4 bedroom country house for sale

Situated on the edge of Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir - the property is believed to be four cottages dating from the late 17 century - a unique four bedroom Grade II Listed cottage of considerable character. Set within a conservation area in the heart of the original village amidst houses of historical and architectural interest.Welcome to Corner Cottage. The property offers four reception rooms, fitted kitchen, separate utility room, cloakroom, en-suite four piece bathroom and two further shower rooms. With a wealth of original features including heavily beamed ceilings, cottage doors, exposed brick work, beams, Inglenook fireplaces and Swithland slate roof - the property offers a large landscaped cottage garden to the rear and a driveway via the adjacent private lane provides three parking spaces. VIEWING ESSENTIALLocation
Cropston is situated in the heart of Charnwood Forest on the very edge of Bradgate Park and is particularly well known for Cropston Reservoir and The Badger's Sett, a country pub. Local shopping and schooling facilities are available at nearby Rothley and Anstey, the village is particularly convenient for the Endowed Schools at Loughborough, access to Leicester and to the M1 within 10 minutes. The Charnwood Forest area offers many country walks and pursuits including Old John, The Beacon and the Outwoods and is well known for its variety of unspoilt villages and countryside. Golf is at the nearby Rothley Park and Lingdale Golf Clubs.The Property
This distinctive looking four bedroom cottage offers buyers charm, individuality, and traditional craftsmanship. Featuring four reception rooms that benefit from heavily beamed ceilings and open fronted fireplaces and throughout the property are a wealth of original cottage doors, exposed wall beams, brick work and flooring. With an en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom, further guest en-suite shower room and family shower room, the property offers excellent family accommodation and yet would also suit professional couples or retirement purchasers. A particular feature of the cottage are the delightful landscaped gardens which are both of a good size and enjoy all-day sun and are extensively stocked. In all, a stunning character cottage within one of Charnwood Forests most desirable locations on the very edge of Bradgate Park and Cropston Reservoir. Rear Gardens
A particular feature of the cottage are the delightful landscaped cottage gardens to the rear being of a good size. Immediately to the rear is a large crazy paved courtyard with deep and well stocked rockery, ornamental lawns and herb garden leading via steps and pathway to the raised gardens beyond, which are also of a good size. The garden is private and being enclosed on all sides by brick walling, mature hedging and ornamental fencing. The garden is west facing thus enjoying afternoon and evening sun and in addition is an outside tap, outside floodlighting to the rear terrace and further ornamental lighting. A gate from the terrace gives access on to the lane.Village LifeVillage life would not be the same without a very good pub on its doorstep. Originally known as The Reservoir Inn, now named The Badger's Sett. The Bradgate Arms also has a popular Farmers Market every Friday. Viewings at Corner Cottage are via Riva Lily Estate Agents.