For Sale4 Bedroom Farm House in Church Lane, Somerby, LE14£795,000

Southfields Farm is a Victorian home requiring general modernisation. Hitting the open market for the first time in almost 80 years and not subject to a listed status this rare home built of stone enjoys far reaching, south facing views over its own extensive ground which extends to around 3.52 acres in total. Retaining period charm and with high ceilings throughout a central reception hall with original staircase leads to three reception rooms, farmhouse style kitchen, back kitchen and pantry. On the first floor are four bedrooms, family bathroom and separate W/C. A separate staircase from the back kitchen rises to a first-floor room, ideal as guest accommodation. A long gravel driveway from Church Lane ends in a spacious turning area and wrap-around gardens enjoy a pleasant, Southwesterly aspect. The property occupies a desirable, conservation setting within of the village which has a range of amenities which includes an award-winning pub/restaurant. Available with NO CHAIN, early viewing is strongly recommended. Location Somerby is a picturesque Conservation Village with a mix of period stone properties, surrounded by attractive rolling countryside. This area of the county known as ‘High Leicestershire' is close to the Leicestershire/Rutland border. The village is served by a pre-school nursery and primary school, doctors’ surgery, pub/restaurant called The Stilton Cheese Inn, village shop, post office and has a renowned equestrian centre. The market towns of Melton Mowbray, Uppingham and Oakham are within easy reach. Slightly further afield are Stamford and Market Harborough where there is a direct rail service to London St Pancras. The area boasts a choice of well-known public schools, including Uppingham, Oakham, Stamford, whilst there is also a respected selection of state schooling close by. Distances Leicester 17 miles / Nottingham 28 miles / Melton Mowbray 8.2 miles / Oakham 5.8 miles / Uppingham 12.3 miles / Stamford 17.5 miles / Market Harborough 18.8 miles / Grantham 22.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 28.5 miles Ground Floor The property is entered into a large central hallway with original, Victorian staircase. The sitting room and dining room both with fireplaces are south facing and enjoys far reaching views. An old diary with external door would make an ideal home office. The kitchen is fitted in a farmhouse style with quarry tile floor, modern cabinets and an oil-fired Aga is a particular feature. A rear hall, back kitchen and pantry completes the ground floor accommodation. First Floor A return staircase with half landing rises to a first-floor landing off which are four bedrooms, bathroom and separate W/C. A second staircase from the back kitchen rises to a first-floor room which could be used as guest accommodation. Outside The property stands in large grounds of 3.52 acres in total. A long, gravel driveway from Church Lane terminates at a generous turning close to the rear of this former farmhouse. Well established gardens wrap-around the property which enjoys a pleasant South Westerly aspect. Two paddocks extend away from the property towards the south and between the two paddocks a public footpath. Overage The Property is being sold subject to an overage of 30% for 30 years. Further information can be provided. Restrictive Covenant Please note that the property is being sold subject to the restriction that any extension to the west will be of single storey only (height to be agreed). Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. The property has oil fired central heating. Local Authority Melton Borough Council. Tenure Freehold. Directions From the A47 travel north along the A6047 towards Melton Mowbray, passing through Tilton on the Hill. At Twyford turn right following signs for John O’Gaunt/Burrough on the Hill and continue through Burrough on the Hill to Somerby. On entering the destination village continue onto High Street turning right onto Church Lane where the property is located on the right-hand side.