Medbourne Road Hallaton, Market Harborough Guide Price £749,950

THE BYRON

With breath-taking views across rolling countryside this superb house is situated on the edge of the historic Leicestershire village of Hallaton, with its own highly regarded Primary School, 2 public houses, sports and horse-riding facilities, and Market Harborough rail station (8 miles) giving access to London St Pancras in under the hour, this is the prefect spot to live for both work and play.

Riverwood homes are building three individual detached homes on this very special location. Do please call McCallum Marsh for more detail and to arrange an appointment to view.

SITUATION

With breath-taking views across rolling countryside this superb house is situated on the edge of the historic Leicestershire village of Hallaton. This thriving village boasts many amenities which include two public houses, a delicatessen, mobile post office, sports field with tennis courts, two play areas, well regarded Primary School, Church, Museum, allotments and village hall.

NEARBY

Further shops, restaurants, and extensive leisure facilities are available in nearby Leicester, located 15 miles to the north west, which also has a thriving cultural scene including the renowned Curve Theatre. The affluent market town of Market Harborough is 8 miles to the south and has a wide range of boutique and high street shops, whilst Uppingham, Oakham and Stamford are to the east. The property particularly benefits from its proximity to The Eye Brook Reservoir (4.5 miles) for fishing & bird watching, and Rutland Water (13 miles) which offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits such as trout fishing, sailing, cycling, walking and climbing. There are a number of local golf courses, horse racing and Point-to-Point, Livery Stables, cycling clubs, rugby, football and cricket clubs, to name just a few.

SCHOOLING

Schooling in the area is truly excellent, with respected public schools nearby including Uppingham, Oakham, Oundle, Leicester Grammar School, Stoneygate Preparatory School and Spratton Hall; there are also a number of well-regarded state school options including the very highly praised primary school in Hallaton itself.

TRANSPORT LINKS

Communication links are ideal, with nearby Market Harborough having a direct train to London St Pancras in approximately 55 minutes, and Leicester train station providing regular services to London, Nottingham, and Birmingham. The cities of Leicester, Peterborough, Rugby, Coventry, Nottingham, Birmingham,Northampton and London are all easily accessible via the closely connectable road network. Whilst Birmingham, and East Midlands, airports are all within around 40 miles drive.

SPECIFICATION

Kitchen:

• Bespoke Alexander Lewis in-frame painted wooden kitchen


• Double Belfast sink


• Quooker hot water tap


• Miele and Bosch Appliances included: Integrated double fridge and freezer, integrated dishwasher, and two ovens with gas hob with integrated extractor.

Bathrooms, En-Suites and Cloakroom:

• Villeroy and Boch and Hans Grohe sanitary ware


• Vanity Units in Main Bathroom and En Suites


• Heated Towel Rails

Heating and Hot Water:

• Gas fired central heating with energy efficient condensing boiler


• Fully programmable underfloor heating on the ground floor


• Thermostatically controlled radiators upstairs

Internal Joinery:

• Oak internal doors with Finesse Pewter Handles


• Attractive painted staircase with hardwood handrails

Internal Finish:

• TV points to all living areas and bedrooms


• Telephone points


• Tiling to floors in Kitchen, Utility Room, Cloakroom, Hallway, Bathroom and En Suites

Outside:

• External lights to front and rear


• Tarmacadam Driveway


• Slate type Patio


• Outside tap


• Bi-fold doors in Kitchen and Family/Dining Room


• Electric door with power and light to Garage


• House alarm system

From the large private driveway set behind a mature beech hedge a pathway leads to the front door opening into the entrance hall, off which are the sitting room, with bay window to the front of the property, snug/playroom, cloakroom with WC, utility room with access out to the side, space and plumbing for both washing machine and tumble drier, gas boiler, tall cupboard for ironing board, etc, sink and drainer and a range of wall and base units. The stunning kitchen/living/dining room will be fully fitted (please see Specifications list), and is the heart of the home, with two sets of bi-fold doors from which to enjoy the magical views and gardens. This room has been designed to be flexible in its use as to where you make your dining and living areas.

The staircase with painted wooden banisters and hardwood handrail leads up to the first floor landing off which are four double bedrooms all with wonderful views. The principle bedroom has a walk in wardrobe and ensuite shower room, whilst bedroom two also has an ensuite shower room, and rooms 3 and 4 use the family bathroom with both bath and separate shower unit.

GARAGE

The detached double garage is of a generous size, with power and light, single electric up and over door, and side pedestrian door to the gardens.

The private driveway to the front of the property is tarmacadam providing parking and turning for a number of cars. There will be a pathway leading to the front door, whilst beds for flowers and shrubs will abut the path, drive and fencing to the boundary. Whilst the stunning views over rolling ancient ridge and furrow pasture land to the village and surrounding Leicestershire countryside are one of the real attractions of this lovely property, the gardens from which to enjoy the views and sunsets will be equally special. South west facing, with large slate type patio, oak sleeper retaining walls with steps leading to a large lawned area, this is a blank canvas for you to plant up to create your own idyllic haven. There are outside lights to the front and rear of the property, and a water tap.