House For Sale £895,000
Market Harborough 4 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
Leicester 13 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)
Situation
80 Main Street is situated on one of the most sought after village lanes in the popular south Leicestershire village of Foxton. The area is well known for its scenic quality and Foxton Locks located nearby. It has a public house The Black Horse, a Parish church, village hall, school, and tennis club.
The town of Market Harborough is set some four miles away to the south and contains a good range of everyday shopping facilities, together with a commercial centre, leisure centre and golf club. The city of Leicester to the north provides a more extensive array of commercial, shopping and leisure facilities.
Communications to the area are excellent. With good links to Leicester, Peterborough, and Kettering. The A14 is set some fourteen miles to the south and the M1 is available at Junctions 20 and 21 to the west. A mainline rail service connects with London St Pancras from Market Harborough in just over the hour.
Sporting and recreational activities are also well catered for in the area. Golf at Leicester and Market Harborough. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, on Rutland Water, near Oakham and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham. Educational establishments nearby are renowned with preparatory and primary education at Foxton, Bringhurst, Oakham and Stamford, whilst secondary education is available at Market Harborough, Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Oundle and Leicester.
The Property
Set in the very heart of the popular village of Foxton, and with access to walks along the canal on the doorstep, this lovely period property sits within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, extending to just over a third of an acre.
The accommodation has been extended and improved by the present owners to create a property that blends the traditional appearance of an 1880 built house, with up to date bathrooms and kitchen creating a very comfortable home.
To the ground floor, two reception rooms both have wood-burning stoves inset into deep fireplaces, and exposed timber floors, with light brought in through modern sash windows, and the heritage of the house having been preserved in the form of deep skirtings, detailed cornicing and traditional picture rails.
The kitchen, which sits to the rear of the house in a generous extension, has been recently replaced with a contemporary range of units, integrated appliances, and an acid washed limestone floor that spans though into the family room. Off the kitchen is a useful larder cupboard, boot room and separate utility/laundry.
To the first floor, two symmetrical double bedrooms span the front of the house, one with traditional fireplace (no longer in use), and the other with built in wardrobes. The principal bedroom sits to the rear of the property, generous in size, and enjoying views over the gardens to the side. The en-suite bathroom has a free-standing roll-top bath, Moroccan-style tiled floor, and washstand with marbled top. Adjacent is a large dressing room, with the potential, if required, to be adapted to a fourth bedroom.
The Outside
The gardens at 80 Main Street are a triumph, having been created from scratch by the present owners, the now matured gardens wrap around the property to three sides, with a beautiful herb-filled parterre to the front, surrounded by carefully selected evergreens, and the pathway to the front door is bordered by scented nepeta.
Through the side gate in the picket fence, the rear gardens open up, terraced to make the most of the gentle slope and southerly facing aspect. A large terrace sits adjacent to the family room, and seating areas have been placed throughout the garden to take full advantage of both sun and shade throughout the day.
There is a wildflower area, espaliered fruiting trees, and the borders are planted for colour and interest throughout the year, with an extensive vegetable garden having been created to the rear boundary, with four large composting bins allowing for good rotation.
To the rear of the kitchen and boot room is a sheltered, gravelled courtyard which is a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee, with two large timber-built garden rooms set to the boundary, currently used as an artist’s studio and office. Both have power and light and would make an excellent space from which to work from home if required.
On a raised terrace, the swimming pool enjoys a sheltered spot, with a changing room and small gym adjacent, and a mature evergreen hedge giving privacy throughout the year.
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
EPC Rating
Energy Rating D
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 nor 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. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
5. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed 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.
6. These particulars are not to be reproduced without prior consent from King West.
October 2023
Leicester 13 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)
Situation
80 Main Street is situated on one of the most sought after village lanes in the popular south Leicestershire village of Foxton. The area is well known for its scenic quality and Foxton Locks located nearby. It has a public house The Black Horse, a Parish church, village hall, school, and tennis club.
The town of Market Harborough is set some four miles away to the south and contains a good range of everyday shopping facilities, together with a commercial centre, leisure centre and golf club. The city of Leicester to the north provides a more extensive array of commercial, shopping and leisure facilities.
Communications to the area are excellent. With good links to Leicester, Peterborough, and Kettering. The A14 is set some fourteen miles to the south and the M1 is available at Junctions 20 and 21 to the west. A mainline rail service connects with London St Pancras from Market Harborough in just over the hour.
Sporting and recreational activities are also well catered for in the area. Golf at Leicester and Market Harborough. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, on Rutland Water, near Oakham and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham. Educational establishments nearby are renowned with preparatory and primary education at Foxton, Bringhurst, Oakham and Stamford, whilst secondary education is available at Market Harborough, Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, Oundle and Leicester.
The Property
Set in the very heart of the popular village of Foxton, and with access to walks along the canal on the doorstep, this lovely period property sits within beautifully landscaped gardens and grounds, extending to just over a third of an acre.
The accommodation has been extended and improved by the present owners to create a property that blends the traditional appearance of an 1880 built house, with up to date bathrooms and kitchen creating a very comfortable home.
To the ground floor, two reception rooms both have wood-burning stoves inset into deep fireplaces, and exposed timber floors, with light brought in through modern sash windows, and the heritage of the house having been preserved in the form of deep skirtings, detailed cornicing and traditional picture rails.
The kitchen, which sits to the rear of the house in a generous extension, has been recently replaced with a contemporary range of units, integrated appliances, and an acid washed limestone floor that spans though into the family room. Off the kitchen is a useful larder cupboard, boot room and separate utility/laundry.
To the first floor, two symmetrical double bedrooms span the front of the house, one with traditional fireplace (no longer in use), and the other with built in wardrobes. The principal bedroom sits to the rear of the property, generous in size, and enjoying views over the gardens to the side. The en-suite bathroom has a free-standing roll-top bath, Moroccan-style tiled floor, and washstand with marbled top. Adjacent is a large dressing room, with the potential, if required, to be adapted to a fourth bedroom.
The Outside
The gardens at 80 Main Street are a triumph, having been created from scratch by the present owners, the now matured gardens wrap around the property to three sides, with a beautiful herb-filled parterre to the front, surrounded by carefully selected evergreens, and the pathway to the front door is bordered by scented nepeta.
Through the side gate in the picket fence, the rear gardens open up, terraced to make the most of the gentle slope and southerly facing aspect. A large terrace sits adjacent to the family room, and seating areas have been placed throughout the garden to take full advantage of both sun and shade throughout the day.
There is a wildflower area, espaliered fruiting trees, and the borders are planted for colour and interest throughout the year, with an extensive vegetable garden having been created to the rear boundary, with four large composting bins allowing for good rotation.
To the rear of the kitchen and boot room is a sheltered, gravelled courtyard which is a lovely spot to enjoy a morning coffee, with two large timber-built garden rooms set to the boundary, currently used as an artist’s studio and office. Both have power and light and would make an excellent space from which to work from home if required.
On a raised terrace, the swimming pool enjoys a sheltered spot, with a changing room and small gym adjacent, and a mature evergreen hedge giving privacy throughout the year.
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
EPC Rating
Energy Rating D
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 nor 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. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
5. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed 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.
6. These particulars are not to be reproduced without prior consent from King West.
October 2023
