Cotesbach HouseMain Street | Cotesbach | Leicestershire | LE17 4HX

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Part of a former Victorian Rectory, with a wealth of original features, occupying just over an acre of formal gardens, including its own dell.

Cotesbach House is one of the signature homes in this popular Leicestershire village and as a former Rectory, it was constructed originally in the late 1800’s and as such offers a wealth of Victorian features throughout and spacious rooms which include four double bedrooms, a spectacular formal dining room, drawing room, sitting room, cloakroom, laundry room and kitchen/breakfast room. The property also has a large cellar, which offers scope for further development. The property sits on an elevated plot and has its own dell which is populated by mature trees and offers the perfect retreat on sunny days, whilst offering a young family an ideal, secure environment to grow up in. The grounds also have a detached garage and stable block which with the relevant planning permission could provide ancillary accommodation to the main house.

The property has an original entrance porch with pitched roof and a Minton tile floor with leaded stain glass window to the side and door. There is a cloakroom with wash basin and low level WC as well as leaded stain glass window to the side aspect. There are glazed doors that lead to a grand, welcoming entrance hall with high ceilings and cornicing with matching tiled floor that leads to the staircase that serves four further rooms that include the sitting room, drawing room, dining room and kitchen/breakfast room, as well as a door that leads to the rear lobby.

A beautiful Victorian property in the heart of this sleepy Leicestershire village, Cotesbach House was formerly the rectory for the beautiful parish Church of Saint Mary’s in Cotesbach near Lutterworth.

The house stands impressively within the grounds, and has been home to the current owners for almost 19 years. “We were initially attracted to the location of the property,” they describe, “It is a great family house and incredibly quiet, with large bright rooms and high ceilings.”

The formal dining room is enormous space with two windows to the rear aspect and is perfect for entertaining for Christmas or large dinner parties, and can easily occupy a table that suits at least ten people. There is an open fireplace with tiled hearth and ornate timber surround.

The kitchen breakfast room is situated at the front of Cotesbach House and has a window to the front and also an additional entrance door that leads to the shingle parking area. The kitchen has a tiled floor, a variety of wall mounted units and a one and a half bowl sink and drainer and range. There is a built in fridge, space for an automatic dishwasher and room for a large table. In the rear lobby, there are two steps down to the utility room. There is a built in fridge and freezer, space for automatic washing machine and tumble dryer and a glazed door that leads to the rear aspect. Just off the lobby is the cellar, which has three large chambers and two windows to the rear and also houses the oil fired central heating boiler and hot water cylinders. The current vendor had drawn out plans for conversion of this area into further accommodation with access to sunken garden to the rear. These are welcome to view on viewings.

NB: The vendor submitted and obtained full planning permission by the planning authority; however this application has now expired. Buyers are advised to make their own investigations prior to purchasing.

The sitting room is situated at the front of the house offering dual aspect views to the side and front and views across the dell and lawned gardens. This room also has attractive ceiling cornicing, picture rails and original Victorian cast iron fireplace as well as radiator heating. Adjacent to this the beautifully proportioned and appointed drawing room which has windows to the side aspect with an attractive open fireplace with marble surround and raised hearth. Further features include the ornate ceiling cornicing and ceiling rose whilst there are French doors that lead to a rear patio.

FIRST FLOOR

The property has a large opaque roof window that provides the landing plenty of natural light, there are doors from the landing that lead to four double bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom enjoys views dual aspect views of the gardens and dell and also has a dressing room, again with a window to the side and a variety of built in wardrobes, whilst the en-suite bathroom also has a window the front with folding privacy shutters and a high level WC and ‘his and hers’ wash basins with marble surround. There is also a large double shower cubicle with Victorian style shower attachment and LED down lighters. Bedroom two has windows to the rear and enjoy its own access to the family bathroom which has a large Victorian style roll top claw foot bath, window to the rear aspect, LED down lighters and high level WC, two heated chrome towel rails and a ‘his and hers’ wash basin’s and a step up to a shower cubicle which has mosaic tiling and Victorian style shower attachment. Bedroom three, also a large double room, with a typical high ceiling and picture rail, has windows to the rear and side aspects. Bedroom four has views to the front with its own wash basin and picture rail.

The property is warm and inviting with many characterful features typical of Victorian properties. Extravagant cornices to the reception rooms and terracotta and ceramic mosaics adorning the floors of the entrance hall. There are several original fireplaces and a beautiful staircase with turned wooden spindles and balustrades. “The property has such a family feel,” continues the gentleman of the house, “Its so warm and inviting and the views are just incredible. We are surrounded by trees and gardens, so are not overlooked.”

The upper gardens, which measure just over half an acre, are laid mainly to lawn and have a variety of well stocked, shaped borders and mature trees. The lawns adjacent to the side elevation have played host to family BBQs and parties over the years and offer the perfect environment to enjoy the afternoon sun. There is a path that leads to the rear and a variety of well stocked shrubs and borders. On the other side of the driveway the lawns continue round the rear of the stables and garage.

An archway and meandering pathway takes you down towards the lower part of the garden which forms a natural dell, again measuring just over an acre. The Dell has impressive views back the elevated position of the main house and is surrounded by mature trees providing excellent privacy to all sides. It is understood that the trees in this area have Tree Preservation Orders, and provide a natural shaded area and a perfect environment for children to play.

With a mixture of formal and woodland gardens the grounds of Cotesbach House are mature and beautiful. With well stocked colourful flowerbeds and plenty of space for out door entertaining. “There is so much wildlife within the grounds,” he continues. “A favourite feature of the grounds for us has been The Dell area, which we have used for children's parties, as well as the formal gardens used for grown up gatherings during the summer. The grounds look great when they are all lit up at night.”

