Bradgate Road, Newtown Linford, Leicester, Leicestershire

BEST LOCATION IN LEICESTERSHIRE? - Facing the entrance to the picturesque Bradgate Park, this delightful two-bedroom detached home offers a rare opportunity to acquire a property in a truly sought-after location. Boasting generous internal living space and a large rear garden, this home presents exceptional potential. With a touch of creativity and care, it can be transformed into a standout residence admired by guests and passersby alike.

Rose Cottage - Bradgate Road.

In brief, the property comprises an entrance into the living room, followed by a sitting room, snug, garden room, kitchen, storage/utility area, and a downstairs shower room. Upstairs, the landing leads to two double bedrooms, one of which benefits from an en-suite shower room.

Accommodation

Living Room
A warm and characterful space featuring multi-paned secondary double-glazed windows to the front, a radiator, and a beautiful original beamed ceiling. The brick feature fireplace with timber mantel adds a traditional touch, complemented by recessed storage cupboards and an ornate original cupboard beneath the staircase leading to the first floor.

Sitting Room
With a cosy atmosphere, this room includes a multi-paned secondary double-glazed window to the front, a radiator, and a feature fireplace set on a flagstone hearth. Additional features include a central beamed ceiling, picture light, wall lights, and two charming original storage cupboards.

Snug
Perfect as a reading nook or quiet retreat, the snug offers a beamed ceiling, front-facing multi-paned secondary double-glazed window, built-in shelving with storage cupboards beneath, and a radiator.

Garden Room
With exposed beams and rear-facing windows, this light-filled space offers access to the garden through a split stable door. A radiator provides comfort, and a connecting door leads to:

Storage/Utility Room
Fitted with electric lighting and power, ideal for general storage or additional appliances.

Inner Lobby
Character features include exposed beams and tiled flooring, along with a radiator and space for hanging coats.

Shower Room (Ground Floor)
Well-appointed with a double shower cubicle, low-level WC, and a wash hand basin. There are storage cupboards with pine slat shelving, plumbing for a washing machine, and dual-aspect windows – a multi-paned secondary double-glazed window to the rear and an obscure glazed window to the side. The exposed beamed ceiling adds charm to this practical space.

First Floor

Landing
Providing access to the two double bedrooms.

Bedroom One
A generous double bedroom with beamed ceiling, built-in pine wardrobes stretching from floor to ceiling, and additional overhead storage. The multi-paned secondary double-glazed window offers delightful views across Bradgate Park. Wall lights and a radiator complete the room, with access to:

En-suite Shower Room
Featuring a shower cubicle with glass door, a vanity wash hand basin with storage below, low-level WC, access to roof space, two radiators, and a side-facing multi-paned secondary double-glazed window.

Bedroom Two
Another spacious double room enjoying front-facing views of Bradgate Park through a multi-paned secondary double-glazed window. The room is fitted with floor-to-ceiling built-in wardrobes, wall lights, a radiator, and an ornate original fireplace, adding a touch of period charm.

Outside

Front Garden & Driveway
Set back from Bradgate Road, the front of the property is bordered by original hedgerow and accessed via a gated entrance with pathways leading to the front door. A gravel driveway provides off-road parking for at least three vehicles and leads to:

Garage
With double doors, flagstone flooring, power and lighting, and a stable door to the side, this garage offers secure storage or workshop potential.

Rear Garden
The rear garden is privately enclosed and beautifully landscaped. It features shaped lawns, a central round hedgerow with a cherry tree, a magnolia and twisted willow tree, well-stocked perennial borders, and various pathways and patio areas for seating. Additional features include ornamental and security lighting, with gated access on both sides of the cottage.