** DETACHED PERIOD HOME DATING BACK TO 1899 ** 3 BEDROOMS 2 RECEPTIONS ** UTILITY & GROUND FLOOR CLOAK ROOM ** CONTEMPORARY BATHROOM ** TASTEFULLY MODERNISED THROUGHOUT ** WEALTH OF CHARM ** OFF ROAD PARKING & GARAGE ** LANDSCAPED ESTABLISHED GARDENS ** CENTRAL VILLAGE LOCATION ** VIEWING HIGHLY RECOMMENDED **
We have pleasure in offering to the market this delightful, double fronted, detached period home, understood to date back to 1899, standing in a prominent, elevated position at the heart of the village with far reaching views from the first floor.
This character home offers a wealth of charm and has seen a tasteful program of modernisation over the years, benefitting from cottage style UPVC double glazed windows and oil fired central heating, modern kitchen and bathrooms as well as relatively neutral decoration throughout.
The property extends to around 940 sq.ft. plus additional outbuildings and offers a versatile level of living comprising an initial enclosed porch which has been fitted to provide a useful utility space and links through into the main entrance hall with its attractive, spindle balustrade turning staircase and stained glass window. Stripped pine doors lead to two main receptions including an attractive sitting room with feature fireplace and separate dining room with log burning stove and dual aspect that leads through into a well appointed kitchen. In addition there is a useful ground floor cloak room with contemporary suite.
To the first floor there are three bedrooms, two being generous doubles, and a contemporary bathroom.
As well as the internal accommodation the property occupies a pleasant plot, tucked away at the heart of the village, accessed off an initial shared driveway passing the Village Hall, leading down to a small enclave shared with only one other dwelling. The property offers off road parking for two vehicles but also benefits from a detached brick built garage with workshop area to the rear, a landscaped low maintenance courtyard garden with a westerly aspect and an additional, established, garden area to the side.
Overall this is a fantastic, individual home within a highly regarded village setting with viewing coming highly recommended to appreciate both the location and accommodation on offer.
Eaton - Eaton is a picturesque Vale of Belvoir village lying approximately 7 miles north of Melton Mowbray, approximately 9 miles from Grantham and approximately 19 miles from Nottingham. It is a small rural village gathered around the parish church of St Dennys. Amenities can be found in the market towns of Bingham, Melton Mowbray and Grantham and from Grantham a high speed train to Kings Cross in just over an hour. The A1 and A52 are easily accessible from the village.
A COTTAGE STYLE COMPOSITE WOODGRAIN EFFECT ENTRANCE STABLE DOOR WITH DOUBLE GLAZED DIAMOND LIGHT LEADS THROUGH INTO:
Initial Porch/Utility Area - 2.41m x 1.75m (7'11" x 5'9") - A cleverly reconfigured space making good use of the room, providing not only an initial enclosed storm porch but also a utility area with a good level of storage having fitted wall and base units, an L shaped configuration of butcher's block effect laminate preparation surfaces with inset sink and drain unit with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash backs, plumbing for washing machine, space for tumble dryer and tiled floor.
An attractive period entrance door leads through into:
Main Entrance Hall - 3.66m max into stairwell x 2.31m (12' max into sta - A pleasant initial entrance vestibule having attractive spindle balustrade turning staircase rising to a first floor galleried landing above, flooded with light with an attractive double glazed stained glass window to the front, the room having timber effect tiled floor, deep skirting and central heating radiator.
Further stripped pine, period style doors leading to:
Ground Floor Cloak Room - 2.29m x 0.91m (7'6" x 3') - Having a contemporary two piece suite comprising WC with concealed cistern and vanity unit above and a further separate vanity unit with inset washbasin with chrome mixer tap and tiled splash backs, continuation of timber effect tiled floor, contemporary towel radiator and double glazed window to the side.
Sitting Room - 4.11m x 3.66m (13'6" x 12') - An attractive sitting room having aspect to the front, the focal point to the room being chimney breast with period fire surround, mantel and tiled hearth with inset cast iron fireplace, alcoves to the side, deep skirting, picture rail, oak effect flooring, central heating radiator and double glazed window.
Dining Room - 3.40m x 3.33m max (11'2" x 10'11" max) - A versatile reception ideal as formal dining, lying adjacent to the kitchen, having a dual aspect with double glazed window to the front and side, useful under stairs storage cupboard, chimney breast with flagstone hearth and inset solid fuel stove, deep skirting and central heating radiator.
An open doorway leads through into:
Kitchen - 3.02m x 3.35m (9'11" x 11') - Tastefully appointed with a range of cottage style wall, base and drawer units, having two runs of laminate preparation surfaces, one with inset sink and drain unit with chrome swan neck mixer tap and tiled splash backs, integrated fridge and freezer, space for free standing range, floor standing oil fired central heating boiler, tiled floor, central heating radiator, double glazed window to the front and internal glazed lights into the dining room.
