Gilmorton, Leicestershire

Tudor Cottage

Main Street | Gilmorton | Leicestershire | LE17 5PA

TUDOR COTTAGE

A stunning period, Grade II Listed village home in sought after village location, with outbuildings and 0.36 acres of beautiful gardens.

KEY FEATURES

A stunning period, Grade II Listed village home in sought after village location, with outbuildings and 0.36 acres of beautiful gardens.

Tudor Cottage is a signature building in the sought after village of Gilmorton in south Leicestershire, and is quite rightly Grade II Listed for its attractive façade and period features. It’s a family home with a wealth of characteristic features throughout, benefitting from outbuildings and a large plot, measuring 0.36 acres. The house has been sympathetically renovated by the present owners who have managed to preserve the character of the home whilst adding many contemporary touches, including heritage double glazed windows.

A large dining hall is the first room behind the attractive entrance door, which has a log burner and exposed ceiling timbers. There are a further three reception rooms comprising a neighbouring snug with log burner, a larger sitting room, and play room just off the kitchen overlooking the gardens and rear terrace. The bespoke kitchen/breakfast room features an attractive range and ample dining space leading to a utility room with larder pantry. There is a well-equipped ground floor bathroom and rear lobby serving the reception rooms at the front of the house. The first floor provides a generously sized family bathroom with some attractive exposed timbers. The four well-proportioned bedrooms offer many attractive features, many with vaulted ceilings and exposed beams.

SELLER INSIGHT

Tudor Cottage is a Grade II listed timber framed house believed to date back to circa 1600 which sits in the heart of Gilmorton village just three miles northeast of Lutterworth. Sympathetically extended and renovated this character home comes with substantial and secure gardens with well-stocked borders and several period outbuildings. ‘We have always loved period properties and were keen to own a timber framed house after a trip to Herefordshire, so we were delighted to find Tudor Cottage, an interesting home with a welcoming family feel,’ say the owners, who have personally carried out a full and thorough renovation. ‘Although the place was in a bit of a sorry state when we found it, we’ve taken great pride in breathing life back into the it and enhancing its wonderful character, from making repairs to the roof and chimney stacks and replacing bathrooms to adding a handmade hardwood kitchen and redecorating in breathable or heritage paints.’ With plenty of space to be social or to escape for peace and quiet, both house and garden offer a comfortable place from which to enjoy village life.

‘We fell in love with Gilmorton because of the community atmosphere and great facilities – not every village which can boast a shop, three pubs/restaurants and a primary school.’

‘Since moving here, we have been made to feel very welcome and have made fond memories of enjoyable community events, not least the beer festival!’

‘The garden is vast, and the great expanse of lawn can accommodate big gettogethers. It’s also lovely to sit out on a sunny evening and just relax – the privacy and quiet mean one can easily forget you’re in a village.’

‘The main lounge with its stripped beams and cosy colour scheme is particularly good on a cold winter’s day when the fire is crackling away and a film is showing – it’s a proper ‘snug’.’

‘As a keen cook, the opportunity to have my own pantry was a massive draw.’

‘We are fortunate to have excellent neighbours, especially next door. Our children frequently play together and love spending time exploring the safe and secure garden.’

‘Tudor Cottage has offered us a lovely space in which to start our family – the dedicated playroom also helps to keep the clutter of family life to a minimum.

‘It will be a hard home to leave and Gilmorton a hard community to say goodbye to.’*

* 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 lies in a prominent position situated within Gilmorton and can be accessed via the covered driveway leading to an extensive paved area, providing an abundance of off road parking and access to the outbuildings and workshop. The total plot measures 0.36 acres.

To the rear, the property benefits from a large garden predominantly laid to lawn and with a selection of well stocked planted borders and mature trees providing a good degree of privacy. There is a paved patio area and water feature along with a fantastic garden room, ideally for a home office, kids’ playroom or hobby room.

LOCATION

Gilmorton is a sought-after Leicestershire village offering a number of local amenities including a popular primary school and a village store/Post Office. The village has a very active community with three popular public houses, a local sports pavilion, park, tennis courts and outdoor gym.

The M1 is within easy driving distance giving easy access to the M6 and A14. Train services are available from Market Harborough and Rugby.

The range of state schooling in the area is excellent, including Gilmorton Chandler C of E Primary School in the village, Lutterworth College and Lutterworth High School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted). The area also boasts a good selection of noteworthy independent schools including Uppingham, Brooke House, St. Peter’s, Oakham, Oundle and Stamford.

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INFORMATION

Services

Mains water, mains gas, electricity, drainage and broadband are connected

Local Authority. Harborough District Council

Council tax band ‘F’.

Viewing Arrangements. Strictly via the vendors sole agents Sam Funnell 07714515484 and Claire Heritage 07894561313

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 30.05.2023

FINE & COUNTRY

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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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