Main Street, Burrough On The Hill, Melton Mowbray, Leics.

A detached character house with 2 Reception Rooms, 4 Double Bedrooms, Wet Room and detached Garage situated in a spectacular and rarely available rural location, taking in stunning, panoramic views over the surrounding undulating countryside.

The Old School dates back to 1873 with later extensions and offers well proportioned accommodation which benefits from gas fired central heating.

The interior is arranged over two storeys and can be summarised as follows:

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance Hall, Sitting Room with log-burning stove, Breakfast Kitchen, Rear Hall, WC, Rear Porch, Dining Room, Inner Hall, Wet Room, Utility, 2 Double Bedrooms; FIRST FLOOR: 2 further Double Bedrooms.

OUTSIDE there is a detached Garage, driveway providing off-road parking for a number of vehicles and very private gardens with an office/artist studio.

The property is situated close to Burrough Hill Country Park, one of the most striking and historic features in the landscape of eastern Leicestershire, the site of an Iron Age hill fort, home to diverse wildlife habitats and varied areas to visit.

Ground Floor -

Entrance Hall - 1.55m x 1.55m (5'1" x 5'1") - Timber main entrance door with four glass panels, radiator, quarry tiled floor, window to side elevation, ornate timber door leading to Sitting Room.

Sitting Room - 10.69m max x 4.52m max (35'1" max x 14'10" max) - An imposing reception room featuring 10-foot ceiling, log-burning stove set on raised hearth within brick surround with elegant timber mantel, two radiators, stairs leading to first floor, three windows to front elevation and opening to Inner Hall.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.68m x 3.76m (12'1" x 12'4") - Attractive rustic kitchen fitted with a range of painted floor and wall mounted timber units with timber work surfaces, inset double drainer sink with mixer tap, inset eye level electric oven and 4 ring gas hob with extractor hood above.

There is undercounter space and plumbing for dishwasher.

Tiled splashbacks, radiator, window providing beautiful rural views, internal door leading to Rear Porch.

Rear Hall - 1.60m x 1.12m (5'3" x 3'8") - Internal doors to Dining Room, WC and Rear Porch.

Wc - 2.24m x 2.11m (7'4" x 6'11" ) - White suite comprising low level WC and wash hand basin with storage beneath, radiator, window to side elevation.

Dining Room - 3.96m x 2.36m (13'0" x 7'9") - Radiator, picture window providing panoramic views over the valley, sliding patio doors giving access to side paved patio area.

Rear Porch - 1.68m x 1.45m (5'6" x 4'9") - UPVC construction with dual aspect windows and two external doors to side elevation.

Inner Hall - (off Sitting Room)
Internal doors to Wet Room, Utility, Bedrooms One and Two.

Wet Room - 2.41m x 1.78m (7'11" x 5'10") - Entrance Area includes built-in airing cupboard with hot water cylinder and leads to a fully tiled Wet Room which features contemporary white suite of concealed cistern WC and wall mounted hand basin, shower area with wall mounted shower and floor drain, upright radiator, extractor fan and small window. Underfloor heating.

Utility - 2.03m x 1.42m (6'8" x 4'8") - Fitted worktop with inset single drainer stainless steel sink and space and plumbing for washing machine beneath, Worcester gas fired central heating boiler, radiator, dual aspect windows to side and rear elevations, external door to side elevation.

Bedroom One - 4.47m x 2.97m (14'8" x 9'9") - Fitted wardrobes, radiator, window to side elevation,

Bedroom Two - 4.47m max x 3.48m max (14'8" max x 11'5" max) - ('L'-shaped)
Radiator, two windows to side elevation, sliding patio doors leading to rear terrace.





First Floor -

Landing Area - 0.84m x 0.89m (2'9" x 2'11") - Fitted storage cupboard, doors to Bedrooms Three and Four.

Bedroom Three - 3.84m x 2.95m (12'7" x 9'8") - Fitted cupboard to one wall, radiator, fitted eaves storage, window to front elevation.

Bedroom Four - 3.81m x 3.45m (12'6" x 11'4") - Radiator, fitted eaves storage, window to rear elevation.

Outside -

Detached Garage - 4.93m x 3.73m (16'2" x 12'3") - Light and power, electric up and over door.

Home Office / Artist Studio - 2.79m x 3.05m (9'1" x 10'0") - Within the gardens, there is a detached timber Home Office / Artist Studio with light and power connected.

Gardens & Grounds - The property occupies a very private plot screened by mature trees and bounded by established hedging.

To the side of the house there is a concreted area with inset specimen conifers which provides off-road parking for a number of vehicles.

The wrap-around gardens are mainly laid to lawn, with a paved seating area to side elevation making the most of the breath-taking views.

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

According to
Broadband availability: Standard, Ultrafast
Mobile signal availability:
Indoor: EE, Three, O2 - voice and data limited; Vodafone - none;
Outdoor: EE, Three, O2. Vodafone - voice and data likely.
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.

Property Note - Please note this unlisted property requires a degree of refurbishment and modernisation.

Burrough On The Hill - Burrough on the Hill is a delightful Leicestershire Conservation Village and full of interesting properties. Within the village there is a church and a bus service to Melton Mowbray.

There is a primary school in Great Dalby and a free bus service collects the children every morning and returns them every evening. For those seeking secondary and higher education there is a similar bus service to Melton Mowbray. For private education there is a choice of good schools within the area, particularly at Oakham, catering for boys and girls of most ages.

For commuters the village is conveniently located within easy driving distance of a number of centres including Melton Mowbray, Oakham, Leicester and Nottingham. Motorway access is also within easy distance as the M69 at Leicester links into the M1 and M6. In addition, there are British Rail terminals at Oakham and Melton Mowbray with services to Peterborough, Birmingham and London, Kings Cross.

Leicestershire is well served for leisure and sporting activities, being home to Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, Leicester City FC and Leicestershire Cricket Club.

Rutland Water is about 10 miles away offering sailing, windsurfing and fishing.

Burrough on the Hill is on the edge of both the Cottesmore and Quorn Hunt country.

Council Tax - Band E
Melton Mowbray District Council. Telephone

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