
Main Street, Swithland, Loughborough

- PROPERTY TYPE
Detached
- BEDROOMS
3
- BATHROOMS
2
- SIZE
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Freehold
Key features
- Grade II Listed Period Detached Home
- Three Bedrooms
- Highly Sought After Village
- No Upward Chain
- Abutting Open Paddock Lane
- Dining Room, Lounge and Living Dining Kitchen
- Magnificent Garden Room
- En-Suite Shower Room and Principal Bathroom
- Gated Access
- Extensive Driveway and Double Garage
Description
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.
Entrance Hallway
Accessed via solid oak door with Porcelanosa tiled flooring, feature leaded light windows either side with mullion surrounds, feature arch door then gives access to:
Dining Room
A separate dining room with wood panelling to walls, beamed ceiling, bay window to the front elevation with deep oak window dressing, fireplace with inset fire grate and marble surround. There is Porcelanosa tiled flooring, customised Welsh dresser with display shelving and latch cottage door through to.
Utility Room
With Porcelanosa tiled flooring, worktop, base cupboard and plumbing and appliance space for washing machine and dryer with storage cupboards over and original oak split stable door leading to the rear garden. Spotlighting to the ceiling.
Living Dining Kitchen
With stairs rising to the first floor and recess storage cupboard under stairwell. The dining area has the continuation of the Porcelanosa tiled flooring, beamed ceiling and two double fronted storage cupboards. The quality fitted kitchen comprises one and a half plus drainer enamel sink unit with swan mixer tap built into solid granite preparation work surfaces and a series of customised base cupboards, drawers and wall cupboards over with plate shelving and display shelving under. There is a built-in AGA with hot plates and ovens and spotlighting over and appliance space for fridge/freezer. There are windows to the rear and side elevations with cream shutters.
WC
Fitted with a heritage suite with high flush WC, vanity wash hand basin with cupboard under, Porcelanosa tiled flooring and window to the front with cream shutter.
Lounge
Having wood panelling to one wall, windows to the front elevation, radiator with cover and shelf and further ornate radiator. There is Minster style fireplace with inset living flame fire, coved ceilings, exposed tongue and groove floorboarding and double opening French doors into:
Garden Room
A magnificent garden room having the Porcelanosa tiled flooring, radiator panelling and shelving, windows to all sides and French doors to the rear. The ceilings have clear glass and customised wicker screening.
Landing
With oak banister and radiator.
Bedroom One
With windows to the rear and side elevations and radiator with shelf and cover.
En-Suite Shower Room
Comprising a corner shower cubicle, vanity wash hand basin with marble worktop and cupboards under, low flush WC, heated white finish towel rail, Velux roof window to the side and tiled flooring.
Bedroom Two
A second double bedroom with window to the front and side elevations with deep sills and exposed trusses to the ceiling.
Bedroom Three
Currently used as a dressing room with floor to ceiling built-in customised wardrobes throughout and windows to the side with cream shutters.
Bathroom
Having a rill edge claw bath with chrome mixer tap and telephone shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush WC. There is a Velux window to the side, wall lights, double radiator and part panelling to the walls.
Outside to the Front
The property is well set back from Main street with retaining granite walls and open plan manicured lawned gardens with pathway to the front door. There is a gravelled driveway with double gated access into main driveway affording numerous car standing.
Double Garage
With electric door, power and light and loft storage space.
Outside to the Rear
The rear gardens have been comprehensively landscaped with lawns, hedgerows, seating area, top flagstone patio and granite walls abutting open countryside. There is a Silver Birch tree and stock perennial borders throughout offering a high degree of privacy
Services and Miscellaneous
It is our understanding the property has mains services with mains water, gas, electricity and drainage.
Extra Information
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- COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
- Band: TBC
- 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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