Property description
This five bedroom home has a surprisingly modern, spacious feel combining 19th Century charm and the very latest in modern luxuries. White walls, limestone floors and free flowing accommodation result in a winning combination for the modern family. A large hallway with log burner, 31ft reception room and family kitchen with roof lantern and bi folding doors are just some of the features of this highly individual home. The master bedroom has its own dressing room and en suite and there is a large tandem garage with electric door. Lawned rear gardens are ideally proportioned and offer a high degree of privacy in this extremely convenient village centre location.
Lovingly Refurbished
The stunning home you see today is the result of an extensive and meticulous restoration over the past four years by the current owners. It is hard to imagine this spacious home started life as four farm cottages. Carefully vetted trade professionals were appointed to strip the cottage back to its ' bare bones' and having done so the current owners were thrilled so discover so many delightful features. Every element of the refurbishment was carefully considered, with no expense spared, resulting in a home that combines a mix of charm and character and modern luxuries. The striking entrance hall is central to the property and features a dual aspect log burner that also serves the dining area. Overlooking the rear garden is a light and spacious kitchen where everyone inevitably gravitates. This room provides such a magnificent space for relaxed, sociable eating and 3m bi-folding doors serve well to bring the outside in. An ideal house in which to entertain friends and family and Christmas is always a special time here, with lots of freedom for guests to join in the celebrations or to escape to a quiet corner. The walled gardens are easily maintained and have been carefully planned to provide interest throughout the year. An idyllic area of peace and tranquillity, together with a large space for friendly relaxed dining. This has been such a happy home, and the owners can feel justly proud that they leave their home in good shape for the enjoyment of future custodians.
Location
Littlethorpe is located 6 miles south west of Leicester City and despite its small size the village has a village store and two pubs, The Plough Inn and The Old Inn. Both pubs are frequented by various clubs, including skittles, chess, dominoes, football and darts and both compete in the tug-of-war which is held annually at the gala. Just a short walk (1/2 a mile) from the property is the thriving village of Narborough offering a more extensive range of amenities including two medical centres, pub/restaurant, bank, coffee shops, florist, Post Office and Co-op. Within the vicinity are schools for all ages, a wide range of recreational amenities and regular bus services to Leicester. Narborough train station is a 4 minute walk from the property and is located on the Birmingham to Peterborough line with regular trains to Leicester, Nottingham, Nuneaton and Coventry. Junction 21 of the M1, M69, popular Fosse Shopping Park and award winning Palmers Garden Centre are less than 3 miles from the property and the market towns of Market Harborough, Lutterworth and Hinckley are within easy reach. Leicester 6.1 miles / Hinckley 10 miles / Lutterworth 8.6 miles / Loughborough 17.6 miles / Market Harborough 18 miles / Fosse Shopping Park 2.8 miles / M69/M1(J21) 3 miles / Narborough Train Station 0.2 miles (4 minute walk)
Entrance Hall
A solid oak door opens into a spacious entrance hall. This room was previously the sitting room before the property was extended and has limestone tiled floor, radiator, wood burning stove with dual aspect opening through to the dining area and window to the front aspect with fitted blinds. Door off to stairs rising to the first floor.
Breakfast Kitchen
Re-fitted in a modern, contemporary design with white wall and base units, granite roll top work surfaces, under counter LED spotlighting, Butler style sink, limestone tiled flooring with underfloor heating, freestanding Stoves range cooker with seven ring gas hob, double oven and grill and stainless steel extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher, television point, recess LED spotlights with dimmer switch, feature double glazed dome skylight window and double glazed bi-folding doors opening up to the garden.
Sitting / Dining Room
A good sized room with the sitting area having recess lighting, limestone tiled flooring with underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and wall lights. The dining area also has a dual aspect wood burning stove which opens through to the reception hallway and two windows to the front aspect with fitted blinds.
Study
With latch and brace door, wooden flooring, radiator, under stair storage cupboard with shelving, telephone point, wall lights and window to the front aspect with fitted blinds.
Utility Room
With window to the rear aspect, stainless steel sink with storage unit below, plumbing for washing machine and tumble dryer, limestone tiled flooring with underfloor heating, LED recess spotlights with dimmer switch and cupboard housing the controls to the underfloor heating.
Cloaks / WC
Two piece modern, contemporary suite comprising low flush WC and wash hand basin, tiled splashbacks, wooden work top, fitted wall mirror, heated towel rail, limestone tiled flooring and LED recess lighting.
First Floor Landing
Stairs rising to the first floor landing, carpet on the stairs and wooden flooring on the landing, radiator and three windows to the rear aspect.
Master Bedroom
Windows to the rear and side aspects overlooking the garden with delightful views, original wooden floorboards, two radiators, television point and recess LED spotlights with dimmer switch.
Dressing Room
Fitted with a thick carpet, window to the front aspect with fitted blind, radiator, recess lighting and access to the en-suite.
En Suite Shower Room
Three piece re-fitted suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin and fully tiled walk-in shower cubicle, tiling to walls, steam free fitted wall mirror, extractor fan, heated towel rail and shaver point.
Bedroom Two
Window to the front aspect, radiator and television point.
Bedroom Three
Window to the front aspect with fitted blinds, radiator and television point.
Bedroom Four
With window to the rear aspect having fitted blinds, radiator and television point.
Bedroom Five
With window to the front aspect having fitted blinds, television point and radiator.
Large Family Bathroom
Re-fitted four piece suite comprising low flush WC, wash hand basin with fitted mirror above, corner shower cubicle and curved bath with fitted mirror above, heated towel rail, original wooden floorboards, recess LED lighting, extractor fan, airing cupboard housing the Worcester combination central heating boiler and feature arch window with opaque glass to the rear aspect.
Tandem Garage and Workshop
This larger than average tandem garage offers potential for conversion to add additional living accommodation (subject to the necessary planning and building regulations). Electric double doors to the front aspect, power and light and double opening wooden doors leading to the rear garden. The workshop to rear has concrete and cobbled flooring and door off to the garden and would make a perfect studio.
Outside
To the rear of the property is a very pleasant mature walled garden that enjoys an easterly aspect. Mainly laid to lawn the garden features a paved patio seating area ideal for 'al fresco' entertaining and there is a further brick built garden store. From the garden doors open into the garage and workshop.
Directional Note
From Leicester or M69/M1(J21) proceed in a south westerly direction along the St Johns (B4114) 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. Continuing under the M1 motorway, turn immediately left onto Leicester to Narborough village. At the first mini take the first exit onto Station Road, crossing over the railway line into Littlethorpe. Take the first turning on the right onto Station Road where the property can be found located on the left hand side.
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating fired by a Worcester combination boiler located in the family bathroom. There is underfloor heating (wet system) in the family kitchen, sitting/dining room, utility room and cloaks/WC.
Local Authority
Blaby District Council.
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Property Features :
- Contemporary Style Character Cottage
- Family Kitchen with Roof Lantern and Bi Folds
- Over 2300 sq ft of Accommodation
- Expansive Limestone Floors with Under Floor Heating (wet system)
- Entrance Hall with Log Burner
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