High Street, Somerby, LE14

Location

Somerby is a picturesque Conservation Village with a mix of period stone properties, surrounded by attractive rolling countryside. This area of the county known as ‘High Leicestershire' is close to the Leicestershire/Rutland border. The village is served by a pre-school nursery and primary school, doctors’ surgery, pub/restaurant called The Stilton Cheese Inn, village shop, post office and has a renowned equestrian centre. A 4-minute drive to Gates Garden Centre the largest garden centres in the UK. The market towns of Melton Mowbray, Uppingham and Oakham are within easy reach. Slightly further afield are Stamford and Market Harborough where there is a direct rail service to London St Pancras. The area boasts a choice of well-known public schools, including Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, whilst there is also a respected selection of state schooling close by.

Distances

Leicester 16.7 miles / Nottingham 27.6 miles / Melton Mowbray 7 miles / Oakham 5.6 miles / Uppingham 12.1 miles / Stamford 17.3 miles / Market Harborough 18.6 miles / Loughborough 19.9 miles / Grantham 22.3 miles / M69/M1(J21) 23.3 miles / East Midlands Airport 28.4 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered through an entrance porch from which double doors open into a large, double height entrance hall with feature staircase. The hallway flows seamlessly into a generous dining area and kitchen with double doors to garden. The kitchen cabinets wrap around a central dining area integrated appliance to include a range style cooker with back boiler. Adjoining the kitchen is a fully equipped utility room with door to garden. The sitting room with dual aspect has a cosy log burner and door to garden. Bedroom three and adjacent bathroom with separate shower located on the ground floor offer flexibility, suitable as a guest room, home office, or snug retreat.

First Floor

On the first floor an open gallery provides access to three bedroom and shower room. Bedroom one has its own ensuite bathroom with separate shower.

Outside

The property stands in fully landscaped grounds of 0.16 acres in total. Set back from High Street behind a low brick wall the driveway provides ample hardstanding and access to an oversized detached garage. Gates to both sides of the property provide access to the rear garden which enjoys a north westerly aspect. Fully landscaped the rear garden has been designed for ease of maintenance. Within the garden is an area of lawn, raised planters and various seating areas have been created for enjoying the outdoor space throughout the day.

Oversized Detached Garage

The garage is entered through an up and over door with window and personal door to side.

Services

The property has mains water, electricity and private drainage connected to a cesspit. The heating system is oil fired with a zoned underfloor heating (wet system) throughout the ground floor and radiators on the first floor. This energy efficient home has a clean-air distribution system and has wooden double glazing.

Local Authority

Melton Borough Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

From the A47 travel north along the A6047 towards Melton Mowbray, passing through Tilton on the Hill. At Twyford turn right following signs for John O’Gaunt/Burrough on the Hill and continue through Burrough on the Hill to Somerby. On entering Somerby village continue along High Street passing the Church Lane on the right-hand side. The property I located on the left-hand side, opposite to Somerby House.