The Paddocks, Hungarton

Leicester 7.5 miles (with HST to St Pancras International), Oakham 13 miles, Uppingham 14 miles
Market Harborough 15 miles (with HST to St Pancras International).
(All distances approximate)

Situation
The small village of Hungarton is situated on a hilltop surrounded by beautiful Leicestershire countryside. With a rich history dating back to the 11th century, it was mentioned in the Domesday Book and the village is known for its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere.

Hungarton has a number of historic buildings and landmarks that are worth visiting and is well served by an excellent village pub “The Ashby Arms”, village hall, playground, and a communal tennis court. St. John the Baptist Church is a beautiful 13th-century church located in the heart of the village. The interesting features, at the Church includes a Norman font and a 14th-century tower. The village also has a number of old cottages and farmhouses that date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.

A popular destination for walkers and hikers, the village is located close to the Leicestershire Round, a 100-mile circular walk that takes in some of the most beautiful countryside in the county. Also located close to Bradgate Park, an 830-acre park that is home to a variety of wildlife including deer and foxes. The park is a popular destination for families and is a great place to enjoy a picnic or a walk.

The Property
Dating back to the 1700’s, The Paddocks is a striking five-bedroom family home built under a slate roof.

On stepping into the reception hall with original oak flooring, with return staircase to the first floor. A ground floor cloakroom has a two-piece suite. Double doors lead into the dining room with window enjoying views of the garden, beamed ceiling and inglenook fireplace. The sitting room has original exposed beam, stone fireplace with open fire with window and French doors giving access to the garden. The breakfast kitchen has a range of floor and eye level solid wood units, with double oven, dishwasher and island. A family room with built in storage has a door to the garden.

To the first floor the galleried landing leads to the spacious principal bedroom, with walk in dressing room having an excellent range of built in wardrobes and ensuite. Bedroom two also has a dressing room with built in wardrobes and ensuite. Bedrooms three and four have built in wardrobes with Bedroom five presently used as a study. The family bathroom comprises WC, wash hand basin with cupboards under a panelled bath.

Outside
Approached via gates leading to a tarmac driveway providing off road parking flanked by beautiful lawned garden with mature boundaries, herbaceous shrubs, trees and plants including rhododendrons, azaleas and camelias. The integral garage has double doors and a window to the rear. A further garage to the side has an up and over door, power and light. There are three further outbuildings and a WC. Beautiful gardens wrap around the property with formal gardens, patio entertaining areas, Koi carp pond and seating area with manicured hedging. There is a spring fed pond and bog garden adjacent to Barkby Brook. In total the plot extends to in all around 1.5acres.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. .

Services
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

Council Tax Band
G

EPC
F

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