Windmill Rise, Woodhouse Eaves, LE12

Location

Woodhouse Eaves is a prime North Leicestershire village nestled in the rolling hills of the Charnwood Forest. The area is well known for its idyllic countryside walks and many beauty spots including the nearby Beacon Hill, Swithland Woods, Outwoods and Bradgate Park. The village itself offer an impressive range of day-to-day amenities including a day nursery, primary school, two village stores, chemist/post office, hairdressers, butcher’s, greengrocer and superb pubs / restaurants. Woodhouse Eaves also has good proximity to the very well-regarded Loughborough Endowed Schools offering schooling for all ages. A greater range of facilities including a fast direct mainline railway service to London’s St Pancras are available from Loughborough and Leicester (London in 1 hour 3 minutes). East Midlands Airport, East Midlands Parkway train station, the M1 and the M69 are also within easy reach.

Distances

Leicester 8.7 miles / Loughborough 4.7 miles / Nottingham 21 miles / Bradgate Park 2.9 miles / Swithland Woods 1.2 miles / Beacon Hill 1.5 miles / East Midlands Airport 9.6 miles / M1(J22) 5.2 miles / M1(J23) 3.9 miles

Accommodation

The property is entered into a generous reception hall which is central to all the living accommodation. Glass double doors from the hallway open into an impression double reception room which flows seamlessly into a modern, contemporary style kitchen and further glass doors open into a sumptuous, garden room. Large porcelain floor tiles extends through this space and two fully glazed roof lanterns, windows and a 4m bi fold flood this space with natural light. Designed for those with entertaining in mind there is ample space for family and friends to dine and relax in soft seating and a free-standing Contura log burner offers a cosy feature. The kitchen itself is fitted in a style consistent with the overall theme. White, high glass cabinets wrap around a central island and included are an impressive range of integrated appliances. There is plumbing and a recess has been for a large American style Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer (available by negotiation). A large over head roof lantern within the kitchen is a particular feature and a window to front provides far-reaching countryside views...

Accommodation Cont'd

Bedroom one forms part of an impressive bedroom suite and a part vaulted ceiling creates a lofty feel. Two Velux windows and French doors provide natural light whilst maintain a high degree of privacy to this space. Leading off is a stylishly fitted, open plan en suite with large, walk-in shower, beyond which is a dressing room/office with doors to garden. Bedroom two to the front has fitted wardrobes, enjoys elevated countryside views and has its own en-suite with double shower with drench head. Bedroom three is southwest facing and French doors provide direct access into the rear garden. This bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and en suite with double shower with drench head. Bedroom four is currently used as a home office. The family bathroom is also stylishly fitted with a three-piece suite with a back to the wall WC and seemingly made to measure Omnitub, Japanese hot tub with body jets and drench head shower over. A fully equipped utility room off the kitchen with external door to front completes the accommodation.

Outside

Located on a private drive in 0.2 acres in total, No.16 Windmill Rise shares its tucked away location with two neighbouring properties. Enjoying an enviable position, a large frontage provides hard standing for numerous vehicles and access to three garages. A large area of lawn to the front could easily be repurposed to create additional hardstanding or turning area if required. The property itself is approached via a wide, external staircase and access is off a generous, stone terrace which enjoys elevated views and is enclosed by a glass balustrade. A side gate provides access to a fully landscaped rear garden which enjoys a pleasant, south westerly aspect. Adjacent to the kitchen is a large stone terrace providing the perfect space for entertaining outdoors. From the terrace wooden steps flanked by beautifully manicured lawns climb gently terminating close to the rear boundary. The current owners have added considerable landscaping to maintain and create further privacy throughout the year.

Extensive Garaging

Below the accommodation is a double garage and single garage separated by a diving wall.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property mains gas central heating (boiler in loft) with underfloor heating (wet system) throughout the open plan living kitchen, garden room and bedroom one suite. The windows and doors are double with a combination of uPVC and aluminium frames.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

At the crossroads in the centre of the village proceed along Main Street passing the village store and butchers on the right-hand side. Take the first turning on the left into Windmill Rise and the drive entrance to No.16 Windmill Rise can be found on the right-hand side.