Newly refurbished, this broad fronted detached home within easy walking distance of Bradgate Park occupies a prominent, village centre position. Under a new thatch and South-west facing, Malc’s Cottage has a spacious open plan feel, ideal for those with entertaining in mind. Largely rebuilt the cottage is entered into a central dining hall with gas stove and leading off is a large sitting room with further gas fired stove, fitted kitchen, utility and cloaks/WC. On the first floor are three, large double bedrooms and three stylishly fitted bathroom/shower rooms. A gated, gravel driveway provides plentiful hardstanding and access to an oversized garage. The front garden enjoys a pleasant, south-westerly aspect and to the rear is a low maintenance, courtyard style garden.



Location

Malc’s Cottage is ideally placed, just 6 minutes’ walk (0.3 miles) from the extremely popular Bradgate Park. Nestled in rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest, Newtown Linford is a charming village best known for its association with Bradgate Park, the former home of Lady Jane Grey the Nine Day Queen. The park provides scenic walks to local landmarks including Old John, a hilltop folly and riverside walks towards Cropston Reservoir. Local amenities include a primary school, shops, cafes, delis, gastro pubs and restaurants, church and cricket club. The village is conveniently located for ease of access to Leicester, Loughborough and the M1(J22).



Distances

Leicester 6 miles / Loughborough 8 miles / Nottingham 26 miles / Market Bosworth 11 miles / Ratcliffe College 10 miles / M1 (J22) 2.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 12.2 miles



Ground Floor

The property is entered through an entrance porch into a spacious dining hall. This large, central space with tiled floor features a signature stone and brick fireplace with inset gas fired stove. From the dining room an open tread staircase rises to the first floor and adjoining is a kitchen, fitted in a modern, shaker style. An exposed stone wall in the kitchen is a particular feature and there is ample space in the kitchen for table and chairs. The sitting room which is unusually spacious is flooded with natural light and a stone and brick fireplace with inset gas stove is a particular focal point. A rear hallway, fully equipped utility room and cloaks/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.



First Floor

A spacious L shaped landing with small gallery provides access to three double bedrooms and family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have stylishly fitted ensuite shower rooms and the luxurious family bathroom features a contemporary style, free-standing bath.



Outside

To the front of the cottage, wooden gates open to a gravel driveway and garage. The driveway provides hardstanding for numerous vehicles. The front garden enjoys a pleasant south-westerly aspect with an area of lawn and seating area providing the perfect spot for entertaining alfresco. A side gate provides pedestrian access to a low maintenance, courtyard style garden to rear.



Oversized Garage

The garage is attached to the cottage and has an electric door. An open roof space provides useful storage space or possible development potential. The garage has a window and personal door to rear garden.



Services

All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with Ideal Logic boiler (installed 2017) located in the utility room. All bathroom/shower rooms have electric underfloor heating and the windows have wooden shutters.



Tenure

Freehold.



Directions

From the centre of the village proceed along Main Street towards Ulverscroft and Woodhouse Eaves. The cottage is located on the right-hand side just before The Bradgate pub/restaurant.