Property description
Imposing five bedroom Edwardian home in leafy setting with three floors of surprisingly spacious and beautifully presented accommodation with high ceilings. Two delightful reception rooms, large cellar, extended family kitchen with bi folding doors and three high quality bathrooms are some of the features of this exceptional family home. Although the property has been extensively refurbished, many of the 1905 period features remain including the original sash windows, panelled doors, deep skirting boards and even the servant's bell box. Outside there is a generous driveway, garage and sunny south west facing garden.
Location
The property is positioned in one of the most sought after roads in the area. Birstall is a large village located between Leicester and Loughborough. The village offers a full range of amenities including schooling for all ages, a wide range of shops and parks, golf club and a regular bus service. Just a short drive from the property is The Charnwood Forest with its many scenic walks and the extremely popular Bradgate Park. The village is ideally placed for fast access onto the A46, M1 (J21a/22), M69, Fosse Park Shopping Centre and Meridian Business Park. Leicester 3 miles / Loughborough 9 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / M1 (J21A) 10 miles / Ratcliffe College 5.5 miles / Bradgate Park 4 miles
Ground Floor Accommodation
The property is entered into a spacious hall with original tiled floor and feature staircase. Off the hallway is a cloaks / WC fitted with a white Villeroy & Boch suite, large cellar and two reception rooms both with period fireplaces that are flooded with natural light. To the rear of the property is an exceptional dining kitchen that has been recently extended to incorporate a vaulted dining area with bi folding doors that provide direct access onto the rear garden. Fitted by Sherwin Hall of Leicester the kitchen boasts a range of contemporary style units with silestone and granite worksurfacing and large island unit with granite top and twin undermounted sinks. Within the kitchen are an impressive range of Neff appliances that include two electric ovens, steam oven and induction hob. A tiled floor extends throughout the kitchen with the benefit of under floor heating (wet system).
First Floor Accommodation
On the first floor are two large double bedrooms including the master bedroom with luxury en suite with double shower and twin wash hand basins. Also on the first floor is the family bathroom refitted by Fired Earth with a cast iron roll top bath, double shower and flag stone tiled floor with electric under floor heating.
Second Floor Accommodation
On the second floor there are two further spacious bedrooms, study/bedroom five and a refitted shower room / WC. Views over garden and Birstall Golf course.
Outside
To the front of the property is a driveway that provides ample parking and a modern timber garage. There is also a manageable lawned area to the front and a pedestrian side gate provides access to the utility room. The rear gardens are south west facing, are a particular feature of the property and mainly laid to lawn. Adjacent to the kitchen is a private stone terrace and within the garden there is space for a summer house and garden shed. The gardens are well stocked with a variety of flowers, shrubs, include an old fruit tree and raised vegetable plot. The garden backs into the Great Central (steam) railway line and then onto Birstall golf course.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Services
All mains services are available and connected to the property which is gas centrally heated.
Directions
Travelling from Leicester city centre proceed in a northerly direction along the A6 Abbey Lane. At the Redhill Circle roundabout take the second exit onto the Loughborough Road A6. Take the second available turning on the left onto Park Road where the property can be found situated on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- Tiled Entrance Hall & Cellar
- Over 2500 sq ft of Accommodation
- Sitting Room & Family Room
- Dining Kitchen with Bi Folding Doors
- Utility & Cloaks/WC