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" A well presented & appointed, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed, cottage style, three bedroomed, semi-detached family house with lounge, dining room, fitted kitchen, separate utility room, ground floor bathroom with three-piece white suite, first floor w.c. with wash hand basin, off-road parking to front and long rear garden, in this favoured village on the Leicestershire\Warwickshire border.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The village of Barlestone is situated in rural north-west Leicestershire, not far from the Warwickshire border, and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to major centres of employment at Leicester, Hinckley, the West Midlands, Ashby-de-la-Zouch and Market Bosworth, as well as the Coventry, Birmingham and East Midlands and International Airports, the New National and Charnwood Forests with their many scenic country walks and golf courses, and the M1\M69\M42\M6 motorway network for travel north, south, east and west.
Barlestone also offers a fine range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, recreational amenities, public houses, takeaways and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre and beyond. A further range of amenities including excellent schooling are available in the nearby villages of Desford, Market Bosworth, Botcheston, and Kirby Muxloe. Thornton Reservoir also offers walking and fishing pursuits. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Of cottage style design, this traditional, semi-detached family house benefits from off-road parking to front, a long rear garden and offers spacious, well arranged, gas centrally heated, sealed unit double glazed accommodation, on two floors, as described below:- ON THE GROUND FLOOR: Reeded obscure glazed side entrance door with double glazed overlight provides access to: ENTRANCE LOBBY with burglar alarm control panel, double meter cupboard and staircase rising off to first floor. The lobby is open-plan to: DINING ROOM 4.62m(15'2'') x 3.96m(13'0'') (into entrance area), with fitted coal effect gas fire to `Adam` style fireplace, two central heating radiators, sealed unit double glazed side window with double cupboard under, two wall light fittings, coved ceiling with light fitting and multi-pane double French doors with glazed overlight opening onto rear garden. Archway to: FRONT LOUNGE 3.73m(12'3'') x 3.91m(12'10'') with sealed unit double glazed bow picture window, feature coal effect `Natural Flame` gas fire inset to `Adam` style fireplace with tiled surround and marble hearth, central heating radiator, t.v. and telephone points and coved ceiling with light fitting. FITTED KITCHEN 3.91m(12'10'') x 3.05m(10'0'') with pine units and equipment including one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap inset to rolled edge worktop with range of drawers and cupboards under, integrated `Hotpoint` dishwasher, tiled splashbacks and two sealed unit double glazed windows over. Three double sets of pine wall cupboards, further range of base units comprising drawers and cupboards with rolled edge worktop over and inset `Hotpoint` double oven with four-plate halogen hob and three-speed cooker hood over. Also with vinyl floor covering, central heating radiator, cluster of four spotlights and part sealed unit double glazed external door with cat flap. Obscure multi-pane door to: UTILITY LOBBY 1.98m(6'6'') x 1.22m(4'0'') with plumbing for automatic washing machine, venting for tumble dryer, wall cupboard, heated towel rail, wall light and sealed unit double obscure glazed side window. Door to: GROUND FLOOR BATHROOM with three-piece white suite comprising panelled bath with `Triton Opal 2` electric shower unit incorporating flexi hose to sliding track, together with folding glazed shower screen, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush w.c. Also with panelled surrounds to dado rail level, central heating radiator, mirrored cabinet, separate mirror with wall light over, panelled ceiling with light fitting and sealed unit double obscure glazed window with tiled surround continuing around the bath. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: STAIRCASE AND LANDING with central heating radiator, ceiling light point and roof void access off, leads to: BEDROOM 1 (FRONT) 3.96m(13'0'') x 3.07m(10'1'') with twin sealed unit double glazed front windows, range of two double built-in hanging and shelved wardrobes, matching chest of three drawers, feature fireplace, built-in cupboard and coved ceiling with light fitting and lazy light pull switch. BEDROOM 2 (MIDDLE) 3.10m(10'2'') x 3.61m(11'10'') with sealed unit double glazed rear window fitted with venetian blind, central heating radiator, built-in twin double mirror-fronted hanging and shelved wardrobes, telephone point, roof access and triple ceiling spotlight cluster with lazy light pull switch. SEPARATE W.C. with two-piece white suite comprising wash hand basin with tiled splashback and low flush w.c. Also with laminate wood effect flooring, sealed unit double glazed side window with blind and ceiling light fitting with lazy light pull switch. BEDROOM 3 (REAR) 2.92m(9'7'') x 2.44m(8'0'') with sealed unit double glazed rear window with blind affording a view down the long rear garden, central heating radiator and range of built-in hanging and shelved wardrobes with matching over cupboards. OUTSIDE: The property enjoys a pea gravelled forecourt providing off-road parking for one vehicle, whilst at the rear, the long garden comprises a flagged patio area with pergola and a lawned rear section with a variety of deciduous and conifer trees. Beyond that is a fenced off area with a garden shed, metal store and rear pedestrian access. DIRECTIONAL NOTE: Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a westerly direction along the A47 Hinckley Road, continuing through Western Park and Leicester Forest East, towards Hinckley and soon after leaving Leicester Forest East, turn right at the traffic lights at the staggered cross-roads, as signposted to Desford. Continue into Desford via Leicester Lane and at the roundabout at the centre of the village, take the second exit, effectively straight on, as signposted to Newbold Verdon. Proceed past Newbold Verdon along the main road (B582), and carry straight on into Barlestone, as signposted. Upon entering Barlestone, follow the road around to the left, towards Barton, into Barton Road and the property can be found eventually on the left hand side, as identified by the agents `for sale` board. SERVICES: All mains services are understood to be available. Hot water for central heating and domestic purposes is gas fired and electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with UPVC sealed units and benefits from a security alarm system. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars, together with fitted floor coverings and light fittings, are included in the sale. These particulars are thought to be materially correct, though their accuracy is not guaranteed and they do not form part of any contract. Moore & York Limited or their employees have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment, fixtures or fittings and no warranty is given or implied as to the condition of the aforementioned, or the condition of the building. Purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise. All measurements are believed to be accurate to within 5%.
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