Summary - LEA COTTAGE MELTON ROAD HICKLING PASTURES MELTON MOWBRAY LE14 3QG
4 bed 2 bath Detached
Spacious 4-bed farmhouse on half-acre with planning potential and panoramic countryside views.
Four double bedrooms with en-suite to master
Previously approved large extension and separate dwelling potential
Newly renovated interior with integrated kitchen appliances
Approximately 0.5 acre plot with panoramic countryside views
Ample off-street parking and detached double garage
Oil-fired heating; consider fuel and running cost implications
Solid brick walls assumed uninsulated — energy upgrades advised
Hamlet location: very low crime but limited local services
Lea Cottage is a spacious, newly renovated four-bedroom farmhouse set on approximately 0.5 acres in the peaceful hamlet of Hickling Pastures. The property combines period character with contemporary fittings: a generous kitchen with integrated appliances, multiple reception rooms and a bright conservatory that opens onto a large garden. The living spaces and sizeable bedrooms suit a growing family seeking countryside calm with convenient road links.
A major value driver is the previous planning permission covering a substantial 2,000 sq ft double-storey extension plus a single-storey 1,500 sq ft dwelling — offering clear potential for enlargement or redevelopment (subject to renewal/consents). Ample off-street parking and a double garage add practical appeal for families with multiple cars or hobbies requiring storage.
Practical considerations are straightforward and should be factored into budgets. The property is heated by an oil-fired boiler with radiators, and the original solid brick walls are assumed to have no cavity insulation — meaning energy upgrades could be beneficial. Council tax is described as expensive, and the home sits in an isolated hamlet location, which offers privacy but fewer immediate local services.
For families prioritising space, rural views and good school catchments, Lea Cottage presents an appealing, move-in-ready option with scope to create significant additional value through permitted development or sympathetic extension. Buyers wishing to improve energy efficiency or reduce running costs should allow for works to walls, heating and insulation.
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