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Charnia Grove, Swithland, Loughborough

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

6

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Stylishly Appointed Six Bedroom Home
  • Extensively Refurbished in a Contemporary Style
  • Prime Charnwood Village Location
  • 0.48 Acres in Total Stunning
  • Open Plan Living Kitchen Fitted in 2018
  • Three Bathrooms Gated Driveway & Oversized Double Garage
  • Energy Rating C
  • Council Tax Band G
  • Tenure Freehold
  • Fully Landscaped Garden & Uninterrupted Countryside Views

Description

Thornberry House is a stylishly appointed, six bedroom home backing onto open countryside and located within a conservation area of the village in a small exclusive development made up of five individually designed homes. The property is presented in a contemporary style having been significantly improved by the current owners. The large contemporary open-plan living kitchen was fitted in 2018 by La Casa and is considered a particular feature of the accommodation. There is a separate sitting room with real flame gas fire and study, both looking out over the rear garden. On the first floor are six bedrooms and three bathrooms with bedroom one featuring a balcony and stylish en-suite. Outside electric gates open to a generous driveway leading to a double garage and the fully landscaped private grounds wraparound the property extending to 0.48 acres. Internal viewing is highly recommended.

Location

Swithland is a highly desirable village in the heart of Charnwood Forest with an active community revolving around the primary school, a smart gastro pub/restaurant (The Griffin) and church. The village is famously associated with Swithland slate, which for centuries has been used for construction and particularly roofing slate which is characterised by its attractive graduated construction which can be seen on numerous properties across Leicestershire. Swithland reservoir a nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty is situated just outside the village. The Great Central Steam Railway runs past the village on the line from Loughborough to Birstall and crosses the reservoir itself via a magnificent arched bridge. There are extensive shops/facilities at the nearby villages of Rothley, Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves. Charnwood Forest is well known for its outstanding property picturesque villages, natural tourist attractions including Old John in Bradgate Park (the former home of Lady Jane Grey), The Outwoods and The Beacon. Golf is at nearby Rothley Park Golf Club and local shopping facilities are available at nearby Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley. Private schooling is available at the excellent Endowed Schools in Loughborough and the area is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester and London via the direct train service from Leicester and the M1 at Markfield.

Directions

From Rothley, enter the village of Swithland proceeding along The Ridings. After crossing Swithland Reservoir turn right opposite the Church into Charnia Grove where Thornberry House is situated at the end of the drive.

Ground Floor

The property is presented in a contemporary style and is entered through an arched door into a generous tiled hallway with floor to ceiling windows and oak staircase. All of the ground floor accommodation has heated tiled flooring and high ceilings throughout creating a spacious feel. Altered from its original design, the kitchen is now extremely spacious and includes a dedicated sitting area and dining space. The kitchen itself was newly fitted in 2018 by La Casa of Nottingham to an exceptional standard. The clean line cabinets and large island with Dekton worktops house an impressive range of Siemens Studio Line and Bora appliances. Flooded with natural light, the kitchen enjoys dual aspect Schuco bi-folding doors opening to the front and rear gardens and adjacent is a fully equipped and matching utility room with external door to side. The sitting room with matching tiled floor features a real flame gas fire and Schuco bi-folding doors to rear. The study and (truncated)

First Floor

On the first floor are six generous bedrooms and newly fitted family bathroom. The main bedroom overlooks the rear garden and has a range of fitted wardrobes and Schuco bi-folding doors opening onto the balcony. The main bedroom also benefits from a newly fitted en-suite comprising a walk-in shower, integrated speaker system and twin Roca sinks. Bedroom two also has the benefit of an exceptional en-suite with Roca sink and impressive rainfall shower.

Outside

Set well back from the Main Street to the rear of this small development, Thornberry House occupies a prime position on Charnia Grove which is made up of five individually styled homes. The property occupies a desirable position with wraparound grounds extending to 0.48 acres. Electric gates open to a generous driveway which provides parking for several vehicles having a turning space and giving access to the double garage. The garden is fully landscaped, well-established and maintained and there is an old rear boundary wall which is a particular feature. The private gardens wraparound the property and are mainly laid to lawn. In addition, is a natural pond, manmade stream, raised Koi pond with pergola. The surrounding paddocks, woodland and farmland create a surprisingly rural feel and an idyllic backdrop to the fully landscaped grounds which are considered a particular feature.

Double Garage

Being integrated and having a personal door from the property and two electric Hormann doors.

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Band: G

Charnia Grove, Swithland, Loughborough

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  • Barrow upon Soar Station3.0 miles
  • Sileby Station3.2 miles
  • Syston Station4.2 miles
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