Welcome to 5 The Square, Leicester, a cozy and compact semi-detached type home with 3 bed in the LE8 9FQ area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band D.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £416,000 and a rental potential of £2,704 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 sympathetically extended and superbly appointed 3 bedroomed semi-detached house of character built about 1920 located within the heart of the highly sought after south Leicestershire village of Newton Harcourt. Retaining a wealth of character features, the deceptively spacious and versatile interior benefits from gas fired central heating and UPVC double glazing and includes a reception hall, re-fitted cloakroom/w.c., sitting room with open fireplace, separate dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen and utility room. Spacious landing/study area, 3 good sized bedrooms, family bathroom and further shower room/w.c. Most attractive gardens of good size, extensive gravelled driveway leading to detached double garage, summer house and store.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION A deceptively spacious and sympathetically extended 3 bedroomed semi-detached house of character built about 1920 in the heart of the highly desirable south Leicestershire village of Newton Harcourt. Retaining a wealth of character features, this superbly appointed and versatile interior benefits from gas fired central heating with a combination boiler and UPVC double glazing, and includes a spacious reception hall with fitted cloakroom/w.c. off, charming sitting room with Victorian style fireplace, separate dining room, fitted breakfast kitchen, utility room, pantry and front entrance hall. On the upper floor is a spacious landing/study area, 3 excellent bedrooms, family bathroom and further shower room/w.c.
The gardens form a most attractive feature of the property, which is approached via an extensive gravelled driveway which leads to a detached double garage, landscaped garden to front, rear garden with shaped lawned area, two patio areas, beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders, large brick store and timber summer house. LOCALITY The highly sought after south Leicestershire village of Newton Harcourt has a village hall and picturesque church and is surrounded by open countryside.
The property is located on The Square, an attractive cul de sac off Glen Road, featuring a number of period cottages and having pedestrian access to open countryside including scenic walks along the Grand Union canal towpath. The nearby village of Great Glen offers excellent day to day amenities including a Co-op store, post office, further shops, public houses, restaurant, recreational amenities, doctors surgery, dental practice and library. More comprehensive shopping and supermarket facilities are available in nearby Wigston, Oadby, Market Harborough and the city of Leicester. There is an excellent choice of both state and private schooling, with Great Glen having a primary school, Stoneygate Prep School and Leicester Grammar.
For the commuter, the nearby A6 provides access to Leicester and Market Harborough, both of which have mainline rail services to London St Pancras with its new Eurostar link. The M1 is accessible at either junctions 20 or 21.
View of Newton Harcourt taken from the south + Colin Garratt.
Front cover to The Enchanted Village: Newton Harcourt by Joe Goddard & Colin Garratt
VIEWINGS AND DIRECTIONS Viewings should be arranged through the agents Andrew Granger & Company on 01858-431315. From Market Harborough, proceed northbound via the A6 towards Leicester passing through Kibworth, continuing on to the dual carriageway, turning left at the next roundabout as signposted to Newton Harcourt, turning first right and on entering the village, take the third turning left into The Square, with the property lying on the left hand side. ACCOMMODATION IN DETAIL With the benefit of gas fired central heating with a combination boiler and UPVC double glazed replacement windows and doors, the sympathetically extended and beautifully presented accommodation comprises GROUND FLOOR Porch with double glazed entrance door and windows leading to front door FRONT ENTRANCE HALL With attractive staircase off, radiator, coved ceiling, understairs full height cloaks cupboard, pine panelled doors off to sitting room and dining room and archway through to side reception hall SITTING ROOM 4.04m(13'3'') x 4.04m(13'3'') Victorian style cast iron open fireplace with floral tiled inset, and pine surround and mantle, display shelving to recess, double glazed windows to two elevations, radiator and coved ceiling. DINING ROOM 3.71m(12'2'') x 3.86m(12'8'') Ornate cast iron open fireplace with tiled hearth, built-in double china cupboard to side with display shelving, book shelving, double glazed door leading out to rear courtyard, pine boarded floor, radiator and double glazed window to front. SIDE RECEPTION HALL 3.30m(10'10'') x 2.67m(8'9'') UPVC double glazed side entrance door with matching side screen, wood effect laminate flooring, radiator, coved ceiling and pine panelled doors off to sitting room and cloakroom/wc and arch to kitchen. