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" Occupying a semi secluded plot, this modern, brick built, detached bungalow offers well presented, gas centrally heated accommodation including entrance hall, lounge\diner, conservatory, breakfast kitchen, inner lobby area, three bedrooms & bathroom

(three-piece suite), shared driveway with detached double garage, additional off-road parking for several vehicles and split-level rear garden, situated in this favoured north-west Leicestershire village.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The sought-after village of Thornton is situated on the edge of the New National Forest in north-west Leicestershire and is well known for its popularity in terms of convenience for ease of access to the Leicester City centre being a major centre of employment, as well as the market towns of Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville and Loughborough, the A46\M1\M69\M42 major road network for travel north, south and west, the Nottingham East Midlands and Birmingham International Airports, and the adjoining Charnwood and New National Forests with their many scenic country walks and golf courses.
The combined villages of Thornton, Botcheston and Desford offer a good range of local village amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling for all ages including the nearby South Charnwood school, public houses and restaurants, a wide variety of recreational amenities including Thornton Reservoir with its walking and fishing pursuits, and regular bus services to the Leicester City centre. ALL ON THE GROUND FLOOR: Step up to UPVC framed and panelled double glazed front entrance door with matching leaded double glazed screen providing access to: ENTRANCE HALL with laminate wood effect flooring, wooden framed leaded double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator, alarm control panel and coved ceiling with light point. Door to: LOUNGE\DINER 4.62m(15'2'') max. x 5.69m(18'8'') into bay comprising: LOUNGE AREA with wooden framed leaded double glazed bay window to front elevation, central heating radiator, feature fireplace with inset gas fire to marble effect inset and hearth and timber surround, t.v. and telephone points, high skirting boards, wall-mounted light points and coved ceiling with light point. DINING AREA with central heating radiator, high skirting boards, wall-mounted light points and coved ceiling with light point. UPVC framed sealed unit double glazed sliding patio door opening onto: CONSERVATORY 2.79m(9'2'') x 3.35m(11'0'') to a brick base with UPVC sealed unit double glazed surrounds, windows and overlights, polycarbonate roof, tiled floor, high skirting boards, wall-mounted light points and French doors to side opening onto garden patio area. BREAKFAST KITCHEN 2.82m(9'3'') x 3.91m(12'10'') with wooden framed leaded double glazed window to front elevation fitted with vertical blind and range of base and wall-mounted cupboard and drawer storage units with rolled edge work surfaces incorporating one-and-a-half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap, tiled splashbacks, plumbing for dishwasher, plumbing for automatic washing machine and appliances including built-under double electric oven with four-ring gas hob and stainless steel chimney style extractor canopy over. Also with tiled floor, central heating radiator, wall-mounted gas fired central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water, telephone point, coved ceiling with light point and wooden framed part glazed external door to side.
INNER LOBBY AREA with laminate wood effect flooring, coved ceiling with light point, loft access and storage cupboard. Door to: BEDROOM 1 4.98m(16'4'') into robes x 3.02m(9'11'') with wooden framed leaded double glazed window to rear elevation, central heating radiator, fitted wardrobes, high skirting boards and coved ceiling with light point. BEDROOM 2 4.04m(13'3'') x 2.41m(7'11'') with wooden framed leaded double glazed window to rear elevation, central heating radiator and coved ceiling with light point. BEDROOM 3 3.02m(9'11'') x 3.91m(12'10'') with wooden framed leaded double glazed window to rear elevation, central heating radiator and coved ceiling with light point. BATHROOM 3.10m(10'2'') x 1.98m(6'6'') max. being part tiled with three-piece suite comprising pedestal wash hand basin, low level w.c. and panelled bath with shower system over incorporating flexi hose to sliding track. Also with vinyl floor covering, central heating radiator, ceiling light point, wooden framed leaded double glazed rear window and shelved airing cupboard off housing lagged hot water cylinder and fitted with electric immersion heater. OUTSIDE: A shared driveway leads to the property which has an open-plan elevated frontage with a tarmacadam driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles, together with a side lawned area having gravelled border and paved footpath leading to the front entrance door and external meter cupboards. The driveway, in turn, leads to a DETACHED BRICK BUILT DOUBLE GARAGE with twin up-and-over doors and an external light. GARDENS A wrought-iron gate to side leads through to the split-level rear garden which is enclosed by fenced surrounds for privacy and incorporates a paved patio area and sloping lawn with inset sleepers and borders of specimen shrubs and bushes, together with an outside cold water tap. DIRECTIONAL NOTE: Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a north-westerly direction via the A50 Groby Road, continuing along the dual carriageway through Glenfield and onto the Groby By-Pass. Continue by Groby, into Markfield, and at the second roundabout, take the first exit left into Launde Road. Proceed out of Markfield on Launde Road, which then becomes Ratby Lane, continuing over the M1 motorway, and eventually turn right, as signposted to Thornton, along Reservoir Road. Continue into Thornton, passing the reservoir on the right hand side, and at the top of the hill, turn right at the T-junction, onto Main Street. Follow Main Street through the village and eventually Hawthorne Drive can be found on the left hand side. Follow Hawthorne Drive, which is a cul-de-sac, around to the right where the property can be 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 ample electric power points are fitted throughout the property which is double glazed with UPVC units and benefits from a security alarm system. FIXTURES AND FITTINGS: All fixtures and fittings mentioned in the sales particulars are included in the sale. VIEWING: Strictly through Moore & York Ltd., who will be pleased to supply any further information required and arrange appropriate appointments. IMPORTANT NOTICE: If you are interested in this, or any of our other properties, it is important that you contact us at your earliest opportunity prior to speaking to a Bank\Building Society or Solicitor. If we are not aware of your interest, this could possibly result in the property being sold elsewhere.
As part of the service to our Vendors, we have a responsibility to ensure that all potential buyers are in a position to proceed with any offer they make and would therefore ask any potential purchaser to make an appointment with our Mortgage Advisor to discuss and establish how they intend to fund their purchase. We offer Independent Financial advice and are able to source mortgages from any lender. If you are making a cash offer, we will require confirmation of the source and availability of your funds.
Your home is at risk if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other loan secured on it. A life assurance policy may be required. Licensed Credit Brokers. Written details of credit terms are available upon request. SURVEYS AND VALUATIONS: Moore & York Ltd. are able to offer a comprehensive Survey and Valuation service of residential property. We undertake all types of valuations including Market Valuations, RICS Homebuyer Survey and Valuation Reports, Valuations for Probate, Capital Tax purposes and Insurance Reinstatement Valuations.
For advice, call our office on 0116 255 8666. 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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