The Square

A unique opportunity to purchase a period farmhouse situated in the heart of the highly desirable village of Thurnby with grounds and paddock land extending to approximately 4.13 acres or thereabouts with the additional benefit of planning consent for a three bedroomed detached bungalow and large annexe in the grounds.

The farmhouse offers versatile living accommodation arranged over two floors with gas fired central heating and many character features and is approached via an entrance hall, dining room, sitting room, recently refitted Devol kitchen, breakfast room and family room with log burner and French doors onto the rear gardens, Also to the ground floor there is a utility room, office and work room with access to the garage.

To the first floor there is a landing, four bedrooms and family bathroom.

Good sized front and rear gardens with gravelled driveway to the side providing vehicular access to the rear paddock land.

The property benefits from planning consent from Harborough District Council Application No. 20/02024/FUL for the erection of one 2/3 bedroomed detached bungalow and a detached annexe / garaging.

Past the site of the building plots is gated access to the paddock / amenity land with total land at the property extending to 4.13 acres or thereabouts. The paddocks are currently set out as two parcels of land with a line of trees and hedging separating the two. The fields gently slope down and adjoin Bushby Brook. EPC E.

Location - Firs Farm is located in the heart of the village of Thurnby within the conservation area and the village is located approximately 5 miles east of Leicester City Centre. The village retains a good sense of community spirit and offers amenities including a Parish Church, Primary School, Co-operative Convenience Store with ample parking, popular local pub, doctors surgery, and is surrounded by some of Leicestershire's most attractive rolling countryside. Further shopping and supermarket facilities are available in Oadby and Tesco superstore at Hamilton. For the commuter Leicester has rail services to London St Pancras and the M1 is accessible at junction 21 which intersects with the M69. A bus service is also available along the A47 into Leicester.

Entrance Hallway - Via traditionally styled front door with glazed inset, quarry tiled flooring, stairs rising to first floor. Inner hallway with multi paned window to the rear elevation and half glazed door giving access to the rear gardens.

Viewings - All viewings should be arranged via Andrew Granger & Co on . Viewings are strictly via appointment only.

Accommodation In Detail -

Ground Floor -

Dining Room - 3.18 x 3.13 (10'5" x 10'3") - Multi paned window to the front elevation, built in corner storage cupboard, part glass fronted with shelving, fireplace with marble surround and radiator.

Sitting Room - 4.25 x 3.83 (13'11" x 12'6") - A light and airy dual aspect sitting room with multi paned windows to the front and rear elevations, fireplace with marble surround and two radiators.

Kitchen - 4.07 x 3.16 (13'4" x 10'4") - A delightful newly fitted hand painted Devol Kitchen with a range of base and wall mounted cupboards with a quartz worksurface over, space for cooker (available by separate negotiation), integrated fridge and freezer, Belfast sink, integrated dishwasher, quarry tiled flooring and multi paned window to the front and rear elevations. Steps rising to;

Breakfast Room - 4.20 x 2.83 (13'9" x 9'3" ) - With quarry tiled flooring, radiator, ceiling spot lighting and doors to the family room and office.

Family Room - 5.52 x 3.66 (18'1" x 12'0") - A versatile room with exposed brick walling and vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden trusses, quarry tiled flooring, log burner, multi paned window to side and multi paned French doors leading onto the gardens.

Lobby - Half glazed multi paned door to front.

W.C / Utility Room - 1.91 x 1.60 (6'3" x 5'2") - With low flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, worksurface with plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble drier, wall mounted cupboard, extractor fan and radiator.

Office - 2.29 x 2.99 (7'6" x 9'9") - Quarry tiled flooring, radiator and multi paned window overlooking the front gardens.

Workroom - 3.23 x 2.35 (10'7" x 7'8") - A versatile work room with Belfast sink and multi paned window overlooking the front garden. Wall mounted Valiant gas fired central heating boiler. Glazed partition and doorway leading to the garage.

First Floor -

Landing - Multi paned window to the rear elevation and large storage cupboards

Bedroom 1 - 4.09 x 3.28 (13'5" x 10'9") - Multi paned window to the front elevations and radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.25 x 3.18 (13'11" x 10'5") - Multi paned window to the front elevation, radiator, fireplace and built in wardrobes.

Bedroom 3 - 4.25 x 2.13 (13'11" x 6'11" ) - Multi paned window to rear elevation, radiator and built in wardrobe. A doorway leads from Bedroom 3 to bedroom 4.

Bedroom 4 - 3.84 x 2.04 (12'7" x 6'8" ) - Multi paned window to the front elevation and radiator.

Family Bathroom - With low flush w.c, pedestal wash hand basin, roll top bath, shower with tiled surround, two windows to the front elevation and wooden flooring.

Outside -

Front Gardens - To the front of the property there is gated access to the front gardens with access to the GARAGE with timber double doors. Front lawns with pathway leading to the front door. Gated access to gravelled driveway to the side leading to the rear gardens, building plot and paddock land.

Rear Gardens - To the rear of the property there is a large patio area immediately to the rear of the property, shaped lawns with floral and herbaceous borders. Gated access leads to the area with planning consent.

Planning Consent - Within the grounds of Firs Farm Harborough District Council has granted planning permission Application No; 20/02024/FUL for the erection of a 2/3 bedroomed dwelling, detached garage and annexe. Further details available from the selling agents.

Paddock Land / Stabling - There is a further enclosure of grass land with timber stabling which leads to the wonderful two paddocks that gently run down to Bushby Brook. The total site area at Firs Farm extends to approximately 4.13 acres or thereabouts.

Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017 any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/photo driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). We will need this information before Solicitors are instructed.

Appraisals & Surveys - If you have a house to sell then we offer a free valuation, without obligation.

Andrew Granger & Co undertake all types of Valuations including R.I.C.S. Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for probate, capital gains and inheritance tax purposes and Insurance Valuations. For further information contact our Surveying Department on .

Energy Performance Rating - E -

Council Tax Banding - G - Tenure & Council Tax - We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Harborough District Council - Tax Band G. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Stamp Duty From 23rd September 2022 - Normal Rate
Up to £250,000 - 0%
£250,001 to £925,000 - 5%
£925,001 to £1.5 million – 10%
Over £1.5 million – 12%

First Time Buyers
UP to £425,000 – 0%
£425,001 to £625,000 – 5%
Homes above £625,000 - Normal rates apply

You usually pay 3% on top of these rates if you own another residential property. It is recommended buyers check Stamp Duty rates for their particular situation on the government website:




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