Goscote Hall, Birstall, Leicester

We are delighted to present this modern, stylish two bedroom apartment near to the city of Leicester. Set within the grounds of a former Georgian Manor House and situated in an exclusive gated development, this luxury, ground-floor apartment is conveniently located for local amenities as well as city centre retail, leisure and cultural opportunities.

Birstall is a large village to the north of the city offering local amenities such as a supermarket, bakery, shops, pubs and restaurants. Nearby, there are cricket, bowling and golf clubs, leisure and outdoor pursuits facilities, playing fields and the stunning Watermead Country Park. There are well-regarded local schools which include Highcliffe and Mowmacre Hill Primaries and Rushey Mead Academy. Leicester Rail Station is only 3.6 miles away and takes you to London St Pancras International in around 60 mins. The apartment has easy access to the M1 motorway via the Leicester Western Bypass.

On arrival, the gated entrance gives exclusive access to a harmonious mix of new and refurbished period dwellings in a development punctuated by lawn space and mature shrubbery. To the right of the main gates, this apartment offers a front lawn bordered by mature hedging.

Once inside the apartment, the generous entrance hall offers carpeted flooring and neutral décor. Features of note here are the practical in-built storage cupboard, radiator with parcel shelf, central heating thermostat and wall sockets. The lounge, both double bedrooms and the bathroom are accessed from the hallway.

Lounge - 5.14m x 4.60m - This immaculately presented and spacious lounge is bathed in natural light from its garden window and French doors, which open to an area of lawn space and shrubbery. Offering neutral décor, carpeted flooring, twin radiators, downlighters and coving, this reception has ample space for a combination of lounge and additional furniture waiting to be enjoyed with friends and family. Socialising is made easy with the adjoining, open-plan kitchen area.

Kitchen - 3.65m x 2.39m - Off the luxurious lounge, is the stylish kitchen. Ivory coloured Shaker-style wall and base units blend perfectly with the worktops, floor and wall tiling and plentiful brushed chrome sockets. Stainless-steel integrated appliances and a decorative glass splashback add to the modernity and there is space here for free-standing appliances. The open-plan lounge and kitchen offer a convenient social hub in this superb apartment.

Bedroom 1 - 4.60m x 2.81m - This well-proportioned, light-filled double bedroom benefits from two large windows offering dual aspect views. With features such as carpeted flooring, in-built shelving, a tv point and sockets and en suite facilities, this room is really something special.

En-Suite - 1.97m x 1.61m - Complementing the fittings in the main bathroom, this well-presented shower room offers a white vanity basin and WC and ceramic wall and floor tiling in neutral tones. There is a walk-in chrome power shower and a chrome heated ladder radiator.

Bedroom 2 - 4.73m x 2.71m - The second double bedroom is equally light-filled with a front aspect view. The room enjoys neutral décor and carpeted flooring and ample wall sockets and a tv point.

Bathroom - 2.07m x 2.02m - Ceramic wall and floor tiling in neutral tones and a decorative border provide this modern bathroom with a classic, crisp appearance. The white, three-piece bathroom suite with a shower and screen over the bath add to the bathing options available in this apartment.

External - The apartment is accessed over an area of lawn space bordered by mature hedging. To the rear, via the French doors in the lounge, there is an area of lawn space and mature planting – perfect for al fresco dining with friends or a quiet morning coffee.

Council Tax: B
Authority: Charnwood
EPC rating: C