4 bedroom house

A delightful 4 bedroomed detached property of character, located in the conservation part of the village and occupying a plot of approx. 0.13 acres with the opportunity to extend subject to planning consent, with views over adjacent farmland and towards the Gothic revival church of St John the Baptist. The property offers well planned living space across two floors and briefly comprises of an entrance porch, which leads through to a reception sitting room with cloakroom off, dining room, well appointed breakfast kitchen with utility area. There are two ground floor bedrooms and to the first floor, are two further double bedrooms and a bathroom. Externally, there are good sized grounds to the front and rear, large garage and extensive parking.

Location - The picturesque village of Kings Norton is surrounded by some of south east Leicesteshire's most attractive open countryside, and has a fine historic church and many scenic walks. The nearby villages of Billesdon and Great Glen offer excellent for day to day amenities including local shops, post office, public houses, doctor's surgery and sporting and leisure opportunities. More comprehensive shopping and supermarket facilities are available in Market Harborough, Oadby, Fosse Park and the city of Leicester. There is a wide choice of schools locally, including Stoneygate School and Leicester Grammar in Great Glen, together with Oakham and Uppingham schools in Rutland. For the commuter, the M1 is accessible at Junctions 20 or 21, and both Leicester and Market Harborough have mainline rail services to London St Pancras.

Accommodation In Detail -

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - Inner glazed door leading through to:

Open Plan Sitting Room - 5.97m max x 4.90m max (19'7 max x 16'1 max) - Feature wood burning stove set in a feature brick fireplace with raised hearth, staircase rising to the first floor, mock beamed ceiling, bi-fold doors giving direct access to the rear gardens, windows to front and rear elevations. Connecting door leading through to:

Inner Hallway - Off which is a

Cloakroom/Wc - Comprising of wc and wash hand basin.

Dining Room - 3.58m x 2.95m (11'9 x 9'8) - Radiator and bay window to front elevation.

Breakfast Kitchen - 7.09m x 3.48m (23'3 x 11'5) - Range of built-in base and wall cupboards, working surfaces with tiles or matching upstand surrounds, glazed display cabinet, feature Aga with 2 ovens and chromed hot plates, electric oven and hob with canopy extractor hood above, windows to front, side and rear elevations, dining area with bay window to front, Amtico flooring, connecting door leading through to:

Utility Room - Plumbing for appliances, space for fridge, radiator, window and door to rear garden.

Ground Floor Bedroom - 4.34m x 3.40m reducing to 2.77m (14'3 x 11'2 reduc - Fitted wardrobes providing hanging and storage space, two windows, connecting door to:

En-Suite - Shaped bath, separate shower unit, wc, wash hand basin, window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Two - 3.28m x 2.24m (10'9 x 7'4) - Radiator and window to front elevation.

First Floor -

Landing - Useful storage cupboard.

Bedroom Three - 3.18m plus reccess to eaves x 2.31m (10'5 plus rec - Radiator and window to rear elevation.

Bedroom Four - 3.86m plus recess into eaves x 3.28m (12'8 plus re - Eaves storage access, radiator and window to front elevation.

Bathroom - Suite comprising of bath with shower over, wash hand basin, low flush wc, tiled surrounds, extractor fan, Velux window.

Outside - The property has a gravelled driveway which provides extensive parking, shaped lawn, retaining wall to the front boundary, five bar gate leading through to additional parking area.

Garage - 4.95m x 4.78m (16'3 x 15'8) - Up and over door, power and lighting.

Gated access leads through to the rear garden which is set across two levels with shaped lawns, well stocked shrub borders, hedge to the rear boundary, enjoying views over the adjacent land, partly covered patio area.

Fixtures & Fittings - Fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale - all other items regarded as owners fixtures and fittings may be removed.

Energy Performance Certificate - EPC Rating E.

Council Tax - Council Tax Band E. For further information contact Harborough District Council

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:


Money Laundering - To comply with The Money Laundering Regulations 2007, any successful purchaser/purchasers will be asked to provide proof of identity and we will therefore need to take copies of a passport/driving licence and a recent utility bill (not more than three months old). This information is required prior to Solicitors being instructed.



Marketed by: Andrew Granger & Co, Market Harborough