Corner Thatch, Burton Overy, Leicestershire, LE8

A beautifully and immaculately presented Grade II Listed chocolate box cottage, positioned in the heart of this idyllic south-east Leicestershire conservation village located approximately eight miles from Leicester city centre and ten miles from Market Harborough, giving good access to mainline railway stations at both Leicester and Market Harborough with links to London St. Pancras in under an hour.

Accommodation

Corner Thatch offers characterful accommodation which is blended seamlessly with contemporary styling, and accommodation retaining many original features to include beamed ceilings and walls, Inglenook brick fireplaces and splendid oak joinery. The gas centrally heated accommodation is entered into an entrance hall with a slate floor, heated towel rail, meter cupboard, exposed brick wall, window to the rear elevation. A cloakroom off has a white two-piece suite comprising low flush WC, ceramic Belfast sink on a brick stand, plumbing for automatic washing machine, space for condenser dryer, wall mounted boiler, heated towel rail, slate flooring, exposed brick wall and a window to rear elevation. The beautiful breakfast kitchen has a good range of cream shaker style eye and base level units with drawers with block wood worktop over, space for a range oven, stainless steel canopy extractor over, space for a freestanding fridge, inset ceiling spotlights, radiator, triple aspect windows to front, side and rear elevations.The dining room has an exposed brick Inglenook fireplace (currently sealed) with two original Georgian storage cupboards to sides, radiator, slate flooring, understairs storage cupboard, inset ceiling spotlights, windows to front and rear elevations, a secondary staircase rising to the first floor and access to the cellar with shelving and white appliance space. The stunning living room also has a central exposed brick Inglenook fireplace (sealed) three radiators, inset ceiling spotlights, window to front elevation, wide bay with three windows, oak door to rear garden and the principal staircase off and leads to a spectacular sitting room with a beautiful wattle and daub gable wall with exposed beams, vaulted ceiling into the eaves and windows to rear garden.The principal staircase from the living room rises to the master bedroom which has an exposed brick chimney breast, built in wardrobes, inset ceiling spotlights, two radiators and three windows. This room benefits from an ensuite shower room with a low flush WC, inset wash hand basin with cupboard under, shower cubicle, limestone flooring, heated towel rail, airing cupboard, inset ceiling spotlights, extractor fan and a window to rear elevation.The secondary staircase from the dining room gives access to the first-floor landing with ceiling spotlights and further bedroom accommodation. Bedroom two offers built-in wardrobes with further built-in cupboards, two radiators, inset ceiling spotlights and a lovely triple aspect. Bedroom three also benefits from built-in cupboards, radiator, inset ceiling spotlights and a window to the front elevation. Completing the accommodation is the family bathroom with a white three-piece suite comprising a low flush WC, pedestal wash hand basin, panelled bath with shower over, Limestone flooring, heated towel rail, inset ceiling spotlights and a window to rear elevation.

Outside

To the side of the property is a block paved driveway behind a low level wall providing car standing for two cars, gated access to attractive south facing rear gardens with paved patio areas, raised beds, external power points, lighting and outside tap, walled and fenced boundaries.

Location

This picturesque south Leicestershire conservation village is without doubt one of the most sought after locations within the County with the pretty street scenes, high quality housing and a strong community spirit all significant factors. Very convenient for Leicester, Market Harborough and Great Glen, Burton Overy retains its rural charm and remains a working farming community with very little through traffic. The village itself has an active church congregation, a popular public house and a village hall with nearby Great Glen providing local amenities catering for all day-to-day needs. Shopping and supermarket facilities are available in the city of Leicester some seven miles to the north, Oadby with a Waitrose, Fosse Park and the thriving town of Market Harborough. For the commuter, Market Harborough has mainline rail services to London St Pancras in under an hour with its new Eurostar link, and the M1 is accessible at junction 21.The area is extremely well served by schooling in both the state and private sector including the renowned Stoneygate School and Leicester Grammar within a five minute drive.

Property Information

Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Harborough District CouncilTax Band: CSERVICES: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.

Satnav Information

The property s postcode is LE8 9DB and can be found on the corner of Main Street and Bell Lane.