Property description
NEW PRICE - Charming period family home, dating to 1885 and within walking distance to Market Harborough's amenities, including direct access to London St Pancras from 55 mins. Offering in excess of 3000 square feet of accommodation, the property has three reception rooms, superb kitchen/dining room with a range of bespoke units and French doors to the garden. There are five well-proportioned bedrooms, family bathroom and ground floor shower room. Outside there is ample parking with large double car port and landscaped, established West facing rear garden.
SITUATION
The property is situated within walking distance of the Market Harborough's extensive facilities with a range of boutique shops, restaurants, bars, hotels and supermarkets, including a Waitrose. The thriving village of Great Bowden is just over half a mile away 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.Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside and waterways, Pitsford Water and Rutland Water are both close by for water sports, sailing and fishing enthusiasts.There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including preparatory schools at Spratton, Maidwell, and Stoneygate (Great Glen). Primary schooling is available at Ridgeway Primary School in Market Harborough which has been rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. Secondary schooling is available locally at Market Harborough including Robert Smyth Academy and Welland Park Academy, whilst notable private secondary schooling options are available at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), Uppingham School, Oakham School, and Leicester High School. Communication links are excellent with the A14, M1 and M6 all accessible whilst the A6 leads to Oadby and Leicester. Additionally, Market Harborough provides excellent access to the capital for those wishing to commute, with trains from only 55-minutes.
DESCRIPTION
The Firs is a wonderfully spacious family residence, providing in excess of 3000 square feet of accommodation and positioned on a generous plot. The property is entered via the porch which in turn leads to the front door. The spacious entrance hall gives access to the ground floor accommodation, leading first to the stunning living room with wooden floor, large bay window to the front aspect and feature fireplace with original wood and slate surround. The sitting room, orientated to the rear of the house, has doors opening directly on to the rear garden and again, boasts a feature fireplace and period features throughout as in the living room including deep skirting boards, picture rails, ceiling coving and central roses. This in turn leads through to the dining room with a well-appointed shower room and stairs to the good sized cellar leading off. The kitchen is a stylish space with vaulted and glazed roof and French doors opening onto the West facing rear garden. This has been superbly appointed with a range of bespoke units with granite worktops, integral fridge/freezer, 'Miele' triple oven and dishwasher. Leading directly off the kitchen is a well set out utility room with additional access to the rear garden and front of the house. The ground floor accommodation is completed by the generously sized third reception room, currently used as home office that again boasts period features, bay window and feature fireplace. From the entrance hallway stairs lead up to a half landing with large window bringing in natural light and giving access to a separate w.c. The main landing then gives way to three large double bedrooms; the master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes whilst the two additional double bedrooms and the generously sized family bath & shower room complete the first floor accommodation. A further stairway leads to the second floor which includes two double bedrooms and two further restricted height rooms, currently utilised for storage but offering potential to create extra accommodation, given all relevant regulation and consents.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached from the road through mature trees and has a large gravelled driveway providing ample off-road parking as well as a large car port. The rear of the property boasts a large raised lawn area with patio, accessed directly from both the sitting room and kitchen areas. There are mature trees, herbaceous borders and pathways throughout, all of which combine to provide numerous points of interest and areas to sit and from which to enjoy the West facing aspect.
GENERAL REMARKS
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority: Harborough District Council Council Tax Band: ETenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: E