3 bedroom cottage for sale

Retaining many original features and offering a wealth of charm & character, this detached cottage offers gas centrally heated, majority double glazed accommodation with reception\utility lobby, w.c., farmhouse style kitchen, study & dining areas, spacious lounge, conservatory & impressive ground floor master bedroom with contemporary style en-suite, two first floor bedrooms & bathroom, off-road parking to side and private, cottage style, landscaped rear garden.

General Information:

The sought-after suburb of Aylestone is located to the south of the City of Leicester and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the afore-mentioned centre of employment, as well as major employers at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the De Montfort and Leicester Universities.
There are also regular bus services along the Aylestone Road to the Leicester City centre and all the excellent amenities therein including a Main Line Railway Station with routes to London, Yorkshire, the East Coast and West Midlands, together with access to the Southern Ring Road which connects the Aylestone\Lutterworth Road to Junction 21 of the M1\M69 motorway network for travel north, south and west, and the adjoining Fosse Park and Meridian Shopping, Entertainment, Retail and Business centres.
Aylestone also offers a fine range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities including the Headquarters and Grounds of the Leicester Tigers Rugby Football Club, the Leicester City Football Club, the Headquarters and Ground of the Leicestershire County Cricket Club.

On The Ground Floor:

Wooden framed part double glazed multi-pane front entrance door provides access to:

Reception\Utility Lobby

with wooden worktop incorporating Belfast sink unit with hot and cold mixer tap, plumbing for automatic washing machine and pine storage cupboards under, tiled splashbacks and range of pine wall-mounted cupboards over. Also with tiled floor, central heating radiator, wooden framed double glazed multi-pane window to front elevation, feature beams to ceiling, loft access and ceiling downlighters. Door to:

Downstairs W.C.

with low flush w.c., wooden beam to wall, ceiling downlighters and extractor fan.
Fom the reception lobby, there is also access to:

Master Bedroom Suite

comprising:

Bedroom 1

5.54m(18'2'') max. x 2.77m(9'1'') max.

with wooden framed double glazed windows to side aspect, exposed timber floorboards, central heating radiator, wooden framed double glazed port hole style window to rear, high skirting boards, ceiling light point and wooden framed multi-pane French doors to side opening onto rear garden terrace. Door to:

En-Suite Shower Room

1.75m(5'9'') x 2.44m(8'0'')

with three-piece contemporary style white suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, mirror and glass accessory shelf over, low level w.c. and fully tiled double shower enclosure with shower unit incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with glazed shower door and screen. Also with exposed timber floorboards, part tiled walls, feature beam to wall, upright heated towel rail, high skirting boards, recessed ceiling spotlighting and glass tiled window to side.

Farmhouse Style Kitchen

3.89m(12'9'') x 2.69m(8'10'')

with range of pine fronted base cupboard and drawer storage units with tiled work surfaces incorporating one-and-a-half bowl white enamel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled splashbacks and wooden framed double glazed window over. Further range of pine fronted base cupboard and drawer storage units with tiled work surfaces, tiled splashbacks, small inset window and appliances including integrated refrigerator and freezer, together with AGA range style cooker inset to brick built chimney recess with feature arch over. Also with terrazzo tiled floor, part tiled walls, pine wall-mounted glazed display cupboard units, recessed ceiling spotlighting and wooden framed double glazed Velux roof light. Door to:

Study Area

3.68m(12'1'') max. x 2.11m(6'11'') max.

with exposed timber floorboards, wooden framed double glazed window to side, feature timber beams to ceiling and walls, ceiling light point and staircase rising off to first floor with store cupboard below.

Dining Area

3.61m(11'10'') x 3.40m(11'2'')

with two wooden framed double glazed multi-pane windows to front elevation, feature inglenook brick built fireplace with inset beam and slate hearth, pine corner storage cupboard to side, central heating radiator, telephone point, high skirting boards and feature timber beams to ceiling with light points.

Lounge

4.11m(13'6'') max. x 5.87m(19'3'')

with wooden framed double glazed multi-pane window to front elevation, feature inglenook brick built fireplace with inset beam and slate hearth, two central heating radiators, single glazed single pane windows to side aspect, telephone point, wall-mounted light points and feature timber beams to ceiling with ceiling light points. Internal double folding French multi-pane doors to:

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Conservatory

4.11m(13'6'') x 3.76m(12'4'')

built to an Orangery design with a brick base and wooden framed double glazed multi-pane surrounds, triple glazed polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, central heating radiator, wall-mounted light points and matching external French doors to rear affording delightful views over the inviting cottage style rear garden.

On The First Floor:

STAIRCASE AND LANDING with ceiling light point, leads to:

Bedroom 2

3.91m(12'10'') x 5.79m(19'0'')

with wooden framed double glazed multi-pane windows to front and rear elevations, exposed timber floorboards, central heating radiator, feature cast iron fireplace with hearth and decorative painted surround, high skirting boards and feature vaulted ceiling with timber beams and light point.

Bedroom 3

3.63m(11'11'') max. x 3.38m(11'1'') max.

with wooden framed double glazed multi-pane window to front elevation, feature fireplace with surround, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and loft access.

Principal Bathroom

2.77m(9'1'') max. x 2.13m(7'0'')

being part tiled with three-piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, low level w.c. and shaped panelled bath with shower system over incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with curved glazed shower screen. Also with upright heated towel rail, ceiling light point, wooden framed double obscure glazed rear window and range of fitted cupboards.

Outside:

The property has direct pavement access from Old Church Street, together with dropped kerb access to a side paved parking bay providing off-road parking for one vehicle, an external light fitting and specimen planting.

Gardens

The charming rear garden ahs been professionally landscaped to create a shaped paved patio with trellis work and climbing plants, dwarf brick wall having inset planting and barbecue area and steps up to a mainly lawned area with well stocked borders of specimen shrubs and bushes, and pathway leading to a feature Oasis style pond with waterfall and surrounding plants including bamboo and yucca. The garden is enclosed by brick perimeter walling and is well screened for privacy.

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Directional Note:

Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a southerly direction via the A426 Aylestone Road, continuing under the railway bridge into Aylestone. Soon after passing Grace Road and Duncan Road on the left hand side, take the next turning on the right and follow the road around to the left into Old Church Street. Continue along Old Church Street and the property can be found on the right hand side, as identified by the agents for sale board.

Services:

All mains services are understood to be available. Hot water for central heating and domestic purposes is gas fired and ample electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with wooden framed units and benefits from a security alarm system.

Fixtures And Fittings:

All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale.

Viewing:

Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments.

Important Notice:

If you are interested in this, or any of our other properties, it is important that you contact us at your earliest opportunity prior to speaking to a Bank\Building Society or Solicitor. If we are not aware of your interest, this could possibly result in the property being sold elsewhere.
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These particulars are thought to be materially correct, though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Moore & York Limited or their employees have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment, fixtures or fittings and no warranty is given or implied as to the condition of the aforementioned, or the condition of the building. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All measurements are believed to be accurate to within 5%.