A spacious, extended, detached house located in the heart of this sought-after village with open countryside views to rear. The property is set in a cul-de-sac location and offers well planned accommodation comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room & kitchen/breakfast room, utility room & pantry, four first floor bedrooms, bathroom & separate shower room. This fabulous home benefits from gas central heating & double glazing and stands with single garage & parking to front, together with feature tiered gardens to rear with lovely open countryside views. An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this home which is ideally suited to a young and growing family. EPC C.
General Information: - The sought-after village of Thornton is situated on the edge of the New National Forest in north-west Leicestershire and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the Leicester City centre being a major centre of employment, as well as the market towns of Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville and Loughborough, the A46M1M69M42 major road network for travel north, south and west, the East Midlands and Birmingham International Airports, and the adjoining Charnwood and New National Forests with their many scenic country walks and golf courses.
The combined villages of Thornton, Botcheston and Desford offer a good range of local village amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages including the nearby South Charnwood school, public houses and restaurants, a wide variety of recreational amenities including Thornton Reservoir with its walking and fishing pursuits, and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre.
General Description: - Situated in a cul-de-sac location at the heart of this sought-after village, this detached house has been extended to provide spacious, family sized accommodation briefly comprising entrance hall, cloakroom, lounge, dining room, breakfast kitchen, utility room and pantry. To the first floor are four bedrooms, a family bathroom with three-piece suite and a separate shower room. The property also benefits from a single integral garage, off-road parking and established rear gardens having delightful open countryside views to rear.
An early viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this home which would ideally suit a young and growing family and offers well planned, gas centrally heated, double glazed accommodation well arranged over two floors, as described below:-
Detailed Accommodation -
On The Ground Floor: -
Canopy Porch - Of timber, tile and glazed construction with access through UPVC framed and panelled front entrance door having decorative sealed unit double glazed inset panels and matching side screens to:
Entrance Hall - With tiled floor, vertical central heating radiator, high skirting boards, telephone point and staircase rising off to first floor having store cupboard under. Door to:
Cloakroom - With two-piece suite comprising wash hand basin to vanitory unit and low level w.c. Also with tiled floor and central heating radiator.
Lounge - 19'8 max. x 14'6 max. (5.99m max. x 4.42m max.) - With central heating radiator, feature 'Adam' style fireplace, TV point, beam to ceiling, two wall light points and coved ceiling with decorative ceiling rose and light point. Door to:
Dining Room - 16'4 x 10'9 (4.98m x 3.28m) - With oak boarded floor, central heating radiator with decorative cover, TV point, two 'Velux' roof lights and bi-folding doors opening onto rear terrace. Door to:
Kitchen/Breakfast Room - 23'1 x 9'7 (7.04m x 2.92m) - Being well fitted with a matching range of base and wall-mounted cupboard units with wooden worktop incorporating one-and-a-half bowl polycarbonate sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap and appliances including integrated dishwasher and refrigerator, together with range style cooker having two ovens, grill and warming drawer, tiled splashbacks, concealed lighting and extractor fan canopy over. Also with further matching range of base cupboard and drawer units with wooden work surface, tiled splashbacks, glazed display cabinets and shelving over, tiled floor, central heating radiator, TV and telephone points. Continued...
The kitchen area opens out into a breakfast area with tiled floor having underfloor heating, feature bay style windows and surrounds, two 'Velux' roof lights and French doors opening onto the rear garden terrace. Door to:
Kitchen Breakfast Area -
Utility Room - 13'0 x 7'2 (3.96m x 2.18m) - With worktop incorporating one-and-a-half bowl sink unit with cupboard below, plumbing for automatic washing machine and venting for tumble dryer. Also with tiled floor, retractable ironing board, wall-mounted towel radiator and external doors to rear garden. Door to:
Pantry - 7'8 x 4'8 (2.34m x 1.42m) - Having storage unit with marble shelf, vegetable drawers, wine racking and door to the integral garage.
