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 an award winning gastro pub called The Griffin Inn, a 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, Swithland 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

Accomodation

The property is entered into a spacious reception hall with open staircase and tiled flooring. Leading off the hallway is a spacious front sitting room, a rear living room with log burner which leads seamlessly to the garden room which floods the space with natural light and offers ample space to dine and relax overlooking the rear garden. The kitchen, which is laid out in a Farmhouse style, is fitted with a range of appliances and Rangemaster. A door from the kitchen leads back into the entrance hall where a utility room, WC and garage access can be found. First floor accommodation includes a generous landing which the current owners house a useful study nook, leading off are three double bedrooms, served by a family bathroom which comprises a corner bath and separate shower.

Outside

The property is set behind a dry-stone wall, with a pedestrian gate leading to the front door. A slab and gravel driveway provides off road parking for one car and access to the integral garage. To the rear, dry stone walls feature throughout along with a tranquil pond. A terrace is made up of a gravelled and patio area with established shrubs and trees surrounding. Steps lead up to a lawn which offers incredible open views, access to a greenhouse (currently used as a small art studio), garden shed (with fitted shelves and work-bench) and a fully insulated garden studio/office.

Garden Studio/Office

Fully insulated with small fitted kitchen area including integrated fridge and inset sink, electricity and running water. This space works perfectly for those with work from home needs or hobbies requiring plenty of self contained space.

Services

All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with boiler fitted in 2021.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Tenure

Freehold.

Directions

From Rothley cross Swithland Reservoir travelling along The Ridings. Passing the village church and Griffin pub/restaurant on the left-hand side the property can then be found situated around 330 yards past this on the right-hand side.

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