Property description
Sitting on a larger than average plot estimated to be approximately 0.4 acres and offering huge potential for further development (subject to the necessary planning consents), this individual, architect designed, three bedroom, detached family home is set back from the road and enjoys a tucked away position within the conservation area of the sought after village of Thurcaston. Built in the 1960's, this superb home is ideally located opposite the Church and within walking distance to the primary school and local countryside. Having a tarmac driveway for ample off road parking and a triple garage the accommodation is set over three levels with an 'upside down' layout, which allows the spacious and airy reception rooms to enjoy views over the stunning garden. In brief the home comprises of an entrance hall leading to the three bedrooms, a study, bathroom and shower room. The master bedroom is currently accessed via steps from the study, which alternatively could be used as a dressing room or nursery. Stairs then lead to the first floor where the landing provides access to a contemporary kitchen, separate utility room and a generous lounge diner which has a log burner with sliding patio doors giving access to the garden. The gardens are then a huge attraction being generous to both the front and rear. Mainly laid to lawn, the outside space offers an abundance of colourful flowers, mature trees and shrubs, as well as a patio with feature pond. A rare opportunity to the market the property would make an ideal home for a growing family looking for a property to 'put their own stamp on' and demands to be seen to be appreciated!
ACCOMMODATION
Storm porch and through the front entrance door into the entrance hall.
ENTRANCE HALL
Having a frosted front elevation window, the entrance hall is light and airy with an under heated tiled flooring and staircase giving access to the first floor accommodation. Being 'upside down' in its style the living accommodation is to the first floor whilst the entrance hall gives access to all of the bedrooms.
LANDING
Providing access to all first floor accommodation and has a side elevation window. The landing has solid wood flooring with internal doors providing access to both the lounge diner and the kitchen. Furthermore there is a useful built in airing cupboard which houses the hot water cylinder with space for storage and loft hatch.
KITCHEN
Having a generous front elevation window, the kitchen is extremely light and airy and was refitted in 2009 with a range of white gloss storage units with solid wooden work tops and two inset square sinks with a mixer tap over. Space for a freestanding fridge as well as space for a range style gas cooker with extractor hood above. With tiled flooring, the kitchen provides access to both the lounge diner as well as to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM
With continuation of the tiled flooring from that of the kitchen, matching units and wooden work tops. The Belfast sink has a mixer tap over and splashback tiling. Having space and plumbing for a washing machine and a generous built in pantry style cupboard, the utility room also has a side elevation window and access door leading through to the garden.
LOUNGE DINER
A particular feature to the property is the generous lounge diner making the most of the views over the garden with windows to the rear and side with triple sliding patio doors giving access. With continuation of the solid wood flooring from the entrance hall, the room is light and airy with high ceilings and a central chimney breast with a log burner dividing the lounge from the dining area. Neutral in décor, coving to ceiling, ample electrical sockets and television aerial point.
To the ground floor...
STUDY
With a large rear elevation window overlooking the garden, this flexible room could be used as a study, dressing room or nursery and is light and airy with neutral in décor and steps then lead down to what is currently used as the;
MASTER BEDROOM
Having a side elevation window and solid wood flooring, neutral in décor with an internal door providing access to a storage cupboard, which could be used as a walk-in wardrobe and a further internal door leading to an additional understairs storage cupboard which has a Belfast sink and recess for further storage or potential.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Having been fitted with a contemporary white three piece suite comprising a low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin and panelled bath with mixer tap over. With under heated tiled flooring and part tiled walls, as well as a frosted front elevation window.
SHOWER ROOM
Having been fitted with a contemporary three piece white suite, comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level wc and shower cubicle with frosted folding glass doors and Mira electric shower over. Having tile splashbacks, under heated tiled flooring, frosted side elevation window, wall mounted heated towel rail, recess spotlighting and a built in storage cupboard with hanging space for cloaks.
BEDROOM TWO
With a rear elevation window this second good size double bedroom is once again light and airy and neutrally decorated. Having a double fitted wardrobe.
BEDROOM THREE
With a front elevation window, neutral décor and a double fitted wardrobe.
OUTSIDE
The property is set back from the road with a sweeping tarmac driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles and leading to the large triple garage which has an electric door to the front. The garage houses the gas boiler, power and light with a built in double cupboard. The property is extremely private having an abundance of mature evergreen trees and shrubs. Side gated access then leads to the rear of the property where the rear garden can be found. Offering a block paved patio with steps then leading up to a path way which in turn leads to the space for storage sheds. The rear garden is mainly laid to lawn and larger than average being L shaped in design. Once again having an abundance of mature trees affording a huge amount of privacy, the garden is fully fenced and enclosed, being not directly overlooked from beyond. The lower level of the garden is mainly patio with a feature pond and steps then leading up to a high patio which can be accessed via the lounge diner. The garden is particular feature and demands an early inspection to fully appreciate the size and potential on offer. Having a greenhouse and summer house both available by separate negotiations. To the very end of the garden hidden away from the property is a space which is currently used for vegetable patches.
TO FIND THE PROPERTY
Heading out of Rothley along Woodgate proceed onto Westfield Lane and continue as it becomes Station Road. Taking the left hand turning for Thurcaston Lane following it around to the right onto Mill Road and at the junction proceed straight over onto Anstey Lane. The property is then situated on the left hand side as denoted by the Agents For Sale Board.
SERVICES, TENURE, COUNCIL INFORMATION
All main services are connected to the property which is gas centrally heated. Tenure is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council, council tax band F.
PLEASE NOTE
These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Newton Fallowell has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property. Data ProtectionWe retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.FLOOR PLANS (if shown)Floor plan is not to scale but meant as a guide only.
Property Features :
- DETACHED FAMILY HOME
- THREE BEDROOMS
- BATHROOM AND SHOWER ROOM
- UPSIDE DOWN LIVING SPACE
- SITUATED WITHIN CONSERVATION AREA