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" Nestled in a backwater location with beautiful uninterrupted field views, this stunning, Grade II Listed barn (originally dating back to circa 1700 and converted in 2000) retains many original features and offers genuinely spacious, flexible accommodation including entrance hallway, stunning kitchen breakfast room with vaulted ceiling and dining area, utility room, lounge, spacious inner lobby\study area and an additional ground floor shower room. To the first floor are three generous bedrooms with vaulted ceilings & a luxury re-fitted bathroom with four-piece white suite, together with a generous lawned garden, driveway providing off-road parking for several vehicles and a triple garage/workshop. EPC Exempt.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The sought-after village of Markfield, a Leicester Mercury 'Village of the year' award winner in 2005, is situated in north-west Leicestershire, on the edge of the renowned Charnwood and New National Forests, and is ideally placed for access to the Leicester City centre via the A50 Groby Road, being a major centre of employment and commercial activity and offering a fine range of amenities therein. Markfield is also well placed for travelling to the market towns of Hinckley, Market Bosworth, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Coalville and Loughborough, the Birmingham and East Midlands International Airport at Castle Donington and the A46\M1\M69\M42 major road network for travel north, south and west at Junction 22 which gives access to further centres of employment including Northampton, Nottingham and Derby. Markfield offers a fine range of local amenities including shopping for day-to-day needs, schooling, a wide variety of recreational amenities including renowned local beauty spots at nearby Bradgate Park and Thornton Reservoir, the adjoining Charnwood and New National Forests with their many scenic country walks and golf courses, as well as regular bus services running along the A50 between Leicester and Ashby-de-la-Zouch. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Originally dating back to circa 1700, this Grade II Listed barn was converted in 2000 but retains many original features and now offers spacious, flexible accommodation briefly comprising entrance hallway, stunning breakfast kitchen with vaulted ceiling and split-level dining area, utility room, main lounge and a spacious inner lobby\study area to an additional ground floor shower room. On the first floor are three generous bedrooms all with vaulted ceilings and a luxury re-fitted bathroom with four-piece white suite. The property also benefits from a triple garage/workshop with off-road parking for several vehicles to the fore and a generous lawned garden affording lovely rural views. Nestled in a backwater location with beautiful uninterrupted field views, the property offers stunning, gas centrally heated accommodation over two floors, as described below: DETAILED ACCOMMODATION ON THE GROUND FLOOR: Hardwood entrance door with decorative leaded glazed inset provides access to: ENTRANCE HALLWAY From the hallway, there is access to: RE-FITTED BREAKFAST KITCHEN 18'7 x 12'9 (5.66m x 3.89m) With matching range of country cottage style base and wall-mounted cupboard and drawer storage units with wood effect rolled edge work surfaces incorporating single bowl ceramic sink and drainer unit with hot and cold mixer tap, integrated dishwasher and refrigerator, tiled splashbacks, plate racking and twin hardwood framed double glazed windows to side aspect over fitted with venetian blinds. Also with terracotta style tiled floor, Leisure range cooker with twin ovens, grill and warming drawer, eight-plate hob, glazed splashback and matching chimney style extractor canopy over, central heating radiator, glazed cabinets under cupboard lighting and inset spotlighting, together with central island feature with matching wood effect rolled edge work surface, integrated decorative wine racking and basket shelving. The kitchen has a vaulted style ceiling with exposed ridge beam, ceiling rafters, ceiling light point and Velux roof light, together with hardwood framed glazed window to side aspect and an archway opening out into the dining room. Hardwood door to: UTILITY ROOM Fitted with a range of matching base and eye level units having rolled edge worktops with space and plumbing for washing machine, space for fridge\freezer, tiled splashbacks, wall-mounted extractor, terracotta style tiled floor, recessed halogen ceiling spotlighting and exposed ceiling joists. From the kitchen area, there is split-level stepped access to: DINING AREA 14'4 x 16'10 (4.37m x 5.13m) With terracotta style tiled floor, central heating radiator, wall-mounted light points, central heating thermostat, exposed ceiling joists, feature light fitting points and recessed halogen ceiling spotlighting. Access off to inner lobby and rooms off. GROUND FLOOR SHOWER ROOM 5'10 x 7'3 (1.78m x 2.21m) With matching three-piece suite comprising wash hand basin inset to vanitory unit, low level w.c. and separate fully tiled shower cubicle fitted with mixer shower unit and drencher style shower head. Also with terracotta style tiled floor, chrome effect heated towel rail, electric shaver point, part tiled walls, wall-mounted extractor, exposed ceiling joists, recessed halogen ceiling spotlighting, Xpel-air extractor fan and hardwood framed door. ADDITIONAL STORE CUPBOARD Housing Worcester Bosch wall-mounted gas fired central heating boiler also supplying domestic hot water, electric fuse board and wall-mounted alarm control panel. Also with terracotta style tiled floor, ceiling light point and exposed ceiling joists. INNER LOBBY AREA 13'5 x 7'9 (4.09m x 2.36m) Having feature hardwood glazed window to front elevation, terracotta style tiled floor, central heating radiator and original stripped style