House For Sale £975,000
A substantial family home within a quiet development of 7 other dwellings, affording lovely views to the north and west aspects, extending to 3800sq ft to include superb leisure facilities.
Description
Sitting within a quiet, cul-de-sac development of 8 dwellings, this property enjoys a peaceful position and attractive countryside views to the north and east aspects. Arranged over three storeys, the property spans some 3800sq ft, affording four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, in addition to the breakfast kitchen, study and superb, lower ground floor leisure area with a pool and gym.
Ground Floor
Upon entry to the property you are greeted by a generous, bright entrance hall laid with parquet Karndean flooring, allowing access to the extent of the ground floor accommodation.
To the front, off to the left hand side of the entrance hall sits a bay fronted study, also laid with dark parquet Karndean flooring and benefiting loft access.
Off to the right hand side of the entrance hall is a versatile reception room, currently utilised as a cinema room, however, this space could also be a used as a playroom, dining room or hobby room.
Set to the rear aspect is the large kitchen diner with a triple fronted view out to the rear of the property. The kitchen incorporates a range of pine base and wall units with a peninsula dining area and a fitted dresser unit to the rear wall with display cabinets, shelving and lower cabinetry. Appliances within the kitchen include an integral dishwasher, a stainless steel double sink and drainer, an electric oven with four burner gas hob and extractor above and a built in microwave. An inner lobby off the kitchen diner allows access to a good sized utility room with further base and wall storage, a secondary sink and provisions for a washing machine and dryer. The internal lobby also provides access to the rear of the property and integral access to the double garage which benefits internal power, lighting and electrically operated doors.
The expansive dual aspect lounge diner spans the full depth of the property, enjoying views to the north and west aspects. There is a bay window off the dining area to the rear of the property with a door out to the roof terrace and a focal point stone built fireplace with inset gas fire.
Lower Ground Floor
The hugely impressive lower ground floor area comprises a modern leisure complex which includes a heated swimming pool with a tiled seating area and TV point, with three sets of bi-folding doors out to the terrace and garden.
Adjacent to the swimming pool is a large gym, laid with Karndean flooring and enjoying two sets of bi-fold doors out to the garden. There is a built in multimedia unit to the end of the gym, holding a TV point, drinks cooler and cabinetry to include shelving, drawers and upper and lower level storage. Accessible directly off the gym is a shower room with changing area and WC. A set of cantilevered glass stairs lead from the gym up to a mezzanine level with views over to the west aspect via the Velux windows, a useful space, currently used as a TV area, however, it offers the opportunity for many uses such as a games room, office or additional bedroom if required.
First Floor
A timber and glass staircase ascends from the ground floor entrance hall to the bright first floor landing and onto the first floor accommodation.
There is a good sized double bedroom to the front of the property, benefiting a full wall of built in wardrobes and feature bulkhead lighting above. The principal bedroom sits to the rear elevation and comprises a generous bedroom space, a walk through dressing room with fitted wardrobes and dressing table and a well-appointed four piece ensuite shower room which is fully tiled and fitted with a low level WC, bidet, a corner shower enclosure, chrome heated tower rail and a vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard and drawers below. A further double bedroom sits to the rear of the property, fitted with a full wall of fitted wardrobes and cupboards with internal shelving, in addition to two further fitted wardrobes to the opposite wall with a central work desk. The double fronted second bedroom occupies a front facing aspect and is also fitted with a full wall of wardrobes and shelving units with a light oak Karndean floor.
A generous family bathroom, completes the first floor accommodation and is fitted with a large walk in shower enclosure, a concealed, low level WC, chrome heated tower rail, double vanity wash hand basins with storage drawers below, and is floor to ceiling tiled with Porcelainosa tiles.
Outside
The property sits within a very quiet cul-de-sac of seven other dwellings and is approached via a generous block paved driveway, allowing ample off street parking in addition to the double garage.
To the rear of the property, accessible directly off the lounge diner is a superb roof terrace, taking full advantage of the far reaching views on offer to the north and west aspects. This area has previously held planning permission for a two storey extension which could be reinstated should a buyer wish to do so (STPP). A set of steps lead from the rear of the property down to the principal garden area, which is also accessible via both the gym and swimming pool.
The main garden is west facing, taking advantage of the evening sun and features a full width, two tier terrace, the lower section accessible from the swimming pool and the upper tier accessible off the gym area with a hot tub.
There is a stretch of lawn, bound by both rendered retaining walls and fencing to two elevations, with a summer house located to the lower corner of the garden.
Location
Desford is a conservation village within the Hinckley and Bosworth district, a popular village with local amenities to include a doctors surgery, dentist, nursery, a public house, café and a Co-op store. Bosworth Academy, rated as outstanding by Ofsted in 2022 provides education to pupils aged 11-19 and is just 500m from the property, with the local primary school also just half a mile away. Desford is on a regular bus route to Leicester and there is excellent access to the motorway network via the M1 and M69. Main arterial routes, the M1 and M69 are both less than 7 miles from the property. Leicester train station is just 8.5 miles to the East, providing rail access to London in just over an hour.
