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4 bedroom bungalow

Sold STC
Bungalow
4 beds
3 baths
261,360 sq ft / 24,281 sq m
Added > 14 days

Key information

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Features and description

  • Substantial Detached Bungalow in 6 Acres of Paddocks
  • Energy Rating D
  • Over 11,000 sqft of Extensive Outbuildings Around a Separate Yard
  • Immaculately Presented with Oil Central Heating and Replacement u PVC Double Glazing
  • Three Reception Rooms
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Two En-suite Shower Rooms & Family Bathroom
  • Refitted Kitchen with Extensive Appliances & Corian Work Surfacing
  • Outstanding Open Fired to All Sides Over Adjacent Open Countryside
  • Ideally Located Between the Unspoilt Villages of Barkby & Beeby

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Enjoying a spectacular rural location just outside the desirable and well serviced village of Beeby, an immaculately presented extended four bedroom detached family bungalow with two en-suite shower rooms, family bathroom and a refitted kitchen with a range of appliances and Corian worktops. Offering oil fired central heating and uPVC sealed unit double glazing throughout, the property offers spectacular panoramic views on all sides, an elevated location with an impressive private approach, over 11,000 sqft of gross internal floor area of extensive outbuildings around a yard and 6 acres of paddocks and gardens. With two reception rooms including a substantial living dining room and further sitting room, the property also offers a brick conservatory and considerable potential for further enlargement and a myriad of alternative uses for the substantial range of buildings from home business storage to agricultural use, car storage and hobbies. In all, a rare opportunity to acquire a property in a spectacular location with excellent landholding buildings within one of the most desirable locations in Leicestershire.

Rooms

Accommodation
The property is entered via a uPVC double glazed front door with full height side screen into:

Entrance Porch
With ceramic tiled flooring, multipaned inner doors to:

Inner Reception Hall
With radiator and access to roof space.

Extended Feature Living/Dining Room

Living Room Section 20' 1" x 15' 6"
With uPVC double glazed picture windows to the front overlooking open countryside, two double radiators, TV aerial point, halogen spotlights, the lounge opening through to:

Dining Area 17' 9" x 11' 11"
With double radiator, uPVC double glazed picture window to the side. Off:

Refitted Breakfast Kitchen 15' 11" x 12' 2"
With an extensive range of white gloss fronted units with brushed fittings comprising a single drainer sink inset within extensive ranges of Corian work surfacing with matching splashbacks, integrated appliances including a Neff fan assisted electric double oven in stainless steel, Philips Whirlpool integrated microwave, Neff induction hob with stainless steel extractor hood over, integrated dishwasher and washing machine with matching fronts, attractive Karndean flooring, space for American style fridge freezer, adjacent three quarter height unit, provision for wall mounted TV, sealed double glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and open views, two Velux double glazed roof lights and halogen spotlights.

Second Sitting Room/Possible Bedroom 15' 5" x 11' 6"
With sealed double glazed window overlooking open countryside towards Beeby, two double radiators, LED spotlights, provision for wall mounted TV, large walk-in cupboard/potential wardrobe off and folding sealed double glazed hardwood double doors opening through to:

Brick Conservatory 10' 10" x 13' 9"
With ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, sealed double glazed uPVC picture windows, matching double doors and double glazed roof taking advantage of the south facing elevated views over the rear garden and the outstanding views beyond.

Bedroom Four 12' 10" x 7' 3"
(Currently used as a Snug) With radiator, sealed double glazed window to front, built-in full height cupboards, off which:

En-suite Wet Room
Being fully tiled with shower, low level WC, wash hand basin with chrome fittings, full height tiling to all walls, shaver point, sealed double glazed window, extractor fan, spotlights, ceramic tiled flooring with underfloor heating, chrome towel rail/radiator and airing cupboard housing a large hot water cylinder with shelving.

