Features:
- Luxurious Detached Home
- Three Receptions
- Three En-Suite Bedrooms
- Six Bedrooms
- One Bedroom Annexe
- Double Garage With
- Offices Above
- Approx 1 Acre
Agent’s wording:A beautifully presented and luxuriously appointed six bedroomed detached farmhouse situated in the popular north west Leicestershire village of Thornton. The property has been skilfully and substantially extended by the current vendors to form a unique family home. The main farmhouse benefits from three reception rooms, study, kitchen opening into breakfast room, inner hallway leading to substantial games/entertaining room with bi-fold concertina doors onto the rear gardens and bar area, ground floor bedroom and en-suite. First floor: Landing, guest bedroom with en-suite, three further bedrooms and family bathroom. Second floor: Master bedroom suite with bedroom and seating area, dressing room and en-suite bathroom. Outside: Gated access leads to a large courtyard with double garage and office over, seperate annexe with kitchen, living room, bedroom and shower room, grounds extending to approximately one acre or thereabouts.
LOCATION
The village of Thornton is situated amongst beautiful countryside with the Thornton Reservoir a short distance from the property.
The village offers many amenities and a local public house and offers excellent communication network afforded by the A50 giving access to the M1 motorway.
Leicester City centre is easily accessed and provides a comprehensive range of amenities and enjoys the benefit of an inner and outer ring road system. There are mainline rail services in all directions from Leicester Railway to Station including London St Pancras International which can be reached in just over one hour.
VIEWINGS & DIRECTIONAL NOTE
All viewings should be arranged through Andrew Granger & Co 0116 242 9922.
The property may be approached by leaving Leicester on the A50 Groby Road, proceeding past the Glenfield Hospital and County Hall. Continue over the roundabout junction with the A46 and continue towards Markfield. At the second roundabout take the first exit into the village of Markfield and turn right as signposted for Thornton. Upon entering the village of Thornton, turn right onto Main Street where the property can be located.
ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL
Via a traditionally styled front door, oak flooring, exposed ceiling beams, access to cellar and staircase rising to first floor.
DINING HALL 5.28m(17'4'') x 5.18m(17'0'')
A delightful room with exposed ceiling beams, half glazed multi-paned door to front elevation, multi-paned window to front elevation, fireplace with exposed beam over, doorway to lounge.
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LOUNGE 5.16m(16'11'') x 4.45m(14'7'')
With multi-paned window to front elevation, open fireplace with large brick built chimney and exposed chimney breast, secondary staircase rising to first floor, radiator.
CLOAKS/W.C.
Comprising low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback, useful storage cupboards, double glazed multi-paned window to rear elevation, radiator.
STUDY 3.30m(10'10'') x 3.00m(9'10'')
With multi-paned window to front elevation, radiator, built-in office furniture including desk with drawer units, wall mounted display cabinets with glass fronted shelving, living flame effect gas log burner in exposed chimney breast with beam over.
FAMILY ROOM 3.48m(11'5'') x 4.75m(15'7'')
With multi-paned double glazed window to front elevation, radiator, ceiling spot lighting, steps down to breakfast room.
BREAKFAST ROOM 4.32m(14'2'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With underfloor heating, stone flooring and multi-paned window to rear elevation, ceiling spot lighting.
KITCHEN 4.32m(14'2'') x 3.38m(11'1'')
Comprising a range of hand painted base and wall mounted cupboards with Corian work surface over, island unit with butcher's block style work surface, inset Belfast sink, space for fridge and freezer, plumbing for dishwasher, exposed chimney breast with recessed ceramic tiled surround suitable for an Aga or Range cooker, ceiling spot lighting, exposed ceiling beams, multi-paned double glazed window to side elevation overlooking the rear gardens, stone flooring.
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INNER HALLWAY
With traditionally styled doorway leading to courtyard, glazed doors giving access to the rear gardens.
ENTERTAINING/GAMES ROOM 9.93m(32'7'') x 4.29m(14'1'')
A delightful entertaining/games room with three sets of bi-folding concertina doors giving access to the large patio area and gardens beyond, three large king trussed ceiling beams, ceiling lighting, stone underfloor heated flooring, bar area with granite work surface and integrated wiring for entertainment system, inset sink, wine rack, ceiling spot lighting.
BEDROOM/GYM 3.84m(12'7'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
With large picture windows overlooking the rear gardens, stone flooring with underfloor heating, cupboard housing gas fired central boiler, doorway to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
Comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low flush w.c., shower cubicle, tiling to ceiling height, extractor fan, ceiling spot lighting, towel radiator.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
With multi-paned double glazed window to rear elevation, spacious landing area providing seating space.
