstone flooring. Panelled and latch door through to:
Bathroom6'9" x 6'7" (2.06m x 2m). Refitted with a white three-piece suite comprising a panelled bath with mixer tap and shower over with twin shower head, pedestal wash-hand basin with mixer tap and low-level WC. Neutral tiling to the walls, flagstone flooring, large Velux roof light, tall chrome towel heater/radiator and extractor fan.
Galleried Landing Accessed via a staircase from the dining room is the galleried first-floor landing with solid oak balustrading and exposed timber wall beams.
Doors lead through to:
Bedroom One12'9" (3.89m) x 11'7" (3.53m) max - 6'9" (2.06m) min. With two double-glazed windows with white shutters to the front elevation, central heating radiator, TV aerial point, built-in cupboard providing access to storage space over landing ceiling and space for a double bed.
Bedroom Two12'7" x 9' (3.84m x 2.74m). A second double bedroom with double-glazed window with white shutters, central heating radiator, built-in cupboard providing access to storage space over landing ceiling and floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes with hanging rails and storage.
Outside The property has a charming front garden with established hedging to the front boundaries. Picket gate and pathway lead to the front door, with lawned areas on either side. There is a useful area to the left-hand side of the house for bin storage. There is picket fencing along the side boundaries. A large gravelled driveway provides parking for up to three vehicles.
Gated access leads to the private, south-facing, rear/side garden, which has fencing to the boundaries. This has been recently landscaped with a lawned area and flower beds raised with railway sleepers. There is a flagstone patio with a sunny aspect.
Agents Note Planning consent was granted (application number P/19/1123/2) for a single storey extension to the side and rear. Further details can be obtained from the Charnwood Borough Council planning portal.
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This is a Freehold property.
