4 bed detached house for sale

Shilton Road, Barwell LE9

A rare opportunity to acquire a four-bedroom detached residence on one of the area’s most desirable roads. Set on an unusually large plot, this distinguished home offers exceptional potential for sympathetic modernisation. Rich in period charm, it features elegant fireplaces, picture rails and original panelling, creating an atmosphere of timeless refinement. Internally the home offers an entrance hallway, guest WC, two reception rooms and L-shaped kitchen diner. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms, all with useful storage and a bathroom. The plot enjoys the use of a driveway, single garage and established garden at the rear. Offered with no upward chain, the property presents an exquisite canvas for those seeking to craft a prestigious family home in an enviable setting.

Ground Floor

Upon entering the home, you are welcomed by an entrance hallway featuring characterful tiled flooring and a staircase rising to the first floor. From here, doors lead to the ground-floor accommodation, including a convenient WC positioned beneath the stairs.

The front reception room boasts a charming walk-in bay window and a traditional fireplace that serves as the room’s focal point. The second reception room is bright and airy, flooded with natural light and offering direct access to the garden through glazed doors.

Adjacent to the kitchen is a dedicated dining room. The kitchen itself is fitted with a range of units and includes a built-in oven, hob, integrated fridge, sink and drainer, as well as a concealed Worcester boiler. A useful pantry provides additional storage space.

First Floor

Moving upstairs, the landing provides access to four bedrooms, two of which are doubles. All bedrooms benefit from useful built-in storage. A family bathroom completes the first floor, fitted with a three-piece suite comprising a bath, wash hand basin, and WC.

Outside

A particular selling feature of the home is the larger than normal plot featuring a driveway providing off road parking and giving access to the single garage. Gated access to the side leads to particularly private mainly laid to lawn garden with a variety of plants, shrubbery and trees. There is also a useful outbuilding.

Location

Barwell is a charming village located just 3 miles south of Hinckley, offering the perfect balance of peaceful village life and convenient access to nearby towns. The village boasts a strong sense of community with local shops, cafés, and pubs, as well as essential amenities such as schools, a library, and healthcare facilities.

For commuters, Barwell benefits from excellent road links, including easy access to the M69 and A5, connecting residents to Leicester, Coventry, and Birmingham. Public transport options are also available, with regular bus services to Hinckley and surrounding areas.

The area is surrounded by scenic countryside, perfect for walking, cycling, and outdoor activities, while still being close to larger retail and leisure options in Hinckley. With its mix of traditional charm and modern convenience, Barwell is a highly sought-after location for families, professionals, and anyone looking for a friendly village community.

Tenure & Council Tax

We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Hinckley & Bosworth - Tax Band E. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Viewing Arrangements

Viewings are strictly by appointment only.

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Making An Offer

“We are required by law to conduct anti-money laundering checks on all those selling or buying a property. Whilst we retain responsibility for ensuring checks and any ongoing monitoring are carried out correctly, the initial checks are carried out on our behalf by Lifetime Legal who will contact you once you have agreed to instruct us in your sale or had an offer accepted on a property you wish to buy. The cost of these checks is £60 (incl. VAT), which covers the cost of obtaining relevant data and any manual checks and monitoring which might be required. This fee will need to be paid by you in advance of us publishing your property (in the case of a vendor) or issuing a memorandum of sale (in the case of a buyer), directly to Lifetime Legal, and is non-refundable. We will receive some of the fee taken by Lifetime Legal to compensate for its role in the provision of these checks.”

Agents Note

These particulars, whilst believed to be accurate are set out as a general outline only for guidance and do not constitute any part of an offer or contract. Details are given without any responsibility, and any intending purchasers, lessees or third parties should not rely on them as statements of representation of fact, but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to their accuracy. All photographs, measurements (width x length), floorplans and distances referred to are given as a guide only and should not be relied upon for the purchase of carpets or any other fixtures or fittings. All services and appliances have not and will not be tested by Newton Fallowell. Lease details, service ground rent are given as a guide only and should be checked and confirmed by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts. No person in this firms employment has the authority to make or give any representation or warranty in respect of the property. We retain the copyright.

Referrals

Newton Fallowell and our partners provide a range of services to our vendors and purchasers, although you are free to choose an alternative provider. We can refer you to mab to help with finances, we may receive a referral fee if you take out a mortgage through him. If you require a solicitor to handle your sale or purchase, we can refer you on to a panel of preferred providers and we will receive a referral fee should you decide to use them to sell or purchase a property. We can also refer you to a surveyor and energy assessor and we will receive a referral fee should you use their services. If you require more information regarding our referral programmes, please ask at our office.

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