Property description
FARROW HOUSE: Nestled in an enviable sought-after village location, this superb four-bedroomed detached family residence was constructed in 1990 and includes a magnificent 21ft beamed sitting room with a high ceiling and a feature full-height brick fireplace with cast iron stove. This individual property enjoys a private tucked-away position within the village and includes an integral double garage and parking for up to four cars. The landscaped rear garden is not overlooked and contains a quirky former pig sty. Inside you'll find: an enclosed entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom/w.c., spacious sitting room, separate dining room, office/study, potential family room, breakfast kitchen with adjoining utility room, a well-proportioned master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further generous bedrooms and a shower room. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!
THE LOCATION
The much sought-after village of Norton Juxta Twycross lies admidst the rolling Leicestershire countryside, a short distance from the A444 Burton on Trent to Coventry road, and a few minutes drive from junction 11 of the M42 motorway within easy commutable distance of many Midland towns and cities. The property is conveniently-located for the renowned independent Twycross House School nearby.
ABOUT THE PROPERTY
FARROW HOUSE: Nestled in an enviable sought-after village location, this superb four-bedroomed detached family residence was constructed in 1990 and includes a magnificent 21ft beamed sitting room with a high ceiling and a feature full-height brick fireplace with cast iron stove. This individual property enjoys a private tucked-away position within the village and includes an integral double garage and parking for up to four cars. The landscaped rear garden is not overlooked and contains a quirky former pig sty. Inside you'll find: an enclosed entrance porch, hallway, cloakroom/w.c., spacious sitting room, separate dining room, office/study, potential family room, breakfast kitchen with adjoining utility room, a well-proportioned master bedroom with en suite bathroom, three further generous bedrooms and a shower room. Many of the rooms have fitted blinds. Early viewing is enthusiastically recommended!
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
The detached house stands back from the lane behind a tall hedge and block paved driveway for three to four cars. A UPVC dark wood-effect stained glass entrance door opens into the:
ENCLOSED PORCH
With a coved ceiling, UPVC double glazed side window and a glazed opaque door leading to the:
RECEPTION HALLWAY
With stairs rising to the first floor accommodation, central heating radiator, picture light, alarm keypad, double doors to a recessed cloaks' cupboard with hanging rail. Doors to the dining room, breakfast kitchen, office/studio and cloakroom/w.c. Four steps up and a glazed door to the sitting room.
CLOAKROOM/W.C.
Comprising: a pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Central heating radiator, part-tiled walls, coved ceiling and an extractor fan.
IMPRESSIVE SITTING ROOM - 21' 4'' x 12' 9 (6.50m x 3.88m)
The focal point of this spacious living room with a high ceiling is the feature floor-to-ceiling brick fireplace incorporating a cast iron log burner, black tiled hearth, substantial lintel over and a back-lit feature with downlights. Timberwork to the ceiling, dado rail, four wall lights, TV and telephone points, and two double central heating radiators. Two UPVC double glazed windows to the front aspect. Double glazed sliding doors access the block paved patio in the rear garden. The windows and outside doors have fitted vertical blinds.
DINING ROOM - 14' 6'' x 8' 3 (4.42m x 2.51m)
With a central heating radiator, coved ceiling and two UPVC double glazed front windows complete with vertical blinds.
OFFICE / STUDY - 7' 9'' inc. fitted shelves x 6' 7 (2.36m x 2.01m)
Fitted with a range of mahogany cupboards with shelves above to one wall. A central heating radiator, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed rear window overlooking the westerly-facing garden.
BREAKFAST KITCHEN - 18' 6'' x 9' 8 max (5.63m x 2.94m)
(Narrowing to 7' 8"). Fitted with a range of base and drawer units and matching wall cupboards with underlighting including a display cabinet. There's an inset one and a half bowl sink and drainer with mixer tap and waste disposal unit, an inset four-ring halogen hob and overhead extractor hood, and a built-in eye-level electric double oven/grill. Tiled splashbacks and complementary roll-edged worktops. An integrated fridge, space and plumbing for a dishwasher and space for a table and chairs. Central heating radiator, tiled floor, coved ceiling with spotlights. A door to a useful understairs storage cupboard. Two UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden, and a half-glazed exit door.
A further door to the adjoining:
UTILITY ROOM - 7' 8'' x 5' 2 (2.34m x 1.57m)
Fitted with a double base unit and stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap. Space and plumbing for a washing machine, and space for an upright fridge/freezer. Central heating radiator and a coved ceiling.
