Property description
GRANGE HOUSE: Impressively extended about five years ago, this deceptively spacious individual five-bedroomed family home has been expertly redesigned for multi-generational living and boasts a superb open plan studio apartment (ideal for a dependent relative or teenager), a modern open plan living kitchen, large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite, second bedroom with en suite, a delightfully landscaped rear garden and a good-sized single garage to the rear. The property is in good decorative order throughout and has been well maintained and cared for by the current owners. A look inside reveals, on the ground floor: a portico, reception hallway, guest cloakroom/w.c., lounge with adjoining conservatory, home office, living dining kitchen with family area, utility room, studio apartment / annexe with bedroom area, lounge area, kitchenette and a shower room. And on the first floor: a master bedroom with en suite, second bedroom with en suite, two further generous bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. Outside, to the front, there's an in-and out driveway with off-road parking for up to four cars, and a wide single garage/workshop to the rear with additional parking. A fine opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an impressive family home in this popular and sought-after North West Leicestershire village.
THE LOCATION
The delightful, sought-after village of PACKINGTON lies within two/three miles south-east of the bustling market town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, and has remained relatively unspoilt over many years. There is a village shop and other amenities including a well respected Ofsted approved primary school. The village has a thriving community and the area is well-known for its good secondary school, village hall, Holy Rood Church, the Bull and Lion public house, golf courses, tennis clubs and other recreational pastimes. Champney Springs health spa is a short distance away.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
GRANGE HOUSE: Impressively extended about five years ago, this deceptively spacious individual five-bedroomed family home has been expertly redesigned for multi-generational living and boasts a superb open plan studio apartment (ideal for a dependent relative or teenager), a modern open plan living kitchen, large master bedroom with fitted wardrobes and an en suite, second bedroom with en suite, a delightfully landscaped rear garden and a good-sized single garage to the rear. The property is in good decorative order throughout and has been well maintained and cared for by the current owners. A look inside reveals, on the ground floor: a portico, reception hallway, guest cloakroom/w.c., lounge with adjoining conservatory, home office, living dining kitchen with family area, utility room, studio apartment / annexe with bedroom area, lounge area, kitchenette and a shower room. And on the first floor: a master bedroom with en suite, second bedroom with en suite, two further generous bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. Outside, to the front, there's an in-and out driveway with off-road parking for up to four cars, and a wide single garage/workshop to the rear with additional parking. A fine opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an impressive family home in this popular and sought-after North West Leicestershire village.
ACCOMMODATION IN BRIEF
A look inside reveals, on the ground floor: a portico, reception hallway, guest cloakroom/w.c., lounge with adjoining conservatory, home office with fitted furniture, living dining kitchen with family area, utility room, studio apartment / annexe with bedroom area, lounge area, kitchenette and a shower room with underfloor heating. And on the first floor: a master bedroom with en suite, second bedroom with en suite, two further generous bedrooms and a stylish family bathroom. Outside, to the front, there's off-road parking for three cars, and a wide single garage to the rear with additional parking. A fine opportunity for the discerning purchaser to acquire an impressive family home in this popular and sought-after North West Leicestershire village.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
Grange House occupies an enviable corner position in the heart of the village. An in-and-out driveway to the front offers off-road parking for three/four cars, with additional parking and a large single garage/workshop to the rear of the property.
ENTRANCE PORTICO
With brick pillars and white UPVC tongue and groove clad ceiling with overhead light. A half-glazed opaque leaded entrance door opens into the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
An extension to the original property. With a high ceiling and a UPVC double glazed opaque side window, an upright designer radiator and a further radiator, understairs storage cupboard, part dado rail and a spindled staircase rising to the first floor. Panelled doors to the cloakroom and lounge, and a glazed multi-paned door to the living kitchen.
GUEST CLOAKROOM / W.C.
Comprising: a modern corner vanity wash basin with cupboards under, and a dual-flush toilet by Roca. A radiator, part-tiled walls, LED ceiling lights and a UPVC double glazed opaque side window.
