5 bedroom house

History

Known originally as 'The Manor House' and controlling many acres this former farmhouse is believed to be one of the oldest properties in the village. The oldest part built side on to the Main Street is timber framed and believed to date back to c. 1530. Extended during the 17th century under a Welsh and Swithland slate a number of features from the Tudor period still survive within the property.

Location

Cossington is a picturesque village nestled within the north Leicestershire countryside between Leicester and Loughborough. The village itself offers a pub/restaurant, village church and recently extended primary school. A wide range of amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Sileby, Rothley and Syston and the nearby A46 provides fast access to Leicester, Nottingham, M1(J21) and M69. The market towns of Loughborough and Melton Mowbray are also within easy reach.

Ground Floor

The main entrance into the property is located within the oldest part and is known locally as the Sileby hallway. This part of the house dates back to the early 16th century and displays a wealth of period features to include a tiled floor, exposed beams and from the hall there is access to the rear garden. From the hall the main staircase rises to the first floor and leading off the hallway is a generous cloakroom with refitted W/C leading off. The family room is also located within the oldest part of the property and occupies a sunny southwest corner. Features include slate floor and two multi-paned Georgian windows flood the room with natural light.

Ground Floor Cont'd

Central to the ground floor accommodation is a large, dual aspect sitting room with large inglenook and open fire. A rear facing window with window seat is a particular feature and off the sitting room, hidden behind a highly decorative, carved door believed to be early 16th century is a bar. Adjacent is a large dining room with Porcelain tiled floor and log burner set within an impressive inglenook. The dining room also enjoys a dual aspect and is beamed. The dining room and kitchen are separated by a second entrance hall known locally as the Cossington Hallway. The kitchen was refitted in 2020, has a modern feel and is complimented by a solid surface work top with sparkle finish. The kitchen has windows on two sides and retained within the recent refurbishments are a range of 1950's kitchen cabinets through which there is a serving hatch to dining room. To the rear of the kitchen is a tiled hall with external door, garden room with French doors and fully fitted...

First Floor

On the first floor two staircases are connected by a broad landing which spans almost the full width of the property. Three widows afford lovely views over the garden and from the landing there are several useful storage cupboards. Four good sized bedrooms all with period charm lead directly off the landing along with a luxurious bathroom with twin basins, free-standing bath and separate double shower.

Second Floor

An enclosed, broad staircase from the first floor leads to a series of interconnecting attic room located on the second floor. Virtually untouched, this large space offers considerable potential for those requiring additional bedroom accommodation or guest suite.

Outside

The Old Manor House occupies a prominent position within the village, standing in mature grounds of around 0.38 acres in total. Set back from Main Street behind beautifully manicured lawns, the property is approached via two sweeping paths each lined with neatly clipped box. To the side of the property ornate wooden gates between brick pillars provide secure hardstanding for several vehicles. The rear garden is considered a particular feature of the property and looks out over a neighbouring paddock. Mainly laid to lawn the rear garden features an old purple Beech tree and a wall of Rhododendrons extends along the eastern boundary. A large, York stone terrace that extends across the rear of the property offers a high degree of privacy and provides the perfect place for entertaining alfresco.

Separate Outbuilding/Annex

Located to the rear of the main house and projecting out into the rear garden is a large single storey brick outbuilding. Subject to the necessary approvals this outbuilding offers considerable scope either by inking with the main house to create a large family kitchen or separate annex accommodation. The outbuilding currently comprising of a large garden store with French doors, utility and bike store/former gardeners WC.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating with Ideal Logic boiler (installed 2018) located in the garden room. The kitchen has electric under floor heating and the property has secondary double glazing throughout.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Directions

From the centre of the village with The Royal Oak pub/restaurant on the right hand side continue along Main Street where the property is located on the left hand side.

Distances

Leicester 6.6 miles / Nottingham 22 miles / Loughborough 7.5 miles / Melton Mowbray 11.3 miles / Ratcliffe College 2.6 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 11.4 miles