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" Believed to date back, in part, to the 1600's, this recently modernised & much improved, detached property retains many original features & offers accommodation with entrance hall, cloaks\w.c., impressive vaulted lounge, dining room, sitting room, study, farmhouse style kitchen, utility room, three bedrooms (or four with consent), bathroom & en-suite, detached single garage & off-road parking together with adjoining paddock of approximately 1.5 acres, situated in a secluded setting in this west Leicestershire village.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The village of Earl Shilton is situated in west Leicestershire, between Hinckley and Leicester, and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the afore-mentioned centres of employment, the centres of Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Lutterworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville and Loughborough, the M1\M69\\M6\A5\A14 major road network for travel north, south, east and west, the Birmingham and East Midlands International Airports, and some of Leicestershire`s most attractive rolling countryside with many scenic walks and golf courses.
The combined centres of Earl Shilton and Hinckley offer a fine range of local amenities including shopping for all day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages, a wide variety of recreational amenities and public transport services by both road and rail to Leicester, Birmingham and beyond. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Dating back, in part, to the 1600's, this detached property of character retaining original features including fireplaces and beamed ceilings benefits from four reception rooms, farmhouse style kitchen, three or four bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite, detached single garage, additional off-road parking, a cottage style side garden, a rear garden from which there are delightful views over adjoining open countryside, an adjoining paddock of approximately 1.5 acres and offers recently modernised & much improved, gas centrally heated, double glazed accommodation, on two floors, as described below:- ON THE GROUND FLOOR: Hardwood front entrance door providing access to: ENTRANCE HALL with central heating radiator, wall light points, ceiling light point and staircase rising off to first floor with store cupboard below. Door to: CLOAKS\W.C. with two-piece white suite comprising wash hand basin and low level w.c. Also with central heating radiator and ceiling light point. STUDY 3.23m(10'7'') x 3.40m(11'2'') with two double glazed windows fitted with vertical blinds, central heating radiator, telephone point, ceiling light point and built-in office furniture comprising cupboards, desk unit and display shelving. DINING ROOM 3.94m(12'11'') x 3.05m(10'0'') with sealed unit double glazed window to rear elevation affording views over open countryside, central heating radiator, high pine skirting boards, wall light points, picture light point and original beamed ceiling with light point. SITTING ROOM 3.86m(12'8'') x 2.29m(7'6'') with original feature open fireplace having brick surround and hearth, central heating radiator, t.v. point, wall light points and ceiling light point. FARMHOUSE STYLE KITCHEN 3.78m(12'5'') x 3.23m(10'7'') with twin double glazed windows to rear elevation and range of brick built base cupboard and drawer storage units with wooden doors and rolled edge granite effect work surfaces incorporating one-and-a-half bowl white ceramic sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for automatic dishwasher, wall-mounted cupboard storage units and `Aga` range style gas cooker inset to brick recess with display shelving adjacent. Also with cushion flooring, pine skirting boards, beamed ceiling with light point and pine door to: UTILITY ROOM 2.34m(7'8'') x 2.24m(7'4'') with plumbing for automatic washing machine, venting for tumble dryer, space for fridge\freezer, wall-mounted gas fired combination central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water, ceiling light point and external wooden door to rear garden. LOUNGE 5.51m(18'1'') x 4.29m(14'1'') with fitted `log burner stove style` gas fire to feature part brick wall incorporating fireplace with timber mantel shelf, twin small inset windows to either side and wall-to-wall beam over, two double glazed windows to front elevation, three central heating radiators, t.v. and telephone points, wall light points, feature vaulted ceiling with original beams and cross beam supports and two further double glazed windows affording views over open countryside to rear. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: STAIRCASE AND GALLERIED LANDING with central heating radiator, original beamed walls, wall light points, ceiling light point and roof access, leads to: BEDROOM 1 4.11m(13'6'') x 3.23m(10'7'') with double glazed window having countryside views, central heating radiator, t.v. point, wall light points and beamed ceiling with light point. EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM being part tiled with three-piece white suite comprising wash hand basin, low level w.c. and fully tiled shower enclosure with `Mira` shower unit, together with etched glazed shower door and screen. Also with central heating radiator and vaulted ceiling with original wooden beams and `Velux` roof light. BATHROOM 2.08m(6'10'') x 1.93m(6'4'') with three-piece white suite comprising wooden panelled bath with tiled surround, pedestal wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low level w.c. Also with central heating radiator, extractor fan and sloping vaulted ceiling with original beams and `Velux` roof light. BEDROOM 2 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.28m(10'9'') with double glazed window to rear elevation affording views over open countryside, central heating radiator, t.v. point and ceiling light point. Archway to: DRESSING ROOM\BEDROOM 4 3.91m(12'10'') x 2.29m(7'6'') with double glazed window having countryside views, central heating radiator, ceiling light point and comprehensive range of fitted furniture comprising two double wardrobes with top cupboards over, chest of drawers and dressing table unit with seven drawers under and circular mirror over. This room was the former bedroom 4 and could be re-converted by adding a partition wall (subject to the relevant consent). BEDROOM 3 3.38m(11'1'') x 3.23m(10'7'') with double glazed window with views over garden, central heating radiator, t.v. point, ceiling light point, two double wardrobes and twin bedside units with four drawers. OUTSIDE: The property is set behind a brick boundary wall with gateway to a gravelled forecourt providing off-road parking for several vehicles, together with borders of mature flowers, shrubs and trees. The driveway, in turn, leads to a DETACHED SINGLE GARAGE with double entry doors and security lighting. To the side of the main dwelling is a cottage style garden with block paved and cobbled areas incorporating a variety of plants, flowers, shrubs and trees, together with a garden pond and pedestrian access to the garage. GARDENS The gravelled forecourt continues around to the rear garden which is enclosed by fenced surrounds and is mainly laid to lawn (currently incorporating two chicken runs), together with external security lighting, an outside cold water tap and views over open countryside to rear. A metal six-bar gate provides access to a PADDOCK measuring approximately one and a half acres in size with hedged and wooden post and barbed wire boundaries. DIRECTIONAL NOTE: Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a westerly direction along the A47 Hinckley Road, continuing through Western Park and Leicester Forest East, into Earl Shilton. Upon entering Earl Shilton via Hill Top and High Street, turn left onto Church Street and then first left again into Nock Verges where the property can be found after following the road around to the right. SERVICES: All mains services are understood to be available apart from drainage which is to a private system and not the mains sewer. Hot water for central heating and domestic purposes is gas fired and ample electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed and benefits from a security alarm system. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale. VIEWING: Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are interested in this, or any of our other properties, it is important that you contact us at your earliest opportunity prior to speaking to a Bank\Building Society or Solicitor. 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For advice, call our office on 0116 255 8666. These particulars are thought to be materially correct, though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Moore & York Limited or their employees have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment, fixtures or fittings and no warranty is given or implied as to the condition of the aforementioned, or the condition of the building. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All measurements are believed to be accurate to within 5%.
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