School Street Fleckney, Leicester Offers in Excess of £425,000

Fleckney is a thriving village set in the heart of the Leicestershire countryside approximately 9 miles south east of Leicester. The village has a wonderful sense of community which is well served by a wide spectrum of groups and clubs that provide activities and interests for all age groups. There are a good range of facilities including a primary school, a range of shops, a Post Office, library, two public houses, a sports centre as well as Doctors' surgery and Dental practise, hairdressers, etc.

Wistow Rural Centre is less than 2 miles to the North with its plant centre, cafe/bistro, farm shop, furniture & craft outlets and art gallery and has become an ever-evolving destination in South Leicestershire over recent years. For more extensive amenities, nearby Kibworth provides a range of boutique shops and cafes, together with more extensive day to day facilities including Doctors surgery, dentists, a supermarket and sports clubs including tennis, golf, bowls and cricket. The medieval market town of Market Harborough is approximately 10 miles to the south and has superb shopping with independent boutiques, a theatre, leisure centre, Waitrose, bars and restaurants.

Fleckney Primary School serving the strong and vibrant community was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at the last inspection and following through to secondary education, Kibworth High School is located in the neighbouring village. There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including the preparatory school at Stoneygate (Great Glen) and notable private secondary schooling options at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen) and Leicester High School.

Transportation links are excellent, with both Market Harborough and Leicester train stations being within easy driving distance, providing a regular service to London St. Pancras (from 55 minutes MH) whilst Rugby station is also accessible offering services to London Euston in 48 minutes. The M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and airports as well as Birmingham and East Midlands airports.

This lovely detached home is well presented, has a wealth of character including high ceilings, wooden doors with door furniture of the era, etc. The hallway has striking tiled flooring and leads to the impressive large living room with gas fired coal effect fire in an attractive surround. Beyond the hall is a study area with doors leading to the courtyard. The dining room has a log burning stove, & one of the two staircases leading to the first floor, a charming small garden room has a quarry tile floor. Beyond is the large kitchen with steps up to a further large dining area. Another staircase leads to the bedrooms to the rear of the house, whilst off the rear hall is a large ground floor shower room.

On the first floor are five bedrooms, four being double in size, and a fifth single currently used as a 'man cave' could be converted to a further bathroom, subject to usual regulations. The family bathroom is luxurious with both rolltop bath and a good sized separate shower.

Double wooden gates open to an area that can park two cars and gives access to the single garage. Beyond is a workroom/office, insulated and with electricity, which offers a range of uses. A large highly attractive courtyard area is a lovely sheltered area to enjoy a meal or reading a book, surrounded by climbing plants. The south facing private gardens are a haven for nature and well planted with a number of mature fruit trees, sweet smelling shrubs, and cottage garden flowers. A delight!

Band E

Harborough District Council

Freehold

Rating D

Mains electricity, water, drainage and gas. Recently installed gas combi boiler. Gas fire in living room. Log burning stove in dining room.

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