Church Street, Appleby Magna, Swadlincote

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A beautiful 19th Century end terrace cottage which has been thoughtfully refurbished throughout. The property is located in the quiet village of Appleby Magna with countryside walks close by.

Upon entry into the property, you come into the living room which benefits from a window to the front letting in lots of natural light, together with a living flame fire making it cosy space to relax in. The living room has stairs providing access to the first floor. Entering into the generous sized kitchen area there are integrated appliances such as a four-ring hob and an oven/grill, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge and freezer with space to add further freestanding units. The kitchen also has direct access to the garden via French doors. There is a further reception room at the rear that could be used as a second living room, snug or even a fourth bedroom. Leading on from this is a wet room consisting of an overhead shower, WC and wash basin.

On the first floor there is a roomy landing leading to three light, bright bedrooms, two of which are generous sized doubles. The third bedroom is a single which could also be used as an office, dressing room or nursery. The bedrooms share a spacious, modern three-piece suite bathroom.

To the rear there is a spacious low maintenance bricked garden area with mature potted plants and flower beds. The garden is walled with some wooden fencing, providing a private space and a choice of sitting areas to enjoy.

The village primary school is housed within the historic Sir John Moore Foundation, a grade I listed building originally designed by Sir Christopher Wren, which also serves as a vibrant community hub. Here a wide range of community events and activities take place including history café, quizzes, music events, some in the cosy and historic Cellar Bar.

Appleby Magna is a sought-after village on the edge of the National Forest, combining a peaceful rural location with excellent road and rail connections to all the major Midlands cities, as well as to London and beyond. There is easy access to M42/A42 and Tamworth and Atherstone stations with direct trains to Derby, Birmingham (20 minutes) and London Euston (around 1 hour and 20 minutes).

The highly regarded Sir John Moore primary school is within easy walking distance. Nearby amenities include three pubs, a café and florist, and a butcher. The market town of Ashby de la Zouch is a short drive away providing major supermarkets and independent shops, cafes and restaurants, gyms, leisure centre and swimming pool.
Other historic landmarks in the village include St. Michael and All Angels Church, 19th century Alms Houses and the 15th century Moat House. There are ample opportunities for outdoor activities within the village, including footpaths around the village and in the surrounding countryside, country lanes for cycling, and a well -used recreation ground with cricket pavilion, a children’s playground and open-air gym equipment.