Property description
Old Barn Farm is a detached family home that dates back over several centuries standing on a generous plot with views towards the village church. In addition there is a large two storey barn that offers extensive garaging, workshop and scope for conversion. Believed to have originally been three cottages the property displays a number of period features that include heavily beamed ceilings, wall timbers and period fireplaces. The property has a spacious open plan feel and accommodation that includes two large reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, cloaks/wc, four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. The gardens are meticulously maintained and enjoy a south easterly aspect.
Ground Floor Accommodation
The property has a spacious open plan feel and is entered through a tiled entrance hall. A recently refitted breakfast kitchen with a heavily beamed ceiling and inglenook is fitted with a range of Shaker style units and there is space for a central dining table. Integrated appliances include a slimline dishwasher, dryer, fridge, freezer and there is space for a range style cooker. Also within the kitchen are the remains of what may have been a bread oven. The main reception room is heavily beamed and exceptionally large with fireplaces at both ends of the room. Offering both space for dining and seating this large space is flooded with light through several windows and provides access to an enclosed staircase and rear hallway. Off the rear hallway is a cloaks/wc and beamed family room that occupies the oldest part of the building.
First Floor Accommodation
The first floor landing spans almost the entire width of the property and features exposed timbers. There are four first floor double bedrooms with the master bedroom having a large en suite bathroom and there is a further shower room fitted with a white suite with double shower.
Outside
The property has a broad street frontage and wide gated side access that leads to an area of hard standing terminating at the Barn. The rear gardens are attractive and immaculately maintained enjoying a pleasant south easterly aspect. Adjacent to the kitchen is a paved patio, ornamental pond and within the gardens are a number of fruit trees. An old apple tree surrounded by highly manicured lawns is a particular focal point within the garden and to the rear is a raised patio with adjoining greenhouse. The gardens are enclosed on two sides with an attractive high granite wall and there are several outdoor lights.
Detached Two Storey Barn
The barn currently offers garaging for three large cars and workshop on the ground floor and a large open plan, first floor space with exposed roof timbers offers considerable potential. There is electricity and radiators fired by a multi-fuel burning stove on the ground floor only.
Location
Belton is a thriving village located in North West Leicestershire close to the university town of Loughborough and is well placed for access to Leicester, Nottingham, Derby and M1(J23). The village hosts an impressive range of facilities including a primary school, village hall, church, shop, pub/restaurant, doctor's surgery and children's playgroup. The village also has its own football club and cricket ground.Loughborough 7 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 7 miles / Leicester 16 miles / Nottingham 18 miles / Derby 18 miles / M1(J23) 4 miles / East Midlands Airport 4.4 miles
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating.
Local Authority
North West Leicestershire District Council.
Directions
From the B5324 Ashby Road turn into the village onto Long Street heading to the centre of the village. Old Barn Farm can be found situated on the right hand side identified by the Fine & Country For Sale board.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Property Features :
- Detached Former Farmhouse
- Large Two Storey Barn
- Farmhouse Kitchen
- Cloaks/WC
- Four Double Bedrooms