4 Bed Detached House For Sale Dawsons Lane, Leicester, LE9

**Four bed period farmhouse with adjoining barn **Set in approximately 1.7 acres **Potential to develop barn and extend accommodation, subject to the usual planning consents

General - White Barn Farm is a country property of real character in a quite idyllic setting. There is a pretty period house which has considerable scope for further development and immediately to the West of the main house is a magnificent former cart barn, which has potential, subject to the usual consents, to be converted into ancillary accommodation. The house is set in gardens and grounds extending to approximately 1.7 acres. Located just outside Leicester, White Barn Farm is in a very secluded setting down a long drive set well back from the road.

Location - The village of Cosby is well located for access to Leicester City Centre and has a wide range of local amenities including shops, restaurants, a post office, supermarket, school, library, churches and public houses. A selection of leisure facilities further enhances the village including Cosby Golf Club and a large recreation park. The neighbouring village of Narborough has a direct train line service to Birmingham and Leicester City Centre. The area is also very well located for access to the M1 at Junction 21, the M69, and M6.

The House - The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Door opening into the reception hall.

Reception Hall - Back door to courtyard and door to a wet room/utility (giving access to the studio).

Living Kitchen - 5.79m x 5.51m (19' x 18'1\") - A good sized living kitchen with beamed ceiling. There is a range of fitted kitchen units and stairs rising to the first floor.

Garden Room - 8.41m x 4.06m (27'7\" x 13'4\") - A glorious room with full height ceiling and French doors to the garden and courtyard. Central heating radiator.

Lounge - 5.74m x 3.96m (18'10\" x 13') - A warm and welcoming room. There is a fireplace housing a wood burning stove, central heating radiator and the original front door.

Wet Room/Utility - 3.86m x 1.63m (12'8\" x 5'4\") - With an electric shower, Belfast sink and door to the studio.

Studio - 7.37m x 3.91m (24'2\" x 12'10\") - Although not fully incorporated into the house this is a stunning and flexible space with full height ceiling, mezzanine floor and door to the courtyard.

On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the living kitchen to the landing.

First Floor Landing - Opening off the landing are doors to the bedrooms.

Bedroom One - 3.71m x 3.18m (12'2\" x 10'5\") - There is a bank of fitted wardrobes with louvred fronts. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - 3.96m x 2.51m (13' x 8'3\") - A double bedroom with country views. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.15m x 3.07m (10'4\" x 10'1\") - Timber boarded floor. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four - 2.67m x 2.01m (8'9\" x 6'7\") - Central heating radiator.

Bathroom - 3.68m x 2.24m (12'1\" x 7'4\") - Suite comprising a panelled bath with shower over, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin.

Outside - The house is approached along a 1/4 mile long drive over which the owners have a right of way.

Beyond the barn there is a further garden area and the paddock.

Courtyard - There is a wonderful walled courtyard bounded on three sides by the house and the barn. It is a real sun trap as it is South facing and a perfect space for outdoor dining and entertaining.

The Gardens - There are beautifully landscaped gardens to the East of the house with heavily stocked flower and herbaceous borders which provide dramatic color through the flowering season. There are various terraced areas and two greenhouses are included in the sale.

The Barn - 13.72m x 4.57m (45' x 15') - A traditional Cart Barn with a recently re-laid slate roof. There are three rooms to the ground floor and two further rooms on the upper level.

The Garage - 5.49m x 4.57m (18' x 15') - With double doors to the drive.

The Paddock - The paddock is quite delightful. There are some fine trees and mature boundaries ensure a big degree of privacy.

Notes - There is a private drainage system.