A half-glazed opaque door to the:
POTENTIAL FAMILY ROOM - 11' 8'' x 8' 2 (3.55m x 2.49m)
Built of single brick construction with UPVC double glazed windows, power and lighting. Situated to the rear of the integral double garage, this useful extra room contains the wall-hung Glow-Worm combi boiler run on LPG gas. Loft access into the lower roof. A half-glazed exit door leads outside into the rear garden.
A door to the integral double garage. (See later details).
Returning to the hallway, stairs rise to the:
FIRST FLOOR ACCOMMODATION
LANDING
With access to the loft storage space, an airing cupboard housing the hot water cylinder, coved ceiling and white panelled doors to the four bedrooms and shower room.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE - 18' 1'' max inc. wardrobes x 11' 2 (5.51m x 3.40m)
A generous-sized main bedroom fitted with a corner wardrobe having mirrored sliding doors, hanging rail and shelves. Central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, ceiling spotlights and a two UPVC double glazed front windows and one to the side aspect.
A door to the adjoining:
EN SUITE BATHROOM - 7' 8'' x 6' 2 (2.34m x 1.88m)
Comprising: a large corner Jacuzzi spa bath with seat, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Radiator, part-tiled walls, coved ceiling, wall light, ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 7'' + wardrobes x 10' 1 max (4.14m x 3.07m)
(Narrows to 6' 8"). With fitted recessed wardrobes with mirrored sliding doors, central heating radiator, double wall light, TV aerial point, coved ceiling and a two UPVC double glazed rear windows.
BEDROOM THREE - 11' 1'' x 6' 6 (3.38m x 1.98m)
With a central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed window overlooking the rear garden.
BEDROOM FOUR - 11' 0'' max + window x 8' 3 (3.35m x 2.51m)
Currently used as an office. With a central heating radiator, TV and telephone points, coved ceiling and a UPVC double glazed front window.
SHOWER ROOM - 9' 4'' max x 5' 1 max (2.84m x 1.55m)
Comprising: a tiled corner shower cubicle with electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and a low-flush toilet. Central heating radiator, part-tiled walls, dado rail, ceiling spotlights and an extractor fan. A UPVC double glazed opaque rear window.
OUTSIDE
FRONT GARDEN and PARKING
The house stands back from the lane behind a tall hedge affording a degree of privacy. There's a lawn and block paved driveway offering off-road parking for up to four cars. A side gate leads to the rear garden.
INTEGRAL DOUBLE GARAGE - 17' 4'' length x 16' 9 width (5.28m x 5.10m)
With two aluminium up-and-over doors, power and lighting. A boarded vehicle inspection pit in the floor, and an internal rear exit door to the house.
REAR GARDEN
A westerly-facing private rear garden with a paved patio, a brick retaining wall with steps to the extensive lawned area. A rockery, further patio, external lighting, a brick-built and tiled former pigsty and tall hedging to the boundaries. The LPG fuel tanks are concealed behind ivy-clad trelliswork.
AND FINALLY...
A great village location with easy access to quality local schools. Well worth viewing we respectfully suggest.
COUNCIL TAX BAND
The property is in council tax band: 'E'.
HOW TO GET THERE
From our NEWTON FALLOWELL office in the heart of ASHBY DE LA ZOUCH: Turn left into Market Street and at the second mini roundabout, turn left into Bath Street. Continue onto Station Road and Tamworth Road and continue for about a mile to the roundabout with the A42 dual carriageway. Turn right onto the A42/M42 towards Tamworth and Birmingham. Leave the motorway at the next junction, (the A444), and take the second exit left towards Twycross. Go straight through Appleby Parva, and 350 metres before the entrance to Twycross Zoo, turn left into Orton Lane. Follow the road for about a quarter of a mile towards the village and round the bend into Main Street. Take the next right turn into Chapel Lane. The property is identified by our 'For Sale' board and is on the right hand side. POST CODE for SATNAVS: CV9 3PZ.
PLEASE NOTE:
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. SERVICES: All mains are connected - except gas. The central heating is fuelled by tanked LPG. 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 recommend 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.
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Property Features :
- Impressive Four-Bedroomed Family Residence
- Enviable Sought-After Village Location
- Magnificent Beamed Sitting Room
- Separate Dining Room - Office / Study
- Breakfast Kitchen + Utility Room
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