Summary - Axe & Compass Cottage, Moat Lane, Wolvey LE10 3HP
5 bed 4 bath Detached
Spacious historic cottage on 1.5 acres with garages, stables and heat-pump.
Circa 17th-century part thatched cottage with extensive period features
A rare circa 17th-century thatched cottage set in about 1.5 acres, Axe & Compass Cottage combines period charm with flexible family living. Principal rooms enjoy countryside views and exposed beams; the living kitchen, two reception rooms and five bedrooms offer plenty of space for family life and home working. The property includes a ground-source heat pump that helps reduce running costs and provides ambient heating year-round.
The grounds are a major asset: large level lawns, mature trees, paddock suitable for a pony, double and single garages and two stables. The house’s unlisted status gives scope for sensitive improvement or income use as a bed & breakfast or short-let, subject to local planning and commercial considerations. Several principal rooms open to garden views, delivering a classic country-living feel.
Buyers should note material ownership and maintenance considerations typical of a historic thatch cottage. The thatched roof and solid brick walls likely require specialist upkeep and the walls are assumed uninsulated, so improvement works (insulation, potential electrical upgrades) may be desirable. Council Tax is in a high band and local crime is reported above average for the area — factors to weigh against the exceptional setting. Overall this is a character-rich family home with large grounds and clear scope to personalise and add value.
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