Welcome to Oakleys Farm, an extraordinary and beautifully restored detached period home situated on a generously-sized plot of approximately 0.3 acres. Nestled in the heart of Glenfield, this property is a true gem, offering a unique blend of character and modern comfort. Located on The Square, it enjoys a prime position in the village, providing convenient access to local amenities while still offering a private and peaceful retreat. As you step into Oakleys Farm, you'll immediately feel at home, as it offers everything you could desire in a family residence, including extensive South-facing gardens with captivating views of open fields at the rear. Believed to have roots dating back to the 17th century, Oakleys Farm House has been extensively and sympathetically refurbished, preserving its charming period features, including Inglenook fireplaces, exposed ceiling beams, and timber flooring.Upon entering through the storm porch, you find yourself in the welcoming Entrance Hall/Snug. This space boasts an Inglenook fireplace with an exposed brick chimney breast and an inset log burner. A staircase leads to the first floor, and you'll notice a sealed unit double-glazed window to the front, a heavily beamed ceiling, three wall light points, and doors to the cloakroom. To the left of the snug, you'll discover a further reception room, currently serving as a formal dining room. This room enjoys a dual aspect, with French doors leading to the garden room at the rear. A gas-fired stove with a brick surround adds warmth to the space. The lounge is particularly spacious, connecting seamlessly to the breakfast kitchen and the garden room. It features a sealed unit double-glazed bay window to the front, an exposed brick chimney breast with an inset multi-fuel burning stove, and a heavily beamed ceiling. The stunning garden room, an addition from 2021, offers a striking contrast to the cozy original house, with underfloor heating and a purpose-built bar. Large ceiling lanterns and bi-folding doors offer expansive garden views and create a bright, welcoming space. The refitted breakfast kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring shaker style base and wall units with stone work surfaces, including a breakfast bar. With underfloor heating, it offers ample space for a range cooker, integrated dishwasher, American-style fridge freezer, wine fridge, and a ceramic one and a half bowl sink. The breakfast kitchen maintains the character of the home with exposed ceiling beams and a stable door for external access to the rear. An additional latch and brace door leads to the utility and downstairs W.C.The bright and airy landing on the first floor is illuminated by three sealed unit double-glazed windows with stunning garden views. An airing cupboard with fitted shelving and an enclosed hot water cylinder is located here, and the landing features exposed floorboards, three wall light points, and two radiators with decorative covers. The master bedroom enjoys a dual aspect with sealed unit double-glazed windows to the front and rear. Recessed spotlighting, a panel radiator, and an en-suite shower room, complete with underfloor heating, offer a comfortable retreat. The en-suite comprises a contemporary three-piece suite, featuring a shower enclosure with a power shower, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin. Exposed floorboards, an extractor, and a panel radiator complete the space.The second bedroom, with sealed unit double-glazed windows to the front and rear, also boasts exposed floorboards, recessed spotlighting, and an en-suite shower room. The en-suite is fitted with a white three-piece suite, including a shower enclosure with a power shower, an extractor, and spotlighting. The third bedroom features a sealed unit double-glazed window to the front, exposed floorboards, access to the loft, recessed spotlighting, and a panel radiator. The fourth bedroom, currently utilized as a dressing room, offers a sealed unit double-glazed window to the front, exposed floorboards, and a panel radiator.The family bathroom is fitted with a three-piece suite, including a free-standing roll-top bath with a mixer tap and shower attachment, a low-level WC, and a wash hand basin. It features a cast iron fireplace, exposed floorboards, a heated chrome towel rail, sealed unit double-glazed window to the front, recessed spotlighting, and a panel radiator.Externally, Oakleys Farm is nestled behind an attractive stone wall with a privet hedge, a lamp post, and a porch light with a timer. A hand gate grants access to the front of the property. A communal driveway leads to a generous block-paved area on the side, providing parking for multiple vehicles. A solid timber gate opens to the rear gardens and the double garage, which is equipped with two electric single up-and-over doors, a security alarm, a telephone point, and access to roof storage. Additionally, there's a personal door to the side and another door to the workshop. The workshop offers a window, power, light, access to roof storage, and fitted cupboards. The gardens are beautifully landscaped and well-maintained. To the rear, there is a large courtyard area laid with granite setts, a flagstone-style terrace, a decorative lamp post, and security lighting. A generous lawned area features an established Bramley apple tree. The gardens are enclosed with a granite stone wall, an evergreen hedge, and a post and rail fence at the rear. Mature shrubs and trees add to the charm of the garden, which is adorned with discreet lighting throughout the borders. The owners have thoughtfully added an outdoor cooking area and a timber-built bar, creating the perfect space for year-round entertainment.Glenfield, situated on the western outskirts of Leicester, offers a village-like atmosphere with convenient local shops around the original village center. You'll find a Morrisons supermarket and an excellent local butcher among the local shops. The area boasts welcoming pubs, and further shopping and schooling facilities are available nearby. Ideally located for quick access via the A50 and the A46 to the M1, Glenfield is a charming and well-connected village, and Oakleys Farm is the epitome of comfortable family living in this picturesque setting. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_glenfield-d19376/for-sale_i71770626
