5 bedroom house

Market Harborough Town Centre 0.5 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
Kettering 12 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
Leicester 15 miles (HST London St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)

SITUATION
Verger’s Cottage is situated in an idyllic location within the village of Lubenham and within easy reach of Market Harborough town centre and the rolling Leicestershire countryside. The market town has an excellent range of every day facilities including banks, supermarkets, a commercial centre and theatre, together with leisure centre. It is from here that a mainline station connects with London St Pancras International and Eurostar. Nearby, is the famous Foxton Locks Inclined Plane on the Grand Union Canal. The arm from the foot of the Locks terminates in Market Harborough basin. The entire nationwide canal system is accessible from here. The area is well known for schooling with preparatory available at Great Glen, Maidwell, Spratton and senior at Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Leicester and Rugby.
Communications are excellent, with the A6 trunk road nearby, connecting Leicester and Market Harborough. The A47 trunk road to the north connects the cities of Leicester and Peterborough and the M1 is accessible immediately to the west of Leicester via Junction 21 through to Junction 22. From both Leicester and Market Harborough mainline rail stations connect with London St Pancras International, the latter taking just over an hour. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.
Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area. Golf is at Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth and Luffenham. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, are available at Rutland Water, near Oakham, Northampton Sailing Club at Brixworth and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham.

THE PROPERTY
Situated within the lee of the church, Verger’s Cottage dates from 1737, it is believed to be one of the older properties in the village and is listed grade II. The current owners have extended and enhanced the property, which offers unique and individual accommodation. Verger’s Cottage represents an excellent opportunity to acquire an individual village residence in an attractive setting, just a moments’ walk from the heart of the village. Many original features remain which only adds to the property’s charm.
In brief, the accommodation consists of a spacious entrance hall, sitting room, drawing room, dining room, garden room, kitchen, utility, and cloakroom. The principal bedroom has an en-suite and useful mezzanine/office which leads to two boarded lofts offering further useful storage space. There are four further bedrooms, the third bedroom having a shower and wash hand basin and a separate family bathroom.

OUTSIDE
Situated overlooking the village Church, Verger’s Cottage has a gravelled driveway to the side of the house offering vehicular parking with gated access to the rear garden. At the back of the house there is a pathway leading the length of the house with steps rising to the delightful lawned garden. The walled garden is framed by herbaceous borders, mature trees and shrubs, offering a variety of colour throughout the year. The property also boasts two brick built garden stores and a spacious insulated office/annexe which benefits from heating, wash hand basin and WC with further scope for conversion subject to the relevant consents.

VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. [use Contact Agent Button].

SERVICES
Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Harborough District Council

COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council Tax Band G

IMPORTANT NOTICE King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that: 1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract nor part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.

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June 2022



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