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4 bedroom detached house for sale

Main Street, Kirby Bellars, Melton Mowbray
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Detached house
4 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Band F
Broadband: Super-fast 58Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Large Former Farmhouse
  • Picturesque Village Position
  • Array of Character Features
  • Extending to over 2,400 sqft
  • 0.3 Acre Plot
  • Extensive Off Road Parking & Outbuildings
  • Contemporary Timber Clad Home Office
  • Energy Rating F
  • Council Tax Band F
  • Tenure Freehold
An impressive and truly charming detached farm house situated in a well-manicured third of an acre plot backing onto open paddock land. Boasting an array of original character features including feature fireplaces and exposed beams, this quintessential character home presents flexible and versatile accommodation over two floors with the added benefit of a contemporary home office building, double garage and other extensive outbuildings, including vast entertainment areas, both internally and externally. The interior accommodation is beautifully appointed and flows seamlessly to create the illusion of open-plan space, something rarely seen amongst character homes of this type. Originally constructed 1838 and with latter extensions, the property is believed to have been three separate cottages beautifully incorporated into one large family home extending to over 2,400 sqft and benefiting from gas central heating and replacement uPVC double glazing. The property is set in a picturesque village sylvan setting on a no-through road meandering down and through a tree lined avenue leading up to the historic 13th century St. Peters Church. Various pubs and amenities are within walking distance of the property along with excellent road access from the A607 to nearby Melton Mowbray, Loughborough, Leicester and beyond. There is a superb choice of primary and secondary schools nearby with independent schools situated at nearby Oakham, Loughborough and Leicester. An internal inspection of this outstanding property is highly recommended to fully appreciate the flexible and versatile living accommodation on offer and the wonderful array of character features and entertainment areas.

Rooms

Entrance Hall
Entering the property via a contemporary composite front door beneath a canopy storm porch, the entrance hallway has an impressive original quarry tiled floor and leads through to a rear hallway with full returns staircase rising to the first floor and having storage cupboard beneath.

WC
With a high quality two piece suite comprising a vanity wash hand basin, low level WC and window to the rear.

Lounge
An impressive family living room with high level ceilings and two windows to the front elevation. There is a feature fireplace with inset log burner and ample space for living room furniture.

Study/Reception Room
Currently used as a home office space, this flexible reception room could be used as a snug/family room and has a feature decorative fireplace recess with exposed brick and timber mantelpiece, wall mounted light points, feature exposed beams and window to the front.

Living/Dining Kitchen
A hugely impressive open-plan space beautifully blending character features of this property with contemporary living requirements in the form of an open-plan L-shaped living/dining kitchen. Featuring tiled flooring throughout and a contemporary range of solid oak painted fronted wall and base mounted utility units, finished in a shaker style with contrasting solid worktops and ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer with mixer tap above. There is space for appliances, an integrated dishwasher and currently with a feature Rayburn in situ which powers hot water and heating. There are two windows to the rear and a large set of bi-folding doors with inset folding blinds. The dining area has ample space for dining table and chairs and a feature cast iron fireplace with decorative surround and hearth. There is a window at the front and matching alcove storage cupboards to the kitchen and a doorway giving access to a snug.

Snug
A beautifully appointed room perfectly situated just off the open-plan living/dining kitchen making this an ideal everyday TV lounge/snug and having a feature fireplace with cottage brick arch and inset log burner. There is a window to the front and feature exposed timber beams.

Utility Room
Having a vast range of wall and base mounted utility units, roll edge worktops and stainless steel sink unit and drainer, window to the rear and stable style door to the rear giving access directly out into the garden.

First Floor Landing
A magnificent and open-plan landing which features as a sitting area affording a marvellous view through full length windows at the rear overlooking the garden and paddock land beyond. There is a skylight window and access to all rooms.

Bedroom One
An impressive L-shaped bedroom suite incorporating a walk through dressing room with fitted wardrobes and storage, recessed lighting throughout, dual aspect windows and ample space for bedroom furniture. There is a feature cast iron fireplace and easy access to the adjacent bathroom doubling as a private en-suite.

Bathroom/En-suite
Featuring a high quality four piece white suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin, walk-in double shower cubicle with mixer shower, claw and ball roll top bath, window to the rear, recessed ceiling spotlights and strip pine flooring. There is also a cupboard housing a hot water cylinder.

Bedroom Two
A substantial double bedroom with ample room for bed and bedroom furniture and having a window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Three
A substantial double bedroom with ample room for bed and bedroom furniture and having a window to the front elevation.

Bedroom Four
A substantial double bedroom with ample room for bed and bedroom furniture and having a window to the front elevation.

Family Bathroom
A spacious bathroom with low level flush WC, bath with shower over, pedestal wash basin, window to the rear, cupboard housing the pressurised hot water cylinder.

Outside
The property has a unique appearance, born out of its possible heritage as three separate cottages and boasts original wrought iron estate style fencing on the boundary with a beautiful box hedge parterre, feature yew tree and gravelled off road parking for a large number of vehicles. To the left hand side of the property there is a secret tucked away garden with greenhouse. To the right of the property there is large vehicular gated access into further hardstanding and leading to:

Double Garage 14' 3" x 22' 8"
The double garage which has power and lighting and also separate entrance and access to the home office.

Home Office 11' 11" x 19' 7"
A contemporary timber clad home office with anthracite windows and sliding door, power and lighting and recessed ceiling spotlighting, fully plastered and used as a contemporary home office with meet and greet space for clients. This room has a vast array of potential uses such as home gym/office and also family entertaining area.

Rear Garden
The rear garden is beautifully appointed with a vast patio area ideal for entertaining with sunken patio beneath covered area providing shaded summer entertainment/barbecue space with ornamental grapevine and an adjacent garden room with sliding patio doors. There is large lawn, orchard area and mature shrubs, plants and trees with open aspect through post and rail fencing into adjacent paddock land grazed by sheep and horses.

Brick Built Workshop 25' 5" x 6' 1"
A substantial room with three windows to the side elevation, power and lighting.

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