5 bedroom house
Thornton Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9RP
Guide Price
£1,175,000
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Land Tags: Paddock
Summary Details
- First Marketed: Oct 2022
- Removed: Dec 2022
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- Land Tags: Paddock
Originally built in 1997 by Sherbourne Homes, this unique home has been the subject of a continuous programme of refurbishment and improvement over recent years. A new outdoor heated pool, aluminium double glazing and rain water harvesting are just some of the features. In addition to three reception rooms and large open plan living kitchen a ground floor family room with adjacent shower room offers potential annexe/guest accommodation. On the first floor are four/five bedrooms, three bathrooms and outside there is a generous driveway and oversized, integral double garage. As such properties are rarely available early viewing is highly recommended.
Location
The property enjoys a semi-rural location approximately 1 mile from the village centre. Markfield itself is a popular village in North West Leicestershire close to the Charnwood Forest with its many beauty spots including Bradgate Park, Old John and Beacon Hill. Thornton reservoir (2.2 miles) is also close by and the village offers a wide range of day to day amenities which includes a Co-op. East Midlands Airport/Parkway are within easy reach and access to M1(J22) is just two miles from the property.
Outside
The property stands within large grounds of around 0.73 acres in total. Enjoying a private setting the property shares it's approach with three similar sized, family homes. To the front of the property a driveway provides ample hard standing and access to an integral double garage. Pedestrian gates to both sides of the property provide access to the rear garden which enjoy a pleasant, north westerly aspect. A large slate terrace which spans the full width of the property creates the perfect space for entertaining outdoors and an outdoor heated pool added by the current owners is a particular feature. Adjacent to the pool is a summerhouse with power and light and a brick built pool house houses the pool heater and filtration system. Beyond the rear garden is a fully stock proof paddock with natural pond, greenhouse, and is home to a large mower shed.
Integral Double Garage
The garage has an electric Hormann door, electric car charge point, power and light points. An internal door opens into the utility room and a further side door opens to the garden.
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
Services
All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with Worcester boiler (installed 2021) located in the roof space above the garage. Bedrooms one and two have air-conditioning and there is an integrated speaker system in the sitting room, garden room and family room. The property has rain water harvesting and new aluminium double glazing throughout. There is also a sophisticated CCTV system with three cameras.
Tenure
Freehold
Directions
From the A50 Fieldhead roundabout turn onto Launde Road which after a short distance becomes Ratby Lane. As Ratby Lane becomes Thornton Lane the property can be found located on the right hand side.
Distances
Leicester 7.8 miles / Nottingham 23.9 miles / Derby 24.4 miles / Loughborough 8.8 miles / Market Bosworth 8.7 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 11.8 miles / M1(J22) 2.1 miles / Bradgate Park 2.8 miles / East Midlands Airport 12.5 miles / East Midlands Parkway 15.6 miles
Marketed by: Fine & Country, Woodhouse Eaves
Land Registry Data
- No historical data found.