3 bedroom house

A delightfully situated three bedroomed detached dormer bungalow occupying a large corner plot of approximately 0.35 acres enjoying stunning south westerly views over adjoining paddock land within the picturesque and highly sought after south east Leicestershire village of Burton Overy.

Offering excellent potential for modernisation, extension or redevelopment, subject to planning, the versatile interior benefits from gas fired central heating and mostly UPVC double glazing, and includes an entrance porch, dining hall which is split level to a spacious lounge, with steps leading down to a garden room, and a fitted breakfast kitchen.

Also to the ground floor off an inner hallway is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room, whilst on the upper floor off a galleried landing are two double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

Off a side entrance lobby is a utility store, and double garage which houses a separate wc. There is off-road parking to the front, and a lawned garden.

The gardens are of excellent size with a landscaped area immediately to the rear of the house with a paved sun terrace, with steps leading down to an extensive lawned area surrounded by mature shrubs and trees.

Location - The property occupies a large corner plot enjoying stunning southerly views over an adjoining paddock and the historic core of the village with countryside in the distance. The adjoining paddock is owned by a village collective to protect this focal space. The charming village of Burton Overy is regarded as one of south east Leicestershire's most desirable locations surrounded by beautiful open countryside, whilst only a short distance from the city of Leicester and thriving town of Market Harborough. The village itself has a fine parish church, village hall and public house. The nearby village of Great Glen offers a variety of shops including a Co-op store, delicatessen and post office, and there is also a doctors surgery, public houses and restaurants. Great Glen also has a primary school, Stoneygate School and Leicester Grammar. For the commuter, the A6 provides access to Leicester and Market Harborough, both of which have mainline rail services to London St Pancras. The M1 is accessible at Junction 20, and the A14 lies to the south.

Accommodation In Detail - With the benefit of gas fired central heating and mostly UPVC double glazing, the interior comprises:

Ground Floor -

Entrance Porch - With entrance door, reeded glazed windows, ceramic tiled floor.

Dining Hall - 6.81m x 2.54m (22'4 x 8'4) - Feature open tread staircase off with hardwood balustrade rising to galleried landing over, under-stairs cupboard, radiator, double glazed window, double glazed picture window to side, hardwood balustrade and steps leading down to:

Lounge - 6.81m x 3.35m (22'4 x 11') - Large UPVC double glazed picture window to rear enjoying views, radiator and skirting panel radiator, stone fireplace with book shelving to side. Steps lead down to:

Garden Room - 4.80m x 2.44m (15'9 x 8') - UPVC double glazed windows overlooking the gardens, sliding patio doors leading out, radiator.

Breakfast Kitchen - 3.99m x 2.74m (13'1 x 9') - Range of oak fronted base and wall cupboards with several drawers, roll top working surfaces including breakfast bar, stainless steel twin bowl sink unit with chrome mixer tap over, built-in double oven, four ring electric hob with concealed extractor hood over, plumbing facilities for dishwasher, double glazed window to front, ceramic tiled floor, two large cupboards and door to side entrance lobby.

Inner Hall - With built-in airing cupboard.

Bedroom One - 3.35m x 2.74m (11' x 9') - UPVC double glazed window to front, radiator, recessed double wardrobe.

Shower Room/Wc - 2.31m x 1.52m (7'7 x 5') - White suite comprising fully tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin with cupboard below, mirror and shelving over, low flush wc, half tiled walls, chrome heated towel radiator, wooden framed secondary glazed window.

First Floor -

Landing - With hardwood hand rail to balustrade.

Bedroom Two - 4.34m x 3.96m (14'3 x 13') - Two built-in double wardrobes, eaves storage cupboard, UPVC double glazed window to front and radiator.

Bedroom Three - 3.84m x 3.96m (12'7 x 13') - UPVC double glazed window to rear enjoying spectacular views over an adjoining paddock and village beyond, radiator, eaves storage cupboards.

Bathroom/Wc - 2.54m x 1.78m (8'4 x 5'10) - Coloured suite comprising panelled bath, chrome mixer tap over with shower attachment, wash hand basin, low flush wc, half tiled walls, obscured UPVC double glazed window, access hatch to roof space.

Outside - Side entrance lobby with doors to front and rear, door leading to kitchen and garage.

Utility Store - With plumbing facilities for automatic washing machine, light point.

Double Garage - 5.36m x 5.05m plus 2.44m x 1.45m (17'7 x 16'7 plus - Two up and over doors to front, side personal door, stainless steel sink unit with working surface.

Separate Wc - With low flush wc, double glazed window and Worcester gas fired central heating boiler.

Lawned front garden with tarmacadam driveway providing off road parking for two cars, access to garage.

Landscaped rear garden with lawn, paved path and enclosed paved patio enjoying stunning views over the adjoining paddock which is owned by a village collective for its future protection. There are a variety of shrubs and trees, external lighting and tap point, with a further paved area to side of garage with shed.

Extensive side garden, mainly lawned with mature shrub borders and variety of trees. The gardens extend to approximately 0.35 acres in total.

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 D.

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

Stamp Duty - Stamp Duty Land Tax rates from 1st October 2021
Up to £125,000 Zero
The next £125,000 (the portion from £125,001 to £250,000) 2%
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) 5%
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) 10%
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) 12%

If you’re a first-time buyer, you won’t pay any tax on homes priced at or below £300,000. However, you will pay five per cent on a property, or the portion of a property, priced between £300,001 and £500,000. However, if the first home you’re buying is priced above £500,000, you won’t be eligible for a saving and you’ll have to pay normal stamp duty rates.

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