High Street, Clipston, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16

Welcome to this extensive 4-bedroom thatched cottage, nestled in the heart of the village of Clipston, which is being offered with NO ONWARD CHAIN. Originally two cottages, this charming family home has been fully renovated to an exceptional standard by the current owners, preserving its history while integrating modern comforts. This UNIQUE property is a true testament to a very thoughtfully designed restoration and is full of cottage charm. The property is brimming with characterful features throughout with wonderful distinct deep undulating walls, an inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, stripped pine doors, deep window sills, cast iron radiators and window shutters.

Step inside to discover the beauty within its restoration and to appreciate the love and care poured into this family home. The spacious lounge is a cozy retreat, featuring an Inglenook fireplace that invites warmth and relaxation. The well-appointed handmade bespoke kitchen is both functional and charming, offering a perfect space for entertaining creativity. Adjacent to the kitchen, is the dining room which is ideal for family meals and entertaining guests. Additional ground floor spaces include a practical boot room/pantry, a convenient ground floor shower room, a utility room, and a versatile fourth bedroom.

Ascending to the first floor, you'll find an impressive master bedroom complete with a dressing room, providing a luxurious private space. The master bedroom and the second bedroom share a beautifully designed Jack and Jill bathroom, featuring a roll top bath and offering convenience and style. A third bedroom completes the upper level, each room echoing the home's character and comfort.

The cottage lawned garden is south facing and fully enclosed by part wall/part fenced, offering a private and peaceful retreat, while the rear patio is perfect for admiring the surrounding planting and for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is also a separate brick built outbuilding. A double electric gate and side gate opens to the driveway and leads to a double garage with EV charging point, providing ample storage or possible annexe conversion.

Situated in the picturesque village of Clipston, this stunning thatched cottage offers a blend of historical charm with modern luxury, making it a perfect family home. Enjoy the tranquil village lifestyle with local amenities close by, while enjoying the character and comfort of this beautifully restored property.

Clipston is located 4 miles south of Market Harborough on the borders of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. This attractive and community village has a pub, a church and a primary school. Clipston is in easy reach of a host of independent schools including Maidwell, Spratton Hall, Uppingham, Rugby and Oakham. It is also in the catchment area for Guilsborough Academy. 

Nearby you will discover lovely rural walks in the surrounding rolling countryside and the town of Market Harborough offers excellent recreational and shopping facilities including supermarkets, a large leisure centre, a theatre and market, as well as a mainline station to London St Pancras taking approximately one hour. The A14 is close by, giving good access to the East Midlands road network.

Dining Room

4.54m x 3.41m - 14'11" x 11'2"
Accessed via a panelled hardwood front door, leading into the first VERSATILE reception room, currently used as a dining room and is open plan to the kitchen in one direction and the lounge in the other direction. There is a focal point decorative fireplace, space for a dining table and additional breakfast bar seating. With window to front and bay window to the rear aspects. Stairs with understairs storage cupboard, lead to Bedroom 2 and Jack and Jill bathroom. Wood flooring.

Kitchen

4.42m x 3.39m - 14'6" x 11'1"
The attention to detail in this room is paramount, with a range of BEAUTIFULLY made BESPOKE wall and base units, including a glass display unit, pantry cupboard and Island/Breakfast bar with high quality white corian work surfaces complimented with a copper island surface and hob splash back. Fitted with a belfast sink and instant boiling tap, Intergrated NEFF appliances include an under counter fridge, bins, dishwasher, a five ring induction hob, combi microwave and double oven with stylish extractor. Extensive tiled flooring and door leading to boot room/pantry. Two windows to rear and further window to the front aspects.

Boot Room / Pantry

4.49m x 1.45m - 14'9" x 4'9"
A great additional space, useful storage for boots/coats and also for food storage and even an additional appliance, if required. External access door to the rear aspect and window to the front aspect. Tiled flooring.

Sitting Room

7.22m x 4.34m - 23'8" x 14'3"
Generously sized reception room with feature exposed beamed ceiling and open brick Inglenook fireplace newly fitted with a log burning stove and slate tiled hearth. This room is large enough to accommodate dining too. Door to Inner hallway leading to adjoining rooms and an under stairs storage cupboard with further staircase to the first floor landing. Dual aspect windows to the front aspect, one with a window seat and bay window to the rear aspect.

Inner Hall

3.76m x 2.07m - 12'4" x 6'9"
Doors leading to Shower Room, Laundry Room and Bedroom 4. There is also an external access door leading out to the garden and patio area. Triple aspect windows to the side aspect. Tiled flooring.

Shower Room

2.27m x 1.76m - 7'5" x 5'9"
Comprising of a 'wet room' style double shower with glass screen, low level w/c and hand wash basin within a drawer unit. Extensive tiling. Slim window to the side aspect.

Laundry Room

2.48m x 1.49m - 8'2" x 4'11"
Another useful storage room, the NEW boiler and hot water tank are also housed here. Fitted with a belfast sink with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. Terracotta tiled floor and a sliding door.

Bedroom 4

3.7m x 3.66m - 12'2" x 12'0"
Lovely double sized bedroom with twin aspect windows to rear and side aspects, further fitted skylight. Feature panelling to one wall.

First Floor Landing

3.78m x 2.42m - 12'5" x 7'11"
Galleried landing with statement lighting and doors leading to bedroom1 and 3. Lovely study area with storage space and window to the side aspect.

Bedroom 3

3.71m x 2.75m - 12'2" x 9'0"
A good sized versatile single room or small double with window to the front aspect.

Master Bedroom

5m x 2.97m - 16'5" x 9'9"
Double sized room with twin aspect windows to front and rear aspects and custom made fitted double wardrobes an opening leads into the dressing room.

Dressing Room

2.7m x 2.61m - 8'10" x 8'7"
This room has a wall full of custom made fitted wardrobes with window to the front aspect and door leading into jack and jill bathroom.

Jack & Jill Ensuite

2.57m x 2.25m - 8'5" x 7'5"
Comprising of a lovely roll top bath with claw feet, low level w/c and hand wash basin. Window to the rear aspect and door leading to second staircase and Bedroom 2.

Bedroom 2

4.95m x 4.1m - 16'3" x 13'5"
A lovely generously sized bedroom with vaulted beamed high ceiling and window to the side aspect.

Garden

The cottage lawned garden is south facing and fully enclosed by part wall/part fenced, offering a private and peaceful retreat, while the rear patio is perfect for admiring the surrounding planting and for outdoor dining and entertaining. There is also a separate brick built outbuilding. A double electric gate and side gate opens to the driveway and leads to a double garage with EV charging point, providing ample storage or possible annexe conversion and driveway parking.

Double Garage

6.37m x 5.6m - 20'11" x 18'4"
An unusually sized garage with eaves storage and an electric door complete with windows to disguise the appearance of it being a garage but another part of the house. Conversion is a real possibility subject to planning for an annexe.

Outbuilding

4.24m x 1.53m - 13'11" x 5'0"
A very useful brick built outbuilding for additional storage space fitted with doors to either end and also a window to the side aspect.