- Stunning Detached Barn Conversion +
- Five Reception Rooms +
- Five Bedrooms +
- Sought After Village Location +
- Gas Central Heating and Double Glazing +
- Luxury En-Suite Bathroom, Jack and Jill Bathroom and Further En-Suite Shower Room +
- Energy Rating Pending +
- Council Tax Band G +
- Tenure Freehold +
- Dining Kitchen with Built-in AGA +
A stunning five bedroom, five reception room barn conversion, lying in this highly sought after village location backing onto open countryside and pocket gate bluebell woods. The property has Swithland slated roof with granite and stone walls and offers extensive family accommodation on an exceptional plot. The accommodation comprises entrance into T-shaped hallway, lounge with wood burning stove, two separate sitting rooms, study, dining room, dining kitchen and cloakroom. The first floor impressive landing leads to five double bedrooms, bedroom one with luxurious cottage style en-suite bathroom and bedroom two with Jack and Jill bathroom in addition to bedroom three having an en-suite shower room. Outside the property is set back from the road with extensive front lawns, sweeping driveway providing numerous car standing and garage with stairs to additional storage room over. The rear garden offers a stunning backdrop to the property having been comprehensively designed with lawns, pond, Indian sandstone patio, stocked borders, kitchen garden, two stables offering various uses, orchards and wildlife garden. Internal inspection is highly recommended to fully appreciate the accommodation on offer.
Location
Swithland is a highly desirable village in the heart of Charnwood Forest with an active community revolving around the primary school, a smart gastro pub/restaurant (The Griffin) and church. The village is famously associated with Swithland slate, which for centuries has been used for construction and particularly roofing slate which is characterised by its attractive graduated construction which can be seen on numerous properties across Leicestershire. Swithland reservoir a nature reserve and area of outstanding natural beauty is situated just outside the village. The Great Central Steam Railway runs past the village on the line from Loughborough to Birstall and crosses the reservoir itself via a magnificent arched bridge. There are extensive shops/facilities at the nearby villages of Rothley, Quorn and Woodhouse Eaves. Charnwood Forest is well known for its outstanding property picturesque villages, natural tourist attractions including Old John in Bradgate Park (the former home of Lady Jane Grey), The Outwoods and The Beacon. Golf is at nearby Rothley Park Golf Club and local shopping facilities are available at nearby Woodhouse Eaves and Rothley. Private schooling is available at the excellent Endowed Schools in Loughborough and the area is particularly well placed for commuting to Leicester and London via the direct train service from Leicester and the M1 at Markfield.