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"A stunning Grade II listed, traditional three bedroomed detached residence lying at the centre of this highly sought after village and abutting open paddock land to the rear. Offering no upward chain and retaining many original character features throughout the accommodation comprises entrance into hallway, dining room, living dining kitchen, side lobby, cloakroom, lounge and magnificent garden room. The first floor landing leads to three bedrooms with bedroom one having an en suite shower room and further principal bathroom. Outside the property is well set back from the road with most attractive granite walls and manicured lawns with gated access leading to extensive rear gravelled driveway and double garage. The rear garden is privately enclosed with lawns and patio abutting open paddock land. A truly unique opportunity to acquire this period residence and Bentons have no hesitation in recommending early viewing.

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Swithland is a highly desirable village in the heart of Charnwood Forest with an active community revolving around the primary school, a smart gastro pub restaurant The Griffin and church. The village is famously associated with Swithland slate, which for centuries has been used for construction and particularly roofing slate which is characterised by its attractive graduated construction which can be seen on numerous properties across Leicestershire. Swithland reservoir a nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty is situated just outside the village. The Great Central Steam Railway runs past the village on the line from Loughborough to Birstall and crosses the reservoir itself via a magnificent arched bridge. There are extensive shops facilities at the nearby villages of Rothley, Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves. Charnwood Forest is well known for its outstanding property picturesque villages, natural tourist attractions including Old John in Bradgate Park the former home of Lady Jane Grey , The Outwoods and The Beacon. Golf is at nearby Rothley Park Golf Club and local shopping facilities are available at nearby Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley. Private schooling is available at the excellent Endowed Schools in Loughborough and the area is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester and London via the direct train service from Leicester and the M1 at Markfield."