Property description
Highly individual former vicarage that enjoys an idyllic Brookside setting with elevated views over this unspoilt farming village. This spacious five bedroom home stands within a walled plot and offers accommodation to include three reception rooms, breakfast kitchen, master bedroom with en suite shower room and family bathroom. Further benefits include uPVC double glazing, gas central heating, gated driveway and garage. Private south west facing gardens extend to the front and side and the property is available with NO CHAIN.
Location
The village of Barkby lies approximately five miles north east of Leicester city centre and is flanked by some of Leicestershire's attractive rolling countryside. A small rural village hosting two public houses, parish church and primary school and being well placed for access onto the A46 and M1/M69. Local amenities within a few minutes drive include Asda, Boots, Dunelm, M&S Food, Pizza Hut amongst others. There are also two major supermarkets within a 10 minute drive. The nearby village of Barkby Thorpe hosts a popular farm and coffee shop.Leicester 5.3 miles / Melton Mowbray 11.3 miles / Loughborough 12 miles / Oakham 17 miles / Market Harborough 19.5 miles M1(J21)/M69 13 miles / Ratcliffe College 5 miles
Ground Floor Accommodation
The property is entered though a large porch (6'8\" x 6'4\") into the reception hall from which a staircase with oak handrail rises to a first floor galleried landing. The hallway features a hardwood parquet floor and gives access to three reception rooms that all enjoy distant, south west facing views through large picture windows. The sitting room features a gas flame effect fire with Minster stone surround and the breakfast kitchen which extends across the rear of the property incorporates a utility area, pantry and uPVC double glazed rear porch to rear. The Range cooker within the kitchen is included in the sale.
First Floor Accommodation
On the first floor a spacious galleried landing with window to front provides access to five bedrooms that includes a master bedroom with en suite shower room and large family bathroom (11'11\" x 6'10\") fitted with a white three piece suite. The landing also gives access to a large, fully boarded attic room (31'7\" x 12'10\" max) ideal for storage, as a hobby room or for conversion to further bedroom accommodation if required subject to obtaining the necessary planning consents.
Outside
The property occupies a good sized plot that extends to just over ¼ of an acre. Standing behind an old brick wall, metal gates provide vehicular access to a generous driveway that offers plentiful off road parking. The gardens extend to all sides with the principal lawns to the front and side enjoying a south westerly aspect. Within the gardens are a number of large trees including a robinia and yew. To the side of the property is a large detached brick garage and log cabin and to the rear are low maintenance patio gardens with stunning views of the neighbouring 18th Century Vicarage.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed along Main Street in an easterly direction onto Beeby Road. Take the first turning on the left into Barkby Holt Lane passing a working farm on the right hand side. Turn right onto Vicarage Lane and follow the Lane around to the left onto Brookside, where the property can be found on the left hand side.
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating fired by a Worcester Bosch boiler located in the downstairs cloakroom.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession.
Property Features :
- Five Bedroom Detached Family Home
- Standing in Just Over ¼ of an Acre
- Three Reception Rooms
- Breakfast Kitchen with Pantry
- Cloaks / WC