Property description
Individual five bedroom family home, standing in just over 1.5 acres adjacent to the village church within the old part of the village. Beautifully situated at the end of a long private driveway this attractive architect designed home offers 4000 sq ft of accommodation arranged over three floors to include three reception rooms, large breakfast kitchen with Aga, five bedrooms, four bathroom/shower rooms and uninterrupted views towards old John. Originally built in 1995 by the current owners with later additions this highly deceptive home offers the perfect balance of living accommodation, bedrooms and bathrooms. Designed to take full advantage of its stunning location the majority of rooms enjoy the superb rear aspect which is such a big feature of the highly individual forever home.
Ground Floor
The property is entered through a pair of substantial, reclaimed oak doors that open into a generous dining hall with multi fuel burning stove and French doors that open onto the rear gardens. Off the hall is a beautifully proportioned sitting room with stone mullion windows and oak flooring. The family room opens into the kitchen and also has the benefit of a multi fuel stove with Minster stone fire surround and French doors to rear. The large family kitchen is a key feature of the property and is fitted with a range of bespoke units with matching island unit, Corian and Oak worksurfaces a range of integrated appliances and gas fired Aga. The kitchen has terracotta tiled floor, generous dining area and panoramic views over the garden and surrounding countryside. A side hallway provides access to a study, single garage, stylishly fitted cloakroom, utility room and pantry.
First and Second Floors
An impressive single staircase extends from the ground floor to the second floor. On the first floor are three double bedrooms all with en suite including the master bedroom suite which features a Juliet balcony with views over the rear garden, large fully fitted dressing room and en suite fitted with a five piece suite. On the second floor there is a large family room and two further double bedrooms served by a shower room.
Outside
An electric gate opens to a generous gravelled area to the front of the property that provides hardstanding for numerous vehicles. A side garden provides additional hardstanding and vehicular access into the rear garden if required. Adjoining open countryside and bordered in part by Rothley Brook, the rear gardens are extremely private and seem to extend indefinitely. Totalling 1.57 acres the gardens have been thoughtfully laid out and lovingly maintained made up of deep, heavily stocked borders, meandering gravel pathways, flagstone and slate terraces. Included within the sale is a garden shed and greenhouse.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Glow-worm boiler located in the garage.
Directions
Enter the village, travelling north along the Leicester Road. Turn left at the crossroads with the Weatsheaf Inn onto Anstey Lane. Continue into the old part of the village, turning right immediately before All Saints Church into a private drive and continue to the very end where the property can be found.
Location
The village of Thurcaston is situated on the edge of the Charnwood Forest close to Bradgate Park between Leicester and Loughborough. An attractive village served by a thriving pub, primary school, church and chapel. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Birstall, Rothley and Anstey.Leicester 5 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / Loughborough 7.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 6 miles / M1 (J22) 6.5 miles
Property Features :
- Five Bedroom Detached Home
- Conservation Area
- 4000 sq ft of Accommodation
- 1.57 Acre Plot
- Three Reception Rooms