White Cottage, Gumley, Market Harborough

White Cottage is a detached three-bedroom period home in Gumley, around five miles from Market Harborough. Its existing accommodation includes a hallway and ground-floor cloakroom, two reception rooms, a rear kitchen and three first-floor bedrooms served by a family bathroom. Exposed beams, fireplaces, brickwork and timber doors retain the character of the cottage. The kitchen has access to the garden, while the principal sitting room has French doors opening to the rear. The property has a generous enclosed garden with a paved seating area, lawn, mature planting and two storage sheds. A separately rented paddock can also be accessed from the garden; participation in the shared lease is optional. Planning permission has been granted for substantial alterations and extensions, including an enlarged open-plan kitchen and dining area, a utility or boot room, additional first-floor accommodation and a fourth bedroom with a new bathroom. Buyers should review the consent, approved drawings and conditions with the local planning authority. The house is in Gumley Conservation Area and is described as solid brick construction, with mains services and oil-fired central heating. Market Harborough provides shops, leisure facilities and a mainline rail connection to London.