OPEN PLAN SITTING ROOM - 18' 0'' x 12' 0'' max (5.48m x 3.65m)
Open-plan to the conservatory. The centre-point of the living room is the inset contemporary-style gas fire with remote control and stone-effect front. Two upright designer radiators, TV and satellite points and a feature UPVC double glazed bay window to the side elevation. A step down to the adjoining conservatory.
CONSERVATORY - 9' 9'' x 8' 2'' max (2.97m x 2.49m)
Constructed with a brick plinth base, UPVC double glazed window panels with blinds, and a glass roof. A wall-mounted Baxi gas heater, radiator and a two half-glazed exit doors to the front and rear aspects.
EXTENDED OPEN PLAN LIVING KITCHEN - 18' 2'' min x 16' 3'' max (5.53m x 4.95m)
(Narrows to 8' 0\"\"). An extension to the original property. Refitted with a range of quality modern base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards with under-lighting, concealed over-lights and plinth-level LED inset lighting. There's a one and a half bowl stainless steel Franke sink and drainer, tiled splashbacks and complementary roll-edged worktops. This superb kitchen also has a range of tall wall cupboards offering plenty of storage, and two storage units with roller shutters. A built-in eye-level double fan oven/grill and separate microwave oven. An inset five-burner gas hob by White-Westinghouse with overhead stainless steel chimney extractor hood. An integrated Bosch dishwasher, space for an American-style fridge freezer, a circular built-in breakfast bar, LED ceiling lights, tiled floor, ample space for a dining table and chairs, and a UPVC double glazed front window. Open plan to a FAMILY AREA with space for a sofa, chairs and furniture - measurement: 12' 6\" by 9' 4\" (3.81m by 2.84m). With laminate flooring and UPVC double glazed French doors leading outside onto the paved patio and rear garden. From the kitchen, a door to the utility room.
UTILITY ROOM - 10' 0'' x 8' 3'' (3.05m x 2.51m)
Fitted with a stainless steel sink and drainer and mixer tap. There's a range of floor-to-ceiling storage cupboards and a tall corner cupboard. Spaces and plumbing for a washing machine and dryer. An upright designer radiator, tiled floor, and wood-effect worktops with complementary tiled splashbacks. An opaque side window and a half-glazed exit door. A door to the studio apartment, and a further door to the home office.
HOME OFFICE / STUDY - 14' 2'' max inc. bay x 7' 8'' (4.31m x 2.34m)
Fitted with a comprehensive range of full-height cupboards, drawers, bookshelves and two desks. Telephone point, coved ceiling with LED lighting and a square bay UPVC double glazed window with blinds overlooking the rear garden.
OPEN PLAN STUDIO APARTMENT (ANNEXE) - 17' 0'' x 16' 1'' max (5.18m x 4.90m)
(10' 8* min). Ideal for a dependent relative or a teenager, this is a good-sized L-shaped open plan room incorporating a living area, kitchenette, bedroom area and a separate en suite shower room - all with underfloor heating. There's an inset stainless steel sink and drainer with base unit and drawers and matching wall cupboards, tiled splashbacks and contrasting worktop and an integrated fridge. A radiator, TV and telephone points, a deep square bay double glazed front window, and a half-glazed opaque side exit door. A door to the shower room.
APARTMENT EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM - 8' 8'' x 4' 8'' (2.64m x 1.42m)
Comprising: a large walk-in tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, wall-hung wash basin with drawer under, and a dual-flush toilet. Tiled floor with thermostatically-controlled under-floor heating, a white heated towel radiator, a tall corner linen cupboard with shelves and housing the Glow-Worm gas boiler, tiled walls, extractor fan, LED ceiling lights and a UPVC double glazed opaque side window.
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With access to the loft storage space, a radiator, dado rail, smoke detector and white panelled doors to the four bedrooms and the family bathroom.
EXTENDED MASTER BEDROOM - 19' 1'' to eaves x 16' 9'' max (5.81m x 5.10m)
(16' 0\" min). With an extension to the original property. A spacious principle bedroom fitted with a good range of quality fitted bedroom furniture to two walls. Two central heating radiators, LED recessed ceiling lights and a UPVC double glazed dormer front window. A door to the en suite shower room.
