A wonderful Grade-II Listed cottage believed to date back to the 18th-Century with idyllic south-facing gardens and a deceptive floor area of around 2,000 sq ft. Moxon Cottage is located in the centre of this beautifully quaint town, and uniquely provides a gravel driveway with off-road parking for two vehicles, plus a detached garage/workshop. Watch the 360 virtual tour.
General Description - Alexanders of Market Bosworth are delighted to introduce to the market a wonderful, Grade-II Listed cottage believed to date back to the 18th-Century. The property is located on Station Road in the centre of this beautifully quaint town nestled in Leicestershire countryside, and uniquely provides a gravel driveway with off-road parking for two vehicles and access to a detached garage/workshop, which is a rare and special feature for a period property in this historic and central location. The cottage style gardens are beautifully established and enjoy a south-facing aspect. The internal accommodation is spacious and airy, supported by well-proportioned rooms with high ceilings.
Location - Market Bosworth is a charming and historic town nestled in Leicestershire countryside. There is a selection of independent shops, and a tempting array of pubs and restaurants found in the town and its neighbouring villages ,making for a pleasant rural community with recreational and sporting opportunities abound. The market is held every Wednesday and a popular farmers' market every month.
The area is well known for its schooling, including The Dixie Grammar School in Market Bosworth, nearby Twycross House School and Repton School, amongst many others. There is a convenient train service from nearby Nuneaton to London Euston taking from 1 hour and 4 minutes, and the property is also well positioned for travelling by car with the A444 close by providing links to the M42.
Accommodation - This wonderful period home is replete with character and charm. Inside, the interiors are bright and welcoming with a deceptive floor area of around 2,000 sq ft. The hall leads to light, dual aspect sitting room with a feature fireplace and French doors which lead out onto the gardens. The sitting room has a door to the rear hallway and dining room. From the rear hallway there is stairs rising to first floor and an inviting breakfast room with a Rayburn stove and a door to the kitchen. There is a utility room set off the kitchen with access to a w.c. On the first floor you will find four bedrooms and a family bathroom. The main bedroom provides bespoke fitted furniture and there is a three-piece contemporary shower room. The property also has an impressive cellar.
Outside - Outside, the gardens are idyllic and whimsical and enjoy a south-facing aspect. The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys outlooks onto a glorious courtyard with central water feature. There is a lawned garden with a beautiful seating terrace and sumptuous cottage borders creating an arrangement of textures and colours. The garage outbuilding creates a charming backdrop. This space provides a garage and workshop with stairs rising to store room upstairs.
Distances - Leicester 12 miles, Hinckley 7 miles, Nottingham 31 miles, Birmingham 27 miles, East Midlands Airport 18 miles, Birmingham Airport 25 miles, Nuneaton Train Station 10 miles (all distances are approximate).
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent, Alexanders of Market Bosworth (01455) 291471.
Tenure - Freehold.
Local Authority - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council, Hinckley Hub, Rugby Road, Hinckley, Leics LE10 0FR (Tel: 01455 238141). Council Tax Band F.
Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.
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