House For Sale £799,950
Barley Mow is a fantastic example of a modern and efficient CHARACTER family home in one of the area’s most sought after villages. Extensively and sympathetically refurbished in recent years yet managing to retain the wonderful period character of the house.
SITUATION
Barley Mow is situated in the sought-after village of Thorpe Langton, approximately 4 miles to the North of Market Harborough. 'The Langtons' are a collection of five villages that share a strong community ethos, centred around the well-regarded primary school in Church Langton and via events such as the 'inter-Langtons' cricket matches that take place every year on the cricket pitch in East Langton. Thorpe Langton itself has the popular public house and restaurant 'The Bakers Arms' and a parish Church that provides facilities for use as a village hall.
TRANSPORT LINKS
Nearby Market Harborough has extensive facilities, and a range of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and hotels. The train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes, making the area an excellent location for those wishing to travel regularly to London for leisure or work purposes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, and the M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and Birmingham respectively.
SCHOOLING
There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including the local Church Langton CE (Aided) Primary School. Preparatory schools are at Spratton, Maidwell, and Stoneygate (Great Glen). Secondary schooling is available locally at Market Harborough, Kibworth and Uppingham, whilst notable private secondary schooling options are available at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), Uppingham School, Oakham School, and Leicester High School.
GROUND FLOOR
Barley Mow can be entered at the front of the property into the Sitting Room but is more likely to be entered via the two doors from the driveway, into the Kitchen or Utility Room. The incredible Dining Kitchen Room also opens directly onto the rear garden and boasts plenty of storage space via eye and base level wall units, all with granite working surfaces, range cooker and space for a dishwasher.The Utility Room provides for additional storage, sink and space for washing machine and dryer. A WC is located off. The Sitting Room is a characterful space with large inglenook fireplace and newly fitted log burner. Adjacent to this room is the Family Room with panelled wall and open fireplace with electric burner.
FIRST FLOOR
Stairs rise to the first floor from the sitting room and give way to two large double Bedrooms, both with original wooden floors and beamed ceilings, overlooking the village church to the front. An open-plan Dressing Room is a light filled space with a vaulted and beamed ceiling and leads onto the stunning Bath and Shower Room. This Family Bathroom again has a vaulted and beamed ceiling, with windows and roof lights on two aspects; there is a modern roll-top bath and large walk-in shower. To the second floor are two additional large double Bedrooms, both with original wooden floors and views over the village church. An ensuite Shower Room to one of the bedrooms completes the internal accommodation.
OUTSIDE
To the right-hand side of the property, electric gates give way to a gravelled driveway with parking for multiple vehicles, leading to a large garage with separate access to a workshop to the rear. Double doors from the Dining Kitchen open onto a large patio area; perfect for entertaining. Beyond is a private part-walled and lawned garden.
SERVICES
All mains services connected
EPC
Not Applicable - Grade II Listed
Council Tax Band: F
Tenure: Freehold
