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4 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Main Street, Swithland, LE12

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached Bungalow

BEDROOMS

4

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

28,761 sq ft

2,672 sq m

TENURE
Describes how you own a property. There are different types of tenure - freehold, leasehold, and commonhold.Read more about tenure in our glossary page.

Freehold

Key features

  • Single storey home
  • Spacious accommodation
  • Substantial mature plot
  • Up to five bedrooms
  • Three or more reception rooms
  • Driveway and large double garage
  • Bathroom & two en-suites
  • Idyllic village location.
  • Excellent access to travel routes
  • Hugely flexible spaces.

Description

A rare opportunity to purchase this bespoke built detached home offered to the market for the first time in well over half a century.  The property is situated on a mature landscaped plot of 0.37 acres or thereabouts in this most desirable of Charnwood Forest villages, having spacious, flexible and well presented overall space approaching 3000 square feet with detached double garage, ample driveway parking and an un-overlooked rear aspect abutting to countryside.  The easily configured internal spaces are centrally heated, double glazed and offer up to five bedrooms (two en-suite) and three receptions rooms or a multitude of combinations to suit most needs with huge potential for further development subject to consents.  Offered with no upward chain and viewing please strictly by appointment.


EPC Rating: D

SWITHLAND

Swithland is an idyllic conservation village set firmly in the
midst of the Charnwood forest close to Bradgate Park a nd is
home to the 13th century St leonards church, Swithland
reservoir, village primary school, many listed buildings and a
renowned local pub restaurant; The Griffin Inn. There are
many scenic walks nearby a nd despite its rural setting the
village is very well placed for a ccess to motorway networks
and local travel links a s well a s train a nd a ir travel.

EPC RATING

The property has an EPC rating of D; for further information
and to see the full report please visit:
certificate and use the postcode when prompted.

FRONTAGE AND DRIVEWAY

The property sits well back from the road behind a raised
lawn with stone retaining wall, shrubs a nd a mix of evergreen
and deciduous trees. There is a gently graded tarmacadam
driveway with block edge which provides ample parking
leading to the detached double garage a nd with gated a ccess
to the rear of the property a nd garden to either side of the
plot.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE

6.52m x 5.96m

With electrically operated
double access door, internal lighting, power and water plus
sink, space for workbench and personnel door to the rear of
the building allowing easy access from the side courtyard.

ENTRANCE PORCH

2.38m x 1.01m

With door and side screens to
the front elevation and internal door with screen leading
through to:

HALLWAY

9.63m x 3.62m

With fitted cloaks
cupboards, radiator, recessed ceiling lights and additional
storage adjacent to the kitchen.

LOUNGE

7.48m x 6.2m

An impressive main
reception room, ideal for large gatherings and having a dual
aspect with picture window to main street, two radiators and
multiple lighting points. A feature fireplace is the focal point
of the room which is accessed via double doors from the
hall.

DINING ROOM/BEDROOM FIVE

4.65m x 3.41m

The spacious dining room has
a radiator, double glazing and is handily located close to the
kitchen with a front facing aspect.

BREAKFAST KITCHEN

4.6m x 3.7m

With fitted units to base and
eye level, room for breakfast table, plenty of worktop space
and integrated/fitted appliances, recessed lighting and a full
width bay with glazed door overlooking the landscaped
garden beyond.

UTILITY ROOM

2.21m x 1.87m

With corner sink, plumbing for
washing machine, storage and radiator, access to the boiler
house and with glazed door at the side leading to:

CONSERVATORY

4.56m x 2.68m

The hardwood conservatory
has power points, wall lighting and french doors to both front
and rear leading to the garden and to a useful side
courtyard space which connects to the garage.

OFFICE/BEDROOM FOUR

3.42m x 2.76m

Offering excellent built-off
storage and although currently employed as a study, the
room was formerly used as a bedroom and enjoys an
excellent view to the garden via the full length glazed french
doors.

SNUG SITTING ROOM

4.71m x 3.4m

A cosy seating space,
ideal for quiet evenings with recessed lighting, radiator and
french doors leading rearwards to the patio and garden. An
additional door leads rearwards to:

GARDEN ROOM

3.11m x 3.1m

Being mostly glazed this room is
light and airy whilst not becoming unduly warm due to the
aspect. The view to the garden is private and a glazed door
leads outside to the covered veranda. A further door leads
internally off to:

MASTER BEDROOM

6.17m x 4.61m

MASTER BEDROOM
6.17m x 4.61m (20' 3" x 15' 1") An impressive double room
with windows front and rear plus french doors to the
veranda, fitted storage, two radiators, wall lighting and
access to:

EN-SUITE BATHROOM

3.12m x 2.65m

With four piece suite including
bath and separate shower cubicle, built in storage, half
height tiling and window to the side elevation.

