5 bed detached house for sale

'frame Work Knitters Cottages' Sullington Road, Shepshed. LE12

This impressive and substantial five-bedroom, four reception room, detached period cottage dating from 18th century with original beamed ceilings, offering an abundance of character and charm alongside generous, extended family accommodation.

Occupying a sizeable plot, the property benefits from a large established garden, expansive driveway providing ample off-road parking for at least four vehicles and a detached workshop. Internally, the home offers versatile living space with a wealth of period features throughout, blending traditional character with the space required for modern family living with four separate reception rooms. Having been converted from framework knitters’ cottages. The property has cable tv with connections in lounge, snug and bedrooms one, two and three.

A rare opportunity to acquire a distinctive and spacious period home tucked away in the popular village of Shepshed.

Location

Shepshed sits within the borough of Charnwood, is the second biggest settlement after the town of Loughborough and originally grew as a centre for the wool trade. Since the construction of the nearby M1, it has become a dormitory town for Loughborough, Leicester, Derby and Nottingham. Primary schools; Oxley, St Botolph's, Newcroft and St Winefride's. Secondary schools; Hind Leys Community College and Shepshed High School. There are a number of sports teams including Shepshed Dynamo fc, Shepshed rfc and two cricket clubs. It is a well serviced town with an asda, Tesco Express, a number of local stores, restaurants/pubs and takeaways. Shepshed has excellent transport links located adjacent to junction 23 of the M1. Nearest Airport: East Midlands (7.4 miles). Nearest Train Station: Loughborough (5.5 miles) Nearest Town/City: Loughborough (5.3 miles).

Entrance Porch

Enter by a solid oak front door, double glazed windows to both left and right elevations, whilst providing access to the reception hall.

Reception Hall (3.73m x 3.86m)

Entered via a solid oak front door and porch, comprising parquet flooring, exposed timber beams, oak framed double glazed window to front and wall lighting. A feature cast iron fireplace (not in use) and having recess shelving.

Hallway

Giving way to both the lounge and utility room, respectively. The inner lobby also facilitates access to the conservatory and having stairs to the first floor. Also having an oak framed double glazed window to rear and cloaks cupboard.

Utility Room (1.88m x 2.26m)

Having a range of base units with space and plumbing for appliances, oak framed, double glazed window to rear, wall mounted gas fired, central heating boiler, and tiled effect vinyl flooring.

Lounge (5.28m x 5.31m)

Enjoying a dual aspect with oak framed double glazed window to front. Further timber framed French doors accessing the rear garden flanked by double glazed windows to either side, solid oak flooring and an open fire place with brick surround and oak mantle. Complemented by alcove shelving and a range of wall lighting.

Dining Room (3.73m x 3.35m)

Enjoying a range of exposed timber beams, wall lighting, a cast iron fireplace. Double glazed multi pane window to front and opening into the snug.

Snug/ Office (3.73m x 4.19m)

Accessible via the dining room, the snug enjoys oak flooring and further oak double glazed window to front, an additional timber framed double glazed window to side, wall lighting and an exposed timber beam.

Dining Kitchen (6.22m x 3.84m)

Inclusive of an attractive range of wall and base units with complimentary work surfaces, a one and half bowl porcelain sink drainer unit with tiling to splash prone areas. A five ring gas range cooker with extractor hood above and enjoying a walk in pantry. Other benefits include an integrated dishwasher, oak double glazed window to rear, with timber framed side door accessing the private rear garden.

Conservatory (3.56m x 4.29m)

Comprising a dwarf brick wall base with timber framed double glazed windows above and featuring tiled flooring, under floor heating, wall lighting and double timber framed French doors accessing the private rear garden.

Landing

Stairs rising to the first floor providing access to the entirety of the first floor. The landings are split into a lower and upper landing and comprise an oak framed double glazed window to rear.

Family Bathroom (1.93m x 2.34m)

This three piece comprises a jacuzzi p-shaped bath with jet functionality and a splash screen with thermostatic mixer shower over, a pedestal wash hand basin, a low level w.c, shaver point, part tiled walls, oak framed double glazed window to rear.

Shower Room (1.40m x 2.13m)

This three piece suite comprises a double shower enclosure with electric power shower, low level push button w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with monoblock mixer tap and tiling to splash prone areas. Tiled flooring and oak framed double glazed window to rear.

Bedroom One (5.28m x 5.31m)

Having a range of fitted wardrobes and dressing table, featuring a dual aspect, courtesy of oak framed double glazed windows to front and rear elevations.

Bedroom Two (6.22m x 3.84m)

Enjoying a dual aspect, via oak framed double glazed windows to side and rear elevations, also benefiting from a walk in wardrobe and coving.

Bedroom Three (3.66m x 3.86m)

Enjoying dual aspect with timber framed double glazed bay window to side, further oak framed double glazed window to front, loft hatch, a walk in store and having timber flooring.

Bedroom Four (2.46m x 3.86m)

Having a cast iron fireplace acting as a focal point and featuring an oak framed double glazed window to front.

Bedroom Five (2.46m x 3.28m)

Having an oak framed double glazed window to front a fitted wardrobe and a cast iron fireplace acting as a focal point.

Workshop/ Outbuliding (9.50m x 4.06m)

Having a timber front door with two timber framed, single glazed windows to side, and single timber framed single glazed windows to rear, whilst having both light and power. Adjacent separate woodshed to the side.

Front Garden

A well maintained lawn bisected by a paved walkway, with adjacent shrubs and trees give way to the front door. Period style lamp post and a block paved driveway, offering off road parking for multiple vehicles surrounded by a part brick wall to front.

Rear Garden

Enjoying a sunny aspect and having paved seating areas shaded by an awning and facilitated by a waterpoint. With further wall lighting, the rear garden enjoys side gated access. Lawn hosting a range of trees, fruit trees and shrubs, and a timber framed pergola partitioning the rear portion of the garden, which enjoys a timber framed gazebo over a deck seating area, outside socket, a garden shed and a further area of woodland down to the brook.

Parking - Driveway

Providing off road parking for multiple vehicles.

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