Charnwood Rise, Woodhouse Eaves

Location

The property is located within a 6 min (0.3 miles) stroll of the village centre. Woodhouse Eaves is an extremely desirable village in Northwest Leicestershire, beautifully nestled in the Charnwood Forest. The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spot that include Beacon Hill, Swithland Woods and historic Bradgate Park. The property itself is centrally located within easy walking distance of all village amenities which includes a convenience store, greengrocers, pharmacy, hairdressers, butchers and four pub/restaurants. A greater range of facilities including mainline railway services to London St Pancras can be found in the nearby market town of Loughborough and Leicester City and the village allows easy access to the M1 motorway.

Distances

Leicester 9 miles / Loughborough 4.9 miles / Nottingham 21.3 miles / Bradgate Park 3 miles / Swithland Woods 1.6 miles / Beacon Hill 1.6 miles / Ratcliffe College 8.4 miles / M1(J22) 4.1 miles / M1(J23) 4.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 10 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered via a welcoming entrance hall, which leads through to the front sitting room, featuring a large bay window and an attractive open fire. The hallway continues into the dining room, complete with a charming Wood burning stove, creating an ideal space for entertaining or family dining. From here, a door leads into the kitchen, which benefits from a pantry and direct access to the rear garden. In addition, there are two useful external stores and a separate WC.

First Floor

The first-floor landing provides access to two well-proportioned bedrooms with feature open fires and a spacious family bathroom, fitted with a freestanding bath and separate shower enclosure.

Second Floor

Occupying the entirety of the second floor, bedroom three/study offers a versatile space ideal as an additional bedroom, home office or hobby room. Converted from a former loft room, it features two rear-facing Velux windows that enjoy far-reaching countryside views.

Agents Note

Access to the second floor is via a staircase rising from bedroom one.

Outside

A particular feature of the property is the beautifully maintained rear garden, mainly laid to lawn and complemented by raised beds and a greenhouse. Owing to the natural lay of the land, the garden enjoys far-reaching countryside views. Further benefits include solar panels at the back of the property and, unusually for a property of this style, a secure driveway providing off-road parking for two vehicles. To the front of the property is an attractive enclosed walled garden with a path to access the back garden.

Services

All main services are available and connected along with mains gas central heating. The property benefits from a Solar PV System, producing 4KW, with a 25-year (Tier 3) Feed-in Tariff until December 2036. This provides an (inflation linked) income for electricity generation and export of approx. £2000 per annum, in addition to savings from using own-generated electricity. On the front boundary wall is an electric car charge point. All ground and first-floor windows are double-glazed, wooden-framed sash windows, plus there are two wooden-framed, double-glazed Velux windows in the loft room. The transom strip of glass above the front door is original and single glazed.

Tenure

Freehold.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions

From the centre of Woodhouse Eaves proceed along Maplewell Road passing the Curzon Arms on the right-hand side. Turn left onto Charnwood Rise where the property is situated on the left-hand side.