Cottage in Leicestershire

About this property

Set in the beautiful grounds of a Grade II listed Georgian hall, this cottage is the epitome of luxury and stylish design, making it perfect for families and friends to retreat in a place where history and modern living blend seamlessly. Explore The Woodlands Trust Jubilee Woods from your doorstep, or travel 7.5 miles to visit the National Trust s Calke Abbey a historic house within a 600 acre nature reserve. For family days out, Conkers (7.5 miles) is perfect for the young adventurer, with both indoor and outdoor pursuits, Twycross Zoo and Gruffalo Discovery Land are 8 miles away, and for space enthusiasts, be sure to visit The National Space Centre in Leicester (13.5 miles). Donnington Park Circuit (9 miles) hosts major motorcycling and racing events, along with a Grand Prix Museum. Centrally located in England between Leicester (13 miles), Derby (16 miles), Nottingham (22 miles) and Birmingham (29 miles), you re never too far away from an adventure. Upon entering the grounds of the cottage, you instantly feel the grandeur of this historical building which is contrasted by the beautifully modern, open plan kitchen and dining area as you step inside. Designed to the highest quality and finished with luxury appliances, cooking up dinner for loved ones will be a delight. The range cooker is a contemporary twist on the traditional stove, while the Quooker tap offers the ultimate luxury of instant boiling water for your afternoon brew. The island is the place to gather for breakfast or afternoon conversations, while the dining table under the window offers seating for six. Ready for evening entertainment, be sure to light the double sided wood burner whilst enjoying the large Smart TV and impressive Bang and Olusfen Bluetooth sound system. As the fire warms both the kitchen and sitting room, settle into your evening under high ceilings, comfortable sofas, and lavish interiors. Heading upstairs, the spacious, tastefully decorated bedrooms have been designed with total comfort in mind, boasting sumptuous Egyptian quality linen and luxury mattresses. Original oak beams and a brick chimney breast dress the super king size bedroom, along with a lavish en suite bathroom complete with a roll top bath and shower. The other two bedrooms offer king size beds, one with an en suite shower room and the other making use of the shared family bathroom with another roll top bath and shower. As one of a few properties set in the 30 acre grounds, you will benefit from the tranquillity of this gated retreat along with your own private garden to the front of the cottage. There is ample lawn space for the children to frolic in the evening sun, whilst the older members of the family cook on the gas BBQ and prepare for al fresco dining on the patio area. There is a large dining table and parasol for cover seating eight, along with a smaller, traditional wrought iron table and chairs, perfect for a coffee and reading the paper in peace. Need to know: 3 bedrooms 1 super king size, 2 king size. 3 bathrooms 1 family bathroom with roll top bath, shower and WC, 1 en suite bathroom with roll top bath, shower and WC and 1 en suite bathroom with shower and WC. 1 separate downstairs WC. Everhot double range cooker with oven, induction hob and grill, Quooker boiling tap, fridge/freezer, 2 dishwashers, wine cooler, microwave and cafetiere. Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. Welcome hamper on arrival. Travel cot, highchair and baby bath available on request. Double sided wood burning fire between kitchen and lounge (first basket of logs provided). Smart TV with Sky in living room (75"), kitchen and super king bedroom. Bang and Olufsen Bluetooth sound system on kitchen wall. Set in a 30 acre gated estate with private garden to the front of property with lawn, fruit trees, outside dining/seating and gas BBQ. Gated driveway parking for up to 4 cars. Local pub and shop within 1 mile.

Accommodation

Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Luxury, Family friendly, Sky TV, Cottage, Yes, Yes, Yes