Burrough Road, Somerby, Melton Mowbray

Characterful Barn Conversion - former stables - being part of an ex-stud farm converted to a selection of high-quality, individual homes, located within this popular hilltop village close to the Leicestershire/Rutland border.

** 3 Reception Rooms * Kitchen * WC * 3 Bedrooms * Shower Room * Pleasant Rear Garden * Off-road Parking * Outbuilding/Garaging **

No 18 Burrough Road, Somerby oozes rustic charm and seamlessly combines traditional features with contemporary conveniences.

Benefiting from Nest-controlled oil central heating, the accommodation features timber-framed double-glazed windows and doors, flagstone and pine floors, exposed roof trusses and brickwork.

The interior briefly comprises:

GROUND FLOOR: generously-proportioned Reception Hall with attractive dog-leg staircase, WC, Living Room, further Reception Room, country-style Kitchen with timber-fronted units;

FIRST FLOOR: three Bedrooms (2 doubles and a single), Shower Room.

OUTSIDE there is off-road parking for 3 cars to the front, enclosed garden with paved patio area and lawn to the rear and a three-bay brick Garage/Outbuilding.

Accommodation -

Ground Floor -

Reception Hall - Bespoke part-glazed, timber-framed front entrance door with transom, new radiator in decorative cabinet, exposed brickwork to walls, statement dog-leg staircase leading to first floor, beautiful flagstone floor, wall panelling to dado height, wall light points, access to understairs WC, window with original frame and replacement double glazing.

Wc - Two-piece suite of low-level WC and hand basin, flagstone floor.

Living Room - 4.65m x 4.22m (15'3" x 13'10") - Original pine floor, new radiator in decorative cabinet, beamed ceiling, wall-light points, bespoke timber-framed French doors and two windows to rear.

Reception Room - 4.65m x 2.77m (15'3" x 9'1") - Original pine floor, new radiator in decorative cabinet, beamed ceiling, bespoke timber-framed French door opening to rear garden.

Kitchen - 4.32m max x 3.99m max (14'2" max x 13'1" max) - Fitted in rustic style and featuring timber work surfaces with upstand and colourful tiled splashbacks, inset double-bowl butler sink with mixer tap, timber-fronted base cupboard and drawer units, matching wall-mounted cupboard, plate rack and display shelving.

Integrated appliances comprise fridge, electric Belling oven and ceramic hob with stainless steel extractor above. There is undercounter space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Large built-in wood-fronted storage cupboard housing Nest oil-fired heating control system, flagstone floor, new radiator, window with original frame and replacement double glazing, bespoke part-glazed, timber-framed external door with transom to front.

First Floor -

Main Landing - Hand rail with open spindles, exposed roof trusses, built-in cupboard, radiator, window to front, secondary stairs with half-landing leading down to Bedroom Three and Shower Room.

Bedroom One - 4.42m max x 4.11m max (14'6" max x 13'6" max) - Radiator, exposed roof trusses and brickwork to walls, wall-light points, Velux window to front.

Bedroom Two - 4.42m x 2.97m (14'6" x 9'9") - Radiator, exposed roof trusses and brickwork to wall, wall-light points, Velux window to front.

Half-Landing - Pine floor, wall-light point, doors to Bedroom Three and Shower Room.

Bedroom Three - 3.96m max x 2.26m max (13'0" max x 7'5" max) - (currently used as Study)
Original pine floor, radiator, new Velux window to rear, access to eaves storage.

Shower Room - Stylish, contemporary fitted unit incorporating concealed-cistern WC, inset rectangular hand basin with mixer tap, adjoining vanity top and ample cupboards beneath, large walk-in shower enclosure with Mira twin-head shower, fitted splashbacks, radiator, heated towel rail, Velux window to rear.

Outside -

Parking - There is an area of hard standing for three cars to the front of the property.

Outbuilding/Garage - A three-bay brick construction (former stables) with electrics connected situated en-bloc directly opposite the house and providing ample storage and covered parking.

Bay One - 3.81m x 2.90m (12'6" x 9'6") - Open-fronted.

Bay Two - 3.81m x 2.90m (12'6" x 9'6") - With traditional timber double door.

Bay Three - 3.81m x 1.19m (12'6" x 3'11") - Open-fronted.

Garden - The fully enclosed rear garden is bounded by traditional picket fencing and established hedging with hand gate giving external pedestrian access to the garden from the rear of the property. The garden is arranged to include a good-size, shaped paved patio immediately to the rear of the house and adjoining lawn.

Services - Mains electricity
Mains water supply
Mains sewerage
Oil central heating

According to
Broadband availability: Standard, Superfast, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: O2 - voice likely, data limited; Vodafone - voice and data limited; EE, Three - none;
Outdoor: O2, Vodafone - voice and data likely; Three - voice likely, data limited; EE - voice and data limited.
Results are predictions and not a guarantee.

None of the services, fittings, or appliances (if any) heating installations, plumbing or electrical systems, telephone or television points have been tested by the Selling Agents.

Somerby - Somerby is a picturesque village set in the heart of Leicestershire, being about 6 miles from Oakham and 4 miles from Melton Mowbray. It is also within reasonably easy commuting distance of Leicester, Peterborough, Nottingham and Market Harborough and from the latter point there are train services to London, St Pancras.

Within the village are numerous amenities including local shop, a church, a public house, children's playground, football field and bus service to both Oakham and Melton Mowbray. There is a local village school and for children seeking higher education there is a bus service collecting them in the morning, taking them to Melton Mowbray and returning them home each evening. In addition there is a good range of private schools in the area at Oakham, Uppingham and Stamford which cater for children of most ages. Sport and leisure pursuits in the area are many and varied with most ball participating sports being available in surrounding towns and in addition there are golf courses at Luffenham Heath and Burghley Park. Rutland Water is a few miles away and there one can enjoy fly fishing, sailing, windsurfing, cycling or just a peaceful ramble around the shores of the lake.

Council Tax - Band E
Melton Mowbray Borough Council. Telephone

Flood Risk - There is a very low flood risk for this property.

While flooding is unlikely, it's still wise to think about flood insurance and future changes in the area that could affect flood risk.

Independent Mortgage Advice - Murray, in conjunction with St. James's Place Wealth Management can offer free independent advice whether you buy through Murray Estate Agents or another agent. St. James's Place Wealth Management have access to over 13,000 mortgage products and are able to find the most competitive products from the whole market. Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

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Office Opening Hours - Monday - Friday 9.00 - 5.30
Saturday 9.00 - 12.00

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