Main Street Houghton-On-The-Hill, Leicester Guide Price £875,000

Houghton on the Hill is a thriving community village. at the heart of the village are two pubs “The Old Black Horse” and “The Rose and Crown”, two churches, together with the village hall. Benefitting from a wide range of amenities including a mini-market, Post Office, hairdressers and pharmacy, the village also offers numerous sports/leisure clubs for all age groups. Further shops, restaurants and extensive leisure facilities are available in nearby Leicester located approx. 7 miles to the west, which also has a thriving cultural scene including the renowned Curve Theatre. The affluent market town of Market Harborough is to the south and has a wide range of boutique and high street shops, restaurants and bars, whilst both Uppingham and Oakham are located to the east. The village particularly benefits from its proximity to Rutland Water which offers outdoor pursuits such as trout fishing, sailing, cycling, walking and climbing and there are a number of local golf courses within easy reach.

Educational facilities in the surrounding area are excellent, with preparatory schooling at Stoneygate and notable private schools nearby in Uppingham, Oakham and Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen); there are also a number of well-regarded state school options including the C of E Primary School in Houghton on the Hill itself which was rated “Good” at their last Ofsted inspection and the highly regarded Gartree and Beauchamp Schools a short distance away in Oadby.

In terms of transportation, Leicester train station offers access to London St. Pancras from 70 minutes, whilst Market Harborough train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, linking to the M1 and A1 respectively.

This superb house has been extended to the ground floor to now offer both the original charming period house with its character features, and stunning open plan family living taking in the views to the fabulous gardens. From the entrance HALL WAY with large cloaks cupboard, passing by a useful SNUG/STUDY, opens the large SITTING ROOM with superior wooden flooring, an impressive brick fireplace housing a gas fired 'log burning' stove and the stairs to the first floor. The KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM is fitted with an extensive range of wooden units under granite work surfacing, double ovens & gas hob and breakfast bar set within a island. Steps lead down to a wonderful WALK IN PANTRY a further range of cupboards and shelving, space for fridge and freezer, and a quarry tile floor. Open plan from this area is a light bright extensive GARDEN ROOM flowing through to DINING ROOM and a BAR AREA with a stylish feature wall, specialist tiling throughout, & large picture sliding doors to the gardens. Completing the ground floor are a good sized UTILITY and a CLOAKROOM/WC.

Stairs lead up above the double garage to a super large OFFICE (with potential to become an INDEPENDENT ANNEX subject to plans) This space has a BALCONY from which to enjoy the breath-taking southerly views over the garden & rolling countryside beyond, and a CLOAKROOM/WC. This is truly fabulous, flexible accommodation throughout.

On the first floor is the MASTER BEDROOM with views over the gardens, a WALK IN WARDROBE, & ENSUITE SHOWER ROOM. THREE FURTHER BEDROOMS share the lovely family BATHROOM with rolltop bath, feature fireplace and original cupboards. All of the property is presented in immaculate condition.

The sizable DRIVEWAY provides PARKING for a number of cars and gives access to the DOUBLE GARAGE. The GARDENS are a superb feature of this wonderful property, being SOUTH FACING & PRIVATE, flat lawned areas are surrounded by mature shrub & flower beds and some mature trees, whilst a extensive paved patio is a fabulous entertaining space opening directly from the garden room/dining room & kitchen. Set withing the garden is a charming SUMMER HOUSE adjoins a decked area from which to appreciate the views of the village church spire.

Services: Mains gas, water, electricity and drainage. Local Authority: Harborough District Council Council Tax Band: F Tenure: Freehold EPC Rating: C

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Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars, all parties should note: i The description and photographs are for guidance only and are not a complete representation of the property. ii Plans are not to scale; are for guidance only and do not form part of the contract. iii Services and any appliances referred to have not been tested and cannot be verified as being in working order. iv No survey of any part of the property has been carried out by the Vendor or McCallum Marsh. v Measurements are approximate and must not be relied upon. Maximum appropriate room sizes are generally given to the nearest 0.1 metres. Outbuildings are measured externally (unless otherwise stated) to the nearest 0.5 metres; an approximate Imperial equivalent is also given. vi Only those items referred to in the text of these particulars are included. vii Nothing in these particulars or any related discussions forms part of any contract unless expressly incorporated within a subsequent written agreement.