
Main Street, Swithland

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
5
- BATHROOMS
3
- SIZE
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- TENUREDescribes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.
Freehold
Key features
- Stunning Detached Barn Conversion
- Five Reception Rooms
- Five Bedrooms
- Sought After Village Location
- Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing
- Luxury En-Suite Bathroom, Jack and Jill Bathroom and Further En-Suite Shower Room
- Energy Rating Pending
- Council Tax Band G
- Tenure Freehold
- Dining Kitchen with Built-in AGA
Description
Location
Swithland is a highly desirable village in the heart of Charnwood Forest with an active community revolving around the primary school, a smart gastro pub/restaurant (The Griffin) and church. The village is famously associated with Swithland slate, which for centuries has been used for construction and particularly roofing slate which is characterised by its attractive graduated construction which can be seen on numerous properties across Leicestershire. Swithland reservoir a nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty is situated just outside the village. The Great Central Steam Railway runs past the village on the line from Loughborough to Birstall and crosses the reservoir itself via a magnificent arched bridge. There are extensive shops/facilities at the nearby villages of Rothley, Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves. Charnwood Forest is well known for its outstanding property picturesque villages, natural tourist attractions including Old John in Bradgate Park (the former home of Lady Jane Grey), The Outwoods and The Beacon. Golf is at nearby Rothley Park Golf Club and local shopping facilities are available at nearby Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley. Private schooling is available at the excellent Endowed Schools in Loughborough and the area is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester and London via the direct train service from Leicester and the M1 at Markfield.
Porch
A feature oak porch with brick base with access via multi pane door into:
Hallway
A most attractive T-shaped hallway with curved walls, double radiator, exposed beams and stairs rising to the first floor.
Cloakroom
Fitted with a low flush WC, wash hand basin, extractor fan, light and exposed beams.
Lounge
With wood burning stove on slated hearth, leaded light uPVC bay window to the rear and further window to the side with oak sills, two double radiators, exposed beam ceilings and expose granite walls. Access to dining kitchen.
Dining Room
With uPVC leaded light window to the rear elevation with oak sill and beamed ceiling.
Sitting Room
Having exposed beam ceiling, deep leaded light window to the front elevation with oak sill, brick feature fireplace with open fire and solid timber mantel over with exposed granite walls, wall lights and double radiator.
Second Sitting Room
With exposed beamed ceiling, leaded light window to the front with deep oak sill and feature fireplace with open fire on slated hearth.
Home Office
With leaded light window to the front elevation with deep oak sill, beamed ceiling and radiator.
Dining Kitchen
With a built-in AGA, one and half plus drainer polycarbonate sink with swan mixer tap and granite U-shaped effect preparation work surfaces. There are a series of cream fronted base cupboards and drawers with wall cupboards over, display cabinet and concealed lighting under. Integrated within the kitchen is a dishwasher, built-in microwave and fridge/freezer. With further matching work surfaces and a series of drawers and cupboards. There are two leaded light windows to the rear with deep oak sills, feature service hatch to the hallway. exposed beamed ceiling, tiled flooring and feature fireplace. Half glazed door to the rear garden.
Utility Room
With leaded light window, stainless steel sink and drainer, work surfaces, wall and base cupboards with space and plumbing for two white goods and further storage cupboard.
Landing
An impressive U-shaped landing with leaded window enjoying views to the garden and countryside, recess storage cupboard into roof eaves, spotlighting to the ceiling, access to loft space with fold down ladder and radiator.
Bedroom One
Having a leaded light window to the front enjoying views to the countryside, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, bedside cupboards and wall lights.
En-Suite Bathroom
A luxury appointed cottage style bathroom fitted with a roll edge claw bath with mixer tap and telephone shower, pedestal wash hand basin with wall lights and shaver point over, low flush WC and separate bidet. There is a leaded light window to the front, double radiator, spotlighting to the ceiling and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two
A second double bedroom with leaded light window to the front enjoying views to open countryside, floor to ceiling built-in wardrobes, two bed side cabinets, dressing table and spotlighting to the ceiling.
Jack and Jill Bathroom
Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin with shaver point and mirror over, separate shower with glass screen door and electric shower. There are wall lights, recess shelving, double radiator, spotlighting to the ceiling, leaded light window to the front, tiled flooring, half tiling to the walls and further access door to the landing.
Bedroom Three
With leaded light window to the rear enjoying views to the garden and open countryside, Velux roof window either side, customised built-in cupboard and double radiator.
En-Suite Shower Room
Fitted with a shower cubicle with electric shower, vanity wash hand basin and low flush WC. There is a wall mounted mirror, shaver point, spotlighting to the ceiling, extractor fan and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Four
A fourth double bedroom with leaded light window with views to the rear garden, Velux side roof window and customised floor to ceiling wardrobes.
Bedroom Five
With leaded light window to the rear enjoying open countryside views, leaded light window to the landing, spotlights and radiator.
Outside to the Front
The property is set well back from Main Street with retaining granite walls, sweeping tarmacadam and brick edge driveway affording numerous car standing. There is a large lawned front garden with beautifully stocked borders and hedgerows to the boundaries. Access to the garage.
Garage
With double doors, power and light and housing the gas fired boiler. Rear doors to the garden and stairs rising to the extra storage over the garage offering potential for annex or extension to the existing accommodation on the first floor within the main house.
Outside to the Rear
The garden is a particular feature of the property having been comprehensively landscaped with Indian sandstone patio, extensive shaped lawn with beautifully stocked perennial borders, shrubs and lean-to canopy with oak beams. Gated access leads to the top garden with orchard, wildlife garden, garden kitchen and two useful garden stables with power and light and front veranda. There are hedgerows to the rear boundaries. Outside tap and lighting.
Services and Miscellaneous
It is our understanding the property has mains services with mains water, gas, electricity and drainage. To check Internet and Mobile Availability please use the following link: checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage To check Flood Risk please use the following link: check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode
General Note
There was planning granted in 1989 for the erection of a double garage to the front of the property and therefore could be a consideration for any potential buyer. There is live planning permission granted in 1998 for conversion of existing roof space over garage to provide a further dressing room and en-suite bathroom, if required.
Brochures
Particulars- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: G
- PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
- Yes
- GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
- Yes
- ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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