Property of the week: Station House, Fledborough is on the market for £400,000 with Edlin and Jarvis.

A charming character cottage is on the market for £400,000 with Edlin and Jarvis.

Station House, Fledborough, is a distinctive and utterly unique detached cottage with its red brick facade and slate roof has a warm and welcoming homely feel.

Originally built in 1896, it was formally used as the station master’s house until 1955 and boasts uninterupted views of open countryside.

The home is positioned in a rural setting and is nestled within a generous half acre sized plot.

Inside, a spacious entrance hallway connects to a ground floor toilet and a bright and attractive country style breakfast kitchen.

On the opposite side of the hallway is a generous lounge space with a pretty timber framed fireplace as its feature, which leads through to a dining room.

Upstairs a light and airy landing offers beautiful views across the surrounding countryside, with three double bedrooms and a modernised family bathroom with separate shower cubicle and bath.

The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn, but features a variety of trees including magnolia, apple, and Japanese blossom along the boundary, providing a sense of privacy.

There are also three sheds, a greenhouse, log store, pond, and a paved seating area where owner can sit and enjoy the sun.

The front provides ample off road parking with an in and out drive and leads to the large detached garage, which benefits from an inspection pit.

For those that love the outdoor lifestyle, the area features walks and cycling routes on the doorstep including part of the disused railway trail which extends over 19 miles from Tuxford to Lincoln.

The property is within the catchment area for Tuxford Academy High School and the village of Sutton-on-Trent and its ameities including a doctors surgery, store, village hall, butchers and pub is just a few miles away.