Lutterworth, Leicestershire

The Cobbles

Mowsley Lane | Walton | Lutterworth | Leicestershire | LE17 5RF

THE COBBLES

A beautifully situated barn conversion with 1.22 acres of gardens and paddock on the edge of this popular Leicestershire village.

KEY FEATURES

The Cobbles has all the hallmarks of a traditional barn conversion. Formally stables for a neighbouring farmhouse, this wonderful spacious and versatile property occupies an enviable position on the edge of the village of Walton in Leicestershire and as such it enjoys wonderful views of open countryside and has its own private gardens and an acre field with a beautiful duck pond and stabling. The property itself has plenty of off-road parking, four well-proportioned bedrooms including a principal bedroom which has an ensuite shower room. There is also a snug, large reception room and wellappointed kitchen/breakfast room, family bathroom and utility/boot room. The property has a wide variety of traditional features including exposed timbers, A frames, vaulted ceilings and two attractive inglenook fireplaces, also including oak-effect double-glazing throughout.

The property has a welcoming entrance hall with vaulted ceiling. The Cobbles has been thoughtfully laid out with the bedrooms on the righthand side of the building and the living accommodation on the left. There is a snug with two double glazed windows, a vaulted ceiling and a log burner. Neighbouring this room, there is a large reception room with a stunning exposed brick inglenook fireplace that incorporates a log burner, vaulted ceiling and windows overlooking the frontage, whilst French-doors lead to the rear patio. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys spectacular views of the garden and paddock and has a flagstone floor and a traditional solid oak kitchen with granite worksurfaces. There is a large cooking range that sits inside the chimney breast, a large island unit and a built-in dishwasher. Neighbouring this is a utility/boot room that leads to the garden. There is also a garden room which has stunning views of the garden and paddock. Just off the entrance hall is the bedroom wing of the barn.

Bedroom one sits at the rear of the house and has a range of built-in wardrobes, views of the garden, an ensuite shower room and an exposed central ceiling beam. Neighbouring this is bedroom four which is an L shaped room with a window to the side aspect, vaulted ceiling with exposed timbers and built-in double wardrobe. Bedroom three has windows to both the front and rear and a vaulted ceiling, whilst bedroom two is another double room that enjoys views of the rear aspect with vaulted ceiling and a decorative Victorian cast-iron fireplace.

SELLER INSIGHT

Located on the edge of the village of Walton – south of Leicester and west of Market Harborough – The Cobbles is a delightful single storey barn conversion set in 1.22 acres. Set back from a small service road at the intersection of Mowsley Lane and Mere Road, this four-bedroom home offers all the benefits of country living while providing the perfect base to access major arterial routes such as the M1, M6 and the A14. ‘The size of the property with its socially focussed kitchen, large living room, extensive drive and field has not only made it the perfect day-to-day home but the ideal place to host extended family and friends. When younger, our children particularly enjoyed having fun in the field with their friends, whether playing games or football, cricket or croquet or sleeping overnight in tents and having picnics under the trees.’ As keen gardeners the current owners, who took ownership in 2008, have paid great attention to the grounds, including establishing a thriving vegetable plot which provides them with delicious, organically grown seasonal vegetables. ‘We have put the rich green-grass one acre field to good use too by keeping chickens – they have enjoyed the space, provided great entertainment and blessed us with the most wonderful golden-yoke eggs.’

‘The garden room, which is attached to the kitchen, opens to the garden via French windows and allows one to enjoy fresh country air and beautiful views of the garden and field. We never tired of opening the bedroom curtains in the morning to avail ourselves of the same vista.’

‘In the winter it is lovely to light the wood-burners and relax in the cosy comfort of either of the two reception rooms.’

‘The location of the property on the edge of Walton has enabled us to observe various species of wildlife from the comfort of our home, these include woodpeckers, owls, hedgehogs, and even the occasional visit by a kingfisher to the natural spring-fed pond down the field.’

‘Most years we have also had a duck nesting on the pond’s small island with the advent of new-born ducklings appearing in the early spring.’

‘The local area has much to offer, from excellent public footpaths to very good schools in Lutterworth; transport to the schools is available from the village. Walton has a village hall hosting a range of activities and there is a church located in the neighbouring village of Kimcote.’*

* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.

Outside

The property has attractive frontage with a laurel hedge for added privacy and a gravel driveway which provides plenty of off-road parking for at least 10 to 15 vehicles. To the left of the barn is a detached garage with a pitched roof and double doors and there’s a variety of trees on the left-hand boundary and an arched gate that leads to the rear garden. The rear garden has a shaped block paved patio and then a lawn that leads to a ‘ha ha’ which marks the boundary between the field and garden. The total plot measures 1.22 acres of which roughly an acre is designated as paddock and is fenced to all sides and has a private hedge on both boundaries and an attractive natural pond in the centre of the field. There is a variety of trees along the boundary and near the house there are two large timber-built stables, plus two adjoining gated open pens. A five bar gate p rovides access to the roadside if required.

LOCATION

Walton is a village in the civil parish of Kimcote and Walton, in the Harborough district, in the county of Leicestershire, England, south of Leicester and west of Market Harborough. The village has a pub named The Dog and Gun.

Nearby is the market town of Lutterworth which provides plenty of day-to-day shopping facilities, whilst access to the M1 via Junction 19 is within a few minutes’ drive. Rugby in neighbouring Warwickshire and Market Harborough both offer regular direct railway services to London.

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INFORMATION

Services

Oil fired central heating, mains, water, electricity, and broadband are connected

Local Authority

Harborough District Council Council tax band ‘F’.

Viewing Arrangements

Strictly via the vendors sole agents Sam Funnell 07714 515484 and Claire Heritage 07894 561313, Fine and Country Rugby.

Agents notes: All measurements are approximate and for general guidance only and whilst every attempt has been made to ensure accuracy, they must not be relied on. The fixtures, fittings and appliances referred to have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproduced for general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contact the numbers listed on the brochure. Printed 12.05.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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Claire has worked in the property industry for over 18 years, during which time she has mastered the ever changing marketing techniques that have evolved numerous times during her working life. In particular, Claire is a marketing manager and social media expert which puts her in the perfect position to elevate the status of your home and create a successful and bespoke marketing strategy tailored to your needs. She has received many awards and testimonies from her contemporaries and clients alike. Claire is consistently dedicated to her role and is the consummate professional, always going out of her way to help others at any given time. With her warm personality and outstanding customer service, Claire’s sole aim is to ensure that our clients; journey is as smooth and as stress free as possible. Claire works closely with her partner Sam (Fine & Country Branch Partner) and lives in Rugby with her two children.

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Sam heads up the team in Rugby and has worked in a Managerial capacity in the local area with other agents for over 20 years. Sam combines his wealth of local knowledge, with an enthusiasm for marketing, service and results. He is more than happy to provide a bespoke, tailored plan to aid any seller’s move using Fine & Country’s incredible marketing tools. The office constantly receives repeat business and excellent reviews, a true testament to the quality of service that Sam and the team consistently deliver.

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