The Willows, Shangton

Market Harborough 7.5 miles (HST to London St Pancras International), Kettering 18.3 miles (HST to London St Pancras International)
Leicester 14.8 miles ((HST London St Pancras International), Northampton 32.5 miles (HST to London Euston).
(All distances approximate)

The Situation

The parish of Shangton is situated six miles north of Market Harborough and 10 miles from southeast of Leicester and is surrounded by scenic countryside. Easy access to Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Market Harborough with their host of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities means that services and amenities are close by. Commuting is easily accessed with London less than an hour away by train from Market Harborough.

Nearby is the famous Foxton Locks Inclined Plane on the Grand Union Canal. The arm from the foot of the Locks terminates in Market Harborough basin. The entire nationwide canal system is accessible from here. The area is well known for schooling within Market Harborough and preparatory schooling available at Great Glen, Maidwell, Spratton and senior at Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Leicester and Rugby.

Communications are excellent, with the A6 trunk road nearby, connecting Leicester and Market Harborough. The A47 trunk road to the north connects the cities of Leicester and Peterborough and the M1 is accessible immediately to the west of Leicester via Junction 21 through to Junction 22. From both Leicester and Market Harborough mainline rail stations connect with London St Pancras International, the latter taking just over an hour. International air travel is available at East Midlands Airport, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton.

Sporting and recreational facilities are well catered for in the area. Golf is at Leicester, Market Harborough, Kibworth and Luffenham. Water sports, including sailing and fishing, are available at Rutland Water, near Oakham, Northampton Sailing Club at Brixworth and fishing on the Eyebrook Resevoir near Uppingham.

The Property

The Willows enjoys a unique setting in the heart of this idyllic location. The house is a striking residence constructed to a high specification in red brick under a tiled roof. The spacious interior exudes quality with great attention to detail. The accommodation affords a sense of space and light, many of the rooms have been orientated to take advantage of the location.

The Willows is entered via an entrance porch into the reception hall with timber stairs to the first floor. The ground floor accommodation comprises spacious sitting room with log burner, study, and cloakroom. Separate dining room which opens to the conservatory with views of the garden beyond. The spacious kitchen/breakfast/diner benefits feature a central island, with high quality appliances including an Aga cooker. There is a useful bespoke fitted utility/boot room accessed off the kitchen, which provides access to the garage and rear garden.

On the first floor is a spacious landing. The principal bedroom has an en-suite with walk in shower and separate jacuzzi bath and features a Juliette balcony overlooking the garden, there are four further bedrooms and an excellent family bathroom.

Outside

The property is approached via a gated gravel driveway leading to the double garage with electrically operated doors and car charging point. The driveway offers ample vehicle parking with further space to the side of the property.

The rear of the property has an attractive walled patio with several area to enjoy the sun and different times of the day. The garden is principally laid to lawn, with mature shrubbery and specimen trees. A particular feature is the lake with a par 3 golf hole with the green located on the adjacent pony paddock with its own store.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West. .

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

Council Tax Band G

EPC
Energy Performance Certificate E.

Services

None of the services have been tested by the agent

Important Notice
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