Property description
This Grade II listed character home offers three floors of accommodation and a large two storey barn with self-contained annexe. Located within easy walking distance of all village amenities this six bedroom home, built of brick and stone under a Swithland Slate roof, is full of character and is believed to date back over several centuries. Previously two cottages the property would ideally suit a large family or those looking to run their business from home and is available with no chain.
Location
Quorn is a highly desirable village located in north Leicestershire between Leicester and Loughborough. This thriving village offers an impressive range of amenities including a number of individual shops, bars and restaurants, all of which are within easy walking distance of the property. The nearby market town of Loughborough offers a more extensive range of facilities and the highly regarded Endowed Schools. Leicester City and Nottingham are within easy reach and the surrounding Charnwood Forest boasts endless walks and beauty spots that include Bradgate Park, Swithland Wood and Cropston Reservoir. Leicester 9 miles / Loughborough 3 miles / Nottingham 18 miles / M1(J23) 5.8 miles / Ratcliffe College 6 miles / East Midlands Airport 12.7 miles
Ground Floor Accommodation
On the ground floor there are three large reception rooms all with heavily beamed ceilings. The sitting room and dining room are extremely spacious and have a manor house feel with unusually high ceilings. The sitting room has an attractive inglenook with exposed shallow gauge brickwork, highly decorative oak beam over and large open grate set onto a slate hearth. Also on the ground floor is a double glazed garden room with gas flame effect stove and a large family kitchen with oak fronted cabinets, fitted breakfast area, range of Stoves appliances and gas fired AGA. A utility room and cloaks/WC complete the ground floor accommodation.
First & Second Floor Accommodation
On the first floor are three double bedrooms, all boasting heavily beamed ceilings. The master bedroom has the benefit of an en suite shower room with double shower and there is a spacious family bathroom with spa bath and separate shower enclosure. From the first floor two staircases provide access to the second floor which consists of three interconnecting double bedrooms. Flooded with light through a combination of Velux and dormer windows these spacious bedrooms have high ceilings and are further complemented by exposed wall timbers and exposed brickwork.
Outside
A gated driveway to the side of the property leads to a block paved area that provides ample hardstanding. To the rear are patio style gardens which provide a peaceful haven and offer a high degree of privacy. The gardens are low maintenance and are stocked with a variety of flowers and shrubs.
Two Storey Barn
To the side of the main house is a Grade II listed barn that extends to just over 1900 sq ft. The ground floor comprises a large garage with two sets of double doors, full sized billiards room and entrance hall with brick floor, cloaks/WC and staircase to first floor. An extremely spacious self contained annexe occupies the entire first floor of the barn consisting of a bathroom fitted with a modern four piece white suite, study, large open plan living kitchen and double bedroom. The kitchen is fitted with oak fronted cabinets, fitted dishwasher, electric oven and gas hob. Velux windows and two half glazed stable doors flood the space with natural light.
Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Potterton Kingfisher boiler located in the kitchen. The first floor of the barn has mains gas central heating with radiators throughout, fired by a Worcester combination boiler located in the ground floor cloakroom. The barn has its own gas meter although the electricity supply is shared. The main house has sealed unit double glazing to the front with the majority of the remaining windows being secondary double glazed. The barn has sealed unit double glazing.
Tenure
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed along Leicester Road towards Mountsorrel for a short distance. The property can be found situated on the left hand side, just before the junction with School Lane, identifiable by our For Sale board.
Property Features :
- Six Bedroom Grade II Listed Home
- Over 3300 sq ft of Accommodation
- Three Large Reception Rooms & Garden Room
- Breakfast Kitchen with AGA
- En Suite & Family Bathroom