Magnolia Cottage

**Fine Equestrian Property **Approx 5 Acres **Pretty 4 Bedroom Cottage with Annexe **Well Thought-Out Stable Yard **Menage **3 All Weather turnout Paddocks **High Quality Grazing **Two Woodland Conservation Areas **Double Garage, Gardens and Parking

General - Magnolia Cottage is, without doubt, one of the finest equestrian properties to come on the market in Leicestershire this year. The setting is simply stunning and will also be of interest to somebody looking for a beautiful country home. In brief, there is a pretty four bedroom cottage full of character, a well thought-out stable yard, a menage, two woodland conservation areas, three all weather turnout paddocks and high quality grazing in all, extending to 5 acres. Although the property has been significantly improved by the present owners, there is considerable potential to further develop the cottage, subject to the usual consents.

Location - Magnolia Cottage is located in a quiet country lane and a bridleway runs along the Southern boundary providing some excellent opportunities for hacking without having to go onto busy roads.
Swannington is a popular village located approximately five miles east of Ashby-de-la-Zouch and 2 miles from Coalville. Surrounded by countryside it's great for commuters with easy access to the M42 and M1. In the village there is a school, restaurant and pub! There are some lovely walks in the area through the National forest

The Cottage - A pretty period cottage incorporating a one bedroomed annex. The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Front door opening into dining hall.

Dining Hall - 4.57m x 3.45m (15' x 11'4") - A magnificent introduction to the cottage. There is an inglenook fireplace with multi fuel stove, heavily beamed ceiling, tiled floor. Stairs rising to the first floor. Central heating radiator.

Sitting Room - 4.57m x 4.04m (15' x 13'3") - A delightful room with a wood burning stove, beamed ceiling, tiled finish to floor and wall light points. Central heating radiator.

Kitchen - 5.59m x 2.69m (18'4" x 8'10") - The kitchen is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke solid wood base and wall units with painted fronts. There is a Range style cooker, with five gas burners, two ovens, warming drawer and electric hot plate with extractor over. Porcelain sink unit and beam to ceiling. Pantry/Utility cupboard.

On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the dining hall to the first floor landing.

First Floor Landing - Opening off the landing are the bedrooms.

Principal Bedroom - 4.57m x 4.09m max (15' x 13'5" max) - A pretty room with central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.96m x 3.58m (13' x 11'9") - A charming room with a fitted cupboard. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.27m x 2.44m (14' x 8') - Central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom - Suite comprising a panelled bath, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin and electric shaver point. Ladder style towel rail, exposed wall timbers and tiled finish to floor.

Annexe - It should be noted that the annexe could be easily incorporated into the cottage as there is a door (currently blocked off) into the dining hall.

Conservatory - 4.34m x 2.54m (14'3" x 8'4") - Overlooking the garden and paddocks. Tiled finish to floor, sliding patio doors to garden. Opens into the living room.

Living/Bedroom 4 - 4.27m x 4.22m (14' x 13'10") - A room which is full of character. There is a beam to the ceiling, exposed wall timbers, fireplace housing a coal effect gas fire, steps up to the shower room.

Kitchenette - 4.27m x 1.22m (14' x 4') - There is a base unit with hardwood work top and porcelain sink, tiled finish to floor. Back door to garden.

Inner Hall - With a blocked in door to dining room.

Shower Room - A contemporary shower room with wash hand basin, low flush lavatory, shower enclosure with rainfall and hand held shower attachment, tiled finish to floor and walls. Roof light.

Outside - Double five bar gates open onto a drive leading to a parking area in front of the cottage A period wrought iron fence runs along the front of the house. To the side of the cottage, there is a sheltered terraced area with two stores.

The Garden - The main garden with sweeping lawns lies to the south of the cottage. Adjoining the garden is a small orchard with apple, cherry and plum trees.

The Stable Yard - A traditional stable yard with two ranges comprising four stables, two tackrooms, feed store and hay barn.

Directly adjoining the stable yard there is an all weather turn out paddock together with two grass holding paddocks and a further turnout paddock. A stoned drive leads down to the menage.

Menage - 40m x 20m (131'2" x 65'7") - Ideal for dressage and schooling with a high quality drained sand and rubber surface.

Woodland Walks - The present owners have created two wonderful woodland walks. There is a natural spring fed pond which contains a wide variety of aquatic plants including blue flag irises, water mint and bull rushes. A barked path then leads to a glade overlooking the stream a quite idyllic and private spot.

The Land - The main section of land to the South of the stream has been divided into 5 separate paddocks so that the grazing can be easily managed. It should be noted that each paddock has access to mains water troughs.

Double Garage - There is a double garage with up and over door. The garage is currently used as a Studio and the vendors are happy to leave high quality floor.

Important Note - It should be noted that a public footpath runs along the Eastern boundary of the property. The footpath is fully enclosed and there is therefore no access from the footpath into the property.



Marketed by: Fox Sales and Lettings, Market Bosworth