Property description
UNEXPECTEDLY RE-AVAILABLE - The Stables is a luxury development comprising four new detached homes and the conversion of an original feeder barn set within a walled courtyard and all positioned on generous sized plots. PLOT 3 - OAKLEY HOUSE.
SITUATION
The village of Great Bowden lies on the edge of the Welland Valley in the Harborough District of Leicestershire and has a past history dating back to Anglo Saxon times. It is situated within a conservation area and surrounded on all sides by beautiful countryside. Combining the delights of a thriving community spirit and a stunning location it is little wonder that the village has an enviable reputation as a highly desirable place to live. At the heart of the village are three unique village greens, fringed by lovely homes, the village Church, Bowden Stores and Welton's which is highly renowned in the locality providing a local post office, delicatessen and café serving the discerning tastes of the local and wider community. The village also boasts two popular pubs, namely ' The Shoulder of Mutton' and the recently refurbished vibrant 'Red Lion' Free House, Great Bowden Primary School and also Bowden Pre School located in the 'Village Hall'. For sporting enthusiasts it is the home of Great Bowden Cricket Club and Market Harborough Tennis Club. With its historic houses, picturesque cottages and delightful village greens, Great Bowden is a wonderful setting for our flagship new development, \" The Stables\". Despite its rural setting, Great Bowden is very accessible. The market town of Market Harborough is just under a mile away and offers a more comprehensive range of schools, shops and recreational facilities. Rockingham Castle makes a lovely day out and leisurely strolls can be had alongside the canal where narrow boats drift lazily by. Various golf clubs can be found in the locality including the challenging Market Harborough Golf Club to the south of the town.Market Harborough is served by a direct rail service to St Pancras International, Leicester, Nottingham and Derby. A regular bus service operates between the village and the town. For the jet set, East Midlands and Birmingham International Airports are a within an hour's drive away.
DESCRIPTION
The village is the home of the 'Fernie Hunt' and is famed in equestrian circles as a place where fine horses were once bred for the kings and queens of Europe and this is an important part of the history the village. References to this can be found all over the village, from Horseshoe Lane to the Old Forge. It is on the site of the old stables that our new flagship development, \" The Stables\", can now be found. It is an idyllic location for a new home, situated on the edge of the village close to one of the three beautiful village greens and at the end of a private lane.\"The Stables\" is a luxury development comprising four new detached homes and the conversion of an original feeder barn set within a walled courtyard and all positioned on generous sized plots. Each of the houses has been individually designed in a different architectural style to appeal to different tastes and all are built from local materials to blend gracefully into their surroundings. Each home has been built using traditional house building techniques and incorporate every contemporary luxury sought after in a modern home today. This is an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire an exceptional home that offers privacy, exclusivity and allure in equal measure and will stand proud in its surroundings for years to come.
External Specification
External FinishesSolid traditional construction in brickwork with architectural detailing to match the surroundings, render or stoneTimber double glazed casement windowsNatural Slate or Plain Rosemary roof tilesHigh quality hardwood Front door with glass panel Bi-folding patio doors or French doorsBlock paved Driveways and main roadwayNatural stone Patio Outside TapsFrontage - Pasture fencing with formal low-level hedge. Front garden laid to lawnRear gardens laid mainly to lawn
Internal Specification
White oak internal doors with chrome furniture Natural oak timber staircase, handrails and balustrades with glass insertsLow voltage down-lighters or pendant lighting Chrome 'slimline' sockets and switches throughoutUnder-floor heating downstairs and radiators upstairsWood burner within fireplace Full Media centre package available with CAT 5/6 pointsSmooth ceilings throughout Cornice to principal roomCeramic floor tiling to hall, kitchen, breakfast area, utility room, first floor bathroom, en-suites and cloakroom
Kitchen
Individually designed contemporary style kitchen fitted with composite or granite work surfaces and upstand. Fully fitted luxury kitchens Two single ovens and an induction hob with extractor hood or Range style oven - stainless steel or glass panel to rear of hob. Integrated Fridge Freezers, one with an ice maker (subject to design) Integrated dishwasher, microwave oven and wine coolerUnder mounted one and a half bowl sinkCeramic floor and wall tiling for kitchen and utility from Porcelanosa range
Utility
Fitted with a base unit and wall units Extra freezer, integrated washing machine and dryerBelfast sink in utility
Quality Bathrooms
Contemporary stylish sanitary wareTwin basins to master en-suiteHeated chrome towel railsShaver points in all bathroomsMedia package available to provide hi-fi wiring to master en-suiteCeramic floor and wall tiles - choice from Porcelanosa rangeModern skirtings and architraves
Environmental Details
Double glazed timber windows providing a high level of thermal insulation and reduced heat lossA-rated kitchen appliances to reduce water and energy useDual flush mechanisms to toilets to reduce water useProvision of a water butt to encourage rainwater harvesting for garden wateringHigh levels of insulation within roof spaces and external wall cavities to limit heat loss in the winter and reduce heat gain in the summerLow energy lighting to all homesEnergy Efficiency of the Houses will, as a minimum, meet Part 'L' Building Regs
Security
Alarm system fitted to all homesSmall lights in front pathway to houseOutside light with dusk to dawn sensor to front doorOutside lights to side and rear doorsMulti-point security locking system to front door
Garage
Electric door opener with two remote control handsets
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