For Sale4 Bedroom Property in Burrough Road, Somerby, LE14£550,000

Situated on the Leicestershire/Rutland border, this surprisingly spacious four-bedroom home occupies a peaceful, tucked away setting in picturesque, hilltop village. Dating back to circa 1900 and with high ceilings throughout this highly individual home presented in a contemporary style once formed part of an impressive Victorian farmstead. Boasting three floors accommodation the ground floor which has been extended has a spacious open plan feel and is flooded with natural light. The ground floor accommodation is centred around a large dining hall with feature staircase and a contemporary style kitchen flow seamlessly into a family room with doors to garden. A separate sitting room also with doors to garden features a free-standing log burner. Well hidden from the world outside, in a courtyard setting the property is approached via a long gravel driveway and further benefits allocated parking, open fronted garage and workshop. To the rear of the property are large, fully landscaped garden, designed for entertaining enjoys an idyllic, south westerly aspect. Location Somerby is a picturesque village on the Leicestershire/Rutland border ideally situated between the market towns of Melton Mowbray and Oakham. Unspoilt and surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside the village offers an impressive range of amenities to include a shop, church, award winning pub, doctor’s surgery, equestrian centre and primary school. There is a bus service to the secondary schools in Melton Mowbray and Oakham and excellent private schools in Uppingham, Stamford and Oakham. Nearby Rutand Water offers excellent leisure facilities and there is a direct rail service to London St Pancras available at Market Harborough. 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 spacious, open plan dining hall with stone floor, exposed brickwork and a central staircase is a particular feature. From the dining hall, fully glazed doors open into a contemporary style kitchen with matching stone floor and included are a range of appliances. The kitchen flows seamlessly into a family room with floor to ceiling fitting shelving and doors to garden. A separate sitting room of generous proportions features a free-standing log burner, and double doors provide direct access to the rear garden. A stylishly fitted cloaks/WC completes the ground floor accommodation. First Floor The first-floor landing is garden facing and provides access to two large bedrooms and family bathroom fitted with a three-piece suite. From the landing a spiral staircase rises to the second floor. Second Floor On the second floor is a large central landing with access to useful storage and two double bedrooms both with Velux windows to rear. Outside No.10 occupies a desirable position within this small development. Set well back from Burrough Road in a peaceful setting the property shares its courtyard setting which is approached via a long gravel driveway. Within the courtyard and close to the property are two allocated parking, oversized garage and workshop. To the rear of the property are large, newly landscaped gardens which have been designed for entertaining. Mainly laid to lawn several trees create an established feel and a large terrace occupying centre stage takes full advantage of the gardens idyllic, South westerly orientation and open aspect. Garage & Workshop Located a stone’s throw from the property on the opposite side of the courtyard is an open fronted garage and separate workshop. The workshop which could also provide garage space is entered through double doors and has a window to rear. Services Mains water, drainage and electricity are connected. The property has oil fired central heating fired by a new boiler (installed Dec 2024). 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 village continue along Burrough Road where the property is located on the left-hand side.