House For Sale £650,000
‘A spacious gem in Great Glen.’
Quietly imposing
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac but within walking distance of the bustling village of Great Glen, this spacious property has been nurtured and styled by its present owners of 34 years to create a family home that ticks all the boxes. Here you will find generously proportioned rooms in a house of quality, size and style. This is a beautifully positioned six bedroom detached property in excellent condition, with an annexe provision providing separate and independent accommodation.
This attractive house benefits from greatly reduced traffic because of its impasse or no through road position. It is presented with a wide, well maintained front drive that spans the width of the property and allows easy access to the covered front porch entrance. There is ample space for further vehicles and to add a softer feature to the landscaping, a narrow lawn with shrubs and climbing plants has been added. There are side gates to both sides of the house, with paths leading to the rear, back garden and annexe.
Take a moment to absorb these initial impressions. This imposing property has been maintained to a high standard, is situated in a superb location and will offer its new owners the benefit of a new home that is spacious and fulfils contemporary expectations for a family home.
A welcoming initial impression
As we enter under the tiled porch at the front of the house, a spacious and welcoming hall is the starting point for our viewing. The foyer and entrance hall reflect the style and decoration of the home throughout. As the centre of the house, all the reception rooms can be accessed from the hall, with the exception of the annexe which can be regarded as an independent dwelling. It presents well with a dark spindled staircase, framed glass or white panelled internal doors, hard flooring. It is decorated in a neutral, contemporary palette of colours. Subtle additional touches such as the coved ceiling, brushed brass door furniture and coordinating carpets all add to the overall impression and signal to the observant viewer that this home has been cared for and well maintained.
We can now view the three separate reception rooms and kitchen, with dining area. There is a cloak room positioned off the hall and the space afforded by the turn in the staircase houses the controls for the property’s security alarm, fitted approximately six years ago.
The large living room has a bay window that overlooks the front of the property, double doors opening onto a paved patio area and two opaque windows at either side of the chimney breast. This features a darkened beam over it, with traditional brick chimney breast and tiled hearth. The raised mantel and deep wooden shelving create a focal point for this lovely, light and airy room.
The separate office and dining room are to be found across the hall. They both look out towards the back garden and provide beautifully proportioned spaces fit for their functions. They could easily be used for other purposes but whatever their use, they are ideally positioned close to the cloakroom and kitchen.
The heart beat
From one lovely space to another, we now view the charming kitchen. There is a generous flow of dark laminate work tops, above which the traditional light oak cabinetry combine to provide a work space that is easy on the eye and large enough to accommodate an informal dining with a table and chairs. Ample storage space and integrated appliances including a gas hob, a double electric oven, integrated fridge, and dishwasher combine seamlessly to leave this room feeling uncluttered and roomy. It has a sink positioned under the window overlooking the front of the property and tiles and open brickwork features. Hard flooring sweeps from the kitchen into the utility room. Here there are additional cupboards, work surfaces, an additional sink and plumbing for laundry appliances. The boiler is also located here and the back door.
The separate single floor annexe is immediately next door. It consists of a kitchenette/diner and a living space that overlooks the front of the main house. A bedroom and bathroom with shower make up the remaining space, creating an independent unit. The annexe reflects the same quality and taste of fixtures and fittings as the main property and has been converted by the present owners from its original use as a garage
Up to the first floor
If we now double back through the kitchen and re-enter the hall, the carpeted staircase turns up and round, back into the centre of the house and a large landing exposes the arrangement of doors leading to a large family bathroom, five bedrooms and an ensuite.
Situated at the front of the house, the spacious master bedroom has integrally fitted wardrobes, as do bedrooms two and three. The master bedroom has a separate ensuite, with white fixtures and walk in, tiled shower. Bedrooms four and five are at the front of the house, which means that with the annexe this property has six bedrooms.
The family bathroom has a contemporary grey colour scheme and a large corner bath, giving the room a luxurious feel. This property has three bathing facilities – cloakroom, ensuite and family bathroom - similarly fitted to a high specification.
An environmental bonus
The south-east facing rear garden enjoys the sun until late into the afternoon. After which a simple move to the side garden can allow similar enjoyment to continue into the evening. There, amongst the shrubs, flowers, lawn and patio area, the new owner can not only enjoy the delights of a private green space but casting their eyes skywards can feel satisfaction in knowing that this home has been fitted with solar panels too. They were installed in July 2014 and the fitt payments are for twenty years to 2034, processed by Scottish Power. The panels generate around 3,600 to 3,800 Kwh per annum and the fitt payment is currently 21p per Kwh. This has given around £750 in 2022 but the rate has increased in line with rpi each April. The converter is in the fully insulated loft and can be accessed by Bluetooth.
