Welcome to 17 Far Lane, Loughborough, a cozy and compact detached type home with 4 bed in the LE12 5HA area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band F.
This classic property was built
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £442,000 and a rental potential of £2,873 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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"EXECUTIVE DETACHED FAMILY HOME
This beautifully presented, SUBSTANTIALLY UPGRADED detached family home is situated in the well regarded village of Normanton on Soar, occupying a pleasant position with OPEN VIEWS TO THE REAR. The property in brief comprises: entrance hall, cloaks wc, OPEN PLAN LIVING DINING KITCHEN, lounge, conservatory, study, master bedroom ensuite, three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. Externally: large drive, double garage and gardens.
DIRECTIONAL NOTE The property is situated on Far Lane in Normanton on Soar which is best approached heading out of Loughborough along the A6 Derby Road, continuing through the Rushes and turning right at the traffic lights into Bridge Street, which continues into Toothill Road. At the crossroads take a left hand turning, heading out of Loughborough, signposted towards Stanford upon Soar, continue through Stanford and as one leaves the village, take a left into Normanton Lane. Follow the road around until it eventually enters Normanton on Soar. Continue through Main Street and take an eventual right turning into Far Lane, where the property can be found situated on the left hand side. GENERAL COMMENT John German are delighted to offer this executive detached family home, ideally suited for a family buyer. The property has been substantially upgraded by the present vendor: the kitchen and dining room have been merged into one room to created a fabulous open plan living and dining kitchen, a great entertaining space. The kitchen has been fitted with a high quality Magnet Kitchen, with integrated appliances and granite tops and there is a central breakfast bar.
To the groundfloor, the property enjoys solid oak flooring and stone tiled flooring throughout and an addition of the rear conservatory, which takes full advantage of the open views beyond.
To the first floor there are four double bedooms, master bedroom enjoying an ensuite shower room, plus a refurbished, luxury shower room with walk-in shower and freestanding, rolltop, claw feet bath.
Externally to the front there is a substantial blockpaved driveway affording off street parking for numerous vehicles, mature gardens providing a good degree of privacy and double timber gates to the front boundary.
The rear garden is a particular feature of the property and is currently open to the countryside beyond.
As agents we would strongly recommend an early internal and external inspection to fully appreciated the location and standard of property on offer.
LOCATION The village of Normanton on Soar occupies a most strategic position on the outskirts of Loughborough town centre enjoying a local church, junior school and public house with more comprehensive amenities available at nearby Loughborough town centre together with ease of access to junction 24 of the M1 motorway via the main A6, M42, East Midlands International Airport and Parkway railway station. GROUNDFLOOR ENTRANCE HALLWAY With access through a half glazed upvc door to the side elevation into a large L shaped entrance hallway. Stairs rise off to first floor landing, opening beneath the stairs, high quality tiled flooring, two central heating radiators and coving to the ceiling. Doors lead off to: OPEN PLAN DINING KITCHEN 7.85m(25'9'') x 3.89m(12'9'') A commanding, open plan kitchen dining room which previously formed two rooms and has been open out to create a great entertaining space.
KITCHEN The kitchen has been fitted by Palmers to include a range of high quality gloss wall and base units, granite work surfaces. Set within the units is a one and a half bowl sink and grooved drainer unit with pull-down spray tap, granite upstand to the walls. Built in is an electric oven, an oversized four ring Neff induction hob and concealed dishwasher, plus further space for freestanding american fridge/freezer. There is high quality tiled flooring, recess spotlights to the ceiling, a upvc double glazed window provides views into the garden, ample space for large dining table and chairs and fully glazed French doors providing views over and access into the rear garden. There is a central heating radiator and access through to the utility room. DINING AREA
UTILITY ROOM 2.44m(8'0'') x 1.65m(5'5'') Fitted with a range of wall and base units, with a continuation of the tiled flooring, tiled splashback to the walls, wall mounted gas Gloworm boiler. Inset within the worktops is a stainless steel sink/drainer unit, plumbing and appliance space for washing machine and a upvc double glazed window to the side elevation. LIVING ROOM 5.89m(19'4'') x 4.11m(13'6'') With solid oak flooring, a upvc double glazed window to the front elevation, central heating radiator, central recess gas fire. There is coving to the ceiling, television point, and fully glazed French doors providing access through to the conservatory.
ALTERNATIVE ASPECT CONSERVATORY 3.68m(12'1'') x 3.58m(11'9'') An addition to the property by the current vendors to provide a fabulous, additional reception room. With a continuation of the solid oak flooring, high level pitched glazed roof, power and light connections and fully glazed windows to the rear and side elevations taking full advantage of the open views beyond.
STUDY 2.51m(8'3'') x 2.46m(8'1'') This room has a upvc double glazed window to the side elevation and a central heating radiator. CLOAKS WC With a two piece white suite comprising: low level wc and corner wall mounted wash hand basin. There is tiling to the splashback, tiled flooring and central heating radiator. FIRST FLOOR LANDING A galleried landing with two large upvc double glazed windows to the front elevation, coving to the ceiling, central heating radiator and built in airing cupboard housing the hot water tank, shower pump and shelving for linen storage. Doors lead off to: MASTER BEDROOM 5.38m(17'8'') x 3.40m(11'2'') This room is fitted with solid oak flooring, upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation with pleasant views across the rear garden and open countryside beyond. There is a central heating radiator, television and telephone point and door leading off to the ensuite shower room.
ALTERNATIVE ASPECT ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM Fitted with a three piece white suite comprising: oversized, corner shower unit with glass opening screen and Mira shower over, wash hand basin set within a vanity unit with cupboards beneath, a low level wc. The walls are fully tiled with recess spotlights to the ceiling and an obscure glazed upvc window to the side elevation. BEDROOM TWO 4.17m(13'8'') x 3.40m(11'2'') Fitted with solid oak flooring, upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, coving to the ceiling and a central heating radiator. BEDROOM THREE 4.01m(13'2'') x 2.34m(7'8'') A third double bedroom, with a upvc double glazed window to the rear elevation, central heating radiator, coving to the ceiling and access into the loft space. BEDROOM FOUR 3.28m(10'9'') x 2.46m(8'1'') A fourth double bedroom with coving to the ceiling, solid oak flooring, central heating radiator and upvc double glazed windows to the front elevation. FAMILY BATHROOM A luxurious, refitted bathroom suite comprising: freestanding, rolltop bath with cast iron claw feet and telephone style shower attachment. A walk-in shower with fitted glass screen, rain water style shower attachment with further hand-held attachment. Low level wc set within a unit with granite top. There is tiling to the walls, complementing tiled flooring, chrome towel heater and an obscure glazed upvc double glazed window to the front elevation. OUTSIDE FRONT The property is set back from Far Lane and enjoys a good degree of privacy with mature conifer to the front boundary and double timber gates providing access onto the property.
There is a large blockpaved driveway affording off street parking for numerous vehicles, leading to the double garage.
There is fencing to the boundaries, security lighting and side access leading around to the rear garden. DOUBLE GARAGE With two up & over doors. REAR GARDEN A particular feature of the property and must be viewed to be fully appreciated. There is a large garden, mainly laid to lawn with a shaped patio providing ideal space for outdoor entertaining. The garden opens out into countryside beyond. Along each side are mature soil borders stocked with a variety of plants and small trees, plus outdoor tap and security lighting.
ADDITIONAL GARDEN 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.
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 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. 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. 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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