Main Street, Swithland, LE12

Location

Swithland is a picturesque, conservation village nestled in the rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest. Ideally located in North Leicestershire, the village primary school is a short 2-minute walk (140 yd) from the property, as well as several excellent, long established, private primary and secondary schools within a short drive. The village has a newly refurbished pub/restaurant named The Griffin Inn, village hall and church. There are shops and everyday facilities in the nearby villages of Rothley (2.8 miles), Quorn (3.7 miles) and Woodhouse Eaves (1.6 miles). The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots which include Swithland Woods, Reservoir and Bradgate Park all of which can be easily reached on foot. Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing, and the surrounding villages offer an impressive selection of restaurants and gastro pubs. Swithland allows for easy access onto the M1(J22) motorway and affords a wonderful lifestyle to be enjoyed.

Distances

Loughborough 5.7 miles / Leicester 7.1 miles / Nottingham 23.5 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 1.6 miles / Quorn 3.7 miles / Rothley 2.8 miles / Bradgate Park 2.1 miles / M1(J22) 5.7 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 10.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 11.5 miles

Accommodation

The property is entered through an entrance porch into a spacious reception hall with open staircase. Leading off the hallway are three well-proportioned reception rooms including dining room, spacious lounge and sitting room. A versatile home office leads off from the sitting room and leads to an additional reception room with kitchenette and WC with the added benefit of having its own access lending itself perfectly as a separate annexe. The dining/kitchen which is laid out in a Farmhouse style is fitted with a range of Neff appliances, a working AGA, granite worktops with central island and leads to utility room. A split-level staircase provides access to seven bedrooms, two ensuites and family bathroom.

Outside

The property is set well back from Main Street, accessed via gated entry and framed by ornamental granite walls. A sweeping driveway provides parking for at least three to four vehicles, along with additional space for a motorhome or caravan. There is also access to a detached double garage with a pitched roof.

The gardens surround the home on all sides - front, side, and rear - and are primarily laid to lawn, complemented by established perennial borders, a patio area, and a greenhouse. To the rear, the property enjoys stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Double Garage

With two roller doors, side door and window, power and light and tap.

Services

All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with boiler located in the utility room.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council

Tenture

Freehold

Council Tax Band:

G

Directions

From Rothley cross Swithland Reservoir travelling along The Ridings. Passing the village church and newly refurbished Griffin pub/restaurant on the left-hand side the property can then be found situated around 350 yards past this on the right-hand side.