Locality
Great Glen is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated towards the southernmost extremity of Leicestershire being only 6 miles from Leicester’s city centre, 7 miles north of Northamptonshire’s border and 27 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE8 postcode district and falls within the district council of Harborough, under the county council of Leicestershire. The towns of Oadby, Market Harborough, Syston, Lutterworth, Uppingham, Oakham and Hinkley are within 15 miles away.
Although Great Glen has the benefit of being nestled by a bypass, it is within a short distance to the A6. The M1 (junction 20, south, near to Lutterworth and junction 21, north), M6 and M69 maximise the potential for speedier travel by road from this central Midland location.
The closest train stations to the property are Leicester and Market Harborough. The Midland Main Railway Line runs to the south of the A6 and trains from Hinkley to London, St Pancras run the 89 miles (142 km) regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily to London, the fastest taking only 1 hour and 12 minutes. The local amenities include shops, parks, pubs, a Post Office and a Co –op store. There is easy access to wider open spaces, with nature reserves and bridle paths within easy reach. Nearby there is a play park and cricket square with a footpath that leads across a field to the village shops. It is possible to walk to Pennbury farm, which has a cafe and shops.
In the 1086 Domesday Book there is an entry for Great Glen that records the village being surrounded by ploughed fields and having a corn mill. This mill survives as the oldest building in the village. However, the history of the village begins much earlier with archaeological digs revealing Iron Age and Roman settlements. More currently, the red telephone box on the village green has become a listed building! The village community is lively, supporting many activities including a football and cricket club. St Cuthbert’s, Church of England, provides family friendly weekly services and additional provision for children. The local Methodist church offers Sunday services, organises weekly groups for mums with toddlers, a weekly Sunday school and a meeting every alternate week for teenagers.
There are schools close by. The Leicester Grammar School Trust consists of three independent co-educational day schools, namely lgs Junior, lgs Stoneygate and lgs Senior. There are also additional primary schools: St Cuthbert’s Primary School and The Stoneygate School. Within the locality, there are many other schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering boarding facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - ofsted – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice
Disclaimer
Important Information:
Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings. We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose.
Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale
Quietly imposing
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac but within walking distance of the bustling village of Great Glen, this spacious property has been nurtured and styled by its present owners of 34 years to create a family home that ticks all the boxes. Here you will find generously proportioned rooms in a house of quality, size and style. This is a beautifully positioned six bedroom detached property in excellent condition, with an annexe provision providing separate and independent accommodation.
This attractive house benefits from greatly reduced traffic because of its impasse or no through road position. It is presented with a wide, well maintained front drive that spans the width of the property and allows easy access to the covered front porch entrance. There is ample space for further vehicles and to add a softer feature to the landscaping, a narrow lawn with shrubs and climbing plants has been added. There are side gates to both sides of the house, with paths leading to the rear, back garden and annexe.
Take a moment to absorb these initial impressions. This imposing property has been maintained to a high standard, is situated in a superb location and will offer its new owners the benefit of a new home that is spacious and fulfils contemporary expectations for a family home.
A welcoming initial impression
As we enter under the tiled porch at the front of the house, a spacious and welcoming hall is the starting point for our viewing. The foyer and entrance hall reflect the style and decoration of the home throughout. As the centre of the house, all the reception rooms can be accessed from the hall, with the exception of the annexe which can be regarded as an independent dwelling. It presents well with a dark spindled staircase, framed glass or white panelled internal doors, hard flooring. It is decorated in a neutral, contemporary palette of colours. Subtle additional touches such as the coved ceiling, brushed brass door furniture and coordinating carpets all add to the overall impression and signal to the observant viewer that this home has been cared for and well maintained.
We can now view the three separate reception rooms and kitchen, with dining area. There is a cloak room positioned off the hall and the space afforded by the turn in the staircase houses the controls for the property’s security alarm, fitted approximately six years ago.
The large living room has a bay window that overlooks the front of the property, double doors opening onto a paved patio area and two opaque windows at either side of the chimney breast. This features a darkened beam over it, with traditional brick chimney breast and tiled hearth. The raised mantel and deep wooden shelving create a focal point for this lovely, light and airy room.
The separate office and dining room are to be found across the hall. They both look out towards the back garden and provide beautifully proportioned spaces fit for their functions. They could easily be used for other purposes but whatever their use, they are ideally positioned close to the cloakroom and kitchen.
