Grade II listed period detached cottage with original features
A striking Grade II listed, three-bedroom detached home in the heart of Swithland, set against open paddock land. The house combines substantial living space (about 3,881 sq ft) with many original period features, a magnificent garden room and flexible reception rooms suited to family life and entertaining. The setting is peaceful and picturesque, with gated access, an extensive gravelled driveway and a double garage.
The layout includes a formal dining room, lounge, living-dining kitchen, side lobby and cloakroom on the ground floor; three first-floor bedrooms with an en-suite to the principal and a principal bathroom. The large, private rear garden with patio and lawns directly abuts paddock land, offering a rare, semi-rural outlook within an affluent village community.
Buyers should note material considerations: the Grade II listing will restrict alterations and may complicate refurbishment plans, and the property carries an expensive council tax band. Although the house is in very good decorative order overall, some areas (for example the country-style kitchen) show dated fittings and could benefit from updating to suit modern tastes.
Swithland offers strong local amenities for families, including a highly regarded primary school, pub/restaurant and access to walking and reservoir leisure areas. This home suits buyers seeking a handsome period property with substantial accommodation and outdoor space, who are comfortable with listed-building responsibilities.