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See how verdicts work3-bedroom detached house · LE7 7GN
Sold STCReduced £10k (−2.1%) on 26 OctListed 306 days
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About
A well presented and further extended, three bedroomed detached residence lying on an exceptional plot with open views to the rear in a cul-de-sac position.
The property has gas central heating and double glazing with accommodation comprising entrance hall, downstairs WC, spacious lounge, sitting/dining room and breakfast kitchen with integrated appliances.
On the first floor the landing leads to three generous bedrooms and, separate WC and bathroom.
Outside is an extensive driveway affording car standing for at least four vehicles, integral garage, brick built general store and office to the side.
The beautifully landscaped rear gardens are a particular feature of the property and are of extensive proportions.
Location Cropston is situated in the heart of Charnwood Forest on the very edge of Bradgate Park and is particularly well known for Cropston Reservoir where one can gain access to the whole of the Bradgate Park area.
Local shopping and schooling facilities are available at nearby Rothley and Anstey, the village is particularly convenient for the Loughborough Schools Foundation (formerly Loughborough Endowed Schools), access to Leicester and the M1 at nearby Markfield.
The Charnwood Forest area offers many country walks and pursuits including Old John, The Beacon and The Outwoods and is well known for its variety of unspoilt villages and countryside.
Golf is at the nearby Rothley Park Golf Club.
Entrance Hall With double glazed front door and access into: Downstairs Cloakroom With low level WC, wash hand basin, obscure double glazed windows to the front.
Lounge A spacious room with two radiators, uPVC double glazed picture window to the front, stairs to the first floor, wall lights, York stone fireplace with Welsh riven slate top with inset living flame fire, double glazed sliding patio doors through to: Sitting/Dining Room With a radiator, wall lights, exposed brickwork to one wall, triple opening double glazed patio doors to the rear gardens with open views.
Breakfast Kitchen Having a range of reed and wood trim base cupboards and drawers, wall units, one and a half sink and drainer with mixer taps, work surfaces with tiled and brick splashbacks, Neff four ring gas hob with Bosch extractor hood over, Neff double oven and grill, Neff dishwasher, double glazed door to side and double glazed windows to the rear, strip light to ceiling.
There is a brick archway into the breakfast area with feature arch window to the side, gas fired boiler and radiator.
First Floor Landing With double glazed windows to the front, access to loft space to include a built-in extendable loft ladder and radiator.
Bedroom One With a double glazed windows enjoying views to the gardens and open countryside, built-in white floor to ceiling wardrobes, dressing table with two drawers, mirror and strip light over, three double fronted matching wall cupboards over.
Bedroom Two With a white double fronted wardrobe with cupboard over, dressing table to side with three built-in drawers and wall mounted mirror, double glazed windows to the front and radiator.
Bedroom Three Having a radiator and double glazed window enjoying views to the gardens and countryside, one double and one single wardrobe with store cupboards over.
Separate WC Having a low level WC and a obscure double glazed window to the side.
Bathroom Having a corner bath with gold taps, shower over bath with curtain, vanity wash hand basin with onyx worktop, gold taps, drawer and cupboard under, radiator, wall mounted electric heater, obscure double glazed windows to the front and airing cupboard with pine slate storage.
Outside to the Front The property is well set back from the road with concrete and slabbed driveway affording car standing for at least four vehicles, further gravelled area to the side and stocked perennial borders.
There is access into: Garage With up and over door, side personal door, plumbing for washing machine, power and lighting.
Outside to the Side There is a useful brick built general store/workshop having a heater, power and light, built-in work bench.
There is also an office having pine panelled walling, built-in work bench, shelving, power and light.
There is an outside tap and an armour plated pipe which goes to the bottom of the garden which can be regulated for irrigation purposes.
Outside to the Rear The rear gardens are a particular feature of the property being one of the biggest plots on Latimer Road with patio, mini conservatory, shaped lawns, beech hedgerows to the boundaries, further pathway leading to the bottom garden with vegetable garden, raised vegetable planters and potting shed.
There is a high quality green powder coated greenhouse with temperature regulated opening top windows, two sliding doors and also having heating.
To the bottom of the garden there is a stainless steel water tank.
Services & Miscellaneous It is our understanding that the property is connected to mains gas, water, electricity and drainage.
There is an outside security system which was installed three months ago for sensor lighting to the rear.
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