School Lane

Barkby, LE7

Tenure: Freehold

Ideal for a professional person/couple or first time buyers, this Grade II listed one bedroom cottage is situated down a quiet, no-through lane in the highly regarded and picturesque village of Barkby offering an excellent local primary school, two public houses, a village church and a quintessential tree lined cricket ground. Featuring a wealth of characterful features including beamed ceilings and sliding slash windows, the layout includes a reception room with multi fuel burner, kitchen, landing with study area, double bedroom and bathroom. To the rear is an established garden not overlooked from beyond featuring an historic brick store. Well placed for excellent local facilities at near-by Syston and Thurmaston, an immediate viewing comes highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

EPC rating: Exempt. Council tax band: B, Tenure: Freehold,

Accommodation

The property is entered via a solid wood front door into the:

Lounge

3.31m x 4.50m

Positioned around an exposed chimney breast with a multi fuel burner and built in shelving into the alcoves, the reception room offers space for both formal dining and comfortable sitting. With a sliding sash window to the front elevation, exposed beams, built in corner bench with storage and a door leading through to the:

Kitchen

1.57m x 4.58m

Fitted with a range of units with complementary roll edge work surfaces over with features including a Belfast sink, wall mounted boiler, under counter space for an appliance with further appliance and storage space under the staircase which rises to the first floor. With a sash window and a characterful stable door leads to the rear.

Landing

Providing the perfect space for those who work from home or would equally make an ideal spot for sitting, with a hatch to the insulated loft space with boarding and a window to the rear elevation.

Bedroom

2.67m x 4.50m

A double room enjoying a sliding slash window to the front elevation.

Bathroom

2.23m x 2.17m

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a bath with shower over, pedestal wash hand basin and w, with built in storage, feature panelling and a sash window to the rear elevation.

Outside

The property is situated on a no-through lane in the highly desirable village of Barkby with the plot offering a low maintenance block paved area adjacent to the accommodation with a step up leading to a garden featuring a variety of shrubbery with fencing to boundaries. There is also a seating area to the far back of the garden as well as a useful brick store.

Tenure & Council Tax

We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood - Tax Band B. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

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Making an Offer

In line with current money laundering regulations, prospective buyers will be asked to provide us with photo I.D. (e.g. Passport, driving licence, bus pass etc) and proof of address (e.g. Current utility bill, bank statement etc). You will also be asked to provide us with proof of how you will be funding your purchase. Please note that when making an offer, if you are taking out a mortgage, you will also be asked to have a no obligation chat with our 'in branch' mortgage adviser to confirm your affordability. We ask for your cooperation in this matter as this information will be required before a sale can be agreed.

Agents Note

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements (width x length), floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell. Lease details, service ground rent are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright.

Referrals

Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to Benjamin York at Chamelo to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through him. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers and we will receive a referral fee should you decide to use them to sell or purchase a property. We can also refer you to a surveyor and energy assessor and we will receive a referral fee should you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.

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