High Street, Barrow Upon Soar

REZIDE GROUP have the privilege of offering to the market this beautifully presented character-full home in the heart of the north Leicestershire village of Barrow Upon Soar. The Old Vicarage, believed to have been constructed by Midland Railway in the 1840s, was purchased by the church commission and used by the church from 1945 to 1985. This charming property has been sympathetically extended to create a stunning open-plan kitchen with underfloor heating, perfectly blending its original period features with a contemporary modern extension featuring high-quality fixtures and fittings.

Approaching The Old Vicarage via High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, you access the property through automated wrought iron gates into a secluded driveway. You will instantly notice this property's appeal with its symmetrical double bay fronted facade and attractive period features. Enter through the timber glazed door into the welcoming entrance hallway, where you will find doors accessing the ground floor accommodation, flagstone flooring, and the original timber staircase rising to the first floor. To the right is the drawing room, featuring an original fireplace and an attractive bay window to the front aspect, with a door leading to the utility room at the rear, where a downstairs WC is located. Across the hallway is the formal lounge, also boasting an attractive bay window and a side window offering views across the gardens and beyond.

At the end of the hallway, you will find access to the generous living kitchen, which connects to the main house via a dining area with original parquet flooring. This contemporary extension provides panoramic views of the garden and plenty of light from the ceiling lantern. This versatile space is perfect for entertaining family and friends, featuring all you could expect from a modern kitchen setup, including a Stoves range cooker, wine fridge, Quooker hot water tap, dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer, microwave, and LeMans carousel, all complemented by Silestone work surfaces.

The first floor boasts four generous bedrooms, three of which enjoy stunning open views to the front. The two larger bedrooms, located at the front of the property, feature original fireplaces and fitted storage wardrobes. The bathroom is equipped with a fitted panel bath and pedestal wash hand basin, as well as storage cupboards. Across the landing, you?ll find a separate WC conveniently located. At the rear of the property is a contemporary walk-in shower room that has been recently modernised in the style of a wet room, featuring tile flooring, an electric Mira shower, a heated and lit mirror, and a chrome towel rail. There is a further generous double bedroom at the rear, with fitted storage cupboards and stunning views to the front.

Located in a private gated position just off the High Street in Barrow Upon Soar, the property enjoys a decent-sized garden that is manageable and private, featuring a laid lawn with planted borders, a deck area, and a hot tub, making it an ideal garden for entertainment. The property also benefits from a timber-constructed outbuilding with various storage spaces.