RETURNING TO THE MAIN ENTRANCE HALL AN ATTRACTIVE SPINDLE BALUSTRADE TURNING STAIRCASE RISES TO:
First Floor Galleried Landing - Having an attractive double glazed stained glass window overlooking the courtyard garden, high ceiling, access to loft space above and deep skirting.
Further stripped pine doors leading to:
Bedroom 1 - 3.66m x 4.09m (12' x 13'5") - A well proportioned double bedroom with a delightful aspect to the front into the village and far reaching views beyond, the room being fitted with a generous range of modern furniture including 3/4 high wardrobes, low level drawer units, central vanity area and shelved bookcase, the room having chimney breast with attractive inset cast iron fireplace, deep skirting, coved ceiling, central heating radiator and double glazed window.
Bedroom 2 - 4.11m x 3.53m (13'6" x 11'7") - A further double bedroom having aspect to the front, built in wardrobe with overhead storage cupboard, chimney breast with attractive cast iron fireplace, alcove to the side, exposed floor boards, deep skirting, central heating radiator, coved ceiling and double glazed window.
Bedroom 3 - 2.62m x 2.31m (8'7" x 7'7") - A pleasant room currently utilised as a first floor office but would make a single bedroom having a pleasant dual aspect with double glazed window to the front and side, deep skirting and central heating radiator.
Bathroom - 2.13m x 2.18m (7' x 7'2") - Tastefully appointed having been modernised with a contemporary suite comprising bath with chrome mixer tap and wall mounted shower mixer and glass screen, vanity unit with WC with concealed cistern, granite effect vanity surface over and inset washbasin with chrome taps and tiled splash backs with mosaic border inlay, deep skirting, contemporary towel radiator and double glazed window
Exterior - The property's official address is facing Main Street but its actually accessed off Vicarage Lane to the south of the property, passing the Village Hall, making it tucked away in a private position on an elevated plot. To the fore of the property is a double width driveway providing off road car standing and, in turn, leading to a brick built garage and storage area. From the drive a timber courtesy gate gives access into an attractive, enclosed and private courtyard garden which offers a westerly aspect to the side benefitting from the afternoon and evening sun and has been landscaped for relatively low maintenance living with paved terrace providing a good sized seating area enclosed by brick and stone walls, having a useful log store, outside tap and exterior lighting. To the south westerly side of the property is a further enclosed garden area bordered by established hedging and brick walls having a central border well stocked with established trees and shrubs, a timber pergola and gravel pathway leading to a wrought iron courtesy gate which returns back to main street.
Garage - 5.97m x 2.67m (19'7" x 8'9") - Having an up and over door, power and light, pitched tiled roof, window and courtesy door to the side providing potential covered parking or, alternatively, would make an excellent workshop.
Storage Area - 2.87m x 1.22m approx (9'5" x 4' approx) - Situated to the side of the garage and providing a further storage area.
Council Tax Band - Melton Borough Council - Band D
Tenure - Feehold
Directional Note - Leaving our Bingham office via Market Street turn right into Long Acre and at the traffic lights turn left up Tithby Road. At the junction of the A52 proceed straight over, continuing through the villages of Langar and Harby and just before leaving Harby village turn left onto Stathern Lane. Continue out of the village, under the former railway bridge and take a righthand turn into Stathern. Proceed through the village, following the road out and heading towards Eastwell. Proceeding up the hill out of Stathern take a lefthand turn, following this lane to a staggered cross roads and proceed straight over into Eaton village. Just before the 90 degree bend take a lefthand turn onto Vicarage Lane and immediately right, passing the Village Hall, down to the bottom of the close where the property can be found immediately ahead.
Additional Notes - We are informed the property is on mains electric, water, and drainage. Heating is oil fired
The property is located off an unadopted lane (a statutory declaration will be provided)
The property lies within the village conservation area
Also note there is a short public footpath on the south westerly side of the garden, that runs down to main street, it is located within the boundary of the property but we understand responsibility lies with Leicestershire County Council
(information taken from Energy performance certificate and/or vendor).
Additional Information - Please see the links below to check for additional information regarding environmental criteria (i.e. flood assessment), school Ofsted ratings, planning applications and services such as broadband and phone signal. Note Richard Watkinson & Partners has no affiliation to any of the below agencies and cannot be responsible for any incorrect information provided by the individual sources.
Flood assessment of an area:_
https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/risk#
Broadband & Mobile coverage:-
https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage
School Ofsted reports:-
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/
Planning applications:-
https://www.gov.uk/search-register-planning-decisions
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