Sketchley Old Village, Burbage

**Charming period house **Idyllic Sketchley Old Village setting **First time on the market in approaching 100 years**Country views **Two receptions **Three double bedrooms **Large garden

GENERAL
A pretty, period house, with country views located in an idyllic location on the edge of Burbage within Sketchley Old Village. Unusually, Little Wheel has been in the ownership of the same family for approaching 100 years and this is therefore a rare opportunity to acquire one of Burbage's most desirable properties. The terraced house was formerly part of the Sketchley Manor Estate and is believed to date back several hundred years. The period character of this charming house has been preserved where possible with a large inglenook in the dining hall and beamed ceilings. Outside there is large part walled garden with a lovely sitting area adjoining the house. The accommodation briefly includes on the ground floor a dining hall, sitting room, kitchen and utility. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a large bathroom with a further double bedroom on the second floor.

LOCATION
The house is located in the heart of Sketchley Old Village widely considered to be one of the most desirable places to live in the Burbage/Hinckley area. The house is a short walk from a beautiful medieval field and the Sketchley Grange Hotel where there is a highly regarded Spa.

Burbage is a large village with a traditional centre made up of period houses, cottages and the village church. There is an extensive range of amenities including some highly regarded primary schools). There is an interesting range of shops, a health club and some lovely walks over Burbage common. Burbage is exceptionally well located for access to the motorway network via junction 1 on the M69 and Junction 21 on the M1. There is an international airport at Birmingham and main line railway stations at Rugby and Nuneaton with fast train services to London. From the railway station in Hinckley there is an excellent service to Leicester and Birmingham.

THE HOUSE
The accommodation is arranged over three floors as follows. Front door opening into dining hall.

DINING HALL 5.26m max x 3.58m (17'3" max x 11'9")
A delightful room with a large inglenook housing a gas fire. There is a beamed ceiling, two central heating radiators, door to enclosed staircase and door to cloakroom.

CLOAKROOM
High flush lavatory, wash hand basin.

SITTING ROOM 3.76m x 3.73m (12'4" x 12'3")
A pretty room with a cast iron fireplace housing a gas fire. Central heating radiator.

KITCHEN 3.96m x 2.44m (13' x 8')
A working kitchen fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units with an inset sink and drainer unit and an electric point for a single oven. There is a central heating radiator, a large understairs storage cupboard and door to the garden.

UTILITY ROOM 1.70m x 1.52m (5'7" x 5')
There is a counter top beneath which there is plumbing for a washing machine.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Stairs rise from the reception hall to the landing.

FIRST FLOOR LANDING
The landing is a good size. There is an airing cupboard and door to the principal bedroom and bathroom.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 5.28m x 3.71m (17'4" x 12'2")
A wonderful bedroom which overlooks the adjoining field. Wash hand basin in vanity unit. Central heating radiator.

BATHROOM
A good sized bathroom. Suite comprising a cast iron panelled bath with electric shower over, wash hand basin with cupboard under and low flush lavatory.

ON THE SECOND FLOOR
Stairs rise from first floor landing to the second floor landing.

SECOND FLOOR LANDING
Again, the landing is of a really good size with space for a home office.

BEDROOM TWO 4.72m x 2.97m (15'6" x 9'9")
Overlooking the paddock, central heating radiator. (second measurement 7'5" measured to 5' eaves height).

BEDROOM THREE 3.96m x 3.89m (13' x 12'9")
A good size double bedroom with central heating radiator.

OUTSIDE
To the front of the house there is a pretty fore-garden with wrought iron fence running along the roadside boundary.

THE MAIN GARDEN
The main garden which is part walled is to the rear. Adjoining the house, there is a large patio perfect for outdoor dining and entertaining. The garden is lawned with pretty flower and herbaceous borders.

IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note the house is accessed via an un adopted road.