848.202 EUR
3 hab
5 dorm
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- Garage Ver más Ver menos ‘A large, contemporarily decorated house in Glenfield.’ Characterful and establishedSituated in a quiet cul-de-sac but within walking distance of the many amenities on offer in the popular village of Glenfield, this spacious property has been recently redecorated – interiorly and externally – by the present and original owners of 12 years. Willow House is a family home that benefits from generously proportioned rooms configured to maximise space. It was built in 2012 and is a four bedroomed, detached house of quality and contemporary style. Its most recent refurbishment provides a fresh, neutral canvas for new owners to establish their mark. The residence presents well. It is within a development of properties featuring distinctive structural elements such as an intersecting, overlaid hip roof, and multi paned dormer and bay windows. Within, all expectations for contemporary living are beautifully met with a well-designed layout of spacious accommodation. Willow House has an island kitchen accessible by reception rooms that open through patio doors into the private rear garden, a separate utility, cloak room and large lounge completing the ground floor and above, the prime and secondary bedrooms are fitted with en-suites. There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom. First impressionsFrom the kerb side, the house sits beyond a front garden, with lawn, planted flower beds and a wide drive leading to an integral double garage. A short paved path leads to the recessed, central entrance and there are side gates to both sides of the house, with paths leading to the rear door and back garden. There is ample space for parking vehicles or indeed manoeuvring on the drive.An attractive home, Willow House benefits from greatly reduced traffic because of its location and has been maintained to a high standard. This property is ‘move in ready’ and is not part of a lengthy chain of property exchanges: another tick in a long list of positive attributes to a house that is spacious, conveniently positioned and generously fulfils contemporary expectations for a family home. The hall and beyond As we enter, a spacious and welcoming hall is the starting point for our viewing. The colour schemes and materials used here reflect the style and decoration of the home throughout, combining to present fresh, plainly painted walls, panelled wooden doors and Amtico flooring. As the centre of the house, all the reception rooms can be accessed from the hall. It presents well with a carpeted, white spindled switchback staircase ascending to a galleried landing on the first floor. Turning to the left after entry, is the largest reception room, the lounge.This lovely room faces the front drive and has the benefit of the bay window. The house has fitted shutters throughout, supplied by Thomas Sanderson, and in this room they particularly add privacy and character. In addition, a large bespoke BoConcept bookcase and display cabinet creates a notable feature along one wall and is included in the sale of the home. There is a cloak room positioned off the hall in the space afforded next to the staircase. This houses a two piece white suite comprising of hand basin and toilet. The controls for the property’s security alarm is in this area, as too are floor to ceiling storage cupboards. We can now cross the hall again and enter the kitchen, which is at the back and centre of the property nestled between two other reception rooms. VersatilityThe position of the kitchen overlooking the garden and neighbouring the study or dining room or snug or sitting room or playroom or whatever title/purpose they suit the next owner to choose, provides a bonus feature to Willow House, namely, versatility. Each of the rooms is easily accessible from the kitchen and each has a double opening patio door, where a well-stocked and private garden provides a secluded retreat or a safe haven for play for younger family members. Entertaining on a larger scale is feasible because the interior design of the house has been arranged to allow for it without compromising the unique character and purpose of particular spaces. The kitchen and utility room – with the exception of a new AEG washing machine in the utility room – comes as seen and provides a fantastic practical space for food preparation or indeed as the central hub of the home. It has an array of white floor and wall units, contrasting with black work tops and splash backs. Integrated appliances included in the sale include a gas hob with extractor hood, a double electric oven, fridge freezer, and dishwasher. They combine seamlessly to leave the space feeling uncluttered and roomy. It has a sink positioned under the window overlooking the garden and hard flooring sweeps from the kitchen into the utility room. Here there are additional cupboards, work surfaces, an additional sink and plumbing for laundry appliances. Willow House was fitted with a new boiler in 2023 and it has recently been serviced. The back door from the utility room opens to the side of the house and another point of access is through the garage. Up to the first floorThe carpeted staircase turns up and round, back into the centre of the house and a light and airy galleried landing exposes the arrangement of doors leading to a large family bathroom, four bedrooms, and two with en-suites.Situated at the front of the house, the prime master suite has a bay window. The suite consists of a walk in wardrobe, bedroom with views to the front and an en-suite comprising of walk in shower, his and her basins, heated towel rail, toilet and tiling to the floor and walls. The second or guest bedroom also has a separate ensuite, with white fixtures and walk in, tiled shower, hand basin, heated towel rail and toilet. All the rooms are decorated within a neural palette of complimentary colours, including carpets. The family bathroom has a three piece white suite including a large screened bath, giving the room a luxurious feel. This property has four bathing facilities – cloakroom, en-suites and family bathroom - similarly fitted to a high specification with hard flooring and contemporary white sanitary ware. LOCALITYGlenfield is a large village in a region known as the East Midlands, in the county of Leicestershire. The Midlands are essentially central to everything in England: airports, motorways and train stations are easily accessible. For example, the East Midlands airport is only 14 miles away, London is approximately 102 miles away and it is possible to visit the seaside for a day trip! The M1, M69 and M6 maximise the potential for travel by road from this central location. The villages of Groby, Kirby Muxloe and Anstey are close by. Glenfield is on the North West fringe of the city and in the Blaby district of Leicester. During parliamentary elections Glenfield is counted within the Charnwood constituency. The headquarters of the Leicestershire County Council and Leicestershire’s Fire and Rescue Service are located in Glenfield. It also has the Glenfield Hospital and the Glenfield Sports Ground, which offers an array of courses and activities. Built in 1877, St Peters is the local parish church and there is also a Wesleyan Chapel in the vicinity. The original small village of Glenfield was known as Clanfelde and was mentioned in the 1086 Doomsday Book. Today, new natural areas called Clanfelde Hills have been created to commemorate this name. The village of Glenfield expanded notably after the 1930s and continues to appeal to the community through a wide selection of sport, education and leisure amenities. There are an array of shops, restaurants, cafes and parks, with the additional benefits of reaching the city of Leicester by public or private transport. There are many rural delights within a walking distance.The local council is keen to conserve and reintroduce green belt natural areas for the public to enjoy. There is a wildlife friendly meadow and arboretum branching from the A50, while a cycle track along the Rothley Road called Brookside Meadows leads from the centre of the village and into open countryside over a new purpose built bridge.The locality provides many schools across the educational age range; nursery, primary, secondary, including private establishments offering bordering facilities, with The Hall primary school being in the immediate vicinity. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice. Additional Information:Council Tax Banding - FLocal Authority - BlabyEPC - CBroadband Speed - 1800MbDisclaimer:Important Information:Property Particulars: Although we endeavor to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, equipment or fixtures and fittings. We give no guarantees that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose.Floor Plans: Please note a floor plan is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale.
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