Square Footage: 3,811 sq ft
Additional Info
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, tax band F.
Description
Sitting within a quiet, cul-de-sac development of 8 dwellings, this property enjoys a peaceful position and attractive countryside views to the north and east aspects. Arranged over three storeys, the property spans some 3800sq ft, affording four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms and three reception rooms, in addition to the breakfast kitchen, study and superb, lower ground floor leisure area with a pool and gym.
Ground Floor
Upon entry to the property you are greeted by a generous, bright entrance hall laid with parquet Karndean flooring, allowing access to the extent of the ground floor accommodation.
To the front, off to the left hand side of the entrance hall sits a bay fronted study, also laid with dark parquet Karndean flooring and benefiting loft access.
Off to the right hand side of the entrance hall is a versatile reception room, currently utilised as a cinema room, however, this space could also be a used as a playroom, dining room or hobby room.
Set to the rear aspect is the large kitchen diner with a triple fronted view out to the rear of the property. The kitchen incorporates a range of pine base and wall units with a peninsula dining area and a fitted dresser unit to the rear wall with display cabinets, shelving and lower cabinetry. Appliances within the kitchen include an integral dishwasher, a stainless steel double sink and drainer, an electric oven with four burner gas hob and extractor above and a built in microwave. An inner lobby off the kitchen diner allows access to a good sized utility room with further base and wall storage, a secondary sink and provisions for a washing machine and dryer. The internal lobby also provides access to the rear of the property and integral access to the double garage which benefits internal power, lighting and electrically operated doors.
The expansive dual aspect lounge diner spans the full depth of the property, enjoying views to the north and west aspects. There is a bay window off the dining area to the rear of the property with a door out to the roof terrace and a focal point stone built fireplace with inset gas fire.
Lower Ground Floor
The hugely impressive lower ground floor area comprises a modern leisure complex which includes a heated swimming pool with a tiled seating area and TV point, with three sets of bi-folding doors out to the terrace and garden.
Adjacent to the swimming pool is a large gym, laid with Karndean flooring and enjoying two sets of bi-fold doors out to the garden. There is a built in multimedia unit to the end of the gym, holding a TV point, drinks cooler and cabinetry to include shelving, drawers and upper and lower level storage. Accessible directly off the gym is a shower room with changing area and WC. A set of cantilevered glass stairs lead from the gym up to a mezzanine level with views over to the west aspect via the Velux windows, a useful space, currently used as a TV area, however, it offers the opportunity for many uses such as a games room, office or additional bedroom if required.
First Floor
A timber and glass staircase ascends from the ground floor entrance hall to the bright first floor landing and onto the first floor accommodation.
There is a good sized double bedroom to the front of the property, benefiting a full wall of built in wardrobes and feature bulkhead lighting above. The principal bedroom sits to the rear elevation and comprises a generous bedroom space, a walk through dressing room with fitted wardrobes and dressing table and a well-appointed four piece ensuite shower room which is fully tiled and fitted with a low level WC, bidet, a corner shower enclosure, chrome heated tower rail and a vanity wash hand basin with storage cupboard and drawers below. A further double bedroom sits to the rear of the property, fitted with a full wall of fitted wardrobes and cupboards with internal shelving, in addition to two further fitted wardrobes to the opposite wall with a central work desk. The double fronted second bedroom occupies a front facing aspect and is also fitted with a full wall of wardrobes and shelving units with a light oak Karndean floor.
A generous family bathroom, completes the first floor accommodation and is fitted with a large walk in shower enclosure, a concealed, low level WC, chrome heated tower rail, double vanity wash hand basins with storage drawers below, and is floor to ceiling tiled with Porcelainosa tiles.
Outside
The property sits within a very quiet cul-de-sac of seven other dwellings and is approached via a generous block paved driveway, allowing ample off street parking in addition to the double garage.
To the rear of the property, accessible directly off the lounge diner is a superb roof terrace, taking full advantage of the far reaching views on offer to the north and west aspects. This area has previously held planning permission for a two storey extension which could be reinstated should a buyer wish to do so (STPP). A set of steps lead from the rear of the property down to the principal garden area, which is also accessible via both the gym and swimming pool.
The main garden is west facing, taking advantage of the evening sun and features a full width, two tier terrace, the lower section accessible from the swimming pool and the upper tier accessible off the gym area with a hot tub.
There is a stretch of lawn, bound by both rendered retaining walls and fencing to two elevations, with a summer house located to the lower corner of the garden.
Location
Desford is a conservation village within the Hinckley and Bosworth district, a popular village with local amenities to include a doctors surgery, dentist, nursery, a public house, café and a Co-op store. Bosworth Academy, rated as outstanding by Ofsted in 2022 provides education to pupils aged 11-19 and is just 500m from the property, with the local primary school also just half a mile away. Desford is on a regular bus route to Leicester and there is excellent access to the motorway network via the M1 and M69. Main arterial routes, the M1 and M69 are both less than 7 miles from the property. Leicester train station is just 8.5 miles to the East, providing rail access to London in just over an hour.
Square Footage: 3,811 sq ft
Additional Info
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, tax band F.
