Property description
Set within the conservation village of Medbourne, wonderfully located equidistant to Market Harborough and Uppingham. Chapel School House was built in 1872 and has undergone a sympathetic refurbishment by the current owners, retaining many original features and wonderful character with west facing views to the rear over open countryside.
SITUATION
The picturesque village of Medbourne is set in a conservation area and whose historic stone cottages, large elegant houses and leafy walks, combined with the surrounding Leicestershire and Rutland countryside, makes this village one of the most desirable in the Welland Valley. Medbourne was originally a Roman settlement and which to this day features a medieval stone bridge over the brook to the front of the popular Nevill Arms public house. It has a thriving local community offering numerous sports and leisure clubs for all age groups at the flood lit sports centre with tennis courts, cricket ground and football pitches whilst also benefiting from a village shop with post office, the beautiful St Giles Church dating from the 12th Century and village hall.The charming market towns of Market Harborough and Uppingham are equidistant at approx. 7 miles and offer a diverse range of boutique shops, bars and restaurants, with a Waitrose at Market Harborough. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, Rutland Water is close by for water sports enthusiasts and Rockingham Castle, East Carlton Country Park and numerous golf clubs are also all easily accessible. Burghley House at Stamford is also only 25 minute drive away.There is an excellent range of schooling options locally including Primary Schools at Great Easton and Hallaton, both rated \"Good\" by Ofsted. For secondary schooling there is the well regarded UCC (Uppingham Community College) whilst the area is also home to many respected private schools including at Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Stamford and Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen).The communication network is first-class. The A6 at nearby Market Harborough connects to Leicester, whilst to the north, the A47 links Leicester and Peterborough. To the south is the A14 dual carriageway, linking the A1 and M1. Mainline rail services are at Market Harborough connecting with London St Pancras from 55 minutes. International air travel is available close by at East Midlands and Birmingham airports.
DESCRIPTION
The attractive Chapel School House was built in 1872 has undergone a sympathetic refurbishment by the current owners and retains many original features and wonderful character. The reception hall gives way to the large and light filled sitting room with dual aspect windows to the front and side elevations, has high ceilings and a feature stone fireplace with inset multi fuel log burner; this 24 ft room also allows for a superb formal dining area. The more informal dining kitchen opens directly onto the west facing rear patio and gardens via a stable door and boasts bespoke units, granite food preparation surfaces and Rangemaster cooker. Directly accessed from the kitchen is a well-equipped utility room and wc. Completing the ground floor accommodation is a lovely family room with the original cast iron fireplace. The property also has connection to super-fast optical broadband producing 80 MB speeds.To the first floor, there are three generous double bedrooms; to the front is the largest bedroom boasting dual aspect windows to front and side elevations whilst to the rear is a lovely double bedroom with stunning views over open countryside. An ensuite shower room compliments the third double bedroom and a large family bathroom completes the first floor accommodation.
OUTSIDE
Accessed through double wooden gates is the gravel off road parking area, which in turn leads to the rear patio and garden, which is mainly laid to lawn with herbaceous borders and a raised herb garden. The garden is partly bordered by an attractive dry stone wall, which gives way to glorious West facing views over surrounding countryside and the village cricket pitch beyond.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority: Harborough District Council Council Tax Band: ETenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: E
Property Features :
- Sought after picturesque village
- Former Chapel School House
- Large family kitchen
- 24ft sitting room
- Family room
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