Shackerstone

**IMPRESSIVE HOUSE ON A WONDERFUL PLOT **OUTSTANDING VIEWS **THREE RECEPTIONS **LIVING KITCHEN **FIVE BEDS **LARGE GARAGE/WORKSHOP **GARDENS

GENERAL
A traditional village house on an exceptional plot with views over the fields towards the Ashby Canal. Sparkhill House is located in the idyllic village of Shackerstone where properties of this quality rarely come onto the market. The house which we understand was formerly three cottages was re modelled with meticulous attention to detail some 40 years ago by the present owners who have created a wonderful family home. The accommodation briefly comprises an elegant sitting room with heavily beamed ceiling, a dining room with French doors opening onto the garden and a study with an extensive range of bespoke fitted furniture. There is a large living kitchen and on the first floor, there are five bedrooms. The house is set well back from the road with two gated entrances. There is a large garage block with extensive storage over and two further useful outbuildings.
It should be noted that there is olid fired central heating system. The present owner has added some storage heaters in some rooms so they can

LOCATION
Shackerstone is without doubt one of the most exclusive villages in the area and is set amongst some of West Leicestershire's finest countryside. There is a public house in the village and a highly regarded primary school which lies between Shackerstone and the village of Congerstone. The Ashby canal runs past the village and there is also a small railway station which serves the battlefield lines. In the summer there are often steam trains running between Shackerstone and Shenton. The historic town of Market Bosworth lies to the South where there are some interesting shops and restaurants overlooking the Market Place. Market Bosworth has a traditional market every Wednesday as well as a Farmers Market that is held on the fourth Sunday of every month. The town is home to excellent primary and secondary schools and one of the area's leading private schools, The Dixie Grammar. There is a thriving community with a variety of sports clubs including rugby, football and bowls.

THE COTTAGE
The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Front door opening into vaulted entrance porch with inner door to reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL
With oak strip floor, staircase rising to first floor, central heating radiator.

SITTING ROOM 18'3" x 11'3" (5.56m x 3.43m)
An elegant room with a large inglenook housing a wood burning stove. There are two central heating radiators and wall light points.

DINING ROOM 17'6" x 12' (5.33m x 3.66m)
An impressive room that has been used by the present owners as a snug. There are French doors opening into the garden. Central heating radiator.

LIVING KITCHEN 18'2" x 12'2" (5.54m x 3.71m)
A superb open plan living space. The kitchen area is fitted with an extensive range of base and wall units with oak polished granite work surfaces and concealed lighting. The extensive range of kitchen cabinets include larder drawers with storage systems. Integrated appliances include a range of appliances by "De Dietrich" including an induction hob, a double oven and microwave. There is also a Fridge/freezer and "Bosch" dishwasher. There is an oak boarded floor and door to the utility and the study.
There is an additional kitchen space which measures 9'2" x 6'"

STUDY 18' x 9'3" (5.49m x 2.82m)
The study is fitted with an extensive range of bespoke office furniture including a knee hole desk, file drawers and book shelving. There is a beamed ceiling and central heating radiator.

UTILITY ROOM 6'8" x 5'9" (2.03m x 1.75m)
With back door to garden. Fitted oak fronted units with polished granite work surfaces, plumbing for a washing machine. Central heating radiator.

CLOAKROOM
With low flush lavatory, wash hand basin, central heating radiator.

ON THE FIRST FLOOR
Stairs rise from the reception hall to a large landing from which views towards the canal can be enjoyed. Doors to the bedrooms and opening into an Inner Landing

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 18'4" x 12' (5.59m x 3.66m)
A beautiful light room with views over the front garden and over fields towards the canal. There is an extensive range of fitted furniture, together with a dressing area with further fitted units.

BEDROOM TWO 11'9" x 8'10" (3.58m x 2.69m)
With views over the front garden. There is a double wardrobe. Central heating radiator.

BATHROOM
Suite comprising a traditional low flush lavatory, wash hand basin and panelled bath. There is a chrome ladder style towel rail and a single shower cubicle. An archway from the main landing leads to an INNER LANDING.

BEDROOM THREE 15'2" x 9'3" (4.62m x 2.82m)
Double bed space with wardrobes and bedside tables to either side. Views over the fields towards the canal. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR 15'1" max x 9'3" (4.60m max x 2.82m)
Fitted wardrobes arranged around bed space. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM FIVE 12' x 7' (3.66m x 2.13m)
Overlooking the front garden. Wardrobes fitted around a single bed space, with bedside tables. Central heating radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
With corner shower cubicle, traditional basin and low flush lavatory, chrome ladder style towel rail.

OUTSIDE
The property is approached through two gated entrances with drive leading to the garage block in front off which there is a block paved parking area.

GARAGE BLOCK 33' x 18'8" (10.06m x 5.69m)
A very impressive garage which has been designed to house a motor home or caravan. There is an electric roller shutter door and steps up to a storage loft. (Any purchaser wishing to park their motor home or caravan in the garage should check the dimensions).

THE FRONT GARDEN
To the front of the house, there is a beautiful lawned garden with mature flower and herbaceous borders running the perimeter.

OUTSIDE TO THE REAR
To the rear of the house there is another beautiful garden with an oak gazebo, a perfect spot for al fresco dining and enjoying the idyllic views towards the canal. Opening onto the garden there are a range of outbuildings including a workshop, garden and log stores.

Both driveways are owned by the house. There is a cottage to the left of the driveway which has access over.