4 bedroom detached house for sale

A fascinating property located on the edge of the thriving village of Great Bowden, with far reaching countryside views towards The Welland Valley. The property boasts over 3,000 square feet of accommodation styled in a contemporary fashion by the current owner, and lies adjacent to the canal, leading to Foxton Locks on one side and its own formal, walled gardens and pastureland to the other.

Accommodation - A wooden and glazed door with windows either side leads into the elegant entrance hall housing cloaks and shoe cupboards. The sitting room to the left boasts a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and four Velux windows which, along with bi-fold doors leading onto a beautiful courtyard, creates a wonderfully light room. To the right off the entrance hall is a further reception hall with a vaulted ceiling, exposed brickwork, a fantastic staircase rising to the first floor, a door and windows with shutters to the rear overlooking the canal. There is also a guest cloakroom with tiled flooring and a two piece suite.

To the right is the family room with two windows to the front elevation, a further window to the rear and a feature fireplace with an inset cast iron log burner, built cupboard and spotlights. An inner corridor with a window to the front overlooking the driveway gives access to a store room with a Velux window and a tiled flooring. A bathroom with a Velux window to the rear, a heated chrome towel rail and fully tiled walls and flooring provides a low flush WC, wash hand basin with cupboard under, shower cubicle and panelled bath. Opposite this is ground floor bedroom four, having two windows to the front, one to the side, two Velux windows and a vaulted ceiling.

From the reception hall to the left, is a dining room (currently used as a sitting room) which has a door to the courtyard with full height windows either side, a feature fireplace with an exposed brick and limestone surround and a cast-iron gas log burner set within. A door leads through to the breakfast kitchen where full height windows and a door give access to the courtyard and overlook the canal. There is an excellent range of shaker style eye and base level units and drawers with solid oak preparation surfaces, carousel corner unit, a one and a quarter bowl sink and drainer unit and further Belfast sink. Integrated appliances include a dishwasher, Siemens hob and a Siemens combination oven. An island unit with a marble top provides breakfast bar space and storage beneath, all complemented by a tiled floor. Beyond the kitchen is the utility room with a range of cabinets, work surfaces, a sink and drainer unit, white appliance space, window and door.

A beautiful contemporary staircase rises to the galleried landing where a full height oriel window with shutters overlooks the canal. There is a vaulted ceiling and a feature wall with exposed brickwork. An inner corridor house the airing cupboard. The master bedroom has dual aspect windows enjoying canal views, built-in wardrobes and drawers, and an ensuite with a heated chrome towel rail, fully tiled walls and floor providing a panelled bath, wash hand basin with cupboard under, low flush WC and double shower cubicle.

At the opposite end of the property is bedroom two, which has windows to the front and side elevations and built-in wardrobes. Bedroom three has a window to the front. A bathroom provides a corner shower cubicle, low flush WC and a wash hand basin with storage beneath, panelled bath, radiator, a heated towel rail and tiled flooring. The property is completed by a fourth bathroom with tiled walls and wood effect laminate flooring providing a tiled bath, enclosed WC, wash hand basin.

Outside - The property is approached via a privately owned driveway and an attractive brick archway into a large courtyard with a raised central island which provides ample parking and turning space. To the east is a delightful walled garden, planted with a fantastic range of fruit trees. A bespoke aluminium greenhouse by Alitex takes centre stage. Beyond the walled garden is extensive ‘ridge and furrow’ pastureland which leads to a wooden summerhouse overlooking a pond. Attached to the property is a double garage, currently partitioned to create two workshops each with electricity. On the other side of the arch is a stable currently used as a useful store. All in all, the total plot extends to approximately 2.59 acres.

Location - Great Bowden is one of the most highly sought after villages within the County both by virtue of the quality housing stock and strong community spirit. The area is known for its attractive surrounding countryside including the nationally recognised Foxton Locks.

Local amenities include a parish church, post office, village store and primary school. There is a selection of places to eat and dine with two gastro public houses, the Shoulder of Mutton and Red Lion both recently renovated and upgraded and very popular amongst villagers and people who visit. In addition, there are two cafes, the renowned Bowden Stores which also has a gift shop and Welton’s Deli which has a post office and shop, as well as a café.

The nearby town of Market Harborough provides a wide range of shopping, leisure, education and recreational facilities with a mainline train service within convenient walking distance, giving access to London St. Pancras in under an hour. Schooling is well catered for in both the state and private sector. Of particular note are Uppingham School, Oakham School, Stoneygate School, Leicester Grammar the latter two in Great Glen.

Tenure & Council Tax - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Tax Band: G

Other Information - Listed Status: Not Listed
Conservation Area: Grand Union Canal Conservation Area
Tree Preservation Orders: Any trees at the property would be subject to a TCA (Tree in a Conservation Area)
Services: Offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: FTTC, speed unknown
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: There is a private Right of Way across the first part of the drive to the neighbouring property at Waterways Cottage
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None
Accessibility: No accessibiltiy modifications
Planning issues: None of which our Clients are aware

Satnav Information - The property’s postcode is LE16 7HA, and house name: The Waterways.