Property description

NEW PRICE JUNE 2016 - Impressive detached house set at the end of a tree lined drive and surrounded on all sides by matures grounds, in all approx. 3.5 acres. The property is ideally located for access to Leicester and boasts leisure facilities including swimming pool, gym, sauna and Jacuzzi. The accommodation approaches 6500 square feet in the main house and offers further potential for additional accommodation via the large garage block, subject to consent. A separate paddock borders the house and formal grounds whilst open countryside views can be enjoyed from all aspects of the property.

SITUATION
The Woodlands is situated on the edge of the village of Houghton on the Hill, which is a thriving community village with both a Methodist Church and St Catherine's Anglican Church, having been listed as 'one of the ten best places to live in England' by the Church of England in 2012. At the heart of the village are two pubs \"The Old Black Horse\" and \"The Rose and Crown\", together with the village hall. Benefitting from a wide range of amenities including a mini-market, Post Office, hairdressers and pharmacy, the village also offers numerous sports/leisure clubs for all age groups. Further shops, restaurants and extensive leisure facilities are available in nearby Leicester located approx. 7 miles to the west, which also has a thriving cultural scene including the renowned Curve Theatre. The affluent market town of Market Harborough is to the south and has a wide range of boutique and high street shops, restaurants and bars, whilst both Uppingham and Oakham are located to the east. The village particularly benefits from its proximity to Rutland Water which offers outdoor pursuits such as trout fishing, sailing, cycling and walking and there are a number of local golf courses within easy reach.Educational facilities in the surrounding area are excellent, with preparatory schooling at Stoneygate and notable private schools nearby in Uppingham, Oakham and Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen); there are also a number of well-regarded state school options including the C of E Primary School in Houghton on the Hill itself which was rated \"Good\" at their last Ofsted inspection and the highly regarded Gartree and Beauchamp Schools a short distance away in Oadby.In terms of transportation, Leicester train station offers access to London St. Pancras from 70 minutes, whilst Market Harborough train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, linking to the M1 and A1 respectively.

DESCRIPTION
The entrance to The Woodlands is approached via steps up to a tile covered porch. Inside, the hallway has solid parquet flooring with ornate ceiling rose and picture rail, stairs leading up to the first floor and door off to the TV room which has wooden flooring, a large bay window and period feature fireplace with wooden surround set on a quarry tiled hearth. The formal lounge, having a south east aspect benefits from an abundance of light streaming through windows to three sides and double doors to the garden, exposed wooden floorboards and large open fire grate which sits within a stunning stone fireplace. Further doors from the reception hall lead to the WC, kitchen and to the dining room with wooden flooring and windows to three aspects. To one end there is an archway leading to an extensive range of fitted dresser cupboards and particular features of this room are the attractive cast iron fireplace and butlers bell box. A door then leads through to the family kitchen with four oven AGA, double butler sink,a further double oven with gas hob all set in a range of solid wood units, including central island with granite and solid wood food preparation areas. The flagstone floor continues through to the dining area with a fitted monks bench and dresser unit, large pantry cupboard with storage to low level and shelving to high level. Double doors lead out to the patio and a second set to the conservatory which overlooks the outdoor entertaining area andextensive gardens.Leading on from the kitchen is the spacious music room with parquet flooring, half panelled walls, stairs rising to first floor accommodation, windows to two aspects and further coat cupboard. Door leads through to the gym area with access to the outside and to the study which has a range of fitted cupboards, desk area and windows to two elevations. The spacious games room gives access to the rear parking area and is multi-functional with space and plumbing for utility room appliances and double doors through to the plant/boiler room. The leisure facilities continue into the large pool room with two changing areas and WC, separate Jacuzzi and sauna and onto the impressive rectangular pool with custom built water flow slide. Light floods in through four sets of double doors which all open onto the patio area and gardensbeyond.From the main entrance hall stairs rise to three bedrooms, the master bedroom having separate dressing room with a good range of fitted wardrobes, vanity unit and en suite, two further good sized bedrooms, one with large bay window overlooking the gardens and fitted wardrobes and the family bathroom with separate WC. The second staircase leading off the music room gives way to a large landing currently used as a study area. To one side is a spacious bedroom with two windows, fitted wardrobes and en suite shower room and the bedroom to the other, comprises two spaces with electric control Velux window blinds and archway separating the dressing area from the bedroom having a wonderful Juliette balcony to one end. The large en suite shower room also benefits from a built-in vanity unit.

OUTSIDE
The Woodlands is approached through four brick piers with wrought iron fencing and lighting. The electric gates open onto the sweeping driveway leading up to the house, edged with mature trees and lighting.Mature lawn areas stretch away both to the eastern and western aspects, the latter leading to a large pond enclosed with post and rail fencing and with an attractive bridge connecting both sides to a central island. The driveway leads on to the front of the property then beyond terminating at the large four bay garage building. A patio seating area, 'Pergola' covered walkway complete the western boundary of the property.To the eastern elevation, a substantial lawned area radiates from the main house, wrapping around to the front and includes extensive patio entertaining areas accessed via various points from the house. Three setsof French doors open directly onto the patio from the swimming pool with electrically operated sun canopies over. The formal gardens are bordered on all sides by mature tree lines and herbaceous borders and provide playing areas for children and a tile roofed summer house. Beyond the northern and eastern boundaries of the gardens is a large paddock, accessed via two five-bar gates, one from beyond the garaging block and one directly from the Uppingham Road, in all, in the region of 3.5 acres with far reaching countryside views.

GENERAL REMARKS
Services: All mains services are connected.Local Authority: Harborough District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: HTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: E

AGENTS NOTES
Agent is informed all mechanical apparatus is in place for a water feature to be connected in the large pond.Detached garage block in close proximity to the house and could be incorporated into the main house to form additional accommodation - subject to all necessary consents.