Property description
Set in lovely Charnwood countryside with surrounding open views and close walks into Swithland Woods and Bradgate Park, this individual four double bed, two bath, detached split level bungalow built by a local builder for his own occupation has further potential on its lovely broad plot. Gas centrally heated and double glazed, in and out driveway with extensive parking, turning, carport and large double garage. EPC RATING D.
A delightful countryside setting on the edge of Swithland Woods midway between the Charnwood villages of Woodhouse Eaves and Cropston, an individual split level detached bungalow built by a local builder for his own occupation circa 1993 extending to approximately 0.8 acres. The property enjoys delightful surrounding views and open countryside walks into Bradgate Park and Swithland Woods whilst nestling in its attractively planted garden plot with extensive vehicle parking, in and out driveway, car port and large double garage.
There is still scope for further development of the property subject to the necessary planning consents, such is its broad road frontage, in brief the present gas centrally heated and double glazed accommodation includes a reception hall, a large split level lounge with lower sitting area, breakfast kitchen, utility room, office and rear lobby. There are four double sized bedrooms, en suite to the master and family bathroom.
Constructed by a reputable local builder Cyril Jennings and Son to exacting standards with close attention to detail, the property has radiators in all rooms and under floor heating in the bathroom, sealed unit double glazing throughout in hardwood frames, a boarded accessible large loft area with radiators, lights and power for extensive storage, alarm systems to the house, garage and outbuildings with external lighting, power and water. This property offers a tremendous opportunity to enjoy countryside living in the heart of Charnwood Forest whilst being only a few minutes drive from the excellent amenities in Woodhouse Eaves and Anstey.
The beautiful and historic Bradgate Park is just across the road yet there is still quick and easy access to Loughborough, Leicester, the A46 and M1 motorway.
ACCOMMODATION
Leaded double glazed front entrance door and adjacent panels leading to
RECEPTION HALL
With drop ladder access to the boarded loft spanning the entire property roof space and offering itself as extensive excellent storage space with light and power and potential hobbies use or similar.
SPLIT LEVEL LOUNGE - 27' 9'' max x 17' 6'' (8.46m max x 5.33m)
A large open room with windows to three elevations including two pairs of sliding patio doors which from the rear elevation allow fabulous open views across the garden and open countryside beyond. The principal lounge has a Minster stone open fireplace, ceiling down lighters, built in drinks cabinet and corner cupboard, tv aerial point, two shallow steps to the lower sitting area with the patio doors and views.
DINING KITCHEN - 13' 4'' x 12' 11'' (4.06m x 3.94m)
Well equipped and fitted with an inset Rangemaster one and a half bowl sink unit, a range of limed oak base and wall cupboards, rolled edge worksurfaces, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, gas cooker space and fitted cooker hood, tiled floor, rear elevation window, tv aerial point, feature internal stained glass diamond window.
REAR LOBBY - 7' 5'' x 7' 0'' (2.26m x 2.13m)
With cloaks hanging space and external door.
STUDY - 8' 5'' x 7' 1'' (2.57m x 2.16m)
With a rear elevation window, telephone point and worksurfaces.
UTILITY ROOM - 9' 11'' x 7' 4'' (3.02m x 2.24m)
A superbly equipped utility with inset Belfast sink to tiled worksurface, two double base and two double wall storage cupboards, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for a tumble dryer, additional open shelved linen airing space, freestanding Ideal Mexico 2 gas central heating boiler and control panel, freezer and second fridge space, recessed airing cupboard housing the lagged hot water cylinder. There is a radiator fitted at high level for drying/airing hanging clothes.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Attractively appointed with a contemporary suite comprising panelled bath with mixer tap, fully tiled walk-in double sized shower, vanity wash hand basin, low level wc with concealed cistern fitted to a bespoke range of low level cupboards with display surface over, tiled walls, chrome down lighters, heated mirror, tall ladder radiator and tiled floor with under floor heating.
Five steps lead up to the
LANDING
With three side elevation windows enjoying a fabulous open view over protected farm and woodland all leading toâ¦
BEDROOM ONE - 17' 1'' max x 13' 6'' max (5.21m max x 4.11m max)
A fully fitted master bedroom with a range of three full height double wardrobes, matching bedside drawers, cupboards and cabinets all craftsmen made to suit, windows to two elevations, tv aerial point.
EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM/WC
Fitted with a white suite comprising corner shower cubicle, inset round bowl vanity sink unit, low level wc, a range of low level storage and medicine cabinets, tiled floor and walls, inset mosaic tiled course and mirrors, vanity light and shaver point, tall ladder radiator.
BEDROOM TWO - 13' 10'' x 9' 11'' (4.22m x 3.02m)
A second double bedroom with tv aerial point.
BEDROOM THREE - 12' 9'' x 9' 10'' (3.89m x 3m)
A double bedroom with built in low level cupboard with shelves above, tv aerial point.
BEDROOM FOUR - 12' 9'' x 8' 8'' (3.89m x 2.64m)
A double bedroom with tv aerial point.
OUTSIDE
The property enjoys a stunning Charnwood countryside position between Woodhouse Eaves and Cropston, close to Bradgate Park and surrounded by beautiful open countryside and woodland.
Set away from the road in approximately four fifths of an acre with in-and-out sweeping driveway which provides extensive off road parking both at the front and the rear of the property. Lovely swathes of lawn with evergreen and seasonal flowering planting giving year round colour and privacy with any number of specimen trees, planted beds, borders and hedgerows. The driveway is cobblestone edged for definition and has a central planted circular bed feature with small water fountain. At the front there is an open bay car port and at the rear a large double garage.
Lawns continue down the side of the property which has a broad frontage and width offering itself as potential for further enlargement/development on the site (subject to planning consent). Stone flagged pathways and terrace at the rear with the property enjoying sun all day long. Rear pathways lead to a log store, covered store, workshop and garden shed each with power and lighting and again lawns and planting continue to the rear boundary.The gardens enjoy open views over adjoining Charnwood countryside to the front, side and rear.
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE - 22' 11'' x 20' 5'' (6.99m x 6.22m)
A large block built double garage with up-and-over remote controlled electric doors, shallow pitched roof, light and power. The garage is clad with timber on the outside to soften the appearance in the garden and countryside setting but make no mistake it is a substantial and solid double garage with security alarm system connected.
SERVICES
The property is connected to mains gas, electricity and water, foul sewage is to a septic tank.
TENURE
Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.
DIRECTIONS
The property is situated midway between Woodhouse Eaves and Cropston, leaving Woodhouse Eaves village along Maplewell Road continue out of the village to the junction with Joe Moores Road here turn left and continue past Lyndale Golf Club and across the bottom of Warren Hill onto Roecliffe Road where the property is then situated on the left hand side.
Property Features :
- JUST UNDER ONE ACRE
- FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOMS
- COUNTRYSIDE SETTING
- BREAKFAST KITCHEN
- TWO BATHROOMS
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