4 bedroom property for sale

Situated within this picture postcard hamlet of Atterton, a substantial four bedroom detached converted barn with detached double garage and completely separate self contained one bedroom annex, ideal for dependent relative or to let out. Being immaculately presented with good sized rear gardens and outstanding views, the property offers three reception rooms, farmhouse dining kitchen with range cooker, his and hers en-suite shower room and bathroom to the master bedroom, family bathroom and guest en-suite shower room.

Atterton is an absolutely delightful unspoilt hamlet centred around a brook and village duck pond with a handful of delightful properties. The village is particularly well placed for fast accessed to Market Bosworth, Leicester, Birmingham and excellent local schooling available at nearby Twycross, Repton and the Dixie Grammar School in Market Bosworth. Excellent local shopping facilities are available at Market Bosworth and Hinckley.

The location

ground floor plan

This plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to aid purchasers for identification only. Any measurements referred to are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cms. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

The property is entered under a canopy porch via a pair of solid panelled front doors and further side door into:-

Spacious reception hall

Oak staircase to first floor, flagstone style flooring, exposed wall beams, halogen spotlighting and radiator. Door off to:-

Sitting room

5.90m(19'4) x 4.26m(14'0)
Open fronted fireplace inset within polished cast iron surround with matching mantle and flagstone hearth. Sealed double glazed window to side and matching French doors onto patio and rear gardens. Exposed beam, TV aerial point, wood stripped flooring and two double radiators.
Separate dining room 4.22m(13'10'') x 3.27m(10'9'')
Sealed double glazed French doors to front. Radiator, exposed beam and wood stripped flooring.
Study 4.26m(14'0'') max x 2.37m(7'9'')
Sealed double glazed windows to front and side elevations. Radiator, wood stripped flooring and telephone point. Off is:-

Downstairs cloakroom

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising suite by Heritage with chrome fittings comprising wash hand basin and low level WC. Part tiling to walls and extractor fan.

Farmhouse dining kitchen

5.40m(17'9) x 3.91m(12'10)
Fitted with a range of solid pine fronted units within brick surrounds with extensive granite work surfacing with inset Belfast sink. Rangemaster range style cooker with six ring gas hob, twin ovens and inset in an inglenook style surround in reclaimed brick with light and extractor hood over. Integrated dishwasher, space for fridge and microwave. Sealed double glazed French doors and window onto patio and rear gardens, exposed brick work to one wall, flagstone style flooring and exposed beams.
Utility room 3.06m(10'0'') x 2.00m(6'7'')
Further extensive granite work surfacing with inset Belfast sink unit with pine cupboard under. Space and plumbing for washing machine, fridge and tumble dryer. Flagstone style flooring, double glazed window to side elevation, door to rear, telephone point, wall mounted GlowWorm gas fired central heating boiler and full height pantry unit. Airing cupboard with large pressurised hot water cylinder.
Guest bedroom four 4.23m(13'11'') max x 3.93m(12'11'')
Sealed double glazed window to front. Wood stripped flooring and radiator. Door off to:-

En-suite shower room

Fitted with a three piece white suite by Heritage with chrome fittings comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with Victorian style shower, wash hand basin and low level WC. Radiator and extractor fan.

First floor plan

This plan is not to scale and is only intended as a guide to aid purchasers for identification only. Any measurements referred to are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cms. Its accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

First floor landing

Approached via an oak staircase from the reception hall is the first floor landing with Velux double glazed roof light and double cupboard.

Bedroom one

5.60m(18'4) x 3.75m(12'4) plus recess
Double glazed window to side elevation. Full range of limed pine built-in hanging wardrobes to two walls with window seat and top boxes. Two radiators. This room featuring his and hers separate en-suite facilities comprising the following:-

En-suite bathroom

Fitted with a three piece white suite with chrome fittings comprising panelled bath set within granite surround, adjacent full width granite sink unit with drawers under, matching granite splashbacks and low level wc with wood seat. Tiling, radiator and Velux double glazed roof light.

En-suite shower room

Fitted with a Heritage white three piece suite with chrome fittings comprising double sized shower cubicle with twin shower units and folding door, low level wc with wood seat and wash hand basin. Myson chrome towel rail/radiator and Velux double glazed roof light.
Bedroom two 4.30m(14'1'') incl wardrobes x 2.80m(9'2'')
Sealed double glazed window to side elevation, built-in hanging wardrobes and radiator.
Bedroom three 4.20m(13'9'') incl wardrobes x 2.71m(8'11'')
Double glazed window to side. Built-in hanging wardrobes and radiator.

Family bathroom

With a three piece white suite with chrome fittings comprising panelled bath with fitted shower over with curtain and rail, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC with wood seat. Ceramic tiled flooring, tiled splashbacks, radiator and double glazed Velux roof light.

Outside - the annex

In addition to the main property is a separate self contained annex which has previously been let at between £650 - £700 per month (this information supplied by the vendor). This annex could either continue to be let to provide an excellent supplementary income or would also be ideal for a dependent relative, teenagers or for home office use. The annex comprises the following:-

Annex floor plan

Hall 3.20m(10'6'') x 1.50m(4'11'')
Double glazed window to front elevation and tiled flooring. Off is a utility area with plumbing for washing machine and space for fridge/freezer. Off is:-
open plan living/dining kit 6.40m(21'0'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
Which comprises the following:-
dining kitchen area 3.30m(10'10'') x 2.50m(8'2'')
Fitted with a range of cream fronted units comprising base, drawer and eye level units with ranges of roll edge work surfacing with single drainer sink. Integrated appliances to include a Hygena electric oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher and ceramic tiled hob. Tiled splashbacks, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, access to roof space and double glazed window to rear garden.
Living area 4.00m(13'1'') x 3.30m(10'10'')
Double glazed window to rear. Electric living flame fire on marble hearth with pine surround and mantle.
Bedroom 3.71m(12'2'') x 3.31m(10'10'')
Sealed double glazed window overlooking rear garden. Radiator.

En-suite shower room

Fitted with a three piece white suite by Heritage with period style fittings comprising fully tiled shower cubicle with Triton T80 electric shower, pedestal wash hand basin and low level WC. Half height tiling to walls, ceramic tiled flooring, radiator, cupboard and double glazed window overlooking garden.

The duck pond

Outside - the approach

The property is set well back from the lane with a sweeping shared driveway leading past the village duck pond and into the front of the property providing hardstanding for a large number of vehicles and leads in turn to the:-

Large det double garage

With remote control up and over door, fitted light and power.
To the rear of the garage is a useful brick workshop/garden store and beyond is a lpg propane cylinder and summerhouse.

Views to rear

rear garden

Immediately to the rear is a large private patio enclosed by brick walling with steps leading up to a good sized mature and well stocked rear garden being completely private and enclosed on all sides by mature hedge, low brick walling and enjoying outstanding open views to the rear over adjacent open countryside, in addition are good sized and well stocked flowering borders with a variety of specimen plants, shrubs and trees. The gardens being predominantly laid to shaped lawn with ornamental pathways leading around the lawns with sitting out area. The whole enjoys a particularly attractive private setting and extensive accommodation impossible to appreciate without an internal inspection.

Fixtures & fittings

All fitted carpets are included.

Directional note

From Market Bosworth take the Wellsborough Road out. Upon reaching the A444 Aston Road turn left and eventually right after approximately 2 miles into the village of Atterton. The drive to the barn can be found immediately on the left hand side just after the duck pond, the property being set well back from the road.

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