A handsome Victorian family home lying in the heart of this sought after village, offering stylishly presented accommodation and a substantial detached two-storey barn, outbuildings providing potential for additional accommodation, home office, studio or hobbies use.
The property provides ample scope for extension if required (plans available for inspection) and delightful gardens with far-reaching views over countryside towards the Wreake Valley.
The oil-fired centrally heated accommodation in brief comprises entrance hall, sitting room, family room, superb dining kitchen with Aga, walk-in pantry, lower ground floor boiler room, substantial cellarage including a family/games room, staircase and landing provide access to two upper floors providing five bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Outside The property is approached via double timber gates leading to a courtyard, garage, a variety of brick stores, a substantial two-storey barn and charming, walled rear gardens.
A Breedon gravelled pathway, well stocked herbaceous borders and lawned areas enjoying stunning views over permanent pasture land and the Wreake Valley.
Hoby is a thriving village with an active community enjoying a parish church, popular public house and village hall.
The area is located in some stunning countryside with the market town of Melton, the village of Syston and Leicester providing a wide range of leisure, recreational and shopping facilities.
This property is offered with the Agent's highest recommendation.
Entrance Hall
Entered via an original panelled door, wide pitched pine boarded floor.
Sitting Room
4.05m(13'3'') x 4.57m(15'0'')
Sash windows to front, radiator under, coved cornice, picture rail, wide polished boarded floor, feature fireplace with timber surround, tiled inset, open grate and stone hearth.
Family Room
3.94m(12'11'') x 4.50m(14'9'')
Sash window to front, radiator under, attractive feature fireplace, original polished herringbone brick floor, ArchwayTo
Dining Kitchen
4.11m(13'6'') x 3.79m(12'5'')
A range of handmade cabinets by DeVol of Quorn under timber preparation surfaces with inset Belfast sink unit, two-oven Aga in cream, beamed ceiling, eye level cabinets, herringbone brick floor, pine door to
Walk-in Pantry
2.44m(8'0'') x 1.21m(4'0'')
Shelving and stone floor, StepsTo
Substantial Cellarage
Accessed via a Lobby providing useful storage space or wine cellarage.
Family/games Room
4.41m(14'6'') x 3.85m(12'8'')
Window to front, lightwell, hardwood boarded floor, electric power and light.
Staircase To Half Landing Walk-in Cloakroom Bathroom
2.63m(8'8'') x 3.72m(12'2'')
Sash window to rear, ceramic floor and wall tiling, bath with telephone shower fitting, wash hand basin, low flush WC, fitted cupboards with pine double doors.
Bedroom One
4.53m(14'10'') x 4.05m(13'3'')
Sash window overlooking the orchard to the front, radiator, deep coved cornice, Walk-inWardrobe.
Bedroom Two
4.51m(14'10'') x 4.00m(13'1'')
Sash window to front, radiator under, Walk-inShelvedCupboard, original attractive feature fireplace.
Bedroom Three
4.02m(13'2'') x 3.82m(12'6'')
Sash window to the rear courtyard and fine rural views to the rear, radiator, original fireplace.
Family Bathroom
2.65m(8'8'') x 2.64m(8'8'')
Pine panelled bath with telephone shower attachment, low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin.
Staircase To Second Floor Bedroom Four
3.37m(11'1'') x 2.72m(8'11'')
Laminate floor, double radiator.
Bedroom Five
3.33m(10'11'') x 4.61m(15'2'') maximum.
Window to rear courtyard gardens and delightful views beyond, double radiator under.
Outside
The attractive courtyard is approached via an archway with double timber gates, Garage/Store measures 5.19m(17'0") x 3.78m(12'5"). A variety of BrickStores including Outside WC, leading to FormerCoalShed and LogStore.
Substantial Barn
A substantial red brick two-storey barn comprising:
Room One
4.36m(14'4'') x 3.68m(12'1'')
Currently housing oil tank, BrickStaircaseLeadsToFirstFloor
Room Two
4.37m(14'4'') x 3.78m(12'5'')
Room Three
4.34m(14'3'') x 3.72m(12'2'')
Window to the courtyard and rear.
Ground Floor Office/studio
4.11m(13'6'') x 3.58m(11'9'')
Sliding aluminium framed patio door to courtyard.
Further Garden
A charming, walled rear garden is accessed through the FurtherStore and Workshop 2.8m(9'3") x 3.15m(10'4").
Utility
3.01m(9'11'') x 3.15m(10'4'')
Original Porcelain sink, window to the garden.
Rear Garden
A Breedon gravelled pathway lies adjacent to deep, well stocked herbaceous borders and a lawned area providing entertaining space whilst enjoying delightful views over permanent pasture land and the Wreake Valley.
Directional Note
Proceed out of Leicester via the Melton Road (A46) in a northerly direction, turning eventually right on the Seagrave Road into Thrussington, turn left in Thrussington onto the Hoby Road which becomes Thrussington Road, continue through the village into Main Street where the property is situated.
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