* Freehold
* Quintessentially English Detached Period Cottage
* Generous Gated Driveway With Double Detached Garage
* 4 Double Bedrooms
* Open Plan Kitchen Diner
* 3 Reception Rooms
* Over 2, 000 Sq Ft Of Internal Space
* Master Ensuite And Family Bathroom
* Private And Enclosed Rear Garden
‘A period cottage, quintessentially English, filled to the brim with character
and charm. ’
A little of the back ground story
Charnwood Cottage was probably constructed by the original owners during the
early seventeenth century. Historical architecture signals to the part of the
Renaissance period - 1550 to 1650 - when humble cottages built and owned by
farm labourers, began to become part of the countryside narrative. The
building materials were those from the locality and in the course of time,
dwellings were extended and modernised – thatch to shingle to tile – to
accommodate the owners and their needs. As such, this most modest of homes,
has gained an unrivalled position within English architectural heritage. They
are known for their grace and beauty, and for being harmoniously in tune with
their natural landscape.
This property is a charming example of a half - timbered, old English cottage
with large S shaped wall anchors. It presents as a period home of character
with features that fulfil contemporary expectations. Charnwood Cottage is a
detached, four bedroomed property with three reception rooms and a kitchen
diner, utility room and downstairs cloakroom. The prime bedroom is equipped
with its own en - suite. Within the landscaped front garden there is a large
drive and double garage and at the rear a private, secluded garden. This
bespoke residence is set back from Ashby Road, in the south - west region of the
county of Leicestershire, in a village known as Stapleton.
A welcoming first impression
Charnwood Cottage oozes visual warmth and character from the outset: Chimney
pots, a cross gabled roof, white rendering, leaded paned windows and rustic
porch. This is a residence of maturity, richly sprinkled with traits of
quirkiness befitting the age of its existence. It has been very well
maintained and befitting the character of the original, there is also a
simplicity with internal decoration and fittings, which richly appeals to
contemporary styles and tastes.
From roadside entry through large gates, the herringbone patterned, block
paved driveway creates a wide, open front and the double garage and cottage is
viewed. There is ample space for several cars and ease of turning.
A low brick, open canopy porch adds depth and weather protection over the main
point of entrance: There are other options, including a split barn door from
the side of the cottage. However, this entrance from the drive leads directly
into the dining room. Here, be prepared to step over the threshold where many
have trodden before and been transported into a room that exudes period
features in abundance.
The reception rooms
Exposed, mellowed beams, an inglenook fireplace and stone floors create a
welcoming entrance to a well - proportioned dining room that has an undressed
wall exhibiting the wattle and daub interior. It is a beautiful, characterful
room with latched, panelled interior doors, white painted walls and thick
rustic timbers bordering the log burner tucked into the recess of the room on
the left. This is one of three fireplaces downstairs. They originally served
as gathering places for warmth, to dry clothes and to cook meals. The fire was
the focal point of the room and in Charnwood Cottage this continues to be the
case. The room to the right is the lounge and similar statement period
elements are repeated: Open beams and arched brick fireplace, stone flooring
and the back of the exposed wattle and daub wall. It is a dual aspect room,
full of light and charm.
Moving back through the dining room, there are two doors immediately ahead.
One of them opens onto a staircase leading to the first floor and the second
opens into the open plan kitchen diner. This is a wonderful space, created by
extending the original structure and doubling the size of the room.
A contemporary concept within a period home
Many modern homes boast the concept for including open plan living in their
floor plan, by removing walls and merging purposed areas into one space. In
Charnwood Cottage a clear flow of rooms has been achieved by fusing the
kitchen, dining and sitting area together and allowing light to flood the
space overlooking the garden, by adding bi folding doors and skylights. It is
a space that links the inside to the outside and allows people to be together
during food preparation while also providing easy access through rooms that
can easily be used together to accommodate larger groups for entertaining. The
neutrality of plain, often white, walls or feature wallpapered walls
throughout the cottage further supports the traditional interior design and
contemporary trends of decorating.
In the kitchen, dual aspect windows look to both sides of the property. It is
fitted with white panelled cabinetry accessorised with gun metal cup handles.
Work tops contrast the colour scheme in black quartz, with plenty of storage
space here and next door in the utility room, equipped for all laundry
necessities, with another sink and further access to the garden. Within the
kitchen, the dishwasher, double oven, extractor fan and wine cooler are
included within the sale. A further unit provides a convenient bench for
stools and semi division from the seating area, where a wall mounted
television is positioned for optimal viewing.