ServicesMains water and meter, electricity, oil central heating, BT (connected)

Local AuthorityMarket Harborough Borough CouncilTelephone 01788 533533Council tax band G

Viewing ArrangementsStrictly via the vendors sole agents Fine & Country on 01788 820062

Website AddressFor more information visit the property’s unique website address www.fineandcountry.com/50033301

Opening HoursMonday to Friday 9.00 am - 5.30 pmSaturday 9.00 am - 4.30 pm

Location

This small hamlet close to Lutterworth and Rugby has a village hall, children’s five-a-side football pitch, an organic butcher with general store and village church. Day to day shopping is available in nearby Lutterworth and Rugby and the village offers easy access to both the motorway network and mainline rail services (London Euston in well under an hour from Rugby station). There is an excellent range of state schools available in neighbouring Lutterworth and the surrounding villages and of both state and private schooling available in and around Rugby with Rugby School, Rugby High School for girls, Lawrence Sheriff, Princethorpe and Bilton Grange.

DIRECTIONS

From the centre of Rugby leave town on the A5414 going directly through Clifton upon Dunsmore heading toward the A5. After a further two miles turn left onto the A5 and continue for approximately two miles turn right at the roundabout onto the A426 signposted toward Lutterworth. The first turning on your left leads to Cotesbach village into Main Street. The Precinct is a private road that can be found on the right hand side. Cotesbach House is the first home on the right.

The village of Cotesbach is a well stocked village, just half a mile from Lutterworth and five miles from Rugby. Thought to date back as far as the Romans, Cotesbach today is an elegant village comprising of many 18th century properties. “In the village there is the stable yard with organic butcher, cafe/ shop and blacksmith,” explains the owner, “The market town of Lutterworth is about five minutes away and provides for local shopping, with three supermarkets including Waitrose as well as a consortium of shops, and a farmers market which is held once a week. Lutterworth golf course is also just 3 minutes away from the property.” Rugby town offers a larger shopping experience just 12 minutes away and the city of Leicester can be comfortably reached within half an hour. If education is a priority, then Cotesbach is well situated, with a local primary and grammar school in Lutterworth; Bilton Grange, Lawrence Sheriff Schools in Rugby and wealth of other schools local to the area including the famous Rugby School. Transport links are also within convenient reach of the property, with the M1, M6, and A14 all within a few minutes of Cotesbach and Rugby railway station, taking commuters to London within 55 minutes; making this the ideal property for busy family life.

Agent Notes: All measurements are approximate and quoted in imperial with metric equivalents 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 tohave not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Internal photographs are reproducedfor general information and it must not be inferred that any item shown is included with the property. For a free valuation, contactthe numbers listed on the brochure.

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COTESBACH HOUSE, MAIN STREET, COTESBACH,

LUTTERWORTH, LE17 4HY

APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA

MAIN HOUSE: 275m2 / 2960ft2

CELLAR: 41.60m2 / 447ft2

OUTBUILDINGS: 43.43m2 / 467ft2

TOTAL: 360m2 / 3874ft2

DRAWING ROOM

4.38 x 4.53m

14'4" x 14'10"

LOUNGE

6.69 x 4.54m

21'11" 14'10"DINING ROOM

4.91 x 6.73m

16'1" x 21'11"

KITCHEN

3.91 x 5.90m

12'9" x 19'4"

UT

ILIT

Y

MASTER BEDROOM

4.51 x 4.55m

14'9" x 14'11"

BEDROOM 2

4.31 x 4.20m

14'1" x 13'9"

BEDROOM 4

4.94 x 3.29m

16' x 10'5"

BEDROOM 3

3.92 x 4.14m

12'9" x 13'5" EN SUITE

DRESSING

AREA

FAMILY

BATHROOM

CELLAR

6.48 x 6.42m

21'3" x 21'

STABLE

4.30 x 3.71m

14'1" x 12'1"

STUDY /

TACK

4.30 x 2.45m

14'1" x 8'

GARAGE

4.30 x 4.00m

14'1" x 13'1"

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COTESBACH HOUSE, MAIN STREET, COTESBACH,

LUTTERWORTH, LE17 4HY

APPROX. GROSS INTERNAL AREA

MAIN HOUSE: 275m2 / 2960ft2

CELLAR: 41.60m2 / 447ft2

OUTBUILDINGS: 43.43m2 / 467ft2

TOTAL: 360m2 / 3874ft2

DRAWING ROOM

4.38 x 4.53m

14'4" x 14'10"

LOUNGE

6.69 x 4.54m

21'11" 14'10"DINING ROOM

4.91 x 6.73m

16'1" x 21'11"

KITCHEN

3.91 x 5.90m

12'9" x 19'4"

UT

ILIT

Y

MASTER BEDROOM

4.51 x 4.55m

14'9" x 14'11"

BEDROOM 2

4.31 x 4.20m

14'1" x 13'9"

BEDROOM 4

4.94 x 3.29m

16' x 10'5"

BEDROOM 3

3.92 x 4.14m

12'9" x 13'5" EN SUITE

DRESSING

AREA

FAMILY

BATHROOM

CELLAR

6.48 x 6.42m

21'3" x 21'

STABLE

4.30 x 3.71m

14'1" x 12'1"

STUDY /

TACK

4.30 x 2.45m

14'1" x 8'

GARAGE

4.30 x 4.00m

14'1" x 13'1"