Cottage Farm, Hungarton Lane, Beeby, Leicestershire, LE7

Cottage Farm is a delightful, detached country home set within an idyllic countryside location with good access to Leicester, Melton, Oakham and Market Harborough. With approximately 8.43 acres, an outdoor arena/m?nage, stabling for 9 horses, tack room, hay barn, tractor shed and a self-contained annexe, this fine home is perfectly tailored for equestrian enthusiasts.

Accommodation

Cottage Farm is a charming period home with character features throughout. Park up on the private block paved drive behind the timber five bar gate, and step in through to one of two utility rooms. There is ample storage to the fitted units, a handy double Belfast sink and views of the garden and stable yard. Through here you will find the open plan kitchen/breakfast room which also leads into the conservatory to the side. The kitchen is well equipped with a comprehensive range of fitted units, featuring integrated oven, a handy ceramic Belfast sink and a central island which includes an induction hob and circular sink with drainer. The breakfast room features exposed beams and could serve as a sitting room or snug. The conservatory enjoys delightful views of the gardens beyond and is ideal for relaxing or dining in all seasons. Tucked away to the side is a further utility room with fitted wall and base units with plumbing and space for a washing machine and dryer and access to a guest cloakroom. The sitting room feels spacious yet cosy with exposed beams and large exposed brick inglenook fireplace with log-burning stove, while the dining room enjoys views of the stable yard and garden to the rear. There is an access door (currently sealed) into the separate annexe should you wish to make use of the ancillary accommodation. The first floor features four double bedrooms, the principal suite comprising a bedroom with Juliette balcony, dressing room with fitted wardrobes and ensuite shower room. Just off the landing is an impressive, study/home office area which is light and airy owing to the vaulted ceiling, skylights, and the Juliette balcony which commands a stunning view of the stable yard, m?nage, and countryside beyond. The family bathroom has been refitted to provide a three piece white suite comprising P-shaped bath with shower over, WC and wash hand basin.

Annexe

The self-contained annexe is accessed via a canopied porch from the stable yard with a large ground floor bedroom, wet-room and boiler room/storage cupboard to the ground floor. Upstairs you will find an open plan kitchen/sitting room with Juliette balcony orientated to take advantage of the stunning view. There is also a shower room with separate shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. The annexe has its own oil-fired central heating boiler.

Outside

Access to Cottage Farm is via timber five-bar gate into a block-paved drive that provides ample parking and leads into the stable yard. The landscaped gardens are enclosed by timber post and rail fencing with an extensive patio terrace. Beyond here is a private enclosed orchard with paddock and pond, all in approx. 2.10 acres. Across the lane is a further parcel of paddock land approaching approx. 6.33 acres.

Equestrian Facilities

Approx 20m x 40m enclosed m?nage /outdoor arena with silicone rubber/sand surface Open hay-barn Workshop Stabling for 9 horses Fully equipped tack room with kitchenette, sink and drainer and plumbing for washing machine Tractor Shed

Property Information

Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Charnwood Borough CouncilTax Band: GServices: The property is offered to the market with oil-fired central heating.

Location

Beeby is a picturesque rural hamlet with origins dating back to before the Domesday Book census, offering excellent access to Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Oakham and Market Harborough. Amenities can be found in nearby Scraptoft, Thurmaston, Syston and Leicester while schooling is catered for locally, in both the state and private sectors.

Satnav Information

The property s postcode is LE7 3BJ, and house name Cottage Farm.