Wetecroft Bungalow, Melbourne Road, Staunton Harold Nurseries, Leicestershire, LE65 1RU

Guide Price: £350,000

A unique two/three bedroom detached bungalow set within Staunton Harold parkland.

Offered for sale with no upward chain. The bungalow in need of cosmetic improvement features three bedrooms including two doubles, both with fitted wardrobes; sitting room with fireplace; generous conservatory; breakfast kitchen with pantry cupboard; rear lobby and WC. Outside there are courtyard gardens with private parking and a generous outbuilding extending to approx 300 sq ft suitable for garaging (subject to approval).

Features • Private courtyard gardens • Private parking • Parkland setting in the grounds of Staunton Harold Hall • Ideal for countryside walks • No upward chain

Location Wetecroft bungalow occupies a semi rural location within the parkland setting of Staunton Harold Hall estate with direct access to woodland footpaths and National Forest plantations. The estate was the seat of the Shirley family which was created in 1611. The country house was originally Jacobean but the 13th century baron enlarged it in the 1700's with this present palladian east front which was added in 1673. This magnificent family home with associated gardens and grounds also incorporates a 17th century chapel currently owned by the National Trust. The estates location is approximately 2 miles south of Melbourne and 4 miles east of Ashby de la Zouch town centre, a typical market town in the heart of the National Forest offering a hive of main High Street shops including Boots, W H Smiths, banks building societies and boutique shops offering a wide selection of shopping opportunities including a recently opened M & S simply food. The area is well served by highly regarded schools including Bexley Grammar school, Twycross preparatory school, Twycross House school, Loughborough Grammar and Repton school, together with Ashby de la Zouch high school.

Travelling Distances Accommodation Details Melbourne - 3 miles From the courtyard gardens a door leads to the side hall housing the modern gas fired central heating boiler and a separate WC. Ashby de la Zouch - 4 miles Overlooking the front and side elevation with a dual aspect is the generous breakfast kitchen with built in appliances and internal glass Nottingham - 20 miles partition wall leading to the separate living room which has feature fireplace and French doors opening onto the conservatory. There is Birmingham Airpoirt - 32 miles direct access from the sitting room to a study/bedroom three and further door to the night hall which serves both bedrooms one and two of East Midlands Airport - 10 miles generous proportions with a range of built in bedroom furniture together with a separate shower room WC.

Leicester - 17 Miles Derby - 15 miles Outside The property is approached through double wooden entrance gates from Staunton Harold Nurseries leading to a block brick parking apron with mature shrubbery and specimen tree beds/borders. There is also a generous approx 300sq ft outbuilding ideal for storage or conversion to suitable garage accommodation (subject to appropriate consent).

Viewing Arrangements Strictly by prior appointment via the agents Howkins and Harrison on 01530 410930

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.

Local Authority North West Leicestershire District Council - 01530 454545 Council Tax Band - C

Howkins & Harrison 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 58 Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch, are approximate. The Fixtures, Fittings, Services & 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. Leicestershire LE65 1AN Telephone 01530 410930 Email [email protected]

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