Bedroom One 13' 9" x 11' 4"
With radiator, sealed double glazed window to front overlooking open countryside, blinds, full length range of double and single hanging wardrobes, halogen spotlights, plugs with USB points.

Bedroom Two 11' 7" x 11' 6"
Once again with two double and one single built-in hanging wardrobes, radiator, uPVC double glazed window overlooking garden and open views fitted with blind.

Bedroom Three 10' 8" x 10' 7"
With two double hanging wardrobes, shelving, radiator, uPVC double glazed window with views towards Beeby and off:

En-suite Shower Room
Fully tiled with a three piece suite comprising fully tiled shower, wash hand basin, low level WC, chrome towel rail/radiator, matching flooring and extractor fan.

Large Family Bathroom
With full height tiling to all walls, ceramic tiled flooring, designed as a part wet room with dual shower fitting, panelled bath, low level WC and pedestal wash hand basin, mirror fronted medicine cupboard, two double glazed windows, extractor fan, towel/radiator.

Outside
Chestnut Farm is situated in glorious open countryside just off Barkby Road and an attractive sweeping approach leads up to the bungalow and beyond to the original farmhouse. The road is tarmacadam and leads up to the property and around to the rear of the bungalow to provide hardstanding for at least eight vehicles with space for horseboxes, caravans etc and leads in turn to:

Detached Brick Double Garage 20' 3" x 23' 10"
With twin electric up and over doors, fitted light and power and storage in the roof eaves.

The Gardens
The gardens extend to both the front, side and rear of the property and are attractively landscaped and laid to lawn enclosed by hedge with a variety of attractive shrubs, paths and trees. The rear of the property and its conservatory with adjoining patio and gardens take advantage of the panoramic uninterrupted views on all sides. Situated off the driveway approach to the property are a considerable range of farm building used for hobbies and general storage.

Farm Buildings
Situated on the approach to the bungalow and opening onto a large concrete turning out area is a substantial range of traditional breezeblock farm buildings extending to over 11,000 sqft. The buildings lend themselves to a range of alternative uses including commercial and agricultural. Secured by large lockable steel gates, they provide excellent storage and would ideally suit those with hobbies, vehicle interests, commercial, agricultural or equestrian interests.

The Landholding
The landholding extends to 6 acres and consists of a large field adjacent to the outbuilding and the grass verges, which extend along the side of the main drive to the property together with a deep stretch of land opposite. The landholding and boundaries are shown on the plan within these particulars.

Services
Water is a private supply managed and registered by Severn Trent Water Authority which also serves the adjacent farm. Electricity is a mains service direct to the bungalow and drainage is to a sealed septic tank private system. Central heating is provided by an oil fired central heating boiler situated in a boiler store at the rear of the bungalow. The property is equipped with solar panels which provide an excellent additional income.

Fixtures and Fittings
All quality fitted carpets, curtains and blinds and most lighting fittings are included.

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Bentons - Melton Mowbray
Bentons - Melton Mowbray
47 Nottingham Street Melton Mowbray LE13 1NN
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Established over 45 years ago in Melton Mowbray by Alastair Benton, who initially set about to provide professional advice to local farmers and landowners. Over the years Bentons has grown to be one of the largest and leading estate agency and professional practices covering the East Midlands. As an independent and multidisciplined firm, we can provide an increasingly rare offering with our ability to advise clients on a diverse range of property related matters. Our offering includes residential sales and lettings, property management, agriculture and farms, commercial sales and lettings and RICS professional valuations.  We are fiercely proud to be independent and have our roots established as a family firm with traditional service values, yet at the same time offering market leading advice, practices and cutting-edge marketing. We are very much a people business and we have built our success on our personal one-to-one service, with your interests at the heart of all our advice and recommendations. Our award-winning team is comprised of over 30 professionals and highly experienced agents who really care about providing you with the best advice and ensuring your experience with us is as great as possible. Many of the team have professionally recognised qualifications to give you complete peace of mind.
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