Property description
This surprisingly spacious four bedroom home enjoying countryside views towards Woodhouse Eaves has an abundance of attractive period features. Built as a detached farmhouse and dating back over 200 years this individual family home now forms part of a terrace that was added in 1847. The property offers accommodation to include two reception rooms, large breakfast kitchen, cellar, utility room and shower room. On the first floor are four double bedrooms, a study, en suite and bathroom. Outside there is ample car standing, garage and split level rear gardens with outbuilding.
Ground Floor
The property is entered through a tiled entrance porch into a spacious entrance hall with original staircase, glass fronted display cabinet and arched window. There is a large front reception room with exposed floor boards, multi fuel burning stove set within an exposed brick chimney breast and a heavily beamed ceiling. A central family room has a gas fired stove with ornate Victorian surround and a beamed ceiling and provides access to a large, split level dining kitchen. The kitchen is fitted with a range of hand painted, traditional style cabinets and there is space for an island unit and range cooker. Within the kitchen is a generous dining area with French doors that open onto the rear garden and off the kitchen is a large utility room and a shower room. Below the family room and kitchen are two barrel vaulted cellars with two slate salting troughs.
First Floor
On the first floor the landing gives access to four generous bedrooms. The master bedroom includes a seating area enjoying stunning views to the rear and an en suite shower room fitted with a white modern three piece suite. Bedroom two is located over the garage and features a vaulted ceiling and exposed floor boards. The third bedroom is accessed through a study which could be used as a dressing room or en suite. The fully tiled family bathroom is fitted with a stylish white four piece suite.
Outside
To the front of the property is a generous paved driveway providing ample car standing and access to an integral garage. A side gate provides pedestrian access to the rear gardens that are arranged on three levels including two generous paved terrace areas from which stunning uninterrupted views can be enjoyed. The lower level is laid to lawn and features a mature fruit tree. Also within the garden is a large garden shed and old brick outbuilding.
The Location
Swithland Lane is an enviable address within the beautiful Charnwood Forest close to the excellent day to day amenities within Rothley village. A school bus serves the Loughborough Endowed Schools and recreation facilities close by include the Rothley Park Golf Club, lovely countryside walks around Swithland Reservoir and the historic Bradgate Park.Leicester 7 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / Loughborough 5 miles / Ratcliffe College 5.5 miles / M1 (J22) 7 miles / East Midlands Airport 14 miles
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating fired by a Baxi combination boiler located in the utility room. The majority of the windows are sealed unit double glazed with multi pane sash windows to the front of the property.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Directions
From the centre of Rothley proceed out along Westfield Lane turning right at The Rothley Court Hotel onto The Ridings. At the crossroads turn right onto Swithland Lane where the property can be found on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Character Home Dating Back Over 200 Years
- Countryside Views
- Over 2500 sq ft of Accommodation
- Large Breakfast Kitchen
- Cellar & Utility Room