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 4.50m(14'9'') x 2.74m(9'0'') Range of built-in units comprising base and wall cupboard, several drawers, roll top working surfaces incorporating breakfast bar, ceramic tiled surrounds, sink unit with vegetable bowl and chrome mixer tap over, stainless steel fronted Rangemaster Toledo cooker range available by separate negotiation having two ovens, grill, five ring gas hob unit, stainless steel splashback and extractor hood over. Space for tall fridge/freezer, space and plumbing for automatic dishwasher, ceramic tiled floor, double glazed window overlooking the rear garden, ceiling spotlights, radiator, useful walk-in pantry with fitted shelving, UPVC double glazed stable type door out to rear courtyard. UTILITY ROOM 2.79m(9'2'') x 1.22m(4'0'') Stainless steel sink unit, chrome mixer tap over, built-in base and wall cupboards, working surfaces, ceramic tiled surrounds, extractor fan and gas fired combination central heating boiler, double glazed window overlooking rear garden, radiator, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier. CLOAKROOM/W.C. Recently re-fitted white suite comprising low flush w.c. and wash hand basin within cabinet surround, ceramic tiled floor, double glazed window and radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING With full height pine balustrade and handrail, pine doors off, double cupboard and coved ceiling. BEDROOM 1 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.81m(12'6'') With pine flooring, double glazed windows to front elevations, radiator and pine skirting boards. BEDROOM 2 3.71m(12'2'') x 3.89m(12'9'') Dual aspect double glazed windows to front and rear, pine boarded floor and skirting boards, radiator and book shelving. BATHROOM/W.C. 2.64m(8'8'') x 2.21m(7'3'') Well appointed white suite comprising panelled bath, chrome mixer tap over with shower attachment, glazed folding shower screen, wash hand basin, low flush w.c., part panelled walls, ceramic tiled surrounds, built-in double cupboards, double glazed window and radiator. INNER LANDING/STUDY AREA 1.83m(6'0'') x 2.03m(6'8'') Double glazed skylight and radiator. Pine doors off to Bedroom 3 and shower room, and access to loft storage space. BEDROOM 3 2.44m(8'0'') x 4.04m(13'3'') Two double glazed windows overlooking the rear gardens, radiator, wall light points. SHOWER ROOM/W.C. 1.91m(6'3'') x 1.98m(6'6'') Stylishly appointed white suite comprising Matki walk-in shower cubicle with glazed screen, chrome fixed showerhead and adjustable showerhead, drying area with duckboard wooden base, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, low flush w.c., radiator, double glazed window, extractor fan and electric shaver socket. OUTSIDE APPROACH TO PROPERTY The property is approached via an extensive gravelled driveway flanked by beautifully stocked flower and shrub beds, crushed slate winding path leading to front entrance, spacious gravelled driveway to side of house giving access to DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 5.18m(17'0'') x 5.49m(18'0'') With two up and over doors to front, outside security lighting, power and lighting and double glazed side personal door. GARDENS Most attractive garden with crushed slate path and courtyard sitting area, brick retaining wall and step rising to shaped lawn, well stocked flower and shrub borders, variety of specimen trees and shrubs. Crushed slate pathway leading to paved patio area with trellis surround, banked flowerbed to rear with wooden sleepers. GARDENS STORE & TIMBER SUMMER HOUSE Brick store providing useful storage area. Timber summer house with glazed double doors and veranda. COURTYARD Enclosed courtyard immediately to the rear of the house with brick block paved and crushed slate sitting areas with access from both the kitchen and dining room, raised bed and outside lighting. FIXTURES AND 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. GROUND FLOOR FIRST FLOOR AGENT'S 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 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.
4. 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.
5. Site plans and floor plans are for guidance purposes only and are not to scale and should not be relied upon as a statement of fact.
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Tax band D
611 sqm plot
