Thornhill Cottage, Meadow View, Welford Road, Knaptoft, Leicestershire

The property
Thornhill Cottage has been thoughtfully designed and is presented to a high standard and detail, ideal for today’s modern living. The property which has flexible accommodation over two floors benefits from modern fixture and fittings including zoned underfloor heating to the ground floor, air source heating, vehicle charging point, well equipped kitchen/dining room, stylish bathroom and en suites and detached garage, whilst enjoying stunning far reaching views over the countryside.

The welcoming entrance hall with luxury vinyl flooring and handy storage cupboard leads to the sitting room, study and cloakroom, double doors open into the spacious kitchen/dining/family room. A staircase leads from the entrance hall to the first floor. The well-equipped kitchen area with luxury vinyl flooring offers a range of wall and floor units with Belfast style sink, quartz work tops. A separate central island with quartz work tops incorporates a breakfast bar, with additional cupboard and drawer units under. The modern appliances consist of an AEG oven, induction hob with extractor fan above, dishwasher and upright fridge freezer. The dining area which has the same flooring has two sets of double opening doors which lead to the rear garden and patio, ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining. The separate utility room, which is adjacent to the kitchen benefits from a Belfast style sink, quartz work tops, wall and floor units, luxury vinyl flooring and further appliance space, a door gives access to the rear garden. There is an additional room leading from the kitchen area which would be ideal as a prep kitchen/larder. The triple aspect bay fronted sitting room with luxury vinyl flooring has views over the rear garden and countryside, double opening doors lead to the rear garden.

On the first floor there are four bedrooms, stylish family bathroom and two en suites. The triple aspect principal bedroom with views over the countryside boasts a three piece en suite comprising a full width shower with rain fall shower head, wash hand basin with drawers under, heated towel rail and tiled flooring, the principal bedroom also benefits from a walk-in dressing area. Bedroom two also has wonderful countryside views to the rear and a dressing area and three piece en suite comprising a shower, heated towel rail and tiled flooring. The four piece family bathroom includes a shower, bath, wash hand basin with drawers under, tiled floor and heated towel rail.

General
Local Authority: Leicestershire country council and Harborough district council.
Services: Air source heat pump. Private drainage (shared). Mains water and electric.
Council Tax: Unallocated
Tenure: Freehold
Warranty: LABC – 10 years

Agents note: There will be a management charge per dwelling to contribute to the communal areas and private drainage etc. Please consult with your solicitor for verification.

Outside
The rear garden which is mainly laid to lawn and is enclosed by panel and post and rail fencing, measures approximately 20.4 metres (max) wide by 16 metres (max) in depth and has a paved patio, power and lighting and outside tap, a pathway leads to a gate giving side access to front. The rear garden boasts wonderful far reaching views over the countryside.

Thornhill Cottage is approached by a gravelled driveway giving parking for numerous vehicles and is complemented by a detached garage with electric door, the garage has eaves storage space, power and light and personal door to the rear garden. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and is enclosed by post and rail fencing, a paved pathway leads to the front door with outside courtesy lighting, there is also a charging point for an electric vehicle. The Mitsubishi air source heat pump is located to the side of the property.

Location
Meadow View is surrounded by beautiful countryside, located within the heart of the hamlet of Knaptoft. North Kilworth is 4.5 miles away and offers a good range of local amenities including a petrol station with general store and post office, well regarded primary school and the White Lion public house. A further range of amenities can be found in Lutterworth, Leicester city centre and the Medieval market town of Market Harborough.

There are a brilliant selection of schools in the area, to include Arnesby C of E Primary School, Gilmorton Chandler Primary School, Lutterworth High School, Lutterworth College, Rugby School, Brooke House College and Leicester Grammar School.

Commuter links are excellent with Knaptoft being in easy reach of the M1, A14 and M6. There is a rail service available in Market Harborough that provides a direct line to London St. Pancras in approximately one hour, whilst Birmingham airport is also within an hour’s drive.