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Guide price£975,000
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4 bedroom character property for sale

Leicester LE7
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Character property
4 bed
3 bath
2,841 sq ft / 264 sq m

Key information

Tenure: Freehold
Council tax: Ask agent
Broadband: Super-fast 80Mbps *
Mobile signal: 
EE O2 Three Vodafone
Water: Ask agent
Heating: Ask agent
Electricity: Ask agent
Sewerage: Ask agent
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Property description & features

  • Tenure: Freehold
  • Substantial Family Home in Conservation Setting
  • Standing in Mature Grounds of 0.28 Acres
  • Immense Character with History Spanning Circa 350 Years
  • Desirable Elevated Position within the Village
  • Large Contemporary Style Kitchen Fitted by DeVOL
  • Four Double Bedrooms & Three Bathroom/Shower Rooms
  • Extensive Driveway & Partly Walled Rear Garden
  • Immaculately Presented Throughout
The Retreat is a substantial home of immense character with a long history spanning circa 350 years. Occupying an elevated position next to village church and not subject to listed status this imposing property standing in 0.28 acres offers superb family accommodation. Immaculately presented and having been lovingly restored in 2016 by the current owners, the property features a stylish new DeVol kitchen which is flooded with natural light & overlooks the rear garden. On the ground floor are three, beautifully presented reception rooms and downstairs W.C. On the first floor are four double bedrooms and three bathroom/shower rooms. Set behind wooden gated access a large, gravelled driveway provides parking for several cars. Beautifully maintained, the garden to both the front and rear are well stocked with an abundance of plants & shrubs. To the rear a large terraced area provides ample space to dine and steps lead up to a mainly laid to lawn garden. The partly walled garden is surrounded by mature trees and the adjacent village church. As exceptional home such as this are rare to come by, early viewing is recommended.

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Location
Rearsby is a popular East Leicestershire village situated between Leicester and Melton Mowbray within the picturesque Wreake Valley. The village offers a range of amenities that include St Michael & All Angels primary school with ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report, local cafe/deli, two pubs including an Indian restaurant, parish church and village hall. The neighbouring village of Thrussington 1.3 miles (25 min walk) has two pubs and a popular deli and a full range of facilities can be found at nearby Syston (2.4 miles). There are many countryside walks throughout the Wreake Valley and the village is well placed for fast access onto the A46, M1 and M69.

Distances
Leicester 9.3 miles / Nottingham 21 miles / Melton Mowbray 8.1 miles / Loughborough 9.8 miles / Oakham 17.1 miles / Uppingham 21 miles / Syston 2.4 miles / M1(J22) 13.7 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 14 miles / Ratcliffe College 2.7 miles / East Midlands Airport 19 miles

Outside
The property stands in mature grounds of 0.28 acres in total. A large, gravelled area to front provides hardstanding for numerous vehicles. A side access provides access to the rear garden which enjoys a North-westerly aspect. Newly landscaped, a large terrace which wraps around the new kitchen extension enjoys a high degree of privacy and with the backdrop of the village church is the perfect space for entertaining alfresco. The rear garden which is mainly walled has sweeping lawn and the backdrop of established trees.

Services
All mains’ services are available and connected to the property. The property has gas central heating and uPVC double glazing. The property also benefits from underfloor heating.

Local Authority
Charnwood Borough Council.

Directions
From the centre of the village turn off Melton Road onto Brook Street and following the road round to the right it becomes Brookside turn left onto Church Lane crossing the brook, The Retreat is located towards the end of Church Lane on the left hand side.

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