271 Forest Road, Woodhouse, LE12

History

Bishops Cottage dates back to around 1850 and is built of granite and slate rubble stone with red brick dressings under Swithland slate. Original features include an Elizabethan style ornamental central ridge and open, gabled porch.

Location

Woodhouse is a small, picturesque village nestled within the rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest. Unspoilt, the village is ideally placed between the villages of Woodhouse Eaves (1 mile) and Quorn (1.5 miles) and is ideal for those looking to escape to the country. From the village there are countless, countryside walks, providing direct access to a number of nearby beauty spots these include Beacon Hill and Swithland Reservoir. The nearby market town of Loughborough offers a full range of amenities, mainline railway station and is home to the highly regarded Endowed Schools. The M1/M69, East Midlands Airport and Parkway Railway Station are also within easy reach.

Ground Floor

The original entrance to the cottage opens into an entrance hall which itself opens into a heavily beamed, dining room which enjoys a southerly aspect. From the dining room, an enclosed staircase rises to the first floor and adjoining is a large family sized kitchen. Two rooms within the old part of the cottage have likely been combined, creating a large family kitchen, suiting the needs of a modern family, complete with fireplace and heavily beamed ceiling, French doors from the kitchen open into the rear garden. The kitchen itself which is fitted in a traditional style includes a range of integrated appliances and offers ample space for family and friends to gather. The sitting room is located to the rear of the cottage features a central fireplace and French doors. In stark contrast to the typical, cottage features the sitting features a high vaulted??? ceiling, central fireplace (already mentioned) and windows to two aspects A fully equipped utility room and cloaks/WC complete the ground floor accommodation.

First Floor

The landing on the first floor leads to three double bedrooms. Bedroom one has its own luxury en suite with 3 piece suite comprising, corner shower cubicle, with electric shower unit over, wash hand basin and low flush wc. Bedrooms two and three enjoy ‘Jack and Jill’ access to the main bathroom.

Outside

Bishops Cottage stands in mature grounds of around 0.25 acres in total. Enjoying a prominent position and history within the village and boasts an impressive and extremely broad road frontage. An established Copper Beech hedge forms the front boundary and electric gates open to a generous driveway. The cottage and detached garage are separated from the cottage by a generous front garden which is mainly laid to lawn and could be repurposed to creating additional hardstanding, if required. A low fence with hand gate separates the front garden from the rear garden which wraps around the cottage and is mainly laid to lawn. Beautifully landscaped and well established the rear garden features a number of large specimen trees, old fruit trees, brick outbuilding and summerhouse. Adjoining the kitchen is a private, paved terrace.

Detached Garage

Under Swithland slate, the garage has an up and over door, power and light and pedestrian side door.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating provided by a Viessmann combination boiler.

Tenure

Freehold

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council .

Directions

From Quorn, enter the village travelling along the Forest Road. Continue over the mini roundabout where the cottage is located on the right hand side, as identified by the agents ‘for sale’ board

Planning Consent

REF - P/21/1592/2

Erection of replacement garden room.