7 bedroom house

Location

Osgathorpe is a small village in North West Leicestershire situated between Loughborough and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Surrounded by rolling open countryside, the property itself stands close to a brook that runs through the village and two charming bridges frame a central meadow area. The village has a Church and pub called The Storey Arms. The surrounding countryside and villages offer a host of pubs, restaurants and local historic landmarks include Grace Dieu Priory and Woods (1 mile) and Mount St. Bernards Abbey (4.9 miles). There is a public bus service from Church Lane, along with school bus pick ups for Repton Prep School and the Loughborough Endowed Schools.

Distances

Leicester 16 miles / Derby 15.7 miles / Nottingham 20 miles / Birmingham 34 miles / Loughborough 8 miles / Melbourne 7.4 miles / Repton 13.2 miles / Twycross 13.2 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 6 miles / East Midlands Parkway 10.6 miles / East Midlands Airport 5.7 miles / M1 (J23) 4.6 miles

Ground Floor

The property is entered into a generous entrance hall with oak floor and a useful cupboard provides coat and shoe storage. From the hall, an open, return staircase rises to first floor, below which a staircase leads down to a cellar which is currently in use as a gaming room. From the hall, double doors open into a beautifully proportioned sitting room with central fireplace with open grate fire set on a slate hearth. The sitting room has a matching oak floor and French doors to the rear providing south facing views over the rear garden. The dining room features an inglenook with inset log burning stove set on a raised hearth. The farmhouse style kitchen with terracotta floor is garden facing and is fitted with a range of bespoke cabinets with an electric two oven Aga, integrated Smeg oven and ceramic hob. The kitchen has a beamed ceiling, offers ample space to dine and there is space for an American style fridge freezer.

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Access to the garden from the kitchen is through a fully equipped utility room with terracotta tile floor. A cloaks/W.C with matching oak floor and traditional style white suite completes the ground floor accommodation.

First Floor

The landing on the first floor provides access to two en suite double bedrooms and study/bedroom six. From the landing there is access to a walk in airing cupboard. The main bedroom suite is located to the rear of the property and includes a dressing room and luxury en suite. The main bedroom enjoys a private, south facing aspect and has a contemporary style the en suite is fitted with a four piece Porcellanosa suite featuring a freestanding bath and a walk-in double shower. Bedroom two has fitted wardrobes and also has an en suite shower room with shower cubicle with drench head. The study/bedroom six looks out over the village church.

Second Floor

A spacious landing on the second floor offers possible study space and provides access to three further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The family bathroom is fitted with a four piece white suite including a freestanding bath and corner shower.

Outside

The property boasts large grounds, extending to 2.12 acres in total. The property stands elevated, well back from Church Lane behind what would have been its original farmyard. Now St Mary's Close, access to Church View Farmhouse is shared with 5 individual properties giving a strong sense of community. The front garden is low maintenance and brick steps with metal balustrade lead to a central entrance doorway. A double width driveway provides hard standing for two vehicles and access to a double garage. Above the garage is a separate annexe, access via an external staircase. The rear garden is extremely private and south facing. Mainly laid to lawn the rear garden features a number of large trees and a large terrace which spans the full width of the property with pergola provides under cover seating. Double gates to the side of the property provide access to a further area of hardstanding and there is ample space to create further garaging.

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A long gravel drive extends through the rear garden into a paddock beyond terminating at three stables and an open sided barn.

Double Garage

The garage has two single up and over doors, power and light points.

Separate Annexe

Located over the garage is a self contained annexe with electric heating. Largely open plan the annexe is 'L ' shaped has fitted high gloss kitchen cabinets, sink unit, space for fridge, two windows to front and has a shower room fitted with a three piece suite.

Hay Barn

(30 x 11'7) cladded roof with seating area or storage.

Harlow Stables

Three timber stables with pitched roofs, light power and water points.

Services

Electricity, mains water and drainage are connected (main gas is not available in the village). The property has central heating with an electric Nightstor boiler located in the cellar. The property has wooden double glazing.

Local Authority

North West Leicestershire District Council.

Directions

From the M1(J23) near Shepshed continue along the Ashby Road(A512) towards Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Turn right onto Gracedieu Lane following signs for Belton & Osgathorpe. Turn immediately left onto Snarrow's Road and on entering the village turn right onto Chapel Lane and right again onto Church Lane. St Marys Close is located on the right hand side.