Semi-detached house for sale in Leicester LE7, 4 Bedroom

Refurbished Georgian farmhouse with stunning south west facing gardens in small village nestled within the rolling north Leicestershire countryside. Dating back to 1770 and immaculately presented throughout this three storey home has a lovely open plan feel ideal for those with entertaining in mind. Boasting in excess of 2300 sq ft of accommodation which includes three good sized reception rooms, newly fitted kitchen with island, four double bedrooms and a particularly impressive family bathroom. Manor Farm House is attached, features high beamed ceilings, has a log burner and the benefit of a gated driveway and garage. Available with no chain early viewing is strongly recommended.

Location

Ratcliffe on the Wreake is a small village that lies north of the River Wreake on the edge of Charnwood and Wreake Valley. A small village that boasts a 14th Century grade II listed church and is home to the highly regarded Ratcliffe College, an independent boarding and day school. The nearby A46 provides fast access to both Leicester and Nottingham and the nearby town of Syston (2.4 miles) provides a full range of day to day amenities. The market towns of Loughborough and Melton Mowbray are slightly further afield and the surrounding countryside provides many scenic walks and an abundance of wildlife.

Distances

Leicester 8 miles / Nottingham 20 miles / Loughborough 8.2 miles / Melton Mowbray 10 miles / Ratcliffe College 1 mile / M1(J21)/M69 12.7 miles / East Midlands Airport 16.3 miles

Ground Floor

The property has a lovely open plan feel ideal for those with entertaining in mind. From Main Street an old six panel door opens into a new stylishly fitted kitchen with the formal entrance being garden facing. Refitted in 2018 by Groby Kitchens the kitchen is fitted with a range of base cabinets with marble worksurfacing and a tall bank of cabinets provides housing for an American style fridge/freezer and a matching island unit with oak and granite top. There is space for an electric aga (available by separate negotiation) with over mantle and fitted appliances include a gas hob and dish washer. The kitchen features a high beamed ceiling, exposed brickwork and has a ceramic tiled floor. Adjoining the kitchen is an open plan family room with large island unit with matching cabinets, wine cooler and marble top. The family room has oak flooring, exposed brickwork and is flooded with natural light through two large roof lights and high level windows.

Ground Floor Continued

Open plan to the family room is a sitting room with lovely garden views, matching oak floor, log burner and heavily beamed ceiling. The formal entrance hall provides direct access to the gardens through an original six panel door, has a tiled floor and original staircase. The dining room with fitted carpet is particularly spacious and overlooks the garden and a stylishly fitted cloaks/WC completes the ground floor accommodation.

First & Second Floor

Second Floor The first floor landing has a large south west facing window and the staircase continues to an open second floor gallery. On the first floor is the master bedroom that overlooks the rear gardens, features a cast iron feature fireplace and has the benefit of a fully fitted dressing area and door to bathroom. The current owners have combined a former en suite and adjoining family bathroom to create an unusually spacious and particularly impressive bathroom with high vaulted ceiling with exposed roof timbers. Newly fitted, the bathroom features a high shine marble effect floor, contemporary style freestanding bath and large walk-in wet room style shower. Also on the first floor is a further double bedroom with heavily beamed ceiling. On the second floor are two lofty double bedrooms that are both flooded with natural light, include exposed brickwork, roof timbers and enjoy elevated countryside views.

Outside

From the main street there is access to a tarmac driveway that provides off road parking and double gates lead to a further area of hardstanding, ideal for motorhome/boat. The rear gardens enjoy a south westerly aspect and superb views of the village church. Mainly laid to lawn, the gardens are well stocked and includes two garden sheds, vegetable plot and a decked, corner seating area. A broad terrace spans the rear of the property and provides the perfect space for alfresco dining and large family gatherings. Enclosed by a neatly clipped box hedge, the terrace has post lights and an established rambling rose adorns the rear elevation.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property features an environmentally friendly bio mass boiler that was recently installed at considerable cost by the current owners as part of the Government’s renewable energy scheme. A pressurised water cylinder located in the family bathroom provides the hot water and the property has double glazing throughout made up of a combination of engineered red wood, multi paned sash windows, hardwood and uPVC. The family room features large, powder coated aluminium double glazed roof panels.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions

Travelling from Leicester proceed along the Newark Road (A607) onto the A46, crossing the Hobby Horse roundabout. Travelling north along the A46 take the second exit following signs for Ratcliffe-on-the-Wreake & Sileby. At the T junction turn right onto Broome Lane, passing under the A46 and turn left into Ratcliffe onto main street. The property can be found situated on the right hand side after the village church.