STYLISH EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM ONE - 6' 7'' x 6' 3'' (2.01m x 1.90m)
Comprising: a tiled shower cubicle with thermostatically-controlled mains shower, a vanity wash hand basin with cupboards and a mirror with overhead light/shaver point, and a low-flush toilet with concealed cistern. Fully tiled walls and floor. A corner wall-hung medicine cabinet, LED ceiling lights, an extractor fan and plinth-level lighting. A UPVC double glazed opaque front window.
BEDROOM TWO - 12' 0'' x 10' 7'' (3.65m x 3.22m)
A generous second bedroom fitted with a range of full-height wardrobes with shelves. A central heating radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling and a glazed multi-paned opaque door to the en suite.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM TWO - 7' 1'' x 5' 3'' (2.16m x 1.60m)
Comprising: a corner tiled shower cubicle with Mira electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a dual-flush toilet by Roca. A white heated towel radiator, tiled floor and walls, LED ceiling lights, extractor fan and a UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.
BEDROOM THREE - 12' 1'' x 9' 3'' (3.68m x 2.82m)
With a central heating radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 1'' x 7' 4'' (3.68m x 2.23m)
With a concealed radiator, dado rail, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed rear window.
STYLISH FAMILY BATHROOM - 6' 7'' x 6' 7'' (2.01m x 2.01m)
Comprising: a panelled bath with plinth lighting and en mixer tap with hand-held shower attachment and wall-mounted mains shower over, a vanity wash hand basin with cupboards and top shelf, and a low-flush toilet with a concealed cistern. LED ceiling lights and an extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed window with obscure glass.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The property is situated on a corner plot with in-and-out driveway offering off-road parking for three/four cars. There's a central lawned area and an established cherry tree.
PARKING and GARAGE/WORKSHOP TO REAR
To the rear of the property (approached from The Grange), you'll find a good-sized detached single garage/workshop with power, lighting and a water tap.
EAST-FACING REAR GARDEN
Delightfully landscaped with a paved patio, shaped lawned area, gravelled areas, raised plant borders to the boundaries, conifer trees and timber fencing.
AND FINALLY...
The current owners of this fine property have extended and upgraded their lovely home. The open-plan studio apartment is invaluable to someone with a dependent relative or a teenage son or daughter in need of their own space.
COUNCIL TAX BAND:
The property is believed to be in Council Tax band: 'F'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn right into Market Street. In approx two hundred and fifty metres, take the second right turn into Upper Church Street (signposted to the Hospital). In two hundred meters, turn right towards Packington (Lower Packington Road, which becomes Upper Packington Road). Continue for a mile or so and on the outskirts of the village, where the road bends sharply to the left, go straight on into High Street and past the Village Stores. The property can be found in about 200 metres on the left hand side, on the corner of The Grange - identified by our 'FOR SALE' board. POST CODE for SAT NAVS: LE65 1WJ.
PLEASE NOTE
SERVICES: All mains are connected. The services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by Newton Fallowell and no guarantee as to their operating ability or their efficiency can be given. TENURE: Freehold - with vacant possession on completion. Newton Fallowell recommends that purchasers satisfy themselves as to the tenure of this property and we recommend they consult a legal representative such as a solicitor appointed in their purchase. MEASUREMENTS: Please note that room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest tenth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide for applicants not fully conversant with the metric system. Room measurements are included as a guide to room sizes and are not intended to be used when ordering carpets or flooring. VIEWING: By strict appointment through the selling agent. DISCLAIMER: The details contained within these sales particulars are based on information supplied by the vendor and have not been verified by the agent.
Property Features :
- Impressively Extended Four-Bedroomed Family Home
- Open-Plan Studio Apartment - Ideal for Relative or Teenager
- Portico - Reception Hallway - Guest Cloakroom/W.C.
- Lounge, open plan to the Conservatory
- Fitted Home Office - Spacious Ope-Plan Living Kitchen