The heart beat
From one lovely space to another, we now view the charming kitchen. There is a generous flow of dark laminate work tops, above which the traditional light oak cabinetry combine to provide a work space that is easy on the eye and large enough to accommodate an informal dining with a table and chairs. Ample storage space and integrated appliances including a gas hob, a double electric oven, integrated fridge, and dishwasher combine seamlessly to leave this room feeling uncluttered and roomy. It has a sink positioned under the window overlooking the front of the property and tiles and open brickwork features. Hard flooring sweeps from the kitchen into the utility room. Here there are additional cupboards, work surfaces, an additional sink and plumbing for laundry appliances. The boiler is also located here and the back door.
The separate single floor annexe is immediately next door. It consists of a kitchenette/diner and a living space that overlooks the front of the main house. A bedroom and bathroom with shower make up the remaining space, creating an independent unit. The annexe reflects the same quality and taste of fixtures and fittings as the main property and has been converted by the present owners from its original use as a garage
Up to the first floor
If we now double back through the kitchen and re-enter the hall, the carpeted staircase turns up and round, back into the centre of the house and a large landing exposes the arrangement of doors leading to a large family bathroom, five bedrooms and an ensuite.
Situated at the front of the house, the spacious master bedroom has integrally fitted wardrobes, as do bedrooms two and three. The master bedroom has a separate ensuite, with white fixtures and walk in, tiled shower. Bedrooms four and five are at the front of the house, which means that with the annexe this property has six bedrooms.
The family bathroom has a contemporary grey colour scheme and a large corner bath, giving the room a luxurious feel. This property has three bathing facilities – cloakroom, ensuite and family bathroom - similarly fitted to a high specification.
An environmental bonus
The south-east facing rear garden enjoys the sun until late into the afternoon. After which a simple move to the side garden can allow similar enjoyment to continue into the evening. There, amongst the shrubs, flowers, lawn and patio area, the new owner can not only enjoy the delights of a private green space but casting their eyes skywards can feel satisfaction in knowing that this home has been fitted with solar panels too. They were installed in July 2014 and the fitt payments are for twenty years to 2034, processed by Scottish Power. The panels generate around 3,600 to 3,800 Kwh per annum and the fitt payment is currently 21p per Kwh. This has given around £750 in 2022 but the rate has increased in line with rpi each April. The converter is in the fully insulated loft and can be accessed by Bluetooth.
Locality
Great Glen is a village in central England, a region referred to as the East Midlands. It is situated towards the southernmost extremity of Leicestershire being only 6 miles from Leicester’s city centre, 7 miles north of Northamptonshire’s border and 27 miles south of Nottingham. It is in the LE8 postcode district and falls within the district council of Harborough, under the county council of Leicestershire. The towns of Oadby, Market Harborough, Syston, Lutterworth, Uppingham, Oakham and Hinkley are within 15 miles away.
Although Great Glen has the benefit of being nestled by a bypass, it is within a short distance to the A6. The M1 (junction 20, south, near to Lutterworth and junction 21, north), M6 and M69 maximise the potential for speedier travel by road from this central Midland location.
The closest train stations to the property are Leicester and Market Harborough. The Midland Main Railway Line runs to the south of the A6 and trains from Hinkley to London, St Pancras run the 89 miles (142 km) regularly. There are normally 70 trains running daily to London, the fastest taking only 1 hour and 12 minutes. The local amenities include shops, parks, pubs, a Post Office and a Co –op store. There is easy access to wider open spaces, with nature reserves and bridle paths within easy reach. Nearby there is a play park and cricket square with a footpath that leads across a field to the village shops. It is possible to walk to Pennbury farm, which has a cafe and shops.
In the 1086 Domesday Book there is an entry for Great Glen that records the village being surrounded by ploughed fields and having a corn mill. This mill survives as the oldest building in the village. However, the history of the village begins much earlier with archaeological digs revealing Iron Age and Roman settlements. More currently, the red telephone box on the village green has become a listed building! The village community is lively, supporting many activities including a football and cricket club. St Cuthbert’s, Church of England, provides family friendly weekly services and additional provision for children. The local Methodist church offers Sunday services, organises weekly groups for mums with toddlers, a weekly Sunday school and a meeting every alternate week for teenagers.
There are schools close by. The Leicester Grammar School Trust consists of three independent co-educational day schools, namely lgs Junior, lgs Stoneygate and lgs Senior. There are also additional primary schools: St Cuthbert’s Primary School and The Stoneygate School. Within the locality, there are many other schools offering educational provision across the whole age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering boarding facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - ofsted – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice
Disclaimer
Important Information:
Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings. We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose.
Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale
