Stathern Lane, Harby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14

A fine two storey period country home benefitting from sympathetic refurbishment by the current vendor, nestling in the heart of this highly sought after village

Description

Harby House is a stunning ironstone village house of great character, the oldest part is a former hunting lodge which formed part of the Belvoir Estate which belonged to the third son of the Duke of Rutland. Today this attractive family home is accessed via electric gates off Stathern Lane and boasts wonderful gardens of about 0.95 acres.

Ground floor - Front entrance door opening through to reception hall, column radiator, stairs to the first floor and doors leading off to:

Sitting room, Minster stone fireplace surround with working fire, dual aspect room with double glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, feature shutters to the front and two radiators.

Dining room, double glazed windows to the front elevation with feature shutters, laminate floor, radiator and stone fireplace surround.

Downstairs cloaks, low-level WC, column radiator, vanity unit incorporating wash hand basin and frosted double glazed window to the side elevation.

Garden room, dwarf wall, double glazed windows to the side and rear elevations, double glazed French doors to the rear, laminate floor, radiator and vaulted ceiling.

Breakfast, kitchen, a refitted kitchen with base and wall units, quartz work surfaces, island unit, electric range cooker with cooker hood above, integrated dishwasher, fridge, wine cooler, column radiator, double glazed window to the rear elevation and opening through to:

Family room, double glazed patio door to the side elevation, radiator, laminate floor and double glazed window to the front.

Inner hallway with composite doors to the front and rear elevations, column radiator, laminate floor and doors off to:

Utility room, base units, plumbing for washer, vaulted ceiling, and double glazed window to the front elevation.

Bedroom 5/Annex, vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, radiator, laminate floor and double glazed window to the rear.

En suite, fitted with accessible bathroom fittings to include high-level WC, bidet, wash hand basin, shower/wet area and towel radiator. Built-in cupboard, housing wall mounted gas boiler.

First floor - Landing, double glazed window to the front & rear elevations, access to the roof void and doors leading off to:

Bedroom one, double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator, laminate floor and feature fireplace surround. Dressing room with double glazed window to the front elevation and fitted wardrobes.

En suite bathroom, corner bath, low-level WC, shower cubicle, twin wash hand basins, frosted double glazed window, tiled floor and towel radiator.

Bedroom two, double glazed window to the front elevation, radiator and feature cast-iron fireplace surround.

Bedroom four/study, double glazed window to the rear and radiator.

Bedroom three, double glazed windows to the front and side elevations, radiator and vaulted ceiling.

Family shower room, shower cubicle, pedestal wash hand basin, low-level WC, towel radiator and double glazed window to the rear elevation.

Storeroom/walk-in wardrobe, double glazed window to the rear and fitted wardrobes.

Second staircase leading down to the kitchen area.

Outside , the property is approached via remote wrought iron security gates opening onto the graveled driveway which leads up to the property and provides car standing for numerous vehicles. The front gardens are laid mainly to lawn with flower borders, a variety of mature trees and shrubs. A wonderful, recently installed, outdoor heated infinity swimming pool with entertaining area and space for an outdoor kitchen. NB the swimming pool can be infilled if not required.

Quadruple garage with two remote roller doors, base and wall units, paneled ceiling and an oil fired heater. An ideal garage for the car enthusiast.

A further garage with electric roller door, overhead storage and power and light.

Side and rear gardens again laid mainly to lawn with flower borders, mature trees and shrubs, generous patio area to the rear, ornamental pond and waterfall.

Location

The village of Harby lies in the Vale of Belvoir and has amenities including a primary school and local shop. The primary school has a very high reputation with parents and the commmunity.

Further facilities can be found in the nearby market towns of Bingham and Melton Mowbray and the village is convenient for travelling via the A52 and A46, Grantham railway station is approximately half an hour's drive from where there are high speed trains to London King's Cross in just over an hour.

Square Footage: 3,227 sq ft


Acreage: 0.95 Acres