Stapleton Lane, Kirkby Mallory

**Impressive village property set in approx. 1.23 acres **Considerable potential for further development **Five Bedrooms **Potential Annexe **Paddock **Garaging & Generous Parking

GENERAL
An impressive country property set in approximately 1.23 Acres. The house boasts approximately 2600 square feet of accommodation and includes a first floor "annexe". There is considerable potential to further develop the property subject to the usual local authority approvals.

The accommodation briefly includes on the ground floor a large sitting room with bi fold doors to the dining room creating a fabulous open plan living space perfect for family parties and entertaining. There is also a breakfast kitchen and three bedrooms, one of which has an en suite. On the first floor there is a potential "annexe" with kitchen and sitting room together with two additional bedrooms and a shower room, perfect for a dependant relative.

GENERAL cont.
The house is set well back from the road with a block paved in and out drive and mature borders creating very effective screening. There is a detached double garage and further double garage attached to the house. To the North of the property is the paddock where there is a beautiful pond which is a haven for wildlife.

LOCATION
The village of Kirkby Mallory has a village shop and a restaurant. Kirkby Mallory is set in some of West Leicestershire's finest countryside and there are some superb walks in the area. It Is also well located for access to the motorway network. There is a train station in nearby Hinckley and there are International airports at both Birmingham and Nottingham East Midlands. Market Bosworth is nearby and is one of the most well regarded and exclusive towns in West Leicestershire. The town services a wide area and is locally considered to be one of the most desirable locations to live. There is 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 school the Dixie Grammar. There is a thriving community with a variety of sports clubs including rugby, football and bowls.

THE PROPERTY
The accommodation is arranged over two floors as follows. Front door opening into reception hall.

RECEPTION HALL
With balustrade staircase rising to first floor. A passageway leads from the reception hall to the bedrooms.

SITTING ROOM 23'5" x 14'2"
A magnificent room, the focal point of which is the feature fireplace with tiled hearth and shelving to the side. There is cornicing to the ceiling and archway to a recessed alcove with window overlooking the front garden. Bi fold doors open into the dining room creating a large open plan space for entertaining.

DINING ROOM 14'6" x 14'1"
A lovely light room with patio doors opening into the garden. There is cornicing to the ceiling, a plate rack, central heating radiator and door to the kitchen.

KITCHEN 21'3" x 9'7"
Overlooking the garden. The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of wood effect base and wall units with integrated appliances including a four ring electric hob with extractor over, a double oven and fridge/freezer. There is an inset one and a half bowl sink unit with pelmet lighting over and a fitted dresser to match the units. Door to the utility room.

UTILITY ROOM 9' x 7'
With units matching those in the kitchen, under which there is plumbing for a washing machine. Single drainer sink unit and back door to the garden.

PRINCIPAL BEDROOM 15'8" x 11'8"
A delightful room fitted with an impressive array of fitted furniture including wardrobes with part mirrored fronts, several nests of drawers, cupboards and bedside tables.

EN-SUITE
With a corner shower cubicle, low flush