The cloakroom with two piece suite is accessed through the utility room and
conveniently close to the back door. There are two more doors from the
kitchen; one to the walk in store and another to the snug, the last reception
room. This room has a bar and is a natural extension of the open plan living
space. It could easily become a study or home office, as it also has a door
opening into the garden.
The dreamy first floor
A door from the dining room leads to the carpeted staircase and to the first
floor. Here, there is a - prime bedroom with en - suite – walk - in shower, toilet
and bespoke vanity unit - three further double bedrooms, a family bathroom and
a landing linking them altogether along the length of the property.
Period features abound with exposed beams, upright timbers and skirting
boards. Fitted wardrobes in the central bedroom have wrought iron hinges and
latches, and carpets are fitted to coordinate all the areas with the exception
of the bathing areas that are tiled.
The family bathroom has a shower over the bath, with glass shower screen and
tongue and groove panelling. Besides the two piece suite there is a heated
towel rail and white, underground tiling around the window and bathtub. All
fixtures and fittings in all the bathing areas of the house have been
tastefully selected with premium quality white suites, fitted and maintained
to high specifications.
A private haven
Charnwood Cottage has the luxury of space, inside and outside. The garden has
been landscaped and comes stocked with established shrubs, and patio and lawn
area. The summerhouse is included within the sale and would certainly provide
a delightful place to retreat to and from which to admire the lovely property
that is Charnwood Cottage.
**Locality
**
Stapleton is a village in central England, in south west Leicestershire, a
region referred to as the East Midlands. It maintains all the charm and
features associated with a rural location and is located on a long ridge of
land beginning in the neighbouring village of Barwell to the south and
followed by the A447 road going north. The closest major river is the River
Sence but locally the closest waterway is the River Tweed, that runs north -
east of Leicester. Stapleton is in the LE9 postcode district, falls within the
local authority of Hinkley and Bosworth and has the dialling code 01455. In
its central location, it is ideally situated for routes that linking up with
mayor motorways. The M1 is met at junction 21, north - east towards Leicester
Forest East while the M69 is towards the south - east at Nuneaton.
There are railway stations in Hinkley, Narborough and Leicester, where the
Midland Main Railway Line runs trains to London – Leicester to St Pancras -
regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily, to London, the fastest
taking approximately an hour. The closest airport is in Castle Donnington,
which is the East Midlands Airport.
The village of Stapleton was possibly the geographical cross roads for
travellers from Ashby - de - la - Zouch and surrounding areas during the times of
the Romans, as Leicester was a large Roman town and trading was very active in
and around the area. The earliest recorded mention of a settlement at
Stapleton was in 833 when the King of Mercia sent a charter to Wiglaff, Abbot
of Crowland in Lincolnshire making ‘grants of two plough lands in Stapleton
and Sutton’. In 1086 the Doomsday Book records that there were five to six
families living in the area, then owned by Hugh de Grandmesnil, who had been
given most of west Leicestershire by the duke of Normandy - William the
Conqueror - after the eleventh century Conquest of Britain. The specific date
for when the parish church, St Martins, was built remains unknown but possibly
dates to around 1300. This is on Church Lane. There is also a Methodist Chapel
built in 1852 on Chapel Street in the village, a village hall on School Lane
which can be hired for private functions and a local pub, The Nags Head, on
Main Street. A large garden centre is on the Ashby Road and Stapleton boasts
of its own cricket club.
Stapleton is situated approximately ten miles south west of Leicester’s city
centre, six miles north - east of Nuneaton and two miles west of the town of
Earl Shilton, so amenities on offer are extensive. These towns offer edge of
town super stores and uniquely bespoke shops, restaurants, sports venues,
public houses, cafes and parks. For an even greater variety of entertainment,
Leicester has many diverse cultural events and amusements to offer including
theatres, museums and art galleries. To research all that is on offer
www. kmps - pc. org. uk>localevents might be a useful place to begin.
The open countryside surrounding the village is perfect for rambling and for
lengthier excursions, Leicestershire has numerous visitor attractions
including close by Bosworth Field Heritage Centre, Tropical Birdland, Stoney
Cove and Burbage Common Woods to name but a few. Mallory Park is a well - known
motor racing circuit that hosts a variety of other events such as family
cycling fun days.
Within the locality, there are many schools offering educational provision
across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private
establishments offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in
Education - ofsted – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of
currently rated standards of practice
**Disclaimer**
Important Information:
Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property
details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings.
We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for
purpose.
Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship
between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced
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