3-bedroom detached house · LE4 8AF
For saleReduced £35k (−7.4%) on 8 SepListed 388 days
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About
William. Is delighted to offer the truly rare and unique opportunity to acquire "The Willows" an individual, three double bedroom detached family home, with adjacent paddock and river frontage.
** no upward chain ** Set in a picturesque position fronting the River Soar and Watermead Country Park and having been owned by the existing family for over sixty years, it is a building of historic significance to the local area and must be viewed to fully appreciate the location, accommodation and extension potential it offers (Subject to Planning).
Deceptively spacious accommodation in brief comprises: Entrance hall, formal living room, study, dining room, kitchen, workshop, coal store and WC to the ground floor.
Whilst to the first floor are three well-proportioned double bedrooms and bathroom.
The property retains a wealth of character features with high ceilings and fireplaces and is very bright and spacious with large picture windows throughout.
Externally the property boats formal gardens which wrap around the main house. The adjacent paddock has vehicular access via a timber five-bar gate and there is also a separate pedestrian gate.
The paddock has direct frontage to the River Soar.
The property is conveniently located within walking distance of a selection of local schools, as well as Thurmaston Shopping Centre and is within easy reach of neighbouring Syston, providing quick access to a wide range of local amenities including: Supermarkets, a selection of high street and independent shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, doctors’ surgeries, post office and leisure centre.
The location provides easy transport links to the A6,46 as well as the M1 and M69 motorway networks (offering efficient access to Leicester, Coventry, Loughborough and Nottingham) as well as direct rail links to London St.
Pancras Viewing is highly recommended and is strictly By Appointment Only.
Accommodation comprises: Ground Floor Entrance Hall (3.95 x 1.25 (12'11" x 4'1")) Living Room (4.3 x 4.3 (14'1" x 14'1")) Study (4.0 x 3.95 (13'1" x 12'11")) Dining Room (4.3 x 3.6 (14'1" x 11'9")) Kitchen (4.3 x 2.4 (14'1" x 7'10")) Workshop (4.3 x 3.1 (14'1" x 10'2")) Wc (1.50 x 1.5 (4'11" x 4'11")) First Floor First Floor Landing Bedroom 1 (4.3 x 4.3 (14'1" x 14'1")) Bedroom 2 (4.3 x 3.6 (14'1" x 11'9")) Bedroom 3 (4.0 x 3.95 (13'1" x 12'11")) Bathroom (2.5 x 1.2 (8'2" x 3'11")) Outside Formal Gardens Paddock & River Frontage Boat Mooring Disclaimer These particulars are set out as a general outline in accordance with the Property Misdescriptions Act (1991) only for the guidance of intending purchasers and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract.
Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers or third parties should not rely on them as statements or representations of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each of them.
We have not carried out a structural survey and the services, appliances and specific fittings have not been tested.
All photographs, measurements, floor plans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings.
Tenure and lease details cannot have their accuracy guaranteed for intending purchasers.
Lease details, service, maintenance & ground rent (where applicable) are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.
No person employed by William. Property has any authority to make any representation or warranty whatever in relation to this property.
Purchase prices or other prices quoted are correct at the date of publication and, unless otherwise stated, exclusive of VAT.
Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves independently as to the incidence of VAT in respect of any transaction relating to this property.
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