No bars, no signal predictedOne bar, reliable signal unlikelyTwo bars, may experience problems with connectivityThree bars, likely to have good coverage and receive a data rate to support basic web servicesFull bars, likely to have good coverage indoors and to receive an enhanced data rate to support multimedia services
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Guide price£795,000
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4 bedroom character property for sale

Leicester LE7
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Character property
4 bed
2 bath

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Ultra-fast 1000Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Historic, Former Farmhouse
  • Prime Conservation Setting
  • Over 2500 sq ft of Accommodation
  • In Part Dating Back to 18th Century & Grade II Listed
  • Two Separate Large Detached Double Garages with Workshops and Additional Loft Storage
  • Four Bedrooms & Two Bathrooms, Two Downstairs Toilets
  • Parking for Several Vehicles & Outbuildings
  • South Facing Large Private Garden
  • Three Log Burners and Central Heating Throughout
  • Planning Consent for Single Storey Extension
Located on the edge of the village close to the border with Cropston/Rothley/Swithland, Mill House Farm is a historic old period farmhouse under Swithland slate packed full of period charm. Enjoying a prime, conservation setting this well-loved home retains many of its original features with spacious rooms, leaded windows with double or secondary glazing, high ceilings and timber beams. The property is entered through an entrance hall with cloakroom toilet and garden access. Further round is the main hallway leading off to the drawing room and across is the cellar. At the end of the Hallway is the sitting room with Inglenook fireplace and fireside storage cupboard. An open living area flowing from the dining room to the kitchen with both a pantry and butler’s pantry, Belfast sink and butchers block work-surfaces, gas range cooker and a large oven with extractor. Next to this is the orangery with double doors to the patio, providing much natural light and access to the garden. On the other side of the Kitchen is a utility room with separate toilet, belfast sink, boot room area near the gas boiler and back door.

Rooms

First Floor
The first floor contains a large landing with high ceilings, three large double bedrooms all dual aspect and one single bedroom with top cupboard storage. 2 bathrooms both with waterfall showers. The master bedroom boasts walk in wardrobe, ensuite complete bathroom and a Velux window. Another double bedroom contains a built-in double wardrobe and separate walk-in linen store as well as a hand basin. The family shower room with airing cupboard, hot water tank and separate toilet. Insulation has been installed to a very high standard allowing the property to remain warm in the winter months and cool during the summer.

Outside
Outside a side gate provides access from the driveway to the formal garden, with a completely private south facing patio area and a range of pathways and stone steps which wind through a well-stocked mature terraced garden. Secured with a brick wall, mature shrubs and fencing allowing dogs to roam free securely. Multiple sheds, greenhouse, covered storage areas and bird aviaries. A driveway terminates a collection of outbuildings and large log store, multiple parking areas and a double garage with workshop topped in Swithland Slate. Further up the driveway an additional large Timber Framed double garage and workshop with loft storage accessed by stairs. More parking spaces in front of this garage and a gated storage area currently used for multiple trailers.

Timber Frame Double Garage
Erected in 2015 this Timber Frame constructed garage is currently used as a car storage and workshop, however could be repurposed as a home office or Annex with planning consent.

Location
Thurcaston is situated between Leicester and Loughborough on the edge of the Charnwood Forest close to Bradgate Park. A beautiful village with a friendly community and thriving pub (The Wheatsheaf Inn), primary school and church. A more comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the neighbouring villages of Rothley (1.9 miles) Anstey (2 miles) and Birstall (2.4 miles).

Distances
Leicester 4.9 miles / Nottingham 25 miles / Loughborough 6.8 miles / M1 (J22) 6.8 miles / M69/M1(J22) 8.3 miles / Bradgate Park 1.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 13.8 miles / Ratcliffe College 5.7 miles

Planning Consent
Planning was granted on 7th December 2004 for a single storey extension to side/front of dwelling P/04/4121/2

Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council

Tenure
Freehold

Services
All mains services are available and connected

Directions
At the crossroads, in the centre of the village, next to the village pub (The Wheatsheaf Inn) turn onto Mill Lane.

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