Property description

The Byre is an award winning conversion of barns and outbuildings situated within the attractive South Leicestershire village of Bruntingthorpe, with views spanning open countryside. EPC RATING: E

SITUATION
The Byre is situated within the attractive South Leicestershire village of Bruntingthorpe, with views spanning open countryside. Bruntingthorpe is a tranquil and charming village with a local church, village hall, public house, as well as 'The Joiners Arms'- a thriving gastro pub, one of only three establishments in Leicestershire to be awarded a 'Bib Gourmand' in the Michelin Guide in 2012. Transportation links are excellent, with Bruntingthorpe being within easy driving distance of the M1, M6, and A14, servicing London, Birmingham, and Leicester respectively. London Euston may be reached in 48 minutes from nearby Rugby train station, and London St. Pancras may be reached in 55 minutes from Market Harborough train station.The area boasts an excellent standard of schools, with the local primary school 'Gilmorton Primary' being rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, as well as a good range of state and private secondary schools nearby.

DESCRIPTION
The Byre is an award winning conversion of barns and outbuildings. Set back from Main Street, the property is accessed via an impressive reception hall with tiled floor, exposed brick walls and beamed ceiling. It leads directly through to the rear of the house, with doors opening onto the gardens and duel aspect windows allowing for an abundance of natural light. The large, country kitchen / breakfast room has views over the rear gardens and continues through to the characterful dining room with multi-fuel burner. This room in turn leads on to the conservatory looking over the rear gardens.Stairs from the dining room lead to the first floor sitting room, a magnificent reception space with an exposed beamed and vaulted ceiling, wooden flooring and gas fireplace. Measuring approx. 28' - 15' with windows overlooking the rear gardens and beyond, over open countryside.A door leading from the sitting room leads onto a landing area suitable for small study / office and a small bedroom / cot room. The main bedroom boasts duel aspect windows from front to rear, a large walk-in wardrobe and ensuite bath and shower room. Back on the ground floor and accessed via the reception hall on the eastern side of the house are two double bedrooms, both with ensuite shower rooms and three additional rooms, currently utilised as inner hallway, study and store room yet which offer potential for various usage such as additional bedroom / bathroom - subject to required consents. Completing the main accommodation is a large larder cupboard, utility room and w.c, all accessed directly off the main reception hall.

GARDEN AND GROUNDS
The property is approached via a driveway that shares its access with the house fronting Main Street yet is owned by The Byre. A five bar gate gives way to extensive garaging with workshop potential and direct access to the rear gardens. The large, private and mature gardens to the rear of the property feature various trees, herbaceous borders, and lawn areas offering interest throughout the year with snowdrops and bluebells amongst other flowering bulbs, as well as a small pond. There are views over neighbouring fields and beyond, over stunning South Leicestershire countryside.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, gas, electricity and sewerage all connected. Local Authority: Harborough District Council: Tel 01858 828282Council Tax Band: GTenure: Freehold

Property Features :

• Over 3000 sq feet of accommodation
• Exposed brickwork & beamed ceilings
• Country kitchen & breakfast room
• 28´ x 15´ vaulted sitting room
• Conservatory