GUEST BEDROOM TWO

4.66m x 3.53m

Situated privately to the
front of the property with plenty of storage, vanity unit,
entrance space with additional storage and access off to:

EN-SUITE SHOWER ROOM

2.65m x 1.87m

With three piece suite
including shower cubicle, WC and wash basin, window to the
side elevation, radiator and half-height tiling.

BEDROOM THREE

4.57m x 4.15m

This generously
proportioned double room has built in storage, a vanity wash
basin, radiator as well as windows to side and rear
elevations.

FAMILY BATHROOM

3.71m x 1.92m

With built in storage/airing
cupboard, bath, WC and bidet, partial tiling, vanity unit with
inset basin, radiator and window to the side elevation.

WC

2.36m x 1.04m

With two piece suite including
WC and wash basin, radiator and ceiling lighting.

REAR GARDEN

REAR GARDEN
A patio area with integrated chess board runs across much
of the immediate rear elevation, giving way to a raised lawn
with mature planting, shrubs and trees set to bedding areas
to the perimeter of the plot which abuts to farmland to the
rear of the plot providing a well screened private space in
which to entertain and relax. To the side of the house, neatly
hidden away is a useful storage shed.

COUNCIL TAX BAND

The property has a council tax rating of 'G' via Charnwood
Borough Council.

MAKING AN OFFER

As part of our service to our Vendors, we have a
responsibility to ensure that all potential buyers are in a
position to proceed with any offer they make and would
therefore ask any potential purchaser to speak with our
Mortgage Advisor to discuss and establish how they intend
to fund their purchase. Additionally, we can offer
Independent Financial Advice and are able to source
mortgages from the whole of the market, helping you secure
the best possible deal, potentially saving you money.
If you are making a cash offer, we will ask you to confirm the
source and availability of your funds in order to present
your offer in the best possible light to our Vendor.

PLOT/FLOOR PLANS

Purchasers should note that the floor/plot plan(s) included
within the property particulars is/are intended to show the
relationship between rooms/boundaries and do not
necessarily reflect exact dimensions. Plans are produced
for guidance only and are not necessarily to scale.
Purchasers must satisfy themselves of matters of
importance regarding dimensions, boundary ownership or
other details by inspection or advice from their Surveyor or
Solicitor.

IDENTIFICATION AND MONEY LAUNDERING

If you have an offer agreed we are legally bound to carry out
ID and Anti-Money Laundering checks and on acceptance of
offer one of our onboarding team will contact you to guide
you through this secure process. There will be a charge of
£79.99 plus VAT for these checks

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property
details we have not tested any services, heating, plumbing,
equipment or apparatus, fixtures or fittings and no
guarantee can be given or implied that they are connected,
in working order or fit for purpose. We may not have had
sight of legal documentation confirming tenure or other
details and any references made are based upon
information supplied in good faith by the Vendor.

PROPERTY INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE

The Vendor(s) of this property has (have) completed a
Property Information Questionnaire which provides
prospective purchasers with important information about
the property which you may wish to consider before viewing
or making an offer. Please enquire if you would like to view a
copy.

Front Garden

The property sits well back from the road behind a raised lawn with stone retaining wall, shrubs and a mix of evergreen and deciduous trees.

Rear Garden

A patio area with integrated chess board runs across much of the immediate rear elevation, giving way to a raised lawn with mature planting, shrubs and trees set to bedding areas to the perimeter of the plot which abuts to farmland to the rear of the plot providing a well screened private space in which to entertain and relax. To the side of the house, neatly hidden away is a useful storage shed.

Parking - Driveway

There is a gently graded tarmacadam driveway with block edge which provides ample parking leading to the detached double garage and with gated access to the rear of the property and garden to either side of the plot.

Parking - Double garage

6.52m x 5.96m (21' 5" x 19' 7") With electrically operated double access door, internal lighting, power and water plus sink, space for workbench and personnel door to the rear of the building allowing easy access from the side courtyard.

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: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Garage,Driveway
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Front garden,Rear garden
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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About Moore & York, Covering Leicestershire

61 Granby Street, Leicester, LE1 6FB
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Moore and York was established in 1991 by Richard (Rick) Moore and Andrew York who created a successful business in Granby Street, Leicester before returning to their former professional patch in Loughborough where they merged with Armstrong's Estate Agents to form Armstrong Moore & York which of course later became simply Moore & York.

In line with Andrew and Rick's vision we remain today an independently owned, client focused business and operate from our central branch which gives us county-wide coverage and allows us to concentrate on further establishing Moore & York's long standing reputation for quality service to our discerning clients.

Our friendly and experienced property valuers John Waters and Jason Rowley cover the Leicester/Leicestershire and Loughborough/Charnwood markets respectively and have well over 60 years combined experience of property valuation and sales in the midlands marketplace.

We offer a wide range of services including property sales and professional valuations, mortgage advice, wealth management and conveyancing services as well as property lettings - via Moore & York Lettings Ltd, our sister company which is headed up by Rick's son, Jamie Moore.

Our success as one of the regions leading estate agents has been recognised by our clients who consistently rate us as a company you can place your trust in.

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