A stylishly extended and beautifully appointed 4 bedroomed detached family house with attractive gardens and a small paddock extending to approx. 0.4 acres (0.164 ha) in total, enjoying spectacular views over rolling open countryside on the fringes of the highly sought after east Leicestershire village of Tugby.

Sympathetically extended and refurbished in 2015, the property benefits from oil fired central heating and UPVC double glazing, and is approached via an oak framed entrance porch, hallway with staircase off, cloakroom/wc, lounge with feature stone open fireplace, living kitchen with an extensive range of built-in units and appliances including a cooker range, separate dining room with oak boarded flooring, family room, inner hallway off which is a fitted utility room.

On the upper floor off a galleried landing is the principal bedroom with excellent range of built-in wardrobes and a superbly appointed en-suite shower room with a large walk-in shower unit. There are three further excellent sized bedrooms, one of which has French double doors and a Juliette balcony overlooking the gardens, and a well appointed family bathroom.

To the front of the house is an extensive brick block paved driveway giving access to a double garage, single garage and useful car port.

The gardens are beautifully landscaped having the advantage of a small paddock to the rear enjoying spectacular far reaching views over open countryside. To the rear of the house is wonderful entertaining space in the form of an extensive paved patio with a wooden picket fence and gates leading through to a shaped lawn with well stocked flower and shrub borders to either side, with winding paved paths leading to a further sun terrace enjoying rural views. There is also a timber garden shed and wood store. The paddock is mainly grassed with a vegetable patch and is enclosed by post and rail fencing. To the rear of the paddock is a pair of double gates leading out onto a driveway over which there is occasional right of access. The gardens and paddock land extend to approx. 0.40 acres (0.164 ha).

Location - The property is located on the edge of the highly sought after village of Tugby, which is surrounded by attractive east Leicestershire countryside, located just off the A47 between Uppingham and Leicester. Tugby has a public house/restaurant, village hall with sporting facilities, a reputable primary school and historic church. Day to day amenities are available in the nearby village of Billesdon which has a doctors surgery, post office, store, with more comprehensive shopping and supermarket facilities in Leicester, Uppingham, Oakham and Market Harborough. Both Leicester and Market Harborough have mainline rail services to London St Pancras with its Eurostar link, and the M1 is accessible at either Junctions 20 or 21. Nearby beauty spots include Rutland Water with its sailing and leisure pursuits.

Accommodation In Detail -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - Of oak framed construction with double glazed windows and entrance door.

Hall - Inner door with glazed inset, staircase off with cupboard beneath, radiator, double glazed window with wooden shutter.

Cloakroom/Wc - White suite comprising low flush wc, wash hand basin, cupboard beneath and mirror over, chrome heated towel radiator, double glazed window with shutter.

Lounge - 5.99m x 3.96m (19'8 x 13') - Stone built open fireplace, double glazed window to front with shutters, radiator, wall light points, double doors through to:

Dining Room - 3.71m x 4.42m (12'2 x 14'6) - Oak boarded flooring, double glazed French double doors leading out to the sun terrace, radiator, built-in book shelving with cupboards beneath, two double glazed side windows.

Living Kitchen - 3.73m x 4.27m (12'3 x 14') - Excellent range of base and wall cupboards, several drawers, Welsh dresser unit with glazed double display cabinet, Corian working surfaces, feature central island and breakfast bar with cupboards and wine rack beneath, Everhot cast iron cooker range (available by separate negotiation) with two ovens, warming oven, hotplate and electric induction hob. Twin bowl sink unit with mixer tap over, integral fridge/freezer, Karndean flooring, ceiling spotlights, tall radiator, French double doors leading out to the patio with gardens beyond.

Family Room - 3.45m x 3.96m (11'4 x 13') - With Karndean flooring, French double doors leading out to the patio, radiator, side window and ceiling spotlights.

Inner Hall - With built-in cupboard.

Utility Room - 4.22m x 2.21m (13'10 x 7'3) - Range of built-in base and wall cupboards, oak effect working surfaces, ceramic tiled surrounds, white enamelled sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, plumbing facilities for washing machine and dryer, double glazed window, skylight, radiator, space for American style fridge/freezer.

First Floor -

Galleried Landing - Double glazed window to front with wooden shutters, built-in airing cupboard and radiator.

Principal Bedroom - 3.96m x 4.22m (13' x 13'10) - Excellent range of built-in wardrobes including three double, several drawers, dresser unit, double glazed window to rear enjoying superb views, radiator.

En-Suite Shower Room - 3.96m x 1.65m (13' x 5'5) - Superbly appointed white suite comprising large walk-in shower unit with glazed partition, chrome fixed shower head and adjustable hose, wash hand basin with chrome mixer tap over, illuminated mirror above, low flush wc, tall chrome heated towel radiator, built-in double cupboard, fully tiled walls, double glazed window with shutters, extractor fan and ceiling spotlights.

Bedroom Two - 5.31m x 4.45m (17'5 x 14'7) - A spacious bedroom with French double doors leading out to a Juliette balcony enjoying stunning views to rear.

Bedroom Three - 3.48m x 2.21m plus wardrobes (11'5 x 7'3 plus ward - Built-in triple wardrobe, radiator and double glazed window to front.

Bedroom Four - 3.48m x 3.20m max (11'5 x 10'6 max) - Double glazed window to rear with stunning views, radiator, double glazed side window and wooden shutter.

Family Bathroom - 2.49m x 2.46m (8'2 x 8'1) - Superb white suite from the Heritage range comprising panelled bath, mains shower over with glazed screen, wash hand basin, glazed shelf and illuminated mirror over, low flush wc, half tiled walls, extractor fan, ceiling spotlights, double glazed window, tall heated towel radiator.

Outside -

Garage - 4.95m x 2.97m (16'3 x 9'9) - With remote control up and over door to front, side entrance.

Double Garage - 6.27m x 4.14m (20'7 x 13'7) - Remote control roller shutter door to front, side personal door.

Car Port - 5.23m x 3.48m (17'2 x 11'5) - With security lighting.

Delightful gardens of excellent size with paddock to rear and stunning views beyond. Extensive paved patio immediately to the rear of the house, log store, outside lighting and power points, wooden picket fencing with gates leading through to a shaped lawn, beautifully stocked flower and shrub borders, mature shrub beds, winding paths leading to a further patio, timber garden shed, picket fence and gate leading through to two small paddock areas which enjoys a right of way for access.

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 G. For further information contact Harborough District Council[use Contact Agent Button]

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