Captivating 17th-Century Thatched Residence with Character & Style

Ground Floor Living Spaces

Welcoming Entrance & Dining: A half-glazed front door opens into a split-level entrance hall featuring an oak strip floor. This space flows effortlessly into a dedicated study nook and an impressive dining room, anchored by heavy ceiling beams and a brick-herringbone inglenook fireplace with open-fire potential.
Dual-Aspect Sitting Room: Full of historic charm with an exposed cruck frame, solid oak floors, and structural beams, centered around a Norwegian multi-fuel stove. Glazed doors open directly onto the sunlit rear gardens.
Bespoke Kitchen & Sunroom: A chef's kitchen featuring handcrafted cabinetry, granite countertops, a classic two-oven oil AGA, a walk-in pantry off the hallway, and terracotta tile flooring. It extends into a sun-drenched, hardwood double-glazed conservatory with a fully glazed roof and underfloor heating. A illuminated, glass-covered period well set into travertine tiles forms a stunning focal point.
Utility Room: Positioned conveniently off the kitchen, styled with matching bespoke units, granite surfaces, and terracotta tiles.
First Floor Accommodation

Character Bedrooms: The landing highlights exposed historic timbers and historic cruck beams leading to three light-filled double bedrooms, each fitted with built-in wardrobes. The principal bedroom boasts exposed beams and a charming eyebrow window overlooking the garden.
Family Bathroom: A spacious retreat featuring oak flooring, generous fitted storage, and a classic freestanding roll-top bath.
Grounds & Outbuildings

Front & Rear Gardens: A traditional white picket fence and blue diamond paver path frame the cottage facade. To the rear lies an exceptionally private, southwest-facing garden featuring expansive lawns, mature trees a large flagstone terrace for outdoor dining,, and dedicated log storage.
Detached Garage & Studio Potential: Reached via a side shared driveway and private rear courtyard, the modern brick double garage features double doors, a side personal entrance, and a versatile first-floor room ideal for an office, studio, or additional storage.
Utilities & Comforts

Fully connected to all mains services, supplemented by gas central heating (Worcester Bosch boiler) and electric underfloor heating in the sunroom, ground-floor bathroom, and ground-floor bedroom spaces.

Detached House for sale in Leicester, Thatch Cottage, Baggrave End, Barsby, LE7 4RB