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WELCOME TO THE PHILOSOPHER - A stunning, brand new, four-bedroom detached home, located on highly renowned builders Bellway Home site in Ratby, Echelon.
Living Room - 11'1 x 17'11 Family Dining - 15'4 x 10'10 Kitchen - 12 x 10'10 Utility - 5'10 x 5'7 Study - 8'4 x 9'11 Bedroom One - 11'1 x 16'2 Ensuite - 7'3 x 7'5 Bedroom Two - 11'1 x 12'9 Bedroom Three - 8'4 x 16'6 Bedroom Four - 9 x 9'1 Bathroom - 6'8 x 9'1 Ready to celebrate in style?
SAVE UP TO £25,000 to spend however you choose – upgrades, deposit, Stamp Duty, the choice is entirely yours. *Available on selected plots only. Terms and conditions apply.
For full T&Cs visit bellway.co.uk About the Home The Philosopher is a 4-bedroom home, thoughtfully designed to meet the practical needs of contemporary family lifestyles.
There is a carefully-considered balance between shared, social areas and private space, an appealing feature for families with older children and teenagers, or with members regularly working from home.
The home’s focal point is its open-plan kitchen, dining and family area, a substantial and informal space that will bring the household together to cook, eat and relax.
French doors in the dining area open onto the rear garden, a welcome design touch for sunny summer days, and there is plenty of space within the layout for a large dining table, plus a sofa or two to create an inviting snug.
A separate utility room leads off the kitchen, providing a dedicated space for laundry, and keeping cleaning products and equipment organised.
The utility room also has a door to the outside, convenient for laundry days, or for taking care of muddy dog paws after a walk.
The cosy yet bright living room is situated at the front of the home, and across the hallway is the study, which will make a peaceful home office.
The cloakroom is also conveniently accessible from the hallway, as is the understairs storage cupboard, useful for coats, shoes and keeping bulky appliances out of sight.
Upstairs are all four bedrooms, the first of which benefits from an en-suite shower room. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are also double in size, and along with bedroom 4, share use of the family bathroom.
The fourth bedroom would be ideal for a nursery or younger child, or to be used as an occasional guest bedroom.
Completing the first floor is a storage cupboard on the landing, which will come in handy for the household’s towels and bed linens.
Additional information Estate Management Charge: £185.40 Total internal floor area: 1489 sq ft Annual service charge: None Council tax band: TBC Tenure: Freehold Predicted EPC rating: A Predicted completion window: Winter 2027 The additional information provided for council tax, service charges and ground rents (where applicable) is only an estimation.
Please check with your Sales Advisor for more specific details. About the Development Live among the rural charm of Ratby, a desirable village on the outskirts of Leicester.
Just a 20-minute drive from the bustling cityscape and with green spaces on the doorstep, our energy-efficient 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom homes are ideal for a range of buyers, including first-time buyers, downsizers and commuters.
Register your interest of our properties in Ratby today! Why Buy With Bellway? At Bellway we have always built attractive and desirable new homes.
That's why we've become one of the five largest builders in Britain. But now there's even more reason to choose a Bellway home.
To make the whole process of selling and buying easier, we've put together a range of services to make your move as hassle free as possible.
Express Mover "We have a home to sell" Sell your home quicker with no estate agent fees.^ Our Intermediate Management Agent will work with a local estate agent to market your home at an agreed price.
You could soon be moving into your new dream home, start your journey with us today.
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