Watling Street, Mountsorrel, Loughborough

Full Description

Approach this home from Watling Street just off the main Loughborough Road and you will instantly notice its charming curb appeal. An attractive hand carved timber door is at the front elevation and the daily entrance is at the side of the property under a canopied storm porch. This side entrance opens straight into this contemporary country style kitchen with wall and base level storage units, electric oven with four ring burner gas hob over and integrated extractor above, inset sink with draining unit, picture window to the front overlooking the Buttermarket landmark. At the back of the kitchen there is access to the convenient utility which has further storage units and space and plumbing for washing machine. Adjacent the utility door you will find the stairs rising to the first floor. At the front of the kitchen there is a latch and brace door accessing the lounge. This versatile space is currently utilised as a lounge diner, having space for sitting and relaxing as well as formal dining. The ceiling beams give a real sense of warmth and at the heart of this cosy space is a log burning stove with open brick surround and tiled hearth.

The split-level landing has a handy built in storage cupboard with shelving, window to rear overlooking the garden. Latch and brace timber doors accessing all upstairs accommodation. The second bedroom which is currently in use as a dressing room. This room has an attractive window to the front with oak beam lintel, radiator, ceiling light fitment and access to roof space. The main bedroom us locate at the far end of the property; it has plenty of room for a generous double bed as well as some space for storage cupboards. An attractive window with oak lintel with a charming view across to the church spire in the distance. The contemporary bathroom suite has a quaint suite comprising of low-level flush W.C, vanity wash hand basin with storage below and tiling to water sensitive areas, fitted panel bath with shower over and Moroccan inspired tiling to floor. There is an obscured double-glazed door to rear elevation and extractor unit.

This home is positioned in a central location at the foot of Castle Mount in the highly desirable Charnwood village of Mountsorrel. The property has off road parking for one vehicle in the form of a gravelled driveway. Steps lead up to the right towards a quaint timber glazed summer house. This is an excellent addition to the main residence, and it has light and power and is currently in use as a home office. A timber gate at the rear of the driveway leads up the suntrap rear cottage garden. This space is tiered and has been hard landscaped for ease of maintenance. The garden is an ideal private area to entertain family and friends in the summer months.