Property description

A rare opportunity to the market, this charming, Grade II listed barn conversion lies in a sought after, rural location situated on the edge of the Charnwood Forest with open views across the countryside to the front. Of stone and brick build, the barn was converted in circa 1990 and now combines stunning features to include a Swithland slate roof, beamed ceilings, latched doors and an inglenook style open fireplace with spacious reception rooms, a double car port and a low maintenance, private courtyard garden. Having gated access to the front, the property is situated within a secure and exclusive development of just four similar styled homes. The layout in brief comprises of a grand reception hall with galleried landing, generous lounge, a farmhouse style breakfast kitchen, study, utility room, ground floor w.c. and to the first floor, four well proportioned bedrooms, master having an en suite shower, four piece suite family bathroom and a further separate w.c. Ideally situated for local countryside walks, the property is also within close proximity to the village primary school, church and pub as well as being within a short drive to the wider range of amenities, including shops, bus routes and Rothley Golf Club, in nearby Charnwood villages. An early viewing is strongly recommended to fully appreciate the character, charm and location of this individual home on offer.

Accommodation
Entrance through the hard wood part glazed entrance door into the;

Entrance hall
Having neutral decor and quarry brick tiled flooring the entrance hall has internal doors which provide access into the kitchen and study as well as to the;

Utility room - 13' 0'' x 6' 4'' (3.96m x 1.94m)
Generous in size, the utility room has a frosted timber framed front elevation window beneath which is a rolled edge work surface and an inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over. Having space and plumbing for a washing machine with ample space for further storage.

Study - 6' 7'' x 6' 6'' (2m x 1.99m)
Having a timber framed window overlooking the rear courtyard the study has a fitted desk with drawers, ample electrical sockets and a telephone point.

Breakfast kitchen - 17' 5'' x 16' 3'' (5.3m x 4.95m)
Having a continuation of the quarry brick tiled flooring from that of the entrance hall, the breakfast kitchen has been designed to enjoy the outlook over the fields with windows to both sides and the rear. The kitchen then itself has been fitted with a range of eye level and base solid wood units with a rolled edge work surface and an inset one and half bowl, stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and complimentary tiled splash backs. Having space and plumbing for a dishwasher, there are integrated appliances to include a fridge, freezer, hot point microwave, electric oven and grill with a four ring gas hob and extractor hood above. Neutral in decor with exposed beams to the ceiling, the breakfast kitchen has ample space for a dining table. Multi-paned French doors then lead through to the;

Reception hall
Having a side access door which in turn leads to the rear garden with a frosted side elevation window and further generous side elevation window enjoying views over the courtyard. The reception hall has stairs providing access to the first floor accommodation with an exposed balustrade and galleried landing. Beneath the stairs is a range of fitted cupboards with latched doors providing useful storage and housing the meters and fuse box. Steps then rise up to the lounge with an internal door then leading through to the;

Downstairs cloakroom
Having been fitted with a low level wc and a wall mounted hand basin with tiled splashbacks.

Boiler room
Providing useful storage space and hanging space for cloaks as well as housing the gas combination boiler.

Lounge - 23' 7'' x 14' 6'' (7.18m x 4.43m)
Having two windows to the side elevation enjoying views over the courtyard, one of which is generous in size, and affording ample natural light into this good sized reception room. Boasting an abundance of character features from the exposed beams to the ceiling and to one end of the room is a central chimney breast within an inglenook fireplace, with an open fire and a tiled hearth with fitted pew style seating to either side of the chimney with shelved storage above.

To the first floor
Stairs rise from the reception hall and divide to two sides with a galleried landing overlooking the reception space. There are exposed Apex beams to the vaulted ceiling, a side elevation window and a useful fitted storage cupboard with latched door. Steps then lead to the;

Master bedroom - 14' 6'' x 15' 11'' (4.43m x 4.84m)
Having a window to the front elevation enjoying view over the fields, the master bedroom has a range of fitted wardrobes with an internal latched door then leading to;

En suite shower room
Having been fitted with a two piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin and shower cubicle with mains shower over. There is wood effect laminate flooring, part tiled walls and an extractor fan.

Separate wc
Accessed from the landing and comprising of a low level w.c. and wall mounted hand basin with tiled splash backs. Laminate flooring and an extractor fan.

Bedroom two - 19' 3'' x 12' 0'' (5.87m x 3.67m)
(Please note some restricted head height in places). Having a window to the rear elevation enjoying view over the courtyard, this second good sized bedroom is neutral in decor.

Family bathroom
Having been fitted with a four piece suite comprising low level wc, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath and shower cubicle with mains shower over. Having a side elevation velux window, wood effect laminate flooring and an extractor fan.

Bedroom three - 12' 2'' x 13' 9'' (3.72m x 4.20m)
Having a window to the side elevation enjoying view over the courtyard garden and neutral decor.

Bedroom four - 8' 4'' x 12' 2'' (2.55m x 3.71m)
Having a window to the side elevation enjoying views over the courtyard, neutral in decor and ceiling light on dimmer switch.

Outside
The property occupies a corner plot within a gated and secure development with private off road parking in the form of a double car port (measuring 6.36m x 5.90m) which provides off road car standing for two vehicles. Two pairs of double timber doors lead from the car port to the rear courtyard. Fully enclosed and not overlooked from beyond the courtyard is private and paved and an ideal space for entertaining.

Directional Notes
Leaving our office on Woodgate in Rothley continue out of the village along Westfield Lane and head towards Station Road. Follow the road as it bends to the left and after crossing railway bridge at Rothley Station, take the first left hand turning for Thurcaston Lane. This in turn becomes Mill Road and the property is then situated shortly on the left hand side.

Service, tenure and council information
All main services to the property are connected to the property which is gas centrally heated. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council, tax band E.

PLEASE NOTE
These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers or lessees, and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them. We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested. All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. Gardens, roof terraces, balconies and communal gardens as well as tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers. Lease details, service ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in the employment of Newton Fallowell has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property. Purchase prices, rents or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT. Intending purchasers and lessees must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property. Data ProtectionWe retain the copyright in all advertising material used to market this Property.FLOOR PLANS (if shown)Floor plan is not to scale but meant as a guide only.

Property Features :

• CHARACTER BARN CONVERSION
• POPULAR VILLAGE LOCATION
• FOUR WELL PROPORTIONED BEDROOMS
• ABUNDANCE OF ORIGINAL FEATURES
• VIEWS OVER OPEN FIELDS