Welcome to Rod Hill Farm Main Street, Leicester, a cozy and compact detached type home with 6 bed in the LE7 9LF area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band G.
This classic property was built
in a neighborhood known for its allure and prestige.
This home stands out for its value and character -
with a market valuation of £874,500 and a rental potential of £5,684 per month,
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it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
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"A handsome 6 bedroomed stone built Grade II Listed Georgian former farmhouse of immense charm and character with extensive stables, barns and a former coach house with planning permission to convert to a separate 3 bedroomed dwelling, situated in the charming older part of the sought after east Leicestershire village of Tilton-on-the-Hill.
Believed to date back to circa 1750, this elegant well presented family home has three reception rooms, 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms extending to approximately 3,500 sq ft, retaining a wealth of period features including some sash windows, exposed beams, high corniced ceilings and a stone open fireplace.
The formal lawned gardens are located to the front of the house enjoying a westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy. The property is approached via a stone walled entrance with wooden five bar gate, opening into an extensive tarmacadamed courtyard surrounded by substantial outbuildings in the form of stables, two storey barns and an attractive former coach house which has the benefit of planning consent to convert into a separate 3 bedroomed dwelling. The outbuildings have a total floor area of approximately 4,000 sq ft, and offer immense potential for a variety of uses, subject to planning. LOCATION The property is located in the older part of the highly sought after village of Tilton -on-the-Hill which is surrounded by attractive east Leicestershire countryside, and is handy for access to the city of Leicester, Oakham, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough. The village has a local store, public house, village hall and parish church, with many scenic walks over nearby countryside. Both Leicester and Market Harborough have mainline rail services to London St Pancras with its Eurostar link and nearby road networks include the A1, A14 and M1. The nearby local beauty spot of Rutland Water offers a host of leisure pursuits and scenic walks. VIEWINGS & DIRECTIONS Viewings should be arranged through the agents Andrew Granger & Company on 01858-431315. From Market Harborough, proceed northbound via Leicester Road, passing over the A6 roundabout onto the Melton Road (B6047), continuing over the A47 crossroads towards Tilton. On entering the village, turn right just beyond the pub, with Rod Hill Farm located on the left hand side. ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL With the benefit of oil fired central heating and mostly secondary glazed windows, the beautifully presented interior comprises GROUND FLOOR ENTRANCE PORCH Approached via the rear courtyard with panelled entrance door, stone flagged flooring, multi pane glazed inner door and steps leading down to RECEPTION HALL 4.50m x 2.51m
(14'9' x 8'3') With stone flagged flooring, window to rear overlooking the gardens with ornate glazed panel over, attractive Georgian staircase off with polished wood handrail and radiator. DRAWING ROOM 8.64m x 5.79m max/4.80m min (28'4' x 19'0' max/15' A spacious reception room with two pairs of French doors with secondary glazing leading out to the rear gardens, stone built open fireplace with matching hearth and mantle, inglenook recess, built-in furniture including glazed and leaded display cabinet and shelving, bow window to rear and beams to ceiling. SITTING ROOM 5.41m x 4.27m
(17'9' x 14'0') Two pairs of French doors leading out to the gardens with secondary glazing, attractive fireplace with cast iron log burner on slate hearth, built-in cabinets to either side, ornate corniced ceiling. DINING ROOM 4.42m x 4.32m
(14'6' x 14'2') Window overlooking the rear courtyard, recessed display alcove. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 7.21m x 4.29m max/2.74m min (23'8' x 14'1' max/9'0 Excellent range of oak fronted base and wall cupboards with granite working surfaces, stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, Rangemaster cooker range with two ovens, grill, five ring gas hob unit, electric hotplate and canopy extractor hood over, integral dishwasher, peninsular bar with oak working surface, oak boarded flooring, ceiling spotlights, open plan to breakfast area with multi pane glazed French door out, two double glazed windows and radiator. INNER HALL With built-in range of cupboards. CLOAKROOM/W.C. With low flush w.c., wash hand basin, fully tiled walls, window and radiator. UTILITY ROOM 4.98m x 3.56m
(16'4' x 11'8') Large white deep glazed Belfast sink with wooden drainer, terrazzo tiled flooring, extensive range of base and wall cupboards, plumbing facilities for automatic washing machine and oil fired central heating boiler. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With sash window to front, former wooden shutters, staircase rising to upper floor. MASTER BEDROOM 5.44m x 4.45m
(17'10' x 14'7') Two sash windows, range of built-in wardrobes, dresser units with cupboards beneath, beam to ceiling, door through to EN-SUITE BATHROOM 4.29m x 2.69m
(14'1' x 8'10') Four piece coloured suite comprising panelled bath, chrome mixer tap over, tiled shower cubicle with glazed door, wash hand basin, low flush w.c., built-in range of cupboards with dresser unit providing wonderful storage, window overlooking the courtyard, tall heated towel radiator and ceiling spotlights. BEDROOM 2 4.95m x 4.42m
(16'3' x 14'6') Beam to ceiling, two sash windows, side window with deep display sill, wash hand basin with tiled surround, window, electric towel radiator and range of wardrobes. Rear landing with doors off to BEDROOM 3 4.34m x 3.15m
(14'3' x 10'4') Two built-in double wardrobes, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, radiator, window overlooking the courtyard. BEDROOM 4 4.88m x 4.19m max (16'0' x 13'9' max) Two sash windows and radiator. SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 2.06m x 2.67m
(6'9' x 8'9') White suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin, low flush w.c., half tiled walls, heated towel radiator. UPPER FLOOR LANDING 2.51m x 1.63m
(8'3' x 5'4') With exposed beams. BEDROOM 5 5.21m x 3.23m
(17'1' x 10'7') With beams, built-in wardrobes, radiator and window to front. BEDROOM 6 5.13m x 3.20m
(16'10' x 10'6') Beams, window to front, double wardrobe, two dresser units and radiator. OUTSIDE The property is approached via a stone walled entrance with wooden five bar gate opening into an extensive tarmacadamed courtyard. Most attractive garden located to the front of the house enjoying a westerly aspect and a high degree of privacy, with stone walled surrounds and mature shrub borders with a variety of specimen plants and trees, stone paved patio, rockery, flower and shrub borders, useful area to side of house. Extensive rear courtyard, mainly tarmacadamed offering excellent off road parking with access to LARGE TWO STOREY BARN Attached to the rear of the house with covered entrance and log store, office, barn, with ladder steps rising to two large upper floor areas, together with a further loft approached via a separate staircase. RANGE OF STABLES Comprising three loose boxes, large store/workshop, store with double doors and freezer room. FORMER COACH HOUSE Currently providing two garages, workshop, three large loft areas above approached via central staircase. Planning permission exists for the conversion of this outbuilding into a good sized two storey 3 bedroomed separate dwelling (Application No.01/01607/FUL, commenced planning). WAYLEAVES & RIGHTS OF WAY The sale is subject to all rights of support, public and private rights of way, water, light, drainage and other easements, quasi-easements, and wayleaves, all or any other like rights, whether mentioned in these particulars or not. FIXTURES & FITTINGS Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed. COUNCIL TAX Council Tax Band G - For further information contact Harborough District Council 01858 828282 STAMP DUTY RATES You will pay: nothing on the first ?125,000 of the purchase price, 2% on the next ?125,000, 5% on the next ?675,000, 10% on the next ?575,000, and 12% on the rest (above ?1.5 million) A further 3% will be payable on the whole amount if this is an additional property to one that you already own."