Property description

Substantial Georgian home in thriving village centre location with large walled gardens, electric gates and double garage. This three storey grade II listed home is full of character and is available with NO CHAIN. Built in 1786, The Corner House features a tiled entrance hall, cellar, two lovely reception rooms with original shutters and large dining kitchen that with Aga. A grand hardwood staircase and former servants staircase provide access to six large bedrooms, two with en suite and a large family bathroom. Early viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate this comprehensive and highly unique home.

Location
Narborough is a thriving village located 5.5 miles southwest of Leicester City. The village offers an impressive range of amenities that include two medical centres, pub/restaurant, bank, coffee shops, florist, Post Office and Co-op. There is schooling for all ages, wide range of recreational amenities and regular bus services to Leicester. Just a 2 minute walk from the property is Narborough railway station. Located on the Birmingham to Peterborough line there are regular trains to Leicester, Nottingham, Nuneaton and Coventry. The M1 (J21), M69 and popular Fosse Shopping Park are less than 3 miles from the property with the market towns of Market Harborough, Lutterworth and Hinckley within easy reach. Leicester 5.5 miles / Hinckley 9.5 miles / Lutterworth 10 miles / Loughborough 19 miles / Market Harborough 17.5 miles / Fosse Shopping Park 2.6 miles / M1/M69 2.7 miles / Narborough Railway Station 0.1 mile (2 min walk)

Ground Floor
The property is entered through an original panelled door with glazed top light into a stunning entrance hall with Minton tiled floor and listed, hard wood staircase that leads to a first floor galleried landing. From the hallway there is access to the rear garden through a half glazed panelled door, cellar and cloaks/WC. The sitting room enjoys a dual aspect with the original sash windows having pull-up shutters, a bay window looks over the rear gardens and two original glass fronted cupboards built into the chimney recess. The sitting room also features an open fire and oak stripped floor. The family room has a sash window with original pull-up shutters, gas living flame stove and to the rear of the property is a large open plan dining kitchen with gas fired Aga, part vaulted ceiling and dining area with floor to ceiling glazing and door that opens to an open veranda. A second former servant's staircase also provides access to the first floor and a rear lobby/utility room completes the ground floor accommodation.

First & Second Floors
The first floor landing features wide, exposed floor boards and provides access to three double bedrooms and family bathroom that is fitted with a traditional Heritage suite with roll top bath with claw and ball feet, double shower enclosure and pine vanity unit with inset wash hand basin. The master bedroom has a dressing area off with fitted wardrobes and a three piece en suite with spa bath. On the second floor are three further bedrooms including a large guest bedroom with refitted en suite shower room. Bedroom six is currently used as a home office and a door from the guest bedroom opens to a large attic space that provides useful storage.

Outside
The property stands within a walled plot that extends to 0.22 of an acre in total. The gardens extend to the side and rear of the property, are mainly laid to lawn and include a number of established trees, pergola and a covered veranda. Close to the property is a raised, ornamental pond with cascade water feature and from the garden there is external access to an attached studio with quarry tiled floor, beamed ceiling and two windows. Also within the gardens is a brick store, summer house with electric, double garage with remote controlled door and workshop. Electric wooden gates from Desford Road open to a double width driveway and running along the rear boundary is a vegetable plot.

Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating fired by a Worcester boiler located in the utility room. The hot water is supplied by the gas fired Aga.

Local Authority
Blaby District Council.

Directions
Travelling from Leicester and the M69/M1(J21) proceed in a south westerly direction along the B4114 St Johns passing the Police headquarters and Palmers Garden Centre on the left hand side. At the Fox Hunter Roundabout take the second exit passing the Toby Carvery and continue on the Leicester Road. Passing under the M1 motorway bridge, turn immediately left onto Leicester and continue into Narborough village. At the first mini roundabout take the second exit passing the Narbourough Arms on the left hand side. At the second mini roundabout take the second exit, turning right onto Desford Road where the drive entrance to The Corner House can found immediately on the left hand side.

Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Property Features :

• Grade II Listed Character Home
• Village Centre Location
• Tiled Hallway with Feature Staircase
• Large Dining Kitchen with Aga & Cellar
• Six Bedrooms