4 bedroom bungalow for sale

Dating from the 1960s, this substantial four-bedroom detached bungalow is superbly positioned in a private, rural setting, with open fields to the rear and mature grounds of around 0.73 acres. Located just off Station Road on a quiet, no-through drive, this unique residence has a spacious feel and offers excellent potential for further enhancement. Presented to the market with NO ONWARD CHAIN, the home comprises three reception rooms, a contemporary kitchen, four bedrooms, three bath/shower rooms, and a separate study, all finished to a high standard. A substantial detached brick outbuilding provides an ideal studio or home office and offers potential for conversion into a self-contained annexe, subject to the necessary consents. Set well back from Stamford Drive, the property benefits from a generous frontage with extensive hardstanding for multiple vehicles, together with access to a double carport. Offered at a realistic price to facilitate a prompt sale, this exceptional home warrants early inspection to fully appreciate its quality, scale, and scope.

Location

The village is located in north Leicestershire, on the edge of Bradgate Park between Leicester and Loughborough. The adjoining Charnwood Forest offers scenic countryside walks and beauty spots such as Swithland Woods, Beacon Hill and stunning reservoirs. The village has two pub/restaurants with further amenities available at neighbouring Rothley and Anstey. A bus to the Loughborough Endowed Schools picks up at the top of Stamford Drive and Ratcliffe College is also within easy reach. Ideal for the commuter, there are excellent rail links to London St Pancras from both Loughborough and Leicester, and the East Midlands Airport is within easy reach.

Distances

Leicester 5.4 miles / Loughborough 7.3 miles / Melton Mowbray 14.9 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 15.6 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / Bradgate Park 1 mile / Ratcliffe College 6.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 13 miles / M1(J22) 6.1 miles / M69/M1(J21) 7.9 miles

Accommodation

Entered via a central hallway, the property showcases original oak flooring that flows seamlessly into the adjoining dining room and spacious sitting room. The garden-facing sitting room, centred around a wood burning stove, enjoys a tranquil outlook, while a further door leads to an inner hallway serving three bedrooms and a separate shower room.
The main bedroom overlooks the rear garden and benefits from an en-suite shower room with a double shower. A generously proportioned, extensively glazed garden room opens via patio doors onto the grounds, offering elevated views across the garden and surrounding countryside.
The kitchen and adjoining dining area present excellent potential to be combined into a large, open-plan living kitchen, if desired. The kitchen itself is fitted in a contemporary style, with integrated appliances, ample space for dining, and direct garden access. A further double bedroom, a separate study, and a family bathroom with a four-piece suite complete the accommodation.

Accommodation Cont'd

The kitchen and adjoining dining area present excellent potential to be combined into a large, open-plan living kitchen, if desired. The kitchen itself is fitted in a contemporary style, with integrated appliances, ample space for dining, and direct garden access. A further double bedroom, a separate study, and a family bathroom with a four-piece suite complete the accommodation.

Outside

The property stands within mature grounds extending to approximately 0.73 acres in total. Backing onto open fields, the rear garden enjoys a favourable south-easterly aspect, with a small spinney positioned close to the rear boundary. Predominantly laid to lawn, the garden gently slopes away from the house and provides a wonderful sense of space and seclusion. Within the grounds sits a substantial brick outbuilding offering further potential.

Brick Outbuilding

Located within the rear garden, the brick outbuilding currently comprises three rooms, a covered patio area, and a gardener’s WC. This highly versatile space offers excellent potential for use as a studio, home office, or possible self-contained annexe, subject to the relevant planning consents.

Services

Mains water, gas and electricity are connected. The property has a private drainage system connected to a septic tank and majority uPVC double glazing.
The property has a ScubaTANK® which is a fully WRAS-approved booster set and tank system and maximises water storage within a minimal footprint. Pumps are installed inside the insulated tank, resulting in extremely quiet operation.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

At the crossroads in the centre of the village turn onto Station Road and proceed, passing the Bradgate Arms pub/restaurant on the right-hand side. Turn right onto Stamford Drive and as the driveway bends to the left the property is located soon after on the right-hand side.

Disclosure

Certain internal images have been generated using artificial intelligence to provide an indication of potential room layouts. The property is currently vacant and unfurnished.