Blackberry House, Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, LE8

This elegantly styled, modern home built c2002, in the Victorian vernacular of the cottages on the opposite side of Main Street, forms part of Orchard Row and offers over 1,300 square feet of luxury living. With traditional vestibule hall, guest cloakroom, sitting room with open fire, laundry cupboard, a show-stopping re-fitted L-shaped kitchen, family/dining room, three double bedrooms, ensuite shower room and family bathroom; all within walking distance of restaurants, shops and schools it s ideal for growing families and downsizers alike.

Accommodation

Blackberry House offers strong eco-credentials boasting solar panels and a new energy efficient boiler. It also benefits from air conditioning to the ground floor and master bedroom. As you step through the door feels like stepping back in time, albeit, blended seamlessly with modern luxury comforts, as you take in the traditional quarry-tiled floor and find space to hang your coat and brolly. The guest cloakroom with contemporary, heritage style suite is tucked away ahead of you.The sitting room feels spacious, yet cost with an abundance of elegance, arranged around the open fire that is set within period-style surround, thus providing the perfect focal point to relax and unwind in front of. Double doors with bevelled glass panes lead through to the show-stopping, L-shaped open plan kitchen, family/dining room. Re-fitted with an extensive range of bespoke wall and base units that provide ample storage, with plenty of work surface space to the stone counter tops. Integrated appliances include dishwasher, gas hob, double oven and washing machine. The dining area features double doors out to the patio terrace beyond and could also serve as a seating area, perfect for the attractive views of the southerly-facing garden beyond.Upstairs the sense of space continues. Here, you will find the master bedroom to the front of this home with plantation-style shutters to both windows, which add to the sense of luxury and elegance. The recessed area is large enough to accommodate a home office/desk space, a dressing table, or fitted storage. The ensuite shower room features a suite comprising shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin set within vanity unit. The guest bedroom to the rear spans 16ft in depth and features fitted wardrobes and plantation-style shutters that frame an attractive, leafy view of the garden and beyond. The third bedroom is equally of impressive size, with a dormer window to the rear, fitted wardrobes and the space to accommodate a desk or home gym equipment. The family bathroom features a three-piece, white suite, comprising bath with shower over, WC and pedestal wash hand basin.

Outside

A block paved path leads from the side, where access to and from the parking area is, up to the front door of this cottage, and is flanked by an attractive, deep, landscaped shrubbery and bedding borders, behind the red brick retaining wall. The rear garden has been landscaped to provide a relaxing, low-maintenance cottage garden with space for dining, seating and lounging. Bedding borders and fencing wrap this private space, making it the perfect lock up and leave bolthole. There is a timber framed shed to the corner and gated access at the rear which leads out to the communal parking area. The property enjoys two allocated parking spaces.

Location

Kibworth is a hugely popular south Leicestershire village of significant historical interest, situated between Leicester and Market Harborough. Formed by two separate parishes: Harcourt and Beauchamp, it offers a wide range of facilities catering for all day-to-day needs including shopping, a health centre, restaurants and public houses as well as convenient access to popular schooling in both the state and private sectors. Sporting amenities include an 18-hole golf course, cricket ground, tennis courts and a bowling green. Both Leicester and Market Harborough provide mainline access to London, the latter in just under an hour.

Property Information

Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Harborough District CouncilListed Status: Not ListedConservation Area: Kibworth Harcourt Conservation AreaTax Band: EServices: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.Broadband delivered to the property: FTTPNon-standard construction: Believed to be of standard constructedWayleaves, Rights of Way, Easements & Covenants: YesFlooding issues in the last 5 years: NoAccessibility: Two storey dwelling. No modifications

Satnav Information

The property s postcode is LE8 0NQ, and house number 110.