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High Street, Syston, Leicester

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Fine Period Home
  • Grade II Listed
  • Central Location
  • Four Bedrooms
  • Three Large Reception Rooms
  • Breakfast Kitchen and Utility
  • Well Presented Throughout
  • Gated Driveway and Large Double Garage
  • Council Tax Band E
  • Energy Rating Exempt

Description

Located prominently in the heart of Syston is this individual and highly attractive Grade II listed Georgian home. The property boasts considerable character and is situated within a beautifully landscaped walled garden with plot approaching approximately 0.25 acre. There is vast accommodation with a central entrance hallway providing access off to three sizeable reception rooms in addition to a breakfast kitchen with central island/breakfast bar, rear hallway, utility and WC. On the first floor a spacious split-level landing provides access to four well proportioned bedrooms, large bathroom and separate WC. Outside the property has a private gated driveway with oversized double garage with electric door and a delightful landscaped rear garden which enjoys a high degree of privacy, brick built out house for a variety of potential uses and access to the vaulted cellar. This fine period home is extremely well located for Syston's excellent range of local amenities and an early viewing is strongly recommended to appreciate the individual nature and plot this property enjoys.

Location

Syston is a town just to the north of Leicester offering extensive local shopping and schooling facilities. With a vibrant local community, the village is ideally placed for fast access to Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Loughborough and the A46 western bypass directly to the M1.

Entrance Hallway

Accessed via a solid door to the front elevation into an elegant entrance hallway with wood parquet flooring and ornate staircase rising to the first floor landing, radiator encased within a decorative cover and opening through to:

Breakfast Kitchen

A sizeable breakfast kitchen comprising a range of cream shaker style fitted wall and base units with a mixture of solid wood worktops and Corian work surfaces, large central island with fixed breakfast bar and integrated one and a half bowl sink. Space for freestanding dishwasher, fridge/freezer and central Rangemaster cooker with five ring gas hob and two ovens. The kitchen benefits from multi-paned glazed windows which are secondary glazed to the front and side elevation, original wood stripped floor with tongue and groove panelling to the base of the walls, two radiators and door off to:

Rear Hall/Entrance

With high quality Amtico flooring, panel electric heater and part glazed door leading to the drive and garage. Further door to:

Cloaks WC

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising WC and wash hand basin above the cistern with mixer tap, towel heater and obscure glazed window to the rear.

Lounge/Diner

A sizeable reception room with space for both seating and dining with wood parquet flooring and an attractive multi-fuel burning stove, exposed beams to the ceiling, decorative arched features to the rear wall with multi-paned glazed windows overlooking the rear garden and French doors provide access through a lean-to into the garden.

Sitting Room

Benefitting from a high ceiling with picture rail and exposed ceiling beam, centred around an open fireplace with living flame gas fire and decorative mahogany surround. Also benefitting from a dual aspect with secondary glazed panelled window to the front elevation and picture glazed door leading directly into the garden. There is high quality Amtico flooring and two glazed doors lead through to the family room.

Family Room

This highly versatile reception room is currently used as a lounge and has a variety of potential uses with multi-paned and secondary glazed windows to the front and rear elevations, solid wood parquet floor and decorative cornicing to the ceiling.

Lean-to

A glazed lean-to located off the lounge/diner with access directly to the rear garden and the utility room.

Utility Room

A highly useful space with fitted storage units, stainless steel sink, plumbing and appliance space for washing machine and tumble dryer and glazed window overlooking the rear garden.

Cellar

17' 9" x 9' 11"

The cellar is located beneath the property and is accessed via an external staircase with vaulted ceiling providing generous storage space.

First Floor Landing

An original elegant staircase rises to a first floor split-level landing with multi-paned glazed window to the side elevation, radiator and built-in cupboard and step ladder access to loft space. Doors off to:

Bedroom One

Benefitting from a dual aspect with multi-paned glazed windows to both the front and rear elevations enjoying spectacular views across the rear garden. There is an extensive range of hand crafted built-in wardrobes and cupboards, radiator and television point.

Bedroom Two

A sizeable second bedroom also benefitting from a dual aspect with multi-paned glazed windows to both the rear and side elevations and radiator.

Bedroom Three

A third double room located at the front of the property with sealed glazed secondary window, radiator and large built-in storage cupboards to each chimney breast recess.

Bedroom Four

This fourth bedroom is currently fitted out and used as a dressing room with handcrafted and bespoke furniture to include drawer and cupboard units as well as tall wardrobes and shelving units. With multi-paned secondary glazed window to the front elevation and radiator. Whilst currently used as a dressing room the furniture could be removed to accommodate a bed.

Bathroom

A beautiful and spacious bathroom with four piece suite comprising a twin ended Heritage bath, large wash hand basin set within a vanity unit, WC and double shower cubicle with rainwater shower head and separate handheld attachment. Bespoke carpentry with a built-in laundry cupboard, tongue and groove panelling to the base of the walls, tiled floor and secondary glazed window to both the rear and side elevations.

WC

An addition to the main bathroom there is a separate WC which is fitted with a wash hand basin and WC set within a storage unit with tiling to the walls and floor, towel heater and glazed window to the rear.

Outside to the Front

The property is set in the heart of Syston with incredible convenience to the local amenities and facilities. The property itself occupies a tremendous plot with a substantial walled and private garden and the plot extending to approximately 0.25 acres. At the side of the property are secure double timber gates which provide access to a driveway for off street parking and in turn leading to the garage.

Garage

27' 3" x 16' 4"

A substantial garage providing space for both parking and storage and having a workshop area and has recently had a replacement roof. With access via an electric double door to the front and personal door leading to the garden and window to the rear.

Outside to the Rear

The rear garden is magnificent and must be viewed to be fully appreciated, it is beautifully landscaped and maintained with a large central lawn with well stocked flower beds throughout, established variety of trees along the boundary and with the benefit of a large patio area to the rear of the property creating ideal space for outdoor seating and entertaining. The property itself benefits from excellent aesthetics with a Virginia Creeper which is present on three elevations of the property. Situated in the far corner of the garden is a brick built summerhouse which has potential to be used for a variety of purposes.

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Band: E
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Bentons, Melton Mowbray

47 Nottingham Street Melton Mowbray Leicestershire, LE13 1NN
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A WARM WELCOME TO AWARD WINNING BENTONS!

Bentons have grown from a small family firm based in Melton Mowbray to become one of the East Midlands foremost property companies handling properties across Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland and Lincolnshire.

We are fiercely independent which enables us to offer the very highest quality of marketing for our clients’ properties, coupled with a caring and personal service one would expect from a family firm. Established over 35 years ago, Bentons have the people and the experience to sell or let your home whatever the size.

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