staircase rising off to first floor with stripped balustrade and banister, together with store cupboard under. Within the lobby area is an original style exposed beam style lintel with exposed ceiling joists, together with wall-mounted light points. Hardwood framed multi-pane double French doors to: LOUNGE 17'0 x 17'0 (5.18m x 5.18m) With laminate wood effect flooring, central heating radiator, feature part exposed stone wall, wall-mounted light points, TV point, remote controlled integrated ceiling projector screen, exposed ceiling joists, ceiling light point and hardwood framed double glazed French doors with matching side windows and screens to rear. ON THE FIRST FLOOR: STAIRCASE AND LANDING (16'10 max. x 17'7 max), with feature vaulted style ceiling with exposed hardwood ridge beam, exposed ceiling joists, Velux roof light and ceiling light point. Also with hardwood framed double glazed window to front elevation, central heating radiator, additional TV point and access off to all first floor rooms which have hardwood doors with matching hardwood door frames and skirting boards. MASTER BEDROOM 1 17'0 x 15'10 (5.18m x 4.83m) With sash style hardwood framed multi-pane double glazed window to side aspect, fitted stripped pine style double wardrobes with antique style handles, ceiling light point, TV and telephone points, Also with vaulted ceiling featuring hardwood ridge beams, exposed ceiling joist and a Velux roof light. BEDROOM 2 14'7 x 8'9 (4.45m x 2.67m) Having feature angled style vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and ceiling joist, Velux roof light, wall-mounted light points and stripped pine style fitted wardrobe with antique style door furniture. BEDROOM 3 11'4 x 7'6 (3.45m x 2.29m) With hardwood framed double glazed low level window to front elevation, central heating radiator, wall-mounted light points, part vaullted ceiling with Velux roof light and hardwood stripped wooden door with antique style door furniture. LUXURY RE-FITTED BATHROOM 10'6 x 5'8 (3.20m x 1.73m) Fitted with a three-piece contemporary style white suite comprising wash hand basin inset into vanitory unit with hot and cold mixer tap and double store cupboard below, together with close coupled low level w.c., feature shaped bath with free-standing hot and cold mixer tap and luxury mosaic tiled splashback, and separate fully tiled shower enclosure with luxury style mixer drencher shower, sliding track shower doors and screens. Also with ceramic tiled floor, tiled walls, chrome effect heated towel rail, vaulted ceiling with exposed ridge beams, exposed ceiling joist and Velux roof light. OUTSIDE: The property is approached through double wrought-iron gates with matching wrought-iron pedestrian gate to side leading to a patio area with a substantial border of mature plants, shrubs and evergreens. The property is enclosed by walled perimeter boundaries and benefits from external security lighting, external security camera and a cold water tap. An extensive block paved forecourt provides off-road parking for several vehicles and leads to a BRICK BUILT TRIPLE GARAGE with triple hardwood double doors and having been part converted to a gymnasium or potential home office. The property also benefits from an extensive lawned area with mature plants and shrubbery and affords delightful views over open countryside beyond. 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 hardwood framed sealed 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. FLOOR PLANS: Purchasers should note that if a floor plan is included within property particulars it is intended to show the relationship between rooms and does not reflect exact dimensions or indeed seek to exactly replicate the layout of the property. Floor plans are produced for guidance only and are not to scale. Purchasers must satisfy themselves of matters of importance by inspection or advice from their Surveyor or Solicitor. MAKING AN OFFER: As part of our 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 speak with our Mortgage Advisor to discuss and establish how they intend to fund their purchase. Additionally, we can offer Independent Financial Advice and are able to source mortgages from the whole of the market, helping you secure the best possible deal and potentially saving you money. If you are making a cash offer, we will ask you to confirm the source and availability of your funds in order to present your offer in the best possible light to our Vendor. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Although we endeavour to ensure the accuracy of property details we have not tested any services, heating, plumbing, equipment or apparatus, fixtures or fittings and no guarantee can be given or implied that they are connected, in working order or fit for purpose. We may not have had sight of legal documentation confirming tenure or other details and any references made are based upon information supplied in good faith by the Vendor. Please would you contact Moore & York to check the availability of any property and make a viewing appointment via ourselves before embarking on any journey to see a property to avoid disappointment. Directions Proceed out of the Leicester City centre in a north-westerly direction along the old A50 Groby Road, continuing through Glenfield onto the dual carriageway. Continue up Bradgate Hill into Markfield, passing over the first roundabout, and at the second roundabout, turn left. After about half a mile turn right into London Road. Continue along London Road, which becomes Forest Road at the junction with Main Street, following the road round sharply, turn left by 'The Bulls Head' public house in to the extension of Forest Road and the property is located on the right hand side, as identified by the agents for sale' board. You may download, store and use the material for your own personal use and research. 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