About this property

The Situation

The south Leicestershire village of Bruntingthorpe is a small village and civil parish lying within a Conservation Area in the Harborough district of Leicestershire. The surrounding open countryside makes Bruntingthorpe an ideal base for walking, hiking and cycling routes. Nearby are the beautiful nature spots of Foxton Locks and Saddington Reservoir. The village has strong historical roots having been recorded in the Doomsday Book.

The village boasts a public house and a well regarded retaurant 'The Joiners', a village hall and the local landmark of the Church of St Mary. The market town of Lutterworth can fulfil everyday shopping requirements. Market Harborough is around fifteen minutes’ drive away with an excellent choice of both high street and private independent retailers, supermarkets and a high-speed train to London St Pancras in under an hour. The city of Leicester has a vibrant commercial centre together with shopping and leisure amenities.

Schooling is well catered for in the area with primary schools in the nearby villages of Gilmorton, Arnesby and Fleckney. Secondary schools in Lutterworth and Countesthorpe. Preparatory education is available at Great Glen, Leicester and Spratton and secondary at Rugby, Leicester, Oakham, Uppingham and Oundle.

Communications to the area are excellent. The M1 motorway is set to the west, at Lutterworth (Junction 20) whilst the A14 dual carriageway linking the M1/M6 to the A1, is set to the south. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham and Stanstead.

The Property
Accessed via a Gated entrance, this impressive family home blends timeless period character with refined modern living. Offering versatile well-proportioned accommodation, the property dates to the 17th century with considerable charm. The house is perfectly suited to both family life and entertaining, with gravelled drive, lawned and delightful enclosed garden.

Reception hall/dining with feature fireplace, beam and oak floor, with door leading to the cosy sitting room having stone fireplace with log burner and exposed beams. The inner hall provides access to the delightful snug with impressive brick fireplace and log burner with the light filled garden room opposite providing access to the delightful gardens, the inner hall also gives access to the first floor and secondary staircase off. The breakfast kitchen is fitted with shaker style cabinetry with ash work surfaces, Brittania range cooker, integral fridge and dishwasher and tiled floor, there is a side access door and further door with step down to the cloakroom and laundry room.

A main staircase rises to the first-floor landing with beamed ceiling and staircase second floor. The spacious principal bedroom benefits from a range of wardrobes to one wall and window to front elevation. There is a study to the first floor which could easily be used as a fifth bedroom. There is also a family bathroom with separate bath and double tray shower. The second floor has been completely updated, with character filled bedroom, a lounge area and delightful spacious bathroom.

Accessed from the inner hall is a secondary staircase leading to two further bedrooms one having ensuite.

Outside

Adjoining the house is a magnificent 17th Century tithe barn, with potential as a workshop, subject to planning and ideal for use as garaging, restoration work or storage. The barn is effectively divided into two sections, both display the exceptional structure and concrete floor. There are twin large opening doors and two personal doors. Feature spotlighting to highlight the beams and augmented strip lighting. Delightfully landscaped, substantially walled rear garden is well screened for privacy and is laid to lawn with surrounding, well stocked, flower borders enjoying many specimen shrubs and bushes. There is a further enclosed garden perfect for entertaining, and a hidden garden accessed via a pergola.

Viewing

The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. 01858 435970.

Council Tax Band

Council Tax Band G

Services

None of the services have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority

Harborough District Council

EPC Rating

EPC Rating D

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