House For Sale £695,000
A substantial seven bedroomed Victorian semi-detached house of character, together with a former coach house with planning potential for conversion and extension into a semi-detached cottage located off Nelson Street, situated within walking distance of the thriving town centre of Market Harborough.
Offering potential for modernisation and also change of use to commercial, subject to planning, the main house is arranged over three floors, in addition to which there is a useful cellar, and includes three reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, utility room, cloakroom/wc and laundry room with outside wc.
On the first floor are four double bedrooms, shower room and wash room/wc, whilst on the upper floor are three further double bedrooms and a shower room/wc. The property retains a wealth of period features including high corniced ceilings and some screened fireplaces, and has gas central heating and mostly double glazed windows.
To the front of the house is a lawned walled front garden with off road parking, whilst the rear garden is of excellent size, to the rear of which is a semi-detached former coach house fronting onto Nelson Street with double gates to the side giving access to a driveway. This outbuilding offers excellent potential as a building plot/conversion, subject to planning.
Location - The property occupies a prominent position set well back from Coventry Road on the western side of the town centre which has excellent shopping and supermarket facilities, nearby churches, cafes, restaurants and a theatre. Welland Park with its many leisure opportunities is also within walking distance, together with primary schools and Welland Park Academy. For the commuter, Market Harborough has mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour, the M1 is accessible at Junction 20, and the A14 lies to the south.
Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of gas fired central heating, with the boiler recently replaced, and UPVC double glazing, the exceptionally spacious interior briefly comprises:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - Panelled entrance door, double glazed side window, staircase off, built-in cupboard, radiator, panelled doors off.
Drawing Room - 4.57m x 4.27m plus bay (15' x 14' plus bay) - UPVC double glazed bay window to front, two radiators, tall skirting boards and high corniced ceiling.
Sitting Room - 4.80m x 4.52m (15'9 x 14'10) - Double glazed windows to two elevations, two radiators, high corniced ceiling and picture rail.
Inner Hall - Giving access to the cellar (14' x 14'3).
Dining Room - 4.22m x 4.57m (13'10 x 15') - Range of built-in cupboards, boiler store, double glazed window and radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 3.56m x 4.47m (11'8 x 14'8) - Modern range of built-in base and wall cupboards, several drawers, stainless steel sink unit with central waste bowl, stainless steel fronted cooker range with two ovens and six ring gas hob, canopy extractor hood over, plumbing facilities for dishwasher, integral fridge/freezer, radiator, double glazed window and side door out.
Utility Room - 1.83m x 1.93m (6' x 6'4) - Built-in cupboard, door to:
Cloakroom/Wc - 1.91m x 1.47m (6'3 x 4'10) - White suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin and double glazed window.
First Floor -
Landing - With panelled doors off.
Bedroom One - 4.57m x 4.22m plus bay (15' x 13'10 plus bay) - Built-in ornamental fireplace with display shelving, double glazed bay window, two radiators, high corniced ceiling.
Wash Room/Wc - 2.08m x 1.12m (6'10 x 3'8) - With low flush wc, wash hand basin within cabinet surround and double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 4.95m x 4.52m (16'3 x 14'10) - Built-in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed windows to two elevations, former fireplace and high corniced ceiling with picture rail.
Bedroom Three - 4.01m x 3.51m (13'2 x 11'6) - Screened fireplace, double glazed window to side, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, radiator, built-in wardrobe and cupboard.
Shower Room/Wc - 3.48m x 2.03m (11'5 x 6'8) - White suite comprising walk-in shower with glazed screens, wash hand basin, low flush wc, built-in airing cupboard, double glazed window, extractor fan and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 4.57m x 3.61m (15' x 11'10) - With screened fireplace, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, wardrobe and double glazed side window.
Upper Floor -
Landing - With built-in cupboard.
Bedroom Five - 4.62m x 4.52m (15'2 x 14'10) - Screened fireplace, double glazed window to front, radiator, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Six - 4.72m x 2.64m (15'6 x 8'8) - Double glazed skylight, built-in wardrobes, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, radiator.
