Westfield, Gumley

Market Harborough 6 miles (with HST to St Pancras International)
Leicester 12 miles (with HST to St Pancras International). (All distances approximate)

The Situation

Westfield is situated on the edge of the popular village of Gumley, which has a Church, village hall and public house/restaurant. Nearby is the historic market town of Market Harborough with a range of everyday facilities, including banks, supermarkets, a commercial centre, theatre and leisure centre. It is from here that the main line station connects to London St Pancras and Eurostar within an hour. Nearby is the famous Foxton Locks Inclined Plane on the Grand Union Canal. The arm from the foot of the Locks terminates in Market Harborough basin. The entire nationwide canal system is accessible from here.

Further to the north lies the city of Leicester with a highly comprehensive range of commercial and leisure facilities. Neighbouring towns include Northampton, Kettering and Corby. The M1 motorway is to the west and the A14 to the south. International air travel is available at East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted and Luton airports.

The area is well known for schooling with primary and preparatory at Foxton, Husbands Bosworth, Great Glen and Spratton and senior at Market Harborough, Great Glen, Leicester, Uppingham, Oakham and Oundle.
Sporting and recreational activities are also well catered for in the area. Gumley Cricket Club is located just outside the village. Golf is at Market Harborough, North Kilworth and Leicester. Water sports, including sailing, fishing one mile away at Saddington Reservoir, Rutland Water, near Oakham, Northampton Sailing Club just outside Brixworth and fishing on Eyebrook Reservoir near Uppingham.

The Property

Situated in the beautiful village of Gumley, Westfield is a unique home which has been meticulously designed and presented throughout by the current owners. The house was constructed in 2011, and has been thoughtfully designed to incorporate contemporary, and open living space with characterful interiors, blending seamlessly within the picturesque setting. Careful consideration has been given to the layout of the rooms and their connection to the gardens and views beyond, which form a principal feature of Westfield. Approached over a gravelled driveway, Westfield offers a wonderful flowing space, combined with excellent finish to include a wealth of high-quality fittings to include stone flooring, underfloor heating to some rooms, log burner and a heating system supplied by recently fitted air source heat pump.

Entered through an attractive painted sold wood entrance door is the impressive, vaulted entrance hall with stone flooring, where steps lead up to a secondary hallway where the various rooms and receptions radiate from.

From the hall the guest cloakroom and garaging can be accessed. From the reception hallway glazed double doors open into the beautifully light sitting room which features a log burning with stone surround and granite hearth, and French doors which lead to the garden terrace.
The spacious dining hall, with its tall ceiling, offers a wonderful space for entertaining and much natural light with its barn style window overlooking the front elevations and connects easily with the kitchen. Upon entering the kitchen, you are greeted by the extensive views of the rolling fields and hills beyond the garden.
The kitchen is fitted with a range of handmade and painted units by ‘Alexander Lewis’ and complemented by granite worksurfaces, various integral appliances, an island and an AGA. There is ample space for a kitchen table in front of a set of French doors which lead onto the garden terrace. From here, the well-equipped utility features further integral appliances, space for a washing machine and a door accessing the driveway/ pathway.

A useful study offers a quiet space from which to work from enjoying views over the garden. Furthermore, to the ground floor are two double bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a snug, and a well-appointed shower room.
The first floor is accessible from the dining hall and comprises a principal suite with fitted and walk-in wardrobes, and ensuite bathroom. A picture window frames perfectly the breathtaking views to the rear. Further is another double bedroom with ensuite shower room.

Annexe – ‘Westfield Barn’
Westfield Barn is of late 1800’s construction and offers a quaint additional residence, separate to the main house. Hidden behind an original barn door, a glazed entrance leads through into a vaulted, yet cosy open plan living/ dining space, with access to a well-equipped kitchenette, shower room, double bedroom, with a set of stairs rising from the living area to a galleried double bedroom. The barn offers endless opportunity for either additional guests, Airbnb or office/ home gym.


Outside

Access to Westfield is over a substantial gravelled driveway with ample parking and turning space is flanked by a lawned foregarden with a selection of mature shrubs and specimen trees. The double garage accessed from the house or through its barn doors, allows for plenty storage or parking.

The rear gardens offer significant space with neatly tended lawns and well stocked borders with pathways meandering through with each area having its own charm. Various terraces have been positioned around the garden allowing for enjoyment of each delightful area of the garden and the exquisite views beyond. A mature rose border divides the two lawns and beyond a pergola covered walkway to a well-stocked kitchen garden, currently stocked with various fruits and vegetables. The garden is predominantly enclosed by mature hedging with low post and rail fencing to the perimeter.

Viewing
The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West.

Council Tax Band
Band G

Services
None of the have been tested by the agents.

Local Authority
Harborough District Council

EPC Rating
House: D
Annexe: E

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