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Leys Cottage, Waltham Road, Thorpe Arnold

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

3

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Entrance Porch & Entrance Hall
  • Downstairs Bath/Shower Room
  • Fitted Kitchen & Utility Room
  • Lounge & Dining Room
  • Three Bedrooms & En-Suite Shower Room
  • Original Character Features
  • Garage & Drive
  • Well Tended Garden & Outbuildings & Sauna
  • Gas Central Heating & UPVC Double Glazing
  • Delightful Countryside Views & EPC Rating E

Description

Property Summary Description
A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this well extended and sympathetically enhanced three bedroom detached cottage which occupies an enviable position offering delightful views on the edge of this highly regarded and sought after village

Entrance Porch
Entrance via a part glazed front door with a side window, frosted window to the sitting/dining room, there is a fitted seat, a stone floor and a door way to:

Entrance Hall 10'5" x 5'0" into staircase
Staircase leading up to the first floor landing with an under stairs cupboard, stone floor and panel doors to:

Bath/Shower Room 12'0" x 5'5"
Frosted window to side and four piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, independent shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin and a panelled bath with a telephone style shower hose, tiled splash backs, heated towel rail, ceiling down lights and an extractor fan.

Lounge 12'0" 12'8" into recess x 11'0"
A dual aspect room with a window to front, window to side, ceiling down lights and a panel door to:

Utility Room 6'3" x 5'0"
A dual aspect room with a window to front, window to side and a stable door to rear. There is are fitted base units with work surfaces, a 'Butler' style sink drainer unit, plumbing for a washing machine and a tiled floor.

Sitting/Dining Room 17'2" narrowing to 12'3" x 13'5"
A charming room with two windows to front, exposed ceiling and wall beams, staircase leading up to the first floor landing with an under stairs cupboard and a brick built open fireplace and a panelled door to:

Fitted Kitchen 18'0" x 5'9" 9'6" into recess
A L-Shaped and dual aspect room with a window to front, window to rear, exposed ceiling beams and a range of eye and base level units with roll top work surfaces and tiled splash backs. There is a sink drainer unit, an integrated double oven, grill and a ceramic hob with an extractor fan, integrated fridge freezer, plumbing for a dish washer, dado rails and a tiled floor.

First Floor Landing One
Dormer window to rear with delightful countryside views and a panelled door to:

Bedroom One 17'8" x 10'7" narrowing to 5'8"
A generous sized and dual aspect room with two windows to front, window to side, ceiling down lights, fitted cupboard and a panelled dwarf door to bedroom two, panelled door to:

En-Suite Shower Room 6'2" x 6'9" narrowing to 3'0"
Frosted window to side and a three piece suite to comprise: Low flush WC, vanity unit wash hand basin with a counter top and cupboards below, independent shower cubicle, tiled splash backs, ceiling down lights, heated towel rail and an extractor fan.

First Floor Landing Two
Velux ceiling window to rear, walk-in storage cupboard and panelled doors to:

Bedroom Two 14'0" x 11'6"
A generous sized double bedroom with a window to front, fitted wardrobes and cupboards along one wall and a panelled dwarf door to bedroom one.

Bedroom Three 13'7" x 6'0"
A dual aspect room with a window to front, a window to rear over looking the adjoining countryside with a fitted storage window seat and a fitted wardrobe

Front
There is entrance via a lane providing a right of way with flowers Shrubs and shingled boarders with courtesy lighting and there is a side gated access to the garden and a drive for two cars.

Garden
A well tended and established garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature flowers, shrubs, hedging and a mature tree. There is a wooden summer house, gated access and brick built outbuilding to comprise: Storage cupboard, workshop measuring 8'5" x 5'0" which has power and light connected and a sauna measuring 8'4" x 4'0" which has power and light connected.

Detached Garage 19'0 x 9'8" narrowing to 9'0
Up and over garage door with a partition wall offering a separate storage area, there is power and light connected, window and door to rear.

Situation
This property occupies a delightful tucked away position within this highly desirable village situated within a couple of miles of Melton Mowbray. Thorpe Arnold has a thriving church community, village hall and a popular cricket club. The property is well placed for Melton's Country Park, the town centre, excellent schooling as well as providing easy access to Grantham via the A607 where you can catch the fast train to London in just under an hour.

Directions
Proceed out of town along Thorpe Road (A607) for approximately two miles and onto Waltham Road, on entering Thorpe Arnold take the first left turn and proceed for approximately 100 yards and the property is on the left.

Property Services
The property benefits from mains, electric, gas with EDF, water and drainage with Severn Trent.
Broadband - Standard, Superfast and Ultrafast -see Ofcom checker for more details. Broadband and Telephone currently connected to BT.
Mobile-see Ofcom checker for more details.

Extra Property Information
Verbal agreement with the neighbour at Arnold Cottage to access the back of property for maintenance purposes. There is also no permission to build at the rear of the garden, please note that part of the kitchen was underpinned by the previous owner.

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.

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Band: D
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
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Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers pride themselves in a having wide knowledge of the Melton Mowbray area and market with a wealth of expertise, but a small enough agency to care and offer one to one undivided attention to all vendors and buyers.

This family award winning business is built on the Team's exceptional reputation for honesty, integrity, experience, hard work and desire to help people achieve their housing goals.

The team has a combined experience of over 70 years experience in all aspects of estate agency, holding a number of key positions with agents in and around the area.

Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers are members of The Property Ombudsman and Trading Standards.

And because they specialise in residential sales, Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers can offer an unrivalled level of service. 

*Best Estate Agent Guide Award*. Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd were rated as 'EXCEPTIONAL' in 2019, 'Excellent' in 2020, 'Exceptional' in 2021 and again 'Exceptional' in 2022 and 'Exceptional in 2023' and 'Exceptional in 2024' by The Property Academy which is the HIGHEST SALES RATING FOR AN ESTATE AGENT IN MELTON MOWBRAY and are also rated in THE TOP 5% of c.15,000 ESTATE AGENTS IN THE COUNTRY (Please visit: www.bestestateagentguide.co.uk)

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We're Moving! Mike Ford Estate Agents & Valuers Ltd is excited to announce that we are relocating to a brand-new office space. Effective Thursday 17th October 2024, our new address will be Market View, Pera Business Park, Nottingham Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 0PB. Our phone number will remain the same 01664 480422.

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