3 bed detached house for sale

Church Lane, Long Clawson LE14

** detached chapel conversion ** 3 double bedrooms ** 3 reception areas ** accommodation over 3 floors ** ensuite & main bathroom ** stunning open plan living kitchen ** aspect across paddocks to the front ** central village location ** low maintenance courtyard garden **

A newly refurbished stunning individual detached period conversion of deceptive proportions, this property offers a wealth of character and features with with the added benefit of brand new fixtures, fittings and appliances. With brick facade beneath a slate tiled roof with pretty gothic style arched double glazed windows, behind which lies a wealth of accommodation in the region of 1750 sq ft spanning three floors with every room offering its own individuality.

The original building dates back to 1868 and has been thoughtfully and sympathetically renovated to create a truly individual character home, with three double bedrooms and three main reception areas, as well as tastefully appointed bathroom and ensuite, A stunning first floor open plan living kitchen offers a full height vaulted cathedral ceiling with exposed timbers and windows to three elevations with views across protected historical paddocks to the front.

The accommodation comprises initial enclosed porch leading through into an L shaped entrance hall which gives access to the ground floor accommodation comprising three double bedrooms, the master benefitting from integrated wardrobes and ensuite facilities, the second bedroom offers a walk-in dressing room and there is a spacious contemporary bath/shower room.

The main living accommodation lies to the first floor accessed via a spindle balustrade turning staircase up to a spacious open plan area with beautiful newly appointed kitchen and aspect up to a galleried room above. There is also a separate sitting room providing a more cosy reception room and utility.

To the second floor situated in the eaves is a galleried reception with exposed timbers and skylights and aspect down into the main living space.

The property benefits from upgraded gas central heating system with a top of the ranage wirelessly controlled A rated intelligent Worcester Bosch boiler and pressurised hot water system, with the main areas having traditional style column radiators, timber casement double glazed windows, deep skirting and features such as exposed internal brickwork and beams.

The property occupies a delightful setting within the village overlooking paddocks to the front with a low maintenance courtyard garden having flagged and block set seating area and useful brick built store.

Overall this is a really interesting bespoke home and viewing comes highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.

Long Clawson is one of the Vale's most sought after villages with a primary school and doctors surgery, village hall and shop, gastro pub and delicatessen with further facilities available in the nearby market towns of Bingham and Melton Mowbray. The village is well placed for commuting via the A52 and A46 with good access to the A1 and M1 and convenient for Grantham with its high speed trains to Kings Cross in just over an hour.

A timber gothic arched entrance door with obscure glazed lights leads through into:

Entrance Porch (1.52m x 1.85m (5'0 x 6'1))

Having herringbone brick floor, deep skirting, exposed arched brick piers, traditional style column radiator, cloaks hanging space, pitched ceiling with exposed purlins and open doorway leading through into:

Entrance Hall (6.35m max x 3.84m max (20'10 max x 12'7 max))

Having spindle balustrade turning staircase with useful storage beneath, reclaimed door fronts, exposed floorboards, deep skirting, two column radiators and door to:

Bedroom 1 (3.71m max x 4.11m excl w'robe (12'2 max x 13'6 exc)

A well proportioned double bedroom having fitted wardrobes with sliding door fronts, exposed beams, deep skirting, central heating radiator, two double glazed windows to the side and a ledge and brace door leading through into:

Ensuite Shower Room (3.33m x 0.94m (10'11 x 3'1))

Appointed with a large walk-in shower enclosure with glass screen and wall mounted shower mixer, close coupled wc, vanity unit with inset wash basin, limestone tiled splashbacks, contemporary towel radiator, pitched ceiling and obscure glazed window.

Bedroom 2 (4.55m x 2.82m (14'11 x 9'3))

A further double bedroom having exposed brick elevation, deep skirting, exposed beams and inset downlighters to the ceiling, two double glazed windows to the side and an open doorway leading through into:

Dressing Area (2.16m x 1.14m (7'1 x 3'9))

Having pitched ceiling, deep skirting, double glazed window to the rear and ledge and brace door giving access into:

Boiler Room (1.30m x 1.19m (4'3 x 3'11))

Providing a useful level of storage and also housing the Megaflow pressurised hot water system and Worcester Bosch gas central heating boiler.

Bedroom 3 (4.67m x 2.74m (15'4 x 9'0))

A further well proportioned light and airy double bedroom having double glazed windows to the front and side, central heating radiator and deep skirting.

Bathroom (2.82m x 2.79m (9'3 x 9'2))

Appointed with large quadrant shower enclosure with sliding double doors and wall mounted shower mixer, free standing roll top bath with swan neck mixer tap and integrated shower handset, close coupled wc, vanity unit with twin rectangular wash basins, limestone splashbacks and floor, two contemporary towel radiators, exposed brick elevation, inset downlighters to the ceiling and double glazed window to the side.

From the entrance hall A spindle balustrade staircase with windows to both the side and front, rises to the first floor accommodation:

Open Plan Living/Reception Area (7.39m max x 6.81m max (24'2" max x 22'4" max))

A large open plan light and airy everyday living/entertaining space offering a wealth of character as well as affording delightful views across to adjacent paddocks. Having vaulted cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and timbers, gothic style arched double glazed windows, traditional style column radiator, deep skirting, limestone tiled floor and with aspect up to a galleried room above. The reception area is open plan to a:

Breakfast Kitchen

Tastefully appointed with a generous range of built in units, butchers block oak preparation surfaces with integral breakfast bar, under mounted Belfast style sink with articulated mixer tap. Integrated appliances include induction hob, Neff hide & slide single fan assisted oven and separate steam oven, integrated dishwasher, wine cooler, space for free standing American style fridge freezer.

Sitting Room (4.47m x 4.14m (14'8 x 13'7))

Having exposed beam, deep skirting, column radiator, the focal point of the room is a feature exposed brick chimney breast with herringbone hearth, alcoves to the side, understairs storage cupboard, two gothic arched style double glazed windows to the side.

Leading off the dining area of the kitchen is a:

Utility Space (1.96m x 1.63m (6'5 x 5'4))

Having fitted base unit with preparation surface over, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble drier, continuation of the tiled floor, double glazed window to the side.

A further turning staircase rises to the second floor:

Galleried Reception (4.75m x 3.99m (15'7 x 13'1))

Having aspect down into the living area and having pitched ceiling with exposed trusses and purlins, spindle balustrade and two skylights.

Exterior

The property occupies a pleasant position within this highly regarded area of the village benefitting from a pleasant aspect across to neighbouring paddocks.

Courtyard Garden

Offering a manageable plot with a landscaped forecourt frontage behind a walled boundary with flagged and block set terrace providing an outdoor seating area, brick built store and block set path leading to the front door.

Council Tax Band

Melton Borough Council - Tax Band D.

Tenure

Freehold

Additional Notes

The property is understood to have mains electricity, water, drainage and gas (information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).

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