Property description
A two bedroom ground floor apartment situated within the historic Great Bowden Hall, a magnificent stucco mansion built around 1860. The grounds of the residence are accessed via a private gated entrance, and one approaches the property along the sweeping driveway adjacent to the formal gardens.
SITUATION
The apartment is situated within the historic Great Bowden Hall, a magnificent stucco mansion built in around 1860. The Grade II listed hall has since been converted to an immaculate standard and now comprises an exclusive selection of apartments, homes, and lodge houses. The property is situated towards the edge of the sought-after village of Great Bowden, approximately a mile to the North-East of Market Harborough and approximately fifteen miles to the South-East of Leicester. Great Bowden is a thriving village and amenities include a popular village shop, post office, tea room and delicatessen, two pub restaurants, convenience store, a well-regarded primary school, and a village hall and Church. There are all manner of societies and clubs available to villagers, as publicised in the quarterly village newsletter. Nearby Market Harborough has extensive facilities, and range of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and hotels.Market Harborough train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes, making Great Bowden an excellent location for those wishing to travel regularly to London for leisure or work purposes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, and the M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and Birmingham respectively. There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including preparatory schools at Spratton, Maidwell, and Stoneygate (Great Glen). Secondary schooling is available locally at Market Harborough, whilst notable private secondary schooling options are available at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), Uppingham School, Oakham School, and Leicester High School.
DESCRIPTION
Accessed through the main door of the Hall, the private entrance to this wonderful apartment can be found on the left hand side. The spacious entrance hall gives way to the sitting room through double doors and this elegant room has sash windows in a large bay overlooking the gardens and attractive fireplace with real flame gas fire, providing both a sitting area and formal area for dining. A further set of double doors from the sitting room lead into kitchen, fitted with an extensive range of floor and wall units with an additional breakfast bar area. The master bedroom is a well-proportioned room with large sash window and double doors providing an abundance of light. The second bedroom also having a sash window looking on to gardens, boasts a built in cupboard and an en suite shower room, together with the family bathroom that makes up the accommodation.
OUTSIDE
The grounds of the residence are accessed via a private gated entrance, and one approaches the property along the sweeping driveway adjacent to the formal gardens. The property has private space for parking vehicles as well as access to the excellently maintained communal gardens which feature a variety of lawn and sitting areas.Part ownership of the field to the rear runs with the property and is currently rented out to a local farmer.
GENERAL REMARKS
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity, and drainage.Local Authority: Harborough District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: ETenure: Leasehold (107 years remaining as at March 2016)EPC Rating: ExemptPart ownership of the field to the rear runs with the property and is currently rented out to a local farmer.Maintenance Charges of £189 per calendar month, together with a peppercorn Ground Rent are to be paid.
Property Features :
- Apartment Situated Within Great Bowden Hall
- Thriving Village w. Excellent Commuter Links
- Elegant sitting/dining room
- Spacious kitchen
- Two bedrooms, Two bathrooms