Property description
Individually built in 1952, Heatherstones is a superb family home that enjoys a wide plot that extends to almost 1 acre with an adjoining 1.25 acre paddock available by separate negotiation. Located within the picturesque Charnwood Forest on the Rothley / Cropston border with elevated views, this highly individual property is characteristic of the area being built of granite under a Swithland slate roof. Offering considerable potential the property offers accommodation to include a large breakfast kitchen, three / four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property is set well back from the lane behind an impressive in & out gravelled driveway that provides plentiful parking and access to a double garage. Established gardens surround the property.
Ground Floor Accommodation
The property is entered through a porch into a spacious hallway with oak parquet floor. The large sitting room with oak parquet floor and open fireplace enjoys stunning views and french doors open onto a south facing garden room. The large dining room occupies a sunny south west corner of the property and overlooks the gardens. A family room / fourth bedroom with fitted wardrobes has an adjoining utility / shower room, ideal for those looking for a ground floor bedroom suite. To the front of the property is a spacious family kitchen with a generous dining area that is flooded with light through three large windows and is fitted with a range of limed oak fronted units and fitted appliances. The kitchen enjoys some of the best views in the property.
First Floor Accommodation
On the first floor the landing provides access to three double bedrooms, the family bathroom fitted with a white three piece suite and a loft room that provides useful storage and potential for conversion.
Outside
Heatherstones occupies a large plot that extends to 0.85 of an acre. From the lane, two five bar gates open to a generous in & out gravelled driveway that provides plentiful parking and access to the detached double garage. In addition there is a garden store, boiler room, gardeners wc, timber shed, greenhouse and summer house. The gardens are mainly laid to lawn and extend to all sides of the property, featuring many specimen plants and mature trees.
Adjoining Paddock
An adjoining paddock with direct access onto Thurcaston Lane extending to approximately 1.25 of an acre is available by separate negotiation. Interested parties should note that the entire paddock will be sold with a 40% pre-emption clause (uplift clause) activated in the instance of planning approval being gained for residential development.
Location
Rothley is located mid way between Loughborough and Leicester and offers an impressive range of amenities and is ideally placed for access onto the A46, M1 and M69 with mainline railway links available at Loughborough and Leicester. Rothley primary school has an excellent reputation and both state and private secondary schools are within easy reach. Leisure facilities are numerous including the nearby Rothley Park Golf Club, historic Rothley Court Hotel and the village cricket club. The surrounding countryside is scenic with Bradgate Park, Swithland Woods and Swithland Reservoir being of particular note.Leicester 5 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / Loughborough 6 miles / Ratcliffe College 5.5 miles / M1 (J22) 6.5 miles
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating fired by a Glow-worm boiler located in the boiler room.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Directions
From Rothley proceed towards Cropston along Westfield Lane passing the Rothley Park Golf Club on the left hand side. Crossing over the Great Central railway and passing North's Delicatessen and Patisserie on the left hand side, take the first turning on the left onto Thurcaston Lane where the property is situated on the right hand side.
Property Features :
- Individual Home in Stunning Location
- Established 0.85 Acre Plot
- Breakfast Kitchen
- Superb South Facing Views
- Three / Four Bedrooms