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An extended four bedroom character property situated on a generous plot, approaching 1/3 of an acre, with parking for several vehicles. The property further benefits from a large enclosed rear garden and garage, and is located in the heart of Aylestone, ideally situated close to many amenities including local transport links, major road networks and nearby Fosse Park Shopping Centre.Location - Aylestone is a residential area on the outskirts of Leicester approximately three miles south of the city centre. Situated in the heart of this sought after prime location there is easy access to the popular newly rejuvenated Fosse Park Retail Centre and the M1/M69 road junction, offering excellent transport links. The nearest railway station is South Wigston, approximately 1.6 miles away with the mainline Leicester City Station just 2.6 miles away. Leicester train station is a stop on the East Midlands Trains London to Sheffield line, ideal for the commuter, providing access to London St Pancras in little over an hour. The station is also part of the Cross-Country network from Birmingham to Stansted airport, along with direct trains to cities including Nottingham, Birmingham, Derby, Lincoln and Cambridge. A range of local shopping can be located nearby together with schooling, sporting and recreational facilities. Aylestone Leisure Centre offers activities in our sports halls, together with our 3G football pitch, swimming pools and gym. There are lovely local parks at Aylestone Meadows and Fosse Park and Leicester city centre is a short drive away. The area boasts a range of education facilities that features several well equipped primary and secondary schools, ensuring quality education for local children. Additionally, there are nearby colleges and universities for those pursuing higher education, offering a vast array of courses and academic opportunities.Ground Floor - The front door provides access to a porch, with a further door leading to a fabulous, spacious hallway with oak flooring, stairs rising to the first floor and doors leading to the cloakroom and ground floor accommodation. The focal point of the hall being an original brick-built feature fireplace. Multipaned double doors lead through to the sitting room, which also has beautiful oak flooring along with a box bay leaded window and recess with beam over a feature fireplace with leaded windows either side. There is a spacious dining room divided into a seating area with stone feature fireplace, which extends through an archway to the dining area in front of further leaded windows and leaded French doors which lead to the rear garden. Double multipaned doors provide access to the kitchen and when fully extended, create an open plan feel to the area, ideal for entertaining. There is a quality Sherwin fitted kitchen comprising of wall and base units, pan and cutlery drawers and glazed display cupboards, with a bespoke circular breakfast bar with work surfaces over. There is space for an Aga or range style cooker. Oak flooring is fitted throughout the dining and kitchen area. An inner hallway gives access to the garage and a large walk-in pantry, with ample shelved storage, along with a utility area with space and plumbing for a washing machine and tumble dryer. The family room boast views over the garden and has further oak flooring, numerous windows affording lots of natural light, double doors to the rear and a door leading to a ground floor shower room complete with wet room shower, WC and wash hand basin inset into a vanity unit.First Floor - From the first floor, the landing provides access to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The master bedroom has leaded windows overlooking the front aspect and benefits from a walk-in wardrobe and an attached en-suite. A fully tiled bathroom has been tiled in a neutral colourway with pretty mosaic inserts and is fitted with a ball and claw foot bath, wash hand basin, WC and corner shower enclosure.Outside - The property has a spacious driveway with turning area landscaped with a combination of block paving and grey slate, which provides parking for several vehicles in front of the single garage. There are planted borders and a small lawn area along with gates to one side which provide access to the spacious rear garden, with patio and steps leading up to a lawn with paved pathway to one side. From here further steps lead to an additional lawn area with garden shed in one corner. The mature garden has a private feel with planted borders. The total plot is approaching 1/3 of an acre or thereabouts.Local Authority - Leicester City Council . Council Tax Band - E.Viewing - Strictly by prior appointment via the selling agent Howkins & Harrison. Contact Tel:01455-559203.Fixtures And Fittings - Only those items in the nature of fixtures and fittings mentioned in these particulars are included in the sale. Other items are specifically excluded. None of the appliances have been tested by the agents and they are not certified or warranted in any way.Services - None of the services have been tested and purchasers should note that it is their specific responsibility to make their own enquiries of the appropriate authorities as to the location, adequacy and availability of mains water, electricity, gas and drainage services.Floorplan - Howkins & Harrison prepare these plans for reference only. They are not to scale.Important