Property description

Situated on the outskirts of Markfield village, which is nestled between within both the National Forest and Charnwood Forest, this stunning barn conversion boasts spacious and flexible accommodation as well as a one bedroom annex. Tucked away and set back from the road, The Gate House and it's annex enjoy a private position with ample off road parking to the front and two single garages. Access can then be found through an archway to a generous forecourt. The layout of the main house then in brief comprises entrance porch with w.c. off, reception hall with vaulted ceiling, sitting room with log burner, galleried dining room, kitchen diner, utility room with additional cloakroom/ w.c., a stylish refitted shower room, three ground floor double bedrooms, the master suite of which has an en suite bathroom with mezzanine dressing room. Boasting an abundance of character features to include exposed beams, brick and stone, the annex, formally a stable, also boasts charming features with accommodation offering a fitted kitchen, lounge diner, ground floor bathroom and mezzanine bedroom. Having low maintenance gardens to the rear, which boast stunning views over the Forest, this property is ideally located for swift access to the M1 and A50, as well as being a short drive from Thornton Reservoir and Bradgate Park. Realistically priced to attract an early sale, The Gate House and the Annex may be available to purchase independently, details of which are available upon request.

Accommodation
Entrance to the main house is accessed via glazed double doors into the;

Entrance Porch
Having a internal doors leading to the reception hall and;

Downstairs W.C.
Having been fitted with a two piece suite comprising low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. There is a window to the side elevation.

Reception Hall
A grand entrance, the reception hall boasts a vaulted ceiling with a feature stone wall and a staircase rising to the first floor galleried landing and reception room with an exposed wooden balustrade. There is an engineered oak flooring, beamed ceiling, internal door to the bedroom access and a central fireplace dividing the room from a further reception room.

Sitting Room
Having continuation of the engineered oak flooring, the focal point of this cosy reception room is a feature fireplace with inset multi-fuel cast iron stove. With further beams to the ceiling and neutral decor, two windows affording ample light with further twin double French doors overlooking and providing access to the rear garden. A flexible room, which could be used as a formal dining, having an internal door leading to the;

Kitchen Diner
A particular feature to the property, the kitchen once again has high ceiling with exposed beams and light, neutral decor. Also having engineered oak flooring with Velux window, two windows overlooking the rear garden and French doors providing access, The kitchen has been refitted with a range of eye level and base storage units with granite worktops and an inset Blanco' sink with mixer tap over, set beneath a window overlooking the forecourt. There is a range of soft close drawers and cupboards with integrated appliances to include include a NEFF double oven with two pan drawers under, fridgefreezer, dishwasher and five-plate ceramic hob with stainless steel cooker hood over. An internal door provides access to a;

Lobby
With engineered oak flooring, external door to forecourt with overhead canopy porch and internal doors leading to the cloakroom/w.c. as well as to the;

Utility Room
Having been fitted with a range of storage units with a rolled edge worksurface and an inset stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap over and tiled splashbacks. Space and plumbing for a washing machine. There are two Velux windows, neutral decor with a ceramic tiled floor and exposed beamed ceiling, There is a fitted wine rack with cupboard adjacent, a wall-mounted Worcester gas boiler and rear access door to the garden.

Cloakroom/ W.C.
Having been fitted with a two-piece white suite comprising low flush w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks, There is a front window and engineered oak flooring.

Mezzanine Dining Room
Currently used as a formal dining room but offering a flexible space ideal for a lounge, this reception room has a heavily beamed vaulted ceiling with Velux window, two further side elevation windows and glazed double French doors enjoying views across open countryside. There is a feature fireplace with living flame coal effect gas fire with tiled surround and hearth,

Inner Hallway
Accessed via the reception hall, the inner hallway has three wall lights set within shelved alcoves. There is a beamed ceiling with two Velux windows, a high level storage cupboard and further built-in airing cupboard housing hot water cylinder and 'Glow Worm' gas fired boiler. The inner hallway provides access to all of the bedrooms including to the;

Master Suite
Once again having a vaulted, beamed ceiling with views to the mezzanine dressing area as well as a set of double French doors overlooking the forecourt. Having a range of fitted furniture including wardrobes with inset dressing table, spotlight over a range of display shelving and fitted cupboards. An internal door leads to the en suite bathroom whilst a staircase with exposed balustrade leads to a dressing/ seating area, which has a gable end window, beamed ceiling and further Velux window.

En Suite Bathroom
Having been fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising panelled bath with telephone style taps over, low level w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashbacks. There is a window to the side elevation, a ceramic tiled floor, heated towel rail and dual voltage electric shaver point.

Shower Room
Having been refitted with a three-piece white suite comprising corner shower cubicle with mains shower over, wall mounted wash hand basin and low level w.c. There are marble tiles to both the walls and floor, a side elevation window window, a wall mounted heated towel rail, dual voltage electric shaver point and recessed spotlighting.

Bedroom Two
A good sized double bedroom which has been fitted with a range of wardrobes and has glazed double French doors to the forecourt.

Bedroom Three
Another good sized double bedroom, which has also been fitted with a range of wardrobes, matching chest of drawers and cupboard with glazed double French doors to the forecourt.

The Annex

Accommodation
Entrance via the forecourt and front entrance door into the;

Lobby
With engineered oak flooring, the lobby is open to the;

Lounge Diner
Having a vaulted, beamed ceiling with two Velux windows, a front elevation window and double French doors to rear garden. There is a staircase rising to the first floor with an exposed balustrade and useful understairs storage cupboard, An internal door leads to the bathroom, whilst the lounge diner is also open to the;

Kitchen
Having been fitted with a range of eye level and base storage units and a rolled edge worksurface with an inset stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap over. There is an integrated cooker, slimline dishwasher, two-plate ceramic hob, fridgefreezer. Having continuation of the engineered oak flooring, recessed spotlighting and glazed double French doors to the garden.

Bathroom
Having been fitted with a three-piece white suite comprising panelled bath, pedestal wash hand basin and low level w.c. There is a front elevation window, a wall mounted heated towel rail, recessed ceiling spotlighting and an airing cupboard housing the gas boiler.

First Floor Bedroom
Having two Velux windows and recessed ceiling spotlighting, there is a range of built-in eaves cupboards and views over the lounge diner.

Outside
Set back from the road, a five barred gate gives access to a block paved driveway with pedestrian gate adjacent. The driveway in turn leads to two single garages. Both garages have power points, light, windows, double doors to the front and personal side access doors. Double doors between the garages and through the archway then lead to the forecourt which has been landscaped to create further parking as well as a flag stone patio with a stunning feature stone wall adjacent. To the rear of the property is a generous garden, which has once again been landscaped to create a low maintenance, paved and flagged patio garden with feature pond. In addition to the patio is a lawn, with a range of well stocked borders, shrubs and bushes. The garden is enclosed by a dry stone wall, not overlooked from beyond but instead enjoys stunning views over the Charnwood Forest.

Services, Tenure & Council Information
All mains services with exception of drainage are understood to be connected to the property. Drainage is to a private system. The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Directional Note
Heading into Markfield from Newton Linford, proceed along Markfield Lane until The Fieldhead Pub and upon reaching the roundabout, take the third exit for Leicester Road. Follow the road up the hill, where a sign on the left for Main Street (before the Queens Head pub) can be seen. The property is then opposite the sign, on the right hand side.

Property Features :

• STUNNING BARN CONVERSION
• THREE DOUBLE BEDROOMS
• EN SUITE BATHROOM
• EXPOSED BRICKS, STONE & BEAMS
• VIEWS OVER CHARNWOOD FOREST