Summary - 32 SCHOOL LANE BARKBY LEICESTER LE7 3QL
3 bed 1 bath Cottage
Beautifully refurbished cottage in Barkby conservation area with studio and brook views.
Double-fronted Victorian cottage with original charm and exposed brick fireplace
Handcrafted Moir & Wade kitchen with granite worktops and space for range cooker
Recently replaced roof and new damp-proof course completed
Outbuilding/studio with separate access — ideal home office
Rear garden with flagstone patio and views over Barkby Brook and farmland
EPC rating E and medium local flooding risk — insurance/mitigation likely needed
Small plot size; single family bathroom only
Local crime levels above average for the area
This double-fronted cottage in Barkby combines period charm with recent, sympathetic refurbishment. Dating to 1907 and refreshed with a new roof and damp-proof course, the house offers a cosy lounge with a multi-fuel stove, a beautifully handbuilt Moir & Wade kitchen, and three bedrooms arranged over two floors — ideal for a young family or those seeking village living.
Set within the conservation area, the small, low-maintenance rear garden enjoys views over Barkby Brook and farmland. A separate outbuilding with its own access provides a useful home office or studio, which will appeal to remote workers or creative buyers. The property is freehold and arranged over approximately 1,023 sq ft.
Buyers should note practical considerations: the EPC rating is E and there is a medium flooding risk for the area. Crime levels are above average locally, and the home has a single family bathroom. Overall plot size is small, so buyers seeking large gardens should allow for that limitation.
Local amenities are strong for village life: an outstanding nearby primary school (The Pochin School), two pubs, a parish church, and easy road links to Leicester and surrounding towns. Fast broadband and mains gas central heating make the cottage straightforward to live in while retaining period features and village character.
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