Information - Every care has been taken with the preparation of these Sales Particulars, but complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. In all cases, buyers should verify matters for themselves. Where property alterations have been undertaken buyers should check that relevant permissions have been obtained. If there is any point, which is of particular importance let us know and we will verify it for you. These particulars do not constitute a contract or part of a contract. All measurements are approximate. The fixtures, fittings, services and appliances have not been tested and therefore no guarantee can be given that they are in working order. Photographs are provided for general information and it cannot be inferred that any item shown is included in the sale. Plans are provided for general guidance and are not to scale. For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_aylestone-d25174/for-sale_i71599385
Carefully and beautifully designed modern home extending to approx 4300 sq ft in a glorious setting with far reaching rural views.SituationGoadby is a picturesque and peaceful rural village surrounded by glorious rolling countryside with some lovely footpaths and bridle ways. Situated in an elevated position, the village has some stunning and far-reaching views. There are many highly regarded public houses in the surrounding villages including Hallaton, Medbourne and Billesdon. The nearby village of Billesdon also offers further amenities which include a village store, doctors' surgery, and post office. For further facilities, Market Harborough is just approximately 10 miles away where there is a superb range of shops, supermarkets as well as a sports centre and theatre. Here there is also a main line train station with journeys to London St Pancras taking approximately 60 minutes. Although Goadby is a peaceful and rural village, it is still only 11 miles from the city of Leicester. Here there is a superb shopping centre, leisure facilities and the cultural quarter. The village is also well placed for the market towns of Oakham and Uppingham.There is an excellent range of schools in the area including independent schools such as Oakham, Uppingham, Stamford and Leicester Grammar School.DescriptionManor Lodge is an impressive modern property beautifully located on the edge of Goadby with outstanding rural views. This carefully designed home is complete with a super open plan kitchen to include dining area and garden room, which opens out onto the terrace were there are glorious far-reaching views. The layout is practical with large and bright rooms and a total of 7 bedrooms. There is scope, subject to planning to create additional or independent accommodation within and above the integrated triple garage. The property has been carefully maintained and has recently been fitted with new windows throughout the property.AccommodationThe ground floor is planned around a central entrance hall with impressive staircase and access to the boot room and cloakroom. Double doors lead through from the hall to the super open plan living kitchen. With attractive tiled floor, the high-quality kitchen with a superb range of wall and floor units is beautifully presented complete with a large island. This is a wonderful bright room which opens out into the dining area and through to the garden room creating a vast open plan space. The living space is orientated towards the garden with the benefit of the unique views. Leading off the kitchen is a useful utility room where there is access directly into the large triple garage. There is scope here for further development subject to planning to create further accommodation which might include creating an annex. In addition to the open plan living space, is a large sitting room, also with glass door leading out on to the rear terrace. Also on the ground floor is a family room and a well positioned study. On the first floor is the impressive master suite with separate dressing room and ensuite. There are a further four bedrooms on the first floor and a family bathroom. On the second floor, there are a further two bedrooms and bathroom. A total of seven bedrooms and four bathrooms.OutsideThe property is located in an exclusive development of three houses. To the front of the property is an ample area for parking with access to the triple garage, and a pretty front garden with paved pathway leading to the front door. To the rear is a beautifully designed, private garden with seating terrace. From the garden the views are truly magnificent, and the setting is peaceful and tranquil. Fixtures and FittingsAll fixtures, fittings and furniture such as curtains, light fittings, garden ornaments and statuary are excluded from the sale. Some may be available by separate negotiation. ServicesMains water, drainage, electricity and oil.None of the services, appliances, heating installations, broadband, plumbing or electrical systems have been tested by the selling agents.TenureThe property is to be sold freehold.Local AuthorityHarborough District Council.Public Rights of Way, Wayleaves and EasementsThe property is sold subject to all rights of way, wayleaves and easements whether or not they are defined in this brochure.Plans and BoundariesThe plans within these particulars are based on Ordnance Survey data and provided for reference only. They are believed to be correct but accuracy is not guaranteed. The purchaser shall be deemed to have full knowledge of all boundaries and the extent of ownership. Neither the vendor nor the vendor's agents will be responsible for defining the boundaries or the ownership thereof.ViewingsStrictly by appointment through Fisher German LLP. DirectionsPostcode LE7 9EU what3words ///Boost.laugh.relieves For more details and to contact: https://realtyww.info/houses_leicester-d196270/for-sale_i71682862
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