3 Bedroom Detached House for Sale

• PREVIOUSLY LISTED WITH ANOTHER AGENT AT ?750,000!
• Wet underfloor heating throughout
• Open plan living with Sitting/dining room
• Downstairs shower room and upstairs family bathroom
• Cellar with sauna

• Converted Victorian school house with a wealth of charm and character
• Three bedrooms
• Kitchen & Family room
• Master bedroom with ensuite
• Landscaped low-maintenance garden with a magnificent Oak tree

Full Description

PREVIOUSLY LISTED WITH ANOTHER AGENT AT ?750,000!

Victorian charm and splendour combine with contemporary living in this elegant, converted detached schoolhouse, tucked away on a leafy lane and enjoying countryside views on the edge of this highly sought after south Leicestershire village.

A truly unique home with open plan living three bedrooms, an ensuite shower room, downstairs shower room and family bathroom that would makes for the ideal lock up and leave bolthole.

Our clients would consider a small part exchange.

Accommodation - Stepping in through the original oak door into the red-brick porch you immediately gain a sense of the history, charm and character in abundance throughout this unique home.

Through here you come to the spacious family room that spans over 25 ft. Natural light fills the space through windows to the side and front, and double doors which lead out to the patio beyond. A feature open fireplace takes centre stage on the raised platform allowing for plenty of warmth during winter evenings. An internal hallway links to the sitting/dining room which also features an open fireplace.

Back in the hall you will find a handy downstairs shower room with modern suite, while the kitchen is bathed in natural light through the large roof lantern and doors. Equipped with an extensive range of fitted wall and base units that offer ample storage with plenty of work surface space as well. There is space for appliances including range-style oven, washing machine and dishwasher and space for an American-style fridge/freezer.

The property benefits from a cellar with wine storage space and a sauna (currently not working).

Upstairs the galleried landing features exposed king truss beams adding to the rich sense of heritage. The master bedroom features an ensuite shower room and exposed beams, while the guest bedroom with its private balcony and exposed beams and vaulted ceiling offers a striking backdrop. The third bedroom also features exposed beams and is currently used as a dressing room. The family bathroom features a contemporary suite.

Outside - Accessed via secure gates the Old School House sits in private, landscaped, low-maintenance grounds that offer space for parking, al fresco dining and relaxing among the peaceful surrounds that life in Newton Harcourt affords. There is a magnificent Oak Tree taking centre stage, which is subject to a Tree Preservation Order. The guest bedroom also has its own balcony to sit and enjoy the leafy countryside views from.

Location - Newton Harcourt has long been regarded as one of the most favoured villages within south Leicestershire. This popularity is not only derived from the quality and variety of the housing stock, but is also due to the attractive surrounding countryside, access to major centres of employment at Leicester and Market Harborough as well as and neighbourhood shopping within the adjacent village of Great Glen.

Within a 15-minute walk is the popular Wistow Rural Centre which has a range of boutique shops, a caf?, a delicatessen and an excellent garden centre.

Property Information - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: Harborough District Council
Listed Status: Not Listed
Conservation Area: No
Tree Preservation Orders: Oak Tree in the garden is subject to a TPO
Tax Band: E
Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired wet underfloor heating.
Broadband delivered to the property: FTTC
Non-standard construction: Believed to be of standard construction
Wayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: Yes
Flooding issues in the last 5 years: None
Accessibility: Two storey dwelling with cellar. No accessibility modifications
Planning issues: None which our clients are aware of

Satnav Information - The property's postcode is LE8 9FN, and house name Old School House.

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