5 bedroom house

A stunning detached period property built circa 1857, retaining many original features. The property occupies a generous size plot extending to 1.63 acres and offers well proportioned internal accommodation throughout and externally is approached via a long driveway leading to a double gated entrance with mature front and rear gardens, two outbuildings divided into four garages.

LOCATION
Barwell is a large village in Leicestershire, two miles northeast of Hinckley, and 11 miles southwest of Leicester city. There are excellent road links via the A47, M69, A5, and M1, and high speed train services to London from Leicester and Rugby and to Birmingham from Hinckley. The village has two churches and is well served by local shops including a post office, small supermarket, public houses, and hairdressers. In addition, there are local schools both Primary and Secondary, a public library, and a doctors’ surgery. Barwell has many pleasant walks nearby including Burbage Common and Woods and the Battlefield of Bosworth. There are many recreational activities including a local cricket club and bowls club.

Travelling distances:
Hinckley – 3.1 miles
Leicester – 11.3 miles
Coventry – 18.5 miles

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS - GROUND FLOOR
There is an imposing entrance hall with Minton tiled flooring, stairway rising to the first floor and door leading to a walk in pantry and cloakroom WC, with a regency style wash hand basin and tiled flooring. The first of the three dual aspect reception rooms is the lounge, having double glazed bay window to the front elevation with an attractive fireplace with multi fuel burner and polished wood flooring. The separate dining room also has a double glazed bay window to the front elevation, a lovely open fireplace, window to the side elevation and polished wood flooring. The sitting room has double glazed French doors leading onto the rear garden, an attractive open fireplace with multi fuel burner, window to the side elevation and polished wood flooring. A feature of this property is its large open plan kitchen/breakfast room with the kitchen area enjoying a comprehensive range of wall and base units with granite preparation surfaces, complementary tiling, Aga oven, integrated fridge freezer and a separate Aga companion and tiled flooring. The breakfast area has French doors and windows to both the side and rear elevations overlooking the gardens and door leading off to a useful utility room, housing the gas central heating boilers.

FIRST FLOOR
From the main entrance hall a staircase rises to the first floor split level landing with doors leading off to: family bathroom with panel enclosed bath, low flush WC, wash hand basin and airing cupboard; four excellent size bedrooms with the main bedroom having dual aspect with bay to the front and window to the side, door leading into large en-suite bathroom with roll top bath, vanity wash hand basin, tiled shower cubicle, bidet and low flush WC. Bedroom two also has an en-suite shower room with tiled cubicle, wash hand basin and low flush WC. Staircase to the second floor landing with doors leading off to:- bedroom five with window to the side elevation and a further shower room with tiled shower cubicle, wash hand basin and low flush WC.

OUTSIDE
The property occupies a generous size plot extending to 1.63 acres. To the front are lawned gardens, driveway leading to a double gated entrance which leads to further parking. The rear gardens are mainly laid to lawn with a large paved patio and two separate outbuildings, which are currently divided into four garages. Adjacent log store, fish pond with pump filtration system and a variety of trees and shrubs.

Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Council - Tel: 01455-238141

Council Tax
Band - G

Viewing Arrangements
Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins & Harrison Tel:01827-718021 Option 1

Fixtures and Fittings
Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.

Services
None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.

Floorplan
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Important Information
Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These Particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & Appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale.