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See how verdicts work3-bedroom semi-detached house · LE7 7HD
Sold STCListed 206 days
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About
This extended semi-detached family home offers accommodation on three floors and benefits from an excellent west facing rear garden enjoying afternoon and evening sun.
Having gas fired central heating and uPVC double glazing, the property offers three good sized double bedrooms over two floors and attractive elevations with Swithland Slate roof.
Ideal for excellent local pubs and attractive walk into Bradgate Park via Causeway Lane, the property is also well situated for further excellent local facilities are Anstey and Rothley.
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.
Accommodation The property is entered via an oak front door into: Reception Hall With stairs off to the first floor, double radiator, uPVC double glazed window and off: Living Room Featuring a wood burning stove on stone hearth, side plinth for TV, double radiator, uPVC double glazed window and blind, picture rail, spotlights, glazed inner door into: Extended Dining Kitchen The kitchen section is fitted with a range of painted units comprising a double bowl sink, instant hot water tank set within ranges of Corian work surfacing with a full range of base cupboards and drawer, eye level units integrated appliances including a Belling range style cooker, Beko American style fridge/freezer, integrated dishwasher with matching front, laminate floor with underfloor heating and spotlights.
The dining areas has double glazed French doors and full height picture windows opening onto patios and gardens, further window to side, provision for wall mounted TV, contemporary towel rail/radiator, built-in fridge, built-in seating, lantern roof light and spotlights.
Downstairs Cloakroom With wash hand basin, cupboard under, low level WC, double glazed window, extractor fan and mirror, towel rail/radiator. Walk-in Pantry With shelving.
First Floor Landing Having a staircase to the second floor, uPVC double glazed window and off: Bedroom One With uPVC double glazed window and blind, radiator, off: En-suite Shower Room With a white three piece suite with chrome fittings comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with dual shower fitting, low level WC, vanity unit with drawers under, attractive tiling, chrome towel/radiator, double glazed window and blind.
Bedroom Two With uPVC double glazed window to rear.
Bathroom With white three piece suite comprising panelled bath with double shower fittings over and shower screen, low level WC, vanity unit with cupboard and drawers under, towel rail/radiator, part tiling, mirror with lighting and uPVC double glazed window.
Second Floor Landing With Velux roof light and off: Bedroom Three With radiator, spotlights and off: Useful Walk-in Store Room With storage in the roof eaves and double glazed window to rear.
The partition wall which separates these two rooms could easily be removed to create a larger bedroom with window overlooking the rear garden or alternatively this store room could be converted to create an en-suite shower room if required.
Outside to the Front This attractive cottage style semi-detached property is set back from the road with a deep pavement providing hardstanding and to the front is an enclosed front garden with slate, enclosed by fencing and stone walling.
Outside to the Rear The rear garden is a particular feature of the property being an extremely good length and west facing enjoying afternoon and evening sun.
Immediately to the rear is a full width paved patio with access down the side of the property to the front, raised borders and dwarf brick walling leading up to the lawned gardens which are of an extremely good size, enclosed by mature hedge, timber panel fencing, mainly laid to lawn featuring a large variety of shrubs, plants and trees including several mature apple trees.
At the foot of the gardens is a large area of vegetable garden with raised beds being extremely productive from which the current owners grow a variety of fruit and vegetables.
In addition is an aluminium framed greenhouse and extremely good sized modern metal garden shed.
Access via a lane down the side of the adjacent property number 8 gives access to the rear to a single garage.
Services and Miscellaneous It is our understanding the property is connected to mains gas, electricity, water and drainage.
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