House For Sale £2,200,000
Market Harborough 7 miles (HST to London St Pancras from 57 minutes)
Uppingham 7.4 miles, Oakham 12.4 miles, M1, M6, M69, A47 and A14 within easy reach
East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports commutable distances
(All distances approximate)
SITUATION
Port Hill House lies in a private position between the villages of Slawston and Medbourne and has stunning views from all four points of the compass. Both villages have much to offer with the larger of the two, Medbourne offering a village shop and post office, a preschool, the Nevill Arms Inn and the Medbourne sports Club which has access to tennis courts, cricket and football pitches. The market town of Market Harborough is just six miles away and offers a good selection of shops, including supermarkets. Furthermore, it offers rail access into London, via St Pancras International, from 57 minutes. The Midlands Road network is easily accessed with the M1, M6, M69, A47 and A14 all within easy reach. Similarly, East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports all lie within easy reach. Schooling within the area is exceptional with excellent public schools at Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Oundle and Rugby with local preparatory schools Maidwell Hall, Spratton Hall and Stoneygate.
THE PROPERTY
Built in 1992 and added to subsequently, Port Hill House sits in an elevated and commanding position in-between the villages of Slawston and Medbourne. Approached via electric double gates leading to a large hard standing area to the east of the house, there is a second set of gates and option to use an in and out drive.
The front door opens onto a light and airy oak floored hallway from which leads a large sitting room with a triple aspect and open fire, with a dining room, study and cloakroom to either side of the central oak staircase. The kitchen/ breakfast room runs the length of the eastern side of the house and has a snug area at one end with a working fireplace, a central island, Aga and French doors opening onto the south facing garden. The utility room flows from the kitchen and the games room completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a triple aspect with a dressing area and en-suite bathroom as well as French doors opening out to the southerly views. There are five further bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom.
This property has 5 acres of land.
OUTSIDE
To the south there are formal gardens, mostly set to lawn and bordered by a beech hedge. Within this garden is the swimming pool. Beyond this is a kitchen and cut flower garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and netted fruit area.
The equestrian element is served by 3 Harlow boxes, a tack room and feed store with a two- bay barn to the rear of the main house. Beyond the kitchen garden is a grassed turn-out area / potential manage and an area of hard standing. There is a four-bay barn with 2 bays being enclosed with concrete floors.
Across the parking area on the eastern side of Port Hill House is The Old Stables Cottage. The cottage is entered via a porch leading to a large, vaulted breakfast kitchen with a conservatory off, a sitting room, shower room and bedroom. At the end of the building is a storeroom. To the South and West of the house and barns is a large pasture field which has been planted to create a parkland feel, whilst to the East of the cottage is a useful pony paddock with field shelter.
VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. [use Contact Agent Button].
SERVICES
None of the services have been tested by the agents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Harborough District Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council Tax Band G
IMPORTANT NOTICE
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.
7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. April 2022
Uppingham 7.4 miles, Oakham 12.4 miles, M1, M6, M69, A47 and A14 within easy reach
East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports commutable distances
(All distances approximate)
SITUATION
Port Hill House lies in a private position between the villages of Slawston and Medbourne and has stunning views from all four points of the compass. Both villages have much to offer with the larger of the two, Medbourne offering a village shop and post office, a preschool, the Nevill Arms Inn and the Medbourne sports Club which has access to tennis courts, cricket and football pitches. The market town of Market Harborough is just six miles away and offers a good selection of shops, including supermarkets. Furthermore, it offers rail access into London, via St Pancras International, from 57 minutes. The Midlands Road network is easily accessed with the M1, M6, M69, A47 and A14 all within easy reach. Similarly, East Midlands, Birmingham, Luton and Stansted airports all lie within easy reach. Schooling within the area is exceptional with excellent public schools at Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Oundle and Rugby with local preparatory schools Maidwell Hall, Spratton Hall and Stoneygate.
THE PROPERTY
Built in 1992 and added to subsequently, Port Hill House sits in an elevated and commanding position in-between the villages of Slawston and Medbourne. Approached via electric double gates leading to a large hard standing area to the east of the house, there is a second set of gates and option to use an in and out drive.
The front door opens onto a light and airy oak floored hallway from which leads a large sitting room with a triple aspect and open fire, with a dining room, study and cloakroom to either side of the central oak staircase. The kitchen/ breakfast room runs the length of the eastern side of the house and has a snug area at one end with a working fireplace, a central island, Aga and French doors opening onto the south facing garden. The utility room flows from the kitchen and the games room completes the ground floor accommodation.
On the first floor, the principal bedroom has a triple aspect with a dressing area and en-suite bathroom as well as French doors opening out to the southerly views. There are five further bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite shower room, and a family bathroom.
This property has 5 acres of land.
OUTSIDE
To the south there are formal gardens, mostly set to lawn and bordered by a beech hedge. Within this garden is the swimming pool. Beyond this is a kitchen and cut flower garden with raised beds, a greenhouse and netted fruit area.
The equestrian element is served by 3 Harlow boxes, a tack room and feed store with a two- bay barn to the rear of the main house. Beyond the kitchen garden is a grassed turn-out area / potential manage and an area of hard standing. There is a four-bay barn with 2 bays being enclosed with concrete floors.
Across the parking area on the eastern side of Port Hill House is The Old Stables Cottage. The cottage is entered via a porch leading to a large, vaulted breakfast kitchen with a conservatory off, a sitting room, shower room and bedroom. At the end of the building is a storeroom. To the South and West of the house and barns is a large pasture field which has been planted to create a parkland feel, whilst to the East of the cottage is a useful pony paddock with field shelter.
VIEWING
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. [use Contact Agent Button].
SERVICES
None of the services have been tested by the agents.
LOCAL AUTHORITY
Harborough District Council
COUNCIL TAX BAND
Council Tax Band G
IMPORTANT NOTICE
King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard.
7. These particulars should not be reproduced without prior consent of King West. April 2022
