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"A superb opportunity to acquire this individually designed former farmhouse situated on a generous plot. The property is in need of some modernisation and offers superb potential. The accommodation in brief comprises: Porch, entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, pantry, rear hallway, utility area and cloakroom/w.c., first floor landing, three bedrooms and bathroom. Outside: Generous plot to all sides, driveway and detached garage.

DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property is best approached leaving Loughborough along the A6 Derby Road heading out of Loughborough signposted towards Hathern. Continue through Hathern taking a left hand turning at the traffic lights signposted towards Shepshed and enter along Hathern Road where the property can be found situated on the right hand side as denoted by the agent's for sale board. GENERAL COMMENT We are delighted to offer this individually designed and built three bedroom detached home offering immense potential and in need of up-grading. The property sits on a large plot with gardens to the front and rear with a long driveway leading to a detached garage. The accommodation comprises two reception rooms to the ground floor and two large double bedrooms and a third single to the first floor with potential to expand subject to the necessary planning permissions and approvals.
Shepshed benefits from a good range of local amenities including schools of all grades and a wide variety of shopping and public houses. There are excellent links with Leicester, Nottingham and Derby city centres as well as the market towns of Loughborough and Ashby de la Zouch. The M1 motorway is in close proximity at junction 23 as is the East Midlands International Airport and direct Midland Mainline rail links to London St. Pancras at Loughborough and Parkway railway stations.
As agents we would strongly recommend an early internal and external inspection to appreciate the potential which this property has to offer.
ENTRANCE PORCH 2.21m(7'3'') x 1.02m(3'4'') With access through a fully glazed door to the front elevation with windows to both the front and side elevations. An obscure glazed solid wooden door leads through to the hallway. HALLWAY With stairs rising off to the first floor landing, central heating radiator and telephone point. LOUNGE 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.48m(11'5'') Benefiting from a dual aspect with a double glazed window to the front elevation and fully glazed sliding patio doors providing views over and access into the garden. There is a fireplace set within the centre of the wall with a tiled back and hearth with gas fire inset and a central heating radiator. DINING ROOM 3.56m(11'8'') x 3.35m(11'0'') Again, this room has a dual aspect with a window to both the front and rear elevation with a central tiled back and hearth fireplace with gas fire inset. KITCHEN 2.97m(9'9'') x 2.69m(8'10'') The kitchen has a range of wall and base units with roll top laminate work surfaces which are wood effect. There is a stainless steel sink and drainer inset with a tiled splashback to the wall, wood effect vinyl flooring, plumbing and appliance space for a free standing cooker, fridge and wall mounted gas boiler. Again, this room benefits from a dual aspect with a Crittal window to both the rear and side elevations. Central heating radiator and access through to the pantry. PANTRY 1.91m(6'3'') x 1.07m(3'6'') With a window to the rear elevation, shelving for storage and further appliance space. REAR HALLWAY With a continuation of the wood effect vinyl flooring, two half glazed solid doors provide access to both the front and side elevation into the gardens. UTILITY AREA There is a wall mounted wash hand basin with tiled splashback, central heating radiator, space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. DOWNSTAIRS W.C. Again with a continuation of the wood effect vinyl flooring with a window fitted to both the rear and side elevations and a low level w.c. with pull chain flush. LANDING With a double glazed window to the front elevation, access to the loft space, built in cupboard housing the hot water cylinder. BEDROOM ONE 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.48m(11'5'') With a double glazed window to both the front and rear elevation making it a light room with central heating radiator and range of fitted wardrobes with high level cupboards ideal for clothes storage. BEDROOM TWO 3.53m(11'7'') x 3.35m(11'0'') Again this room is fitted with a range of built in wardrobes with high level cupboards, central heating radiator, telephone point and a window to both front and rear elevations. BEDROOM THREE 2.67m(8'9'') x 2.13m(7'0'') A sizeable single bedroom with a Crittal window to the rear elevation providing pleasant views out across the rear garden and a central heating radiator. BATHROOM Having a bath with shower attachment over, low level w.c. and wash hand basin. The walls are fully tiled with a chrome towel heater and Crittal window to the rear elevation. OUTSIDE - FRONT The property is situated on Hathern Road and is of an individual design built as a farmhouse and therefore benefits from a generously sized plot. Off Hathern Road there is a large grass frontage and a substantial tarmacadam driveway leading along the right side of the property affording off street parking for numerous vehicles and leading towards a detached garage. Beyond the front lawn and driveway is a substantial garden which is mainly laid to lawn with mature borders stocked with a variety of well established plants and shrubs. Access can then be gained to the entrance porch and along each side of the property into the rear garden. GARAGE 5.99m(19'8'') x 3.00m(9'10'') With a door and window to the side elevation, window to the rear and an up and over door to the front connected with power and lighting. OUTSIDE - REAR The rear garden is also generously sized offering a good degree of privacy due to the well established trees and hedging to the boundaries and we strongly recommend that this property is viewed to appreciate its fabulous setting within Shepshed.
There are various lawns and pathways, greenhouse, shaped and well stocked borders. SPECIAL NOTES MONEY LAUNDERING - Under the Protecting Against Money Laundering and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we must point out that any successful purchasers who are proceeding with a purchase will be asked for identification i.e passport, driving licence or recent utility bill. This evidence will be required prior to solicitors being instructed in the purchase or sale of a property.
MEASUREMENT - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions. Rooms of an irregular shape, alcoves and fitted wardrobes will be indicated separately.
NOTE - Room sizes are quoted in metres to the nearest hundredth of a metre measured from wall to wall. The imperial equivalent is included as an approximate guide. Whilst we endeavour to make our sales details accurate and reliable, if there is any point which is of particular importance to you, please contact the office and we will be pleased to check the information for you, particularly if travelling some distance to view the property.
FLOOR PLANS - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only.
COUNCIL TAX BAND The local authority have advised us that the property is in Council Tax Band C. Prospective purchasers are advised to confirm this. VIEWING Accompanied viewings are available seven days a week. To arrange an appointment please contact a member of staff on 01509 239121 who will be able to assist you. OPENING HOURS Monday - Friday 9.00-5.30
Saturday 9.00-4.00 MORTGAGE ADVICE Mortgage advice is provided through our association with DMA Financial Services, who will provide you with independent financial advice and can be contacted on 01332 293696. SURVEY John German are pleased to offer a comprehensive range of Survey and Valuation Reports in accordance with standards set out under the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
These include private valuations, (including probate, matrimonial and insurance), the popular RICS Homebuyers Survey and Valuation Report. RENTAL DEPARTMENT John German also operate a thriving Lettings Division based in the Loughborough office covering all aspects of lettings and property management. They can be contacted on 01509 238123. These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Intending purchasers should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property.
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