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Main Road, Austrey£595,000 Sold (STC)

To arrange a viewing or for more details contact the Market Bosworth Sales office or call 01455 890898

2 Bedroom Character Property

**The Homestead **An Exceptional Grade II Listed Cottage **Recently Renovated with Considerable Sensitivity and Style **Wonderful Open Plan Living Area **Utility/Boot Room **Two Double Bedrooms and Luxurious Bathroom **Good Sized South facing Garden **Off Street Parking

(Property Ref: 19107370)

GENERAL

The Homestead is a beautiful Grade II listed timber framed cottage which has been recently renovated with considerable style and great sensitivity. The cottage, which dates from the 17th century (although there has likely been a house on the site from the 13th century), is now a perfect fusion of historic character and all the comforts necessary for luxurious, contemporary living. Many of the original features have been preserved with a Queen strutt roof, beamed ceilings and exposed wall timbers. On the ground floor there is a sensational open plan living area with underfloor heating. There is a charming sitting room with a multi-fuel stove and an oak staircase rising to the first floor. The dining kitchen is fitted with a generous range of traditional base and wall cabinets with quartz work surfaces and there is also a good sized utility/boot room. On the first floor, there are two double bedrooms and a luxurious bath/shower room. Outside, there is a good sized south facing garden and off street parking.

The quality of the build is outstanding with some beautiful finishes including bespoke windows, hand-built by 'Peartree' of Hinckley, oak latched and braced doors and traditional limestone plaster work.

LOCATION

Austrey is a thriving village with a village shop/post office, primary school, two churches, a public house and a village hall. A wider range of amenities are available in Tamworth and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The village is close to the M42 which provides links to Birmingham, Leicester, Coventry, Derby and Nottingham. Rail services are available in Tamworth and Nuneaton and the two international airports at Birmingham and East Midlands are easily accessible. There are a number of private and state schools in the area and also great opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, cycling, horse riding and sailing.

THE COTTAGE

The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Front door opening into entrance hall.

ENTRANCE HALL

Exposed wall timbers, underfloor heating and cloaks cupboard. Doors to sitting room and cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM

Wash hand basin and low flush lavatory.

SITTING ROOM

4.80m x 3.96m (15'9" x 13')There is an impressive fireplace with multi-fuel woodburning stove, tiled finish to the floor with underfloor heating, beamed ceiling and exposed wall timbers. Oak staircase rising to the first floor, opening into the dining kitchen.

DINING KITCHEN

4.78m x 3.56m (15'8" x 11'8")The dining kitchen is fitted with a generous range of traditional base and wall cabinets with painted fronts, quartz work surfaces, Belfast sink and concealed lighting. There is a central island with breakfast bar and additional storage. Appliances include a Rangemaster cooker with five gas burners, two ovens and a grill, together with integrated fridge and dishwasher.

UTILITY

4.57m x 1.98m (15' x 6'6")There are fitted units matching those in the kitchen incorporating a porcelain sink. Integrated appliances include a freezer, washing machine and dryer. The brickwork and timbers have been exposed to one wall, there is a beamed ceiling, designer radiator and door to the garden. There is also a built in bench with shoe cupboards underneath.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR

Stairs rise from the sitting room to the landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING

The landing is a really good size and would work well as a study area. There are exposed wall timbers and roof trusses. Opening off the landing are the bedrooms and bathroom.

BEDROOM ONE

5.00m x 4.29m (16'5" x 14'1")A magnificent room with heavily timbered ceiling and stylish chrome radiator. (PLEASE CONFIRM IF CHROME)

BEDROOM TWO

4.04m x 2.46m (13'3" x 8'1")Overlooking the garden. A feature has been made of original fireplace which has a cupboard to one side. Stylish chrome radiator. (Fireplace not in working order)

BATHROOM

A luxurious bathroom with walk in shower with rainfall and hand held shower heads, traditional wash hand basin and a free standing bath tub. The brickwork and wall timbers have been exposed to one wall and there is a vertical radiator.

GARDEN

The garden is a real sun trap as it is South facing. Immediately adjoining the cottage is a good sized terrace, paved with Indian flagstones, perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is mainly laid to lawn with a small brook on the Southern boundary. A shared path leads to the parking area and a secure gate opens onto the road at the front.