On The First Floor: - STAIRCASE AND LANDING with access to loft space, leads to:
Bedroom 1 (Front) - 18'5 x 10'7 (5.61m x 3.23m) - With an extensive range of built-in furniture comprising hanging and shelved wardrobes with matching range of top cupboards over, together with twin bedside tales, two chests of drawers, dressing table unit with kneehole and matching shoe cupboard. Also with double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator, TV point and coved ceiling with light point.
Bedroom 2 (Rear) - 13'4 x 11'0 (4.06m x 3.35m) - With double glazed window to rear elevation affording open countryside views, laminate wood effect flooring and central heating radiator.
View From Bedroom 2 -
Bedroom 3 - 12'10 x 7'3 (3.91m x 2.21m) - With laminate wood effect flooring, central heating radiator and two double glazed windows (the rear of which affords open countryside views).
Bedroom 4 (Front) - 9'3 x 6'8 (2.82m x 2.03m) - With double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator and coved ceiling with light point.
Family Bathroom - 9'7 x 7'6 (2.92m x 2.29m) - With three-piece suite comprising 'Whirlpool' corner style panelled bath with tiled surround and wash hand basin inset into vanitory unit with range of store cupboards adjacent and below, together with close coupled low level w.c. Also with tiled splashbacks, wall light fitting and double obscure glazed picture window fitted with roller blind.
From the landing, there is also access to:
Separate Shower Room - With shower cubicle, hanging space for towels and thermostatic warm-air heater.
Outside: - The property has an open-plan frontage with a lawned area and tarmacadam driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles. The driveway, in turn, leads to a SINGLE INTEGRAL GARAGE with up-and-over door.
Rear Garden - The delightful, elevated rear garden incorporates a block paved patio terrace from which there are lovely open countryside views, together with lawned areas having inset specimen trees and well stocked evergreen and floral borders with mature shrubs and bushes. The gardens are enclosed by fenced and hedged surrounds for privacy and benefit from side gated access, a timber greenhouse and a cold water butt.
Services: - All mains services are understood to be available. Central heating is gas fired and electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with sealed units. The property is fitted with solar panels to the rear roof which reduce electricity bills. It should be noted that these solar heated panels were fitted by 'A Shade Greener' who retain ownership, however, the present owners benefit from the electricity generated which is free. We understand the contract with the solar company concerned is not portable and cannot be cancelled.
Fixtures And Fittings: - All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale.
Viewing: - Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments.
Floor Plans: - Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves of matters of importance by inspection or advice from their Surveyor or Solicitor.
Making An Offer: - As part of our service to our Vendors, we have a responsibility to ensure that all potential buyers are in a position to proceed with any offer they make and would therefore ask any potential purchaser to speak with our Mortgage Advisor to discuss and establish how they intend to fund their purchase. Additionally, we can offer Independent Financial Advice and are able to source mortgages from the whole of the market, helping you secure the best possible deal and potentially saving you money.
If you are making a cash offer, we will ask you to confirm the source and availability of your funds in order to present your offer in the best possible light to our Vendor.
Important Information: - Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment or apparatus, fixtures or fittings and no guarantee can be given or implied that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose. We may not have had sight of legal documentation confirming tenure or other details and any references made are based upon information supplied in good faith by the Vendor.
The Vendor(s) of this property has (have) completed a Property Information Questionnaire which provides prospective purchasers with important information about the property which you may wish to consider before viewing or making an offer. Please enquire with the relevant office if you would like to view a copy.
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Directions - Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a north-westerly direction along the old A50 Groby Road, continuing through Glenfield and Groby along the dual carriageway, towards Markfield. Upon entering Markfield, carry straight on at the first roundabout and at the second roundabout, turn left, towards Newtown Unthank and Botcheston. Continue out of Markfield, passing over the M1 motorway, and take the next turning right, as signposted to Thornton. Continue into Thornton, passing the Reservoir on the right hand side, and at the T-junction, turn right into Main Street. Continue along Main Street and Sharpes Close can be found on the left hand side where the property can be identified by the agents for sale board in the right hand cul-de-sac, as identified by the agents for sale' board.
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