5 bedroom house for sale

Market Harborough 6 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
Leicester 12 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
(All distances approximate)

The Situation
The J’s is situated on the edge of the popular village of Gumley, which has a Church, village hall and public house/restaurant. Nearby is the historic market town of Market Harborough with a range of everyday facilities, including banks, supermarkets, a commercial centre, theatre and leisure centre. It is from here that the main line station connects to London St Pancras and Eurostar within an hour. Nearby is the famous Foxton Locks Inclined Plane on the Grand Union Canal. The arm from the foot of the Locks terminates in Market Harborough basin. The entire nationwide canal system is accessible from here.

Further to the north lies the city of Leicester with a highly comprehensive range of commercial and leisure facilities. Neighbouring towns include Northampton, Kettering and Corby. The M1 motorway is to the west and the A14 to the south. International air travel is available at East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton airports.

The area is well known for schooling with primary and preparatory at Foxton, Husbands Bosworth, Great Glen, Maidwell and Spratton and senior at Market Harborough, Great Glen, Leicester, Uppingham, Oakham and Oundle.

Sporting and recreational activities are also well catered for in the area. Gumley Cricket Club is located just outside the village. Golf is at Market Harborough, North Kilworth and Leicester. Water sports, including sailing, fishing one mile away at Saddington Reservoir, Rutland Water, near Oakham, Northampton Sailing Club just outside Brixworth and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham.

The Property
The J’s is a pretty village home located towards the edge of Gumley. Formerly the village butchers, the property now comprises of flexible accommodation throughout, with potential for multi-generational living if required. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed by the entrance hall with beautiful sandstone flooring with doors accessing rooms and stairs rising to the first floor.

A charming sitting room with fitted bookcases and feature fireplace creates a cosy retreat. Opposite, and across the hallway is a larger living room with open fireplace, exposed timber floorboards and original beams. The generous living area flows through to the dining room with its high ceilings displaying original meat hooks. Both rooms are flooded with natural light and create a wonderful social space which easily connects to the kitchen.

The kitchen is a contemporary space bearing original features such as the exposed brick wall and is fitted with a range of shaker units including various integrated appliances, quartz worktops, a central island with breakfast bar, 2 oven Aga, a larder cupboard, and spiral staircase leading to a landing/ snug room. A set of bi-folding doors link the kitchen and garden seamlessly, perfect for summer entertaining. Furthermore, to the ground floor is a well – equipped secondary kitchen/ utility room with garden access, and guest cloakroom.

To the first floor are five excellent sized bedrooms, most with characterful feature fireplaces. The principal bedroom is well proportioned with views over the village lane, and a large ensuite bathroom with freestanding roll top bath and separate shower enclosure which interconnects with the dressing room (optional fifth bedroom).

The guest bedroom enjoys garden views, and access to a well-appointed ensuite shower room. The landing/ snug is a versatile space with vaulted ceiling and can be accessed independently via the spiral staircase or from the guest bedroom. It benefits from a unique balcony with wonderful views towards the rear gardens and makes an ideal area for an office.

The well-appointed family bathroom has a roll top bath, separate shower enclosure and tongue and groove panelling to dado height.

A truly charming village home which must be viewed to be appreciated.

Outside
The J’s is approached from the village lane over a blue brick pathway leading to the main front door. Red brick walling encloses the pretty fore garden and there is an additional entry through the former butchers’ entrance. There is off road parking in front of the generous garage, with original large timber barn doors. To the rear, is the idyllic cottage style garden, with mature planted borders abutting the large lawn, secluded terraces, and useful brick-built barns, which could suit conversion to offices or a gym subject to the necessary consents.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. [use Contact Agent Button].

Services
None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

Council Tax Band
Band - F

EPC Rating
Energy Rating - E

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1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
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