GUEST BEDROOM 5.28m(17'4'') max x 2.77m(9'1'') min
4.93m (16'2) max x 1.85m (6'1 min)
With multi-paned window to front elevation, radiator, cupboard housing hot water cylinder tank.
EN-SUITE
Comprising low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, corner shower cubicle with tiling to ceiling height and ceramic tiled flooring.
BEDROOM THREE 3.73m(12'3'') x 2.95m(9'8'')
With multi-paned window to front elevation, radiator, exposed wooden flooring.
BEDROOM FOUR 2.87m(9'5'') x 4.60m(15'1'')
With multi-paned window to front elevation, radiator, exposed ceiling beams.
BEDROOM FIVE 3.48m(11'5'') x 3.48m(11'5'')
With multi-paned window to front elevation, radiator, exposed ceiling beams, useful storage cupbaord, secondary staircase from ground floor.
FAMILY BATHROOM
Comprising low flush w.c., pedestal wash hand basin, corner bath with tiled surround, double glazed multi-paned window to rear elevation, ceiling spot lighting.
MASTER BEDROOM SUITE
MASTER BEDROOM 7.37m(24'2'') x 4.09m(13'5'')
A delightful bedroom with exposed ceiling beams, multi-paned windows to side elevation and ceiling windows, extensive built-in oak wardrobes.
DRESSING ROOM 3.56m(11'8'') x 5.00m(16'5'')
With extensive range of built-in wardrobes, ceiling spot lighting, exposed beams, multi-paned window to front elevation, open to en-suite.
EN-SUITE
Comprising a luxuriously appointed suite with centrally mounted cast iron roll top bath with claw feet on oak plinth, large double walk-in shower cubicle, low flush w.c., multi-paned window to side elevation, double sink vanity unit.
ANNEXE
KITCHEN 1.75m(5'9'') x 1.78m(5'10'')
With work surface, four ring electric hob, sink and drainer unit, plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge/freezer.
SITTING ROOM 6.22m(20'5'') x 3.96m(13'0'')
With exposed ceiling beams, wall mounted electric heater, glazed stable door overlooking the courtyard, doorway to bedroom.
BEDROOM 3.99m(13'1'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
With exposed ceiling beams, window overlooking the courtyard, wall mounted electric heater.
SHOWER ROOM
Accessed via the kitchen with low flush w.c., corner sink unit with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin.
REAR GARDENS
Immediately to the rear of the farmhouse is a large Indian slate patio area with inset lighting, hot tub with canopy over and beach hut (both available by seperate negotiation), gravelled pathway leading down to lawned gardens, small paddock area and various lighting illuminating trees and features around the garden . The grounds in total extend to approximately one acre or thereabouts.
OUTSIDE
The farmhouse is approached via electrically operated oak gates leading to large courtyard area providing car standing.
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DOUBLE GARAGE 7.57m(24'10'') max x 5.66m(18'7'')
With two up and over electrically operated doors.
OFFICE 8.61m(28'3'') x 3.68m(12'1'')
Accessed at the side of the garage with staircase rising to first floor, two electric night storage heaters, multi-paned double glazed window overlooking courtyard.
PURCHASING PROCEDURE
If you are interested in any of our properties then you should contact our offices at the earliest opportunity. We offer Independent Financial Advise and as part of our service we will ask our Mortgage Adviser to contact all potential purchasers and establish how they intend to fund their purchase.
If you are a cash purchaser then we will need confirmation of the availability of your funds.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up re-payments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it.
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APPRAISALS
If you have a house to sell then we offer a Free Valuation, without obligation.
SURVEYS
Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on 0116 242 9933.
AGENTS NOTICE
Andrew Granger & Co is a trading name of Andrew Granger & Co LLP; Registration No. OC316917.
Registered office: Phoenix House, 52 High Street, Market Harborough, Leicestershire LE16 7AF.
Andrew Granger & Co for themselves and for the vendors / lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:-
1.Prospective purchasers / tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars do not form part of any contract.
2.Please note that no appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers / tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor.
3.All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate.
No person in the employment of Andrew Granger & Co has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors / lessors.
AGENTS NOTICE
Andrew Granger & Co LLP for themselves and for the vendors / lessors of this property whose agents they are give notice that:-
1.Prospective purchasers / tenants should note that no statement in these details is to be relied upon as representation of fact and prospective purchasers / tenants should satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of the statements contained. These particulars do not form part of any contract.
2.Please note that no appliances, services or installations have been tested and no guarantee as to condition or suitability is confirmed or implied. Prospective purchasers / tenants are advised to obtain verification from their surveyor or solicitor.
3.All measurements mentioned within these particulars are approximate.
No person in the employment of Andrew Granger & Co LLP has any authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property or these particulars nor enter into any contract relating to the property on behalf of the vendors / lessors.