School Lane, South Croxton

Property Summary Description
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this charming and well extended and sympathetically enhanced four bedroom detached cottage which offers a wealth of character on the edge of this highly desirable and sought after village.

Entrance Hall
Entrance via a part glazed front door, wall mounted and concealed fuse box, staircase leading up to the first floor landing and there are doors to:

Lounge 12'5" x 11'9"
A cosy room with a window to front and a cast open fireplace with a mantel and hearth.

Sitting Room 12'5" x 11'9"
A lovely dual aspect room with a window to front, a window to side, a multi-fuel log burner with a brick built surround and mantel and there is an under stairs cloaks cupboard and a door to:

Fitted Kitchen Breakfast & Dining Room 23'0" x 16'6" narrowing to 9'7"
A generous sized open plan and dual aspect room with two windows to side and glazed french doors to the rear garden. There is a range of eye and base level units with a central island unit, granite work surfaces, splash backs and downlights, twin sinks, space for a range cooker with a stainless steel extractor fan hood, space for an American style fridge freezer, tiled floor with under floor heating and part glazed doors to the cloakroom, the rear porch and to:

Cloakroom 8'0" x 4'6"
A useful room with a window to side, roll top work surfaces, tiled floor with under floor heating and a door to:

Shower Room 8'0" x 3'0"
Frosted window to rear and a three piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, wall mounted wash hand basin and a soak away shower, fully tiled walls, tiled floor, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Utility Room 6'1" x 5'8"
Window to rear and a range of eye and base level units with wooden work services, plumbing for a washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, wall mounted 'Worcester' boiler and a tiled floor with under floor heating.

First Floor Landing
Ceiling down lights, part oak and carpeted floor and there are doors to:

Bedroom One 16'0" into wardrobes narrowing to 10'2" x 13'9"
A generous sized and dual aspect room with a velux ceiling window and a window to rear, oak flooring and fitted wardrobes along one wall and a door to:

En-Suite Shower Room 8'0" x 5'5"
Velux ceiling window and a white suite to comprise: Low flush WC, independent shower cubicle and a vanity unit wash hand basin with a counter top and a fitted mirror with vanity light, shaver points, tiled splash backs, tiled floor, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

Bedroom Two 12'5" x 11'9" into wardrobes
A double bedroom with a window to front, built in over stairs wardrobe and a range of fitted wardrobes along one wall and oak flooring.

Bedroom Three 12'5" x 11'9"
A double bedroom with a window to front, fitted wardrobes along one wall, oak flooring and ceiling down lights.

Bedroom Four 8'4" x 7'5"
A single bedroom with a window to side, velux ceiling window, oak flooring and a range of fitted cupboards and shelving along one wall..

Family Bathroom 8'4" x 5'5"
Velux ceiling window and a white suite to comprise: Low flush WC, vanity unit wash hand basin and a corner bath with tiled splash backs, tiled floor, tiled floor, heated towel rail, shaver points and an extractor fan.

Detached Double Garage 21'9" x 17'6"
A brick built garage with two up and over doors, fuse box and there is power and light connected.

Office/Hobbies Room 21'0" into staircase x 11'7"
Entrance from the rear garden via a part glazed door with a wooden staircase, there are windows to front and to rear and this room is insulated and has two into eaves access points.

Front
Two well tended lawn areas with a storm porch and courtesy lighting and there is a gated drive with flowers and shrub boarders, a bin storage area, courtesy lighting and side access to:

West Facing Rear Garden
A beautifully tended Garden which backs onto open countryside providing delightful views, the garden is mainly laid to lawn with flowers, shrubs, hedging and trees. There is an extensive patio area with an outside tap, courtesy lighting, pergola, a brick built store room which measures 8'0" x 5'5", the patio area has steps leading up to the lawns and a raised decked area and a block paved patio area with a greenhouse and a wooden summer house with two windows and french doors to front and towards the bottom of the garden is gated rear access.

Situation
The property occupies an enviable position on the edge of this attractive conservation village which is surrounded by rolling countryside. South Croxton has a village hall and an active church community. There are more comprehensive amenities in nearby Queniborough and Syston which offer an extensive range of shopping and leisure facilities not to mention several well regarded golf courses in the area and there is also a bus service which runs every two hours from South Croxton to the near by market town of Melton Mowbray and Leicester. The village is also convenient for excellent schooling to include the Gaddesby Primary School (rated as outstanding by Ofsted), the area also boasts a good selection of independent schools including The Leicester Grammar School, Ratcliffe College, Leicester High School For Girls whilst both Public and Grammar Schools are within striking distance in Oakham and Uppingham. This property is also well placed for access to major road links to include: A47, A607, A6, A563 and the M1.

Directions
From the nearby village of Queniborough proceed out of the village along the Croxton Road and then the South Croxton Road for approximately 3 miles and then turn right (signposted South Croxton) onto Three Turns Lane. Turn right onto the Main Street, on entering the village take the first right turn into School Lane and the property is approximately 200 yards and the property is in front of you and to the left.

Council Tax
Council Tax Band E

Property Services
The property benefits from mains, electric, gas, water and drainage.
Broadband - Standard, Superfast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband currently connected to HERBS.
Mobile coverage and speed -see Ofcom checker for more details.

Viewings
Strictly by appointment through Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd.
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Disclaimer
Although Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd believe these details to be fair and accurate description of the property their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers should satisfy themselves as to the property's suitability and make their own enquires before making any financial commitment. Only the fixtures and fittings described in these details are included in the selling price. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd has not checked they are fit for purpose and we have not tested any of the services (gas, electricity, water, drains and so on) mentioned.