Orchard House

Location

Swithland village is an oasis of calm in an otherwise busy world. The area is well known for its lovely walks and numerous beauty spots which include Swithland Reservoir, Swithland Woods and Bradgate Park all of which can be reached on foot. The primary school (6 minute walk) is rated outstanding by Ofsted rating and the village pub/restaurant was voted pub of the year in 2019 at the Leicestershire Tourism and Hospitality Awards. There are shops, pubs and restaurants available in the nearby villages of Rothley (2.8 miles), Quorn (3.4 miles) and Woodhouse Eaves (2 miles). Charnwood Forest, Lingdale and Rothley Park provide excellent golfing and there excellent schooling available at Loughborough and ratcliffe. There is an excellent rail service to London St Pancras available at Loughborough and Leicester access to M1(J22) is close by.

Distances

Loughborough 6.1 miles / Leicester 7.4 miles / Nottingham 24.4 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 2 miles / Quorn 3.4 miles / Rothley 2.8 miles / Bradgate Park 2.5 miles / Ratcliffe College 6.2 miles / M1(J22) 6 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 10.5 miles / East Midlands Airport 12.2 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered into a spacious reception hall with open mahogany staircase rising to an open first floor gallery. Double doors from the hallway open into a large drawing room with oak floor and a contemporary take on an Inglenook fireplace is a particular feature. Flooded with natural light two sets of patio doors from the drawing room provide direct access and lovely garden views and French doors open onto the south west elevation. The formal dining room is also approached through double doors and an open fire with Cotswold stone surround takes centre stage. The dining room also has oak flooring throughout and provides access into a garden room beautifully hand crafted by Vale Garden Houses. Constructed of Douglas Fir hardwood the garden room has a toughened glass pitch roof, limestone floor and French doors open out into the rear garden...

Ground Floor Cont'd

The kitchen and adjacent family area are open plan thus creating a large space ideal for those with entertaining in mind. The kitchen itself is fitted with a comprehensive range of light Canadian maple fronted cabinets with granite worktops, Belfast sink and a range of integrated appliances are included in the sale. The family area has oak flooring throughout and a full height bay window to front floods the space with an abundance of natural light. A generous utility room provides access to a boiler room and integral double garage. A study with oak floor and cloaks/WC located just off the reception hall completes the ground floor accommodation.

First Floor

On the first floor an open gallery leads to a T shaped landing off which there are five double bedrooms and a large family bathroom. Four of the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes with bedroom one have a dedicated dressing room and large en suite bathroom with twin wash hand basins. Bedroom two also has its own en suite shower room.

Outside

Orchard House occupies a prime position within this small development which is made up of five, individually styled homes. Now well established Charnia Grove which is shared meanders to reach Orchard House which occupies one of the largest plots of 0.62 acres in total. The property stands behind a mature hedge and a wooden five bar gate opens to a generous paved driveway which provides turning space, hard standing for numerous vehicles and access to an integral double garage. The gardens which are extremely mature wrap around the property and an old brick wall forms the rear boundary. The surrounding paddocks, woodland and farmland create a surprisingly rural feel and an idyllic backdrop to the fully landscaped grounds which are considered a particular feature. Highly manicured lawns are frames by a number of mature trees, ornamental beds and stone patio areas.

Oversized Double Garage

Integrated with door from the utility room the garage has two electric up and over doors and personal door to garden.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Regency slimine boiler located in a boiler room adjacent to the utility room. The boiler, security alarm and water softener are all serviced annually. The property has wooden double glazing.

Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council.

Tenure

Freehold

Directions

From Rothley enter the village of Swithland travelling along The Ridings. After crossing Swithland Reservoir turn right opposite the village into Charnia Grove where the property is situated on the left hand side.