Property description

This charming Grade II Listed former Vicarage offers spacious accommodation for family living. Five reception rooms, including the basement, currently used as a media room and a spacious kitchen with light filled dining area. The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom, four further bedrooms, two with en suite, family bathroom and separate wc. Well-manicured walled garden with views of the village church and detached double garage are accessed via the generous parking area.

SITUATION
The Old Vicarage is situated towards the edge of the sought-after village of Great Bowden, approximately a mile to the North-East of Market Harborough and approximately fifteen miles to the South-East of Leicester. Great Bowden is a thriving village and amenities include a popular village shop, post office, tea room and delicatessen, two pub restaurants, convenience store, a well-regarded primary school, a village hall and Church. There are all manner of societies and clubs available to villagers, as publicised in the quarterly village newsletter. Nearby Market Harborough has extensive facilities and range of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and hotels.Market Harborough train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes, making Great Bowden an excellent location for those wishing to travel regularly to London for leisure or work purposes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, and the M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and Birmingham respectively. There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including preparatory schools at Spratton, Maidwell, and Stoneygate (Great Glen). Secondary schooling is available locally at Market Harborough, whilst notable private secondary schooling options are available at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), Uppingham School, Oakham School and Leicester High School.

DESCRIPTION
This Grade II listed former Vicarage retains the charm and character of a historic property whist providing excellent accommodation for family living. The spacious entrance hallway has doors to the dining room and sitting room, both having beamed ceilings, sash windows sitting in a large bay with a south westerly aspect and feature fireplaces. Steps from the hallway lead down to the fully refurbished cellar having beamed ceiling and tiled floor, currently used as a media room. A cosy snug with access from both the main hallway and dining room has double doors to the rear hallway, which offers plenty of storage and leads to the outside. The spacious family kitchen has a central island, Rangemaster cooker, large Belfast sink and granite work preparation surfaces and flows onto the superb vaulted, light filled dining area with double doors directly to the garden and outdoor entertaining area. The ground floor is completed with a cloakroom/wc, large office also having window to front aspect and a large utility room with access to the rear garden.The main staircase leads up to the first floor where the master bedroom, with window to the front aspect, has an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and ensuite bathroom with twin basins and corner bath with shower over. The second bedroom, also having window to the front elevation, has fitted wardrobes, a wash hand basin and comfortably accommodates two single beds. Bedroom three also has a good range of fitted wardrobes and a recently re-fitted ensuite with shower and basin, whilst sharing the separate wc with bedroom four which has window to the front aspect and a fitted wardrobe. Bedroom five can be found overlooking the side / rear gardens and has a recently fitted ensuite shower room. There is a good sized family bathroom with window to the side / rear completing the first floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE
Through the double white gates to the side of the property is a gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles and leading to the detached double garage. The large paved patio area is opened onto via the kitchen-dining room and flows onto the well-manicured and delightful walled garden with established trees and mature herbaceous borders interspersed. Additional pergola areas provide further seating and entertaining spaces throughout the garden

GENERAL REMARKS
Services: All mains services connected.Local Authority: Harborough District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: FEPC Rating:Exempt Tenure: Freehold

Property Features :

• Characterful former Vicarage
• Sought after village location
• Five reception rooms
• Large dining kitchen
• Master bedroom with en suite