Chocolate Box Cottage - Desirable Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth Location

If you like the older style property in a desirable village location, then this could be the one for you.Oozing charm and character and having been lovingly renovated by the current owners, this delightful stone cottage will make somebody a fabulous place to call home. There are original exposed stonework and fireplaces throughout which add to the historical feel of the place. This feeling of course being cemented by the fact that Woolsthorpe by Colsterworth is the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton.To the ground floor is a wonderfully cosy lounge with log burner and wooden flooring with double doors opening into the second reception room. This space has exposed stone walls, vaulted ceiling and double doors out into the garden. There is also a delightful country style kitchen and WC.Upstairs are two double bedrooms and a recently fitted family bathroom.Outside is a large enclosed garden with numerous outbuildings. Both the ideal space to enjoy the sunshine but also more everyday practical uses that the outbuildings bring.There is ample parking to the front with further secure parking behind wooden gates. There is enough room here for caravans or motorhomes and there is even enough room for a garage to be built, subject to the relevant planning and permission.Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth is a hamlet located in the rural countryside in the valley of the River Witham and is best known for Woolsthorpe Manor, a 17th century farmhouse and home of Sir Isaac Newton. The Manor is now managed by the National Trust where you can visit and see a descendant of the famous apple tree, instrumental in Newton's discovery of gravity.The hamlet lies within walking distance from Colsterworth where there are many great amenities to hand. These include a Church of England Primary School, a Co-Op, a convenience store, a friendly Public House that serves great food, a doctors' surgery, as well as many community events throughout the year. In recent years, it was also mentioned in The Sunday Times as being one of the best rural villages to live in Britain.The A1 is within 3 minutes by car for superb road links and is in easy reach of the large market towns of Stamford, Oakham, Grantham, Melton Mowbray and Bourne, where there are excellent schools, shopping, restaurants, and amenities. The surrounding areas also provide a wide range of leisure and recreational opportunities. There is a choice of golf courses within a 15-mile radius, water sports at Rutland Water and other sports clubs in the nearby towns. There is a regular train service from Grantham to London Kings Cross that takes just over an hour, making this a great location if you need to commute for work or if fancy a day trip to London or to the other UK cities.