Property With Potential logo Property With Potential - return to homepage
2 bed property, in Melton Road, £240,000
>

Sponsored Get a Survey — free quotes via ReallyMoving

2 bed detached house

Melton Road, Barrow Upon Soar LE12
Planning
£240,000

Price History

Initial price £250,000
Current price £240,000
Price Change 0.0%

Our Summary

  • Planning permission granted for a two storey rear extension - P/25/0717/2
  • Great potential
  • The property is ideal for development and in need of modernisation and improvement with planning permission already granted
  • This unique home offers exceptional scope to restore and reimagine a property of local heritage value, making it a perfect project for those seeking to create something truly special
  • GROUND FLOOR Upon entry, into the lounge Nook Cottage welcomes you with character features and a layout full of renovation potential
  • A wall-mounted storage heater and doorway through to the dining room hint at the property's current configuration, offering scope for reimagining into a more open-plan flow if desired
  • Beyond, a glass lean-to offers handy storage and views of the wraparound gardens, with plenty of opportunity for landscaping or even extending, subject to planning
  • This property presents an exciting blank canvas for those looking to embrace the charm of cottage living while tailoring it to contemporary standards
  • While modest in its current form, it presents a blank canvas for creating a tranquil principal bedroom
  • Bedroom Two retains its charm with an exposed ceiling beam and a front-facing sealed unit window, offering pleasant views and potential for a cosy guest or home office space
  • A substantial brick-built shed/store sits at the far end, offering excellent storage capacity or scope for conversion, subject to necessary consents

Get alerted when similar properties are listed — Subscribe

Description

Nook Cottage is a centuries-old, two-bedroomed cottage situated in the sought-after village of Barrow upon Soar. The property boasts a characterful layout with original features, including exposed stonework, open fireplaces, and ceiling beams. The ground floor has a lounge with a brick chimney breast, dual aspect windows, and a range of units in the kitchen, which currently offers a compact layout with potential for modernisation and open-plan flow.

The upstairs landing features exposed beams and a multi-paned rear window, with two bedrooms, one modestly sized and the other with an exposed ceiling beam, and a shower room with a low-level WC and electric shower. The property has a private driveway, an L-shaped garden, and a significant brick-built shed/store that could offer excellent storage capacity or conversion potential, subject to necessary consents.