Shower Room/Wc - 2.06m x 1.17m (6'9 x 3'10) - Built-in shower cubicle, low flush wc and double glazed window.
Bedroom Seven - 4.70m x 3.30m max (15'5 x 10'10 max) - Double glazed side window, screened fireplace, radiator, wash hand basin within cabinet surround.
Outside -
Laundry Room - 3.35m x 2.13m (11' x 7') - White deep glazed Belfast sink, plumbing facilities for washing machine, shower tray and shelving.
Separate Wc - With high flush wc.
Covered Store Area -
Large Rear Garden - Large rear garden, mainly lawned with flower and shrub borders, mainly walled boundaries, paved path leading to outbuilding to rear.
Former Coach House - Built semi-detached of brick and slate construction, this building has potential for conversion and possibly extension to create a separate dwelling with frontage onto Nelson Street, subject to planning, comprising:
Workshop - 3.99m x 4.29m (13'1 x 14'1) - With stable door, side window, wooden ladder leading to loft area above.
Garage - 3.99m x 4.34m (13'1 x 14'3) - Double timber doors fronting onto Nelson Street, side door and window.
To the side of the coach house, double timber gates provide access to further off road parking. Lawned front garden with flower and shrub borders, walled frontage, tarmacadam driveway for off road parking.
Method Of Sale - Offers will be considered for the whole at a price of £695,000.
Alternatively, offers will be considered for the main house as Lot 1 at a Price Guide of £570,000, and then the coach house with an agreed area of garden as Lot 2 at a Price Guide of £120,000.
Further details from the selling agents.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.
Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating D.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band D. For further information contact Harborough District Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022 - Normal Rate
Up to £250,000 - 0%
£250,001 to £925,000 - 5%
£925,001 to £1.5 million - 10%
Over £1.5 million - 12%
First Time Buyers
UP to £425,000 - 0%
£425,001 to £625,000 - 5%
Homes above £625,000 - Normal rates apply
You usually pay 3% on top of these rates if you own another residential property. It is recommended buyers check Stamp Duty rates for their particular situation on the government website:
Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.
Offering potential for modernisation and also change of use to commercial, subject to planning, the main house is arranged over three floors, in addition to which there is a useful cellar, and includes three reception rooms, a breakfast kitchen, utility room, cloakroom/wc and laundry room with outside wc.
On the first floor are four double bedrooms, shower room and wash room/wc, whilst on the upper floor are three further double bedrooms and a shower room/wc. The property retains a wealth of period features including high corniced ceilings and some screened fireplaces, and has gas central heating and mostly double glazed windows.
To the front of the house is a lawned walled front garden with off road parking, whilst the rear garden is of excellent size, to the rear of which is a semi-detached former coach house fronting onto Nelson Street with double gates to the side giving access to a driveway. This outbuilding offers excellent potential as a building plot/conversion, subject to planning.
Location - The property occupies a prominent position set well back from Coventry Road on the western side of the town centre which has excellent shopping and supermarket facilities, nearby churches, cafes, restaurants and a theatre. Welland Park with its many leisure opportunities is also within walking distance, together with primary schools and Welland Park Academy. For the commuter, Market Harborough has mainline rail services to London St Pancras in about an hour, the M1 is accessible at Junction 20, and the A14 lies to the south.
Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of gas fired central heating, with the boiler recently replaced, and UPVC double glazing, the exceptionally spacious interior briefly comprises:
Ground Floor -
Entrance Hall - Panelled entrance door, double glazed side window, staircase off, built-in cupboard, radiator, panelled doors off.
Drawing Room - 4.57m x 4.27m plus bay (15' x 14' plus bay) - UPVC double glazed bay window to front, two radiators, tall skirting boards and high corniced ceiling.
Sitting Room - 4.80m x 4.52m (15'9 x 14'10) - Double glazed windows to two elevations, two radiators, high corniced ceiling and picture rail.
Inner Hall - Giving access to the cellar (14' x 14'3).
Dining Room - 4.22m x 4.57m (13'10 x 15') - Range of built-in cupboards, boiler store, double glazed window and radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 3.56m x 4.47m (11'8 x 14'8) - Modern range of built-in base and wall cupboards, several drawers, stainless steel sink unit with central waste bowl, stainless steel fronted cooker range with two ovens and six ring gas hob, canopy extractor hood over, plumbing facilities for dishwasher, integral fridge/freezer, radiator, double glazed window and side door out.
Utility Room - 1.83m x 1.93m (6' x 6'4) - Built-in cupboard, door to:
Cloakroom/Wc - 1.91m x 1.47m (6'3 x 4'10) - White suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin and double glazed window.
First Floor -
Landing - With panelled doors off.
Bedroom One - 4.57m x 4.22m plus bay (15' x 13'10 plus bay) - Built-in ornamental fireplace with display shelving, double glazed bay window, two radiators, high corniced ceiling.
Wash Room/Wc - 2.08m x 1.12m (6'10 x 3'8) - With low flush wc, wash hand basin within cabinet surround and double glazed window.
Bedroom Two - 4.95m x 4.52m (16'3 x 14'10) - Built-in wardrobes, radiator, double glazed windows to two elevations, former fireplace and high corniced ceiling with picture rail.
Bedroom Three - 4.01m x 3.51m (13'2 x 11'6) - Screened fireplace, double glazed window to side, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, radiator, built-in wardrobe and cupboard.
Shower Room/Wc - 3.48m x 2.03m (11'5 x 6'8) - White suite comprising walk-in shower with glazed screens, wash hand basin, low flush wc, built-in airing cupboard, double glazed window, extractor fan and radiator.
Bedroom Four - 4.57m x 3.61m (15' x 11'10) - With screened fireplace, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, wardrobe and double glazed side window.
Upper Floor -
Landing - With built-in cupboard.
Bedroom Five - 4.62m x 4.52m (15'2 x 14'10) - Screened fireplace, double glazed window to front, radiator, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, built-in wardrobes.
Bedroom Six - 4.72m x 2.64m (15'6 x 8'8) - Double glazed skylight, built-in wardrobes, wash hand basin within cabinet surround, radiator.
Shower Room/Wc - 2.06m x 1.17m (6'9 x 3'10) - Built-in shower cubicle, low flush wc and double glazed window.
Bedroom Seven - 4.70m x 3.30m max (15'5 x 10'10 max) - Double glazed side window, screened fireplace, radiator, wash hand basin within cabinet surround.
Outside -
Laundry Room - 3.35m x 2.13m (11' x 7') - White deep glazed Belfast sink, plumbing facilities for washing machine, shower tray and shelving.
Separate Wc - With high flush wc.
Covered Store Area -
Large Rear Garden - Large rear garden, mainly lawned with flower and shrub borders, mainly walled boundaries, paved path leading to outbuilding to rear.
Former Coach House - Built semi-detached of brick and slate construction, this building has potential for conversion and possibly extension to create a separate dwelling with frontage onto Nelson Street, subject to planning, comprising:
Workshop - 3.99m x 4.29m (13'1 x 14'1) - With stable door, side window, wooden ladder leading to loft area above.
Garage - 3.99m x 4.34m (13'1 x 14'3) - Double timber doors fronting onto Nelson Street, side door and window.
To the side of the coach house, double timber gates provide access to further off road parking. Lawned front garden with flower and shrub borders, walled frontage, tarmacadam driveway for off road parking.
Method Of Sale - Offers will be considered for the whole at a price of £695,000.
Alternatively, offers will be considered for the main house as Lot 1 at a Price Guide of £570,000, and then the coach house with an agreed area of garden as Lot 2 at a Price Guide of £120,000.
Further details from the selling agents.
Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.
Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating D.
Council Tax - Council Tax Band D. For further information contact Harborough District Council[use Contact Agent Button]
Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022 - Normal Rate
Up to £250,000 - 0%
£250,001 to £925,000 - 5%
£925,001 to £1.5 million - 10%
Over £1.5 million - 12%
First Time Buyers
UP to £425,000 - 0%
£425,001 to £625,000 - 5%
Homes above £625,000 - Normal rates apply
You usually pay 3% on top of these rates if you own another residential property. It is recommended buyers check Stamp Duty rates for their particular situation on the government website:
Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.
