Delightful 18TH CENTURY COTTAGE with original outbuildings, one third acre of gardens and orchards. Highbank Cottage retains many original period features and makes for an idyllic rural retreat which is within reach of mainline railway links and motorways. The cottage is situated on a hillside plot down a pretty country lane (that leads directly from the village green). The gardens (with box hedging and traditional roses and fruit trees) are a striking feature of this romantic property. The property is set upon a large plot with numerous old outbuildings, which have scope for further adaptation (subject to necessary consents). Security lighting and alarm systems are fitted to the property and the village is in a Neighbourhood Watch area.

A front entrance PORCH (with period stained glass windows) leads to an oak beamed DINING ROOM (17'0 x 11'10) with brick and oak fireplace and small CLOAKROOM / understairs storage space. The oak-beamed LOUNGE (12'0 x 16'7) has a stunning oak fireplace. French doors lead to a rear double glazed, quarry-tiled, slate roofed CONSERVATORY /office (10'3 x 15'3). The long oak KITCHEN is L-shaped with a stainless steel sink, plate racks, many cupboards, Cannon gas cooker and Bosch dishwasher. A converted stable (through the side porch) is now a LAUNDRY ROOM and houses a washing machine, a tumble drier and an antique Belfast sink. A beamed LANDING on the first floor leads to BEDROOM 1 - Front (11'6 x 11'7) with built in wardrobes and loft access. BEDROOM 2 - Front (8'x 12'9) and BEDROOM 3 - Rear (11'1x 8'4). The split level BATHROOM contains a four piece white suite and pine accessories.

The GARDENS house a victorian pig sty, a well, an orchard, rare plants and ancient tree and shrub varieties. In addition to a large potting shed and a further range of outbuildings, there is an outside WC and a tandem GARAGE. A victorian style SUMMER HOUSE has power and oak flooring and is ideal for summer parties or general escapism! LOCATION: The village of Billesdon is set within rolling countryside and is within easy reach of Leicester, Market Harborough, Oakham, Peterboro' and Uppingham and close to the A1 /M1 /M69. There are several state and independent schools nearby (with buses from the village green) and ancient Rutland nearby offers a wide range of recreational facilities (for sailors, golfers and foodies!) Billesdon boasts it's own primary school, grocers, doctor's surgery, Post Office and 2 pubs. There are some wonderful walks leading from the village and an hourly bus runs from the village green to local towns.

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