- Rare detached period cottage on a generous corner plot +
- Three versatile reception rooms + cellar +
- Original character features including beams & fireplaces +
- Large private gardens with mature planting & historic well +
- Two double garages plus ample driveway parking +
- Huge potential for renovation & modernisation +
- This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction +
- Auctioneer (iamsold) +
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A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this charming four-bedroom detached cottage, steeped in history and brimming with potential. A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this charming four-bedroom detached cottage, steeped in history and brimming with potential. This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
Formerly a family-run funeral directors and separate family home. This unique home occupies a generous corner plot in the heart of Asfordby, which is a highly sought-after and well-serviced village just outside Melton Mowbray. This character property offers spacious and flexible accommodation across multiple reception rooms, together with period features including exposed ceiling beams, ornamental fireplaces, and traditional bay windows. While the home would now benefit from modernisation, it provides an incredible canvas to create something truly special.
This property offers so much potential to develop, extend, or re-design.
Auctioneers Comments:
This property is for sale by the Modern Method of Auction, meaning the buyer and seller are to Complete within 56 days (the "Reservation Period"). Interested parties personal data will be shared with the Auctioneer (iamsold).
If considering buying with a mortgage, inspect and consider the property carefully with your lender before bidding.
A Buyer Information Pack is provided. The winning bidder will pay £349.00 including VAT for this pack which you must view before bidding.
The buyer signs a Reservation Agreement and makes payment of a non-refundable Reservation Fee of 4.5% of the purchase price including VAT, subject to a minimum of £6,600.00 including VAT. This is paid to reserve the property to the buyer during the Reservation Period and is paid in addition to the purchase price. This is considered within calculations for Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Services may be recommended by the Agent or Auctioneer in which they will receive payment from the service provider if the service is taken. Any payment that will be received by the Agent or Auctioneer will be confirmed to you in writing before services are taken. Services are optional.
Ground Floor
A welcoming entrance porch opens into the dining room, a bright dual-aspect space with a charming walk-in bay window, exposed beams, and an ornamental fireplace. From here, doors lead to the cosy lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, and cellar.
The kitchen/breakfast room enjoys plenty of natural light and offers a range of fitted units, a breakfast bar, integrated oven and hob, and a traditional cast iron oven — all complemented by exposed beams and tiled flooring. A door opens out to the rear garden.
An inner hallway leads to a ground floor wet room/WC, a family bathroom with Jacuzzi-style bath, and a series of versatile reception rooms that could serve as offices, hobby rooms, or annexe-style accommodation.
First Floor
Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, each with its own charm and generous proportions. The principal bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom, while bedroom three also benefits from its own ensuite shower room.
Outside
The property sits on a large and private corner plot, featuring mature gardens filled with trees, shrubs, and flowering borders. There’s even an original well, adding to the property’s character and appeal.
To the side and rear are two double garages (one detached, one wooden), both with power and lighting, along with ample driveway parking for several vehicles. The garden is enclosed by fencing and hedging, offering both privacy and charm.
Location
Set within the thriving village of Asfordby, the home enjoys easy access to Melton Mowbray, Leicester, Loughborough, and Nottingham. The village offers excellent local amenities including a post office, convenience store, doctor’s surgery, primary school, pubs, takeaways, and a strong community spirit.