17 Main Street, Ashley Offers in the Region Of £400,000

Ashley is a picturesque and much sought after village in the Welland Valley on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, surrounded by un-spoilt countryside. The village itself benefits from a Grade listed church, predominately re-built in Victorian times and designed by the renowned architect Sir Gilbert Scott. The village’s community spirit centres around both the church and village hall whilst also having a wonderful farm shop. The neighbouring villages of Medbourne and Great Easton provide additional facilities including a post office / general stores, public houses / restaurant and a flood lit sports centre with tennis courts. The charming market towns of Market Harborough and Uppingham are approx. 6 and 10 miles away respectively and both offer a diverse range of boutique shops, bars and restaurants with a Waitrose at Market Harborough. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, Rutland Water is close by for water sports enthusiasts. Rockingham castle, East Carlton Country Park and golf clubs at both Stoke Albany and Priors Hall are all easily accessible. There is an excellent range of both state and private schooling locally including primary at Wilbarston and Bringhurst, both rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. For secondary schooling there is the well regarded UCC (Uppingham Community College) whilst the area is also home to many respected private schools including at Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham, Stamford and Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen). The communication network is first-class. The A6 connects Market Harborough and Leicester, whilst to the north, the A47 links Leicester and Peterborough. To the south is the A14 dual carriageway, linking the A1 and M1. Mainline rail services are at Market Harborough connecting with London St Pancras from 55 minutes. International air travel is available close by at East Midlands, Birmingham and Luton airports.

Welland Cottage offers a beautifully maintained country cottage with period features. Offering versatile living and dining room accommodation with the added benefit of engineered oak flooring throughout the living spaces.

A centrally located staircase rises to the first floor. Exposed timbers and beams enhance the quintessential cottage feel of the property. The sitting room benefits from a feature open fireplace with surround. A window to the front elevation and a second, original bayed window which looks into the garden room and offers the perfect space for relaxing with a cushioned window seat. The dining room benefits from a window to the front elevation and the most wonderfully appointed Inglenook fireplace complete with woodburning stove, log storage areas, original storage cupboards and feature raises seating areas. The kitchen/garden room comprises of a handmade kitchen with a range of base level units and a complimentary worktops. Within the kitchen there is a range style oven with gas hob, fridge freezer and further under counter space is available for extra appliances. The kitchen/garden room has a continuation of the engineered wood flooring combined with quarry style tiles. The living area of this space benefits from a vaulted ceiling with Velux windows and double doors give access to the rear garden and flood the room with natural light. There is a further in-built storage cupboard. Cloakroom Convenient ground floor WC with wash hand basin. First Floor Landing The first floor landing provides access to bedroom two, three and the family bathroom, a window to the rear elevation with period style shutters. Door proving access to the second floor via staircase. Bedroom Two Bedroom number two is a good sized double bedroom with exposed beams and a window to the front elevation. Bedroom Three Bedroom number three is considered a good sized single bedroom with exposed beams, a window to the front elevation and a useful fitted storage cupboard. Bathroom The family bathroom briefly comprises of a low-level flush WC, a pedestal wash hand basin, roll top bath and a separate corner shower cubicle with electric shower. In addition, the bathroom has a window to the rear elevation with period style shutters. Second Floor Landing Stairs rise to the second floor master bedroom. Bedroom One The second floor boasts an impressive double bedroom and in addition there is a good sized area adjoining which could be used as additional living space or dressing area. Within this space there are a range of fitted wardrobes, access to eaves storage and two windows located to the front elevation.

Outside to the front of the property parking can be found on street. To the rear of the cottage there is a private enclosed garden. This mature cottage garden has been well-maintained and is currently stocked with a range of mature plants, shrubs and trees. There is an extended patio offering the perfect space for entertaining. The garden laid mainly to lawn with mature borders surrounding and a paved pathway which gives access to a useful brick built garden store. There is a gated access to Hall Lane via the neighbouring cottage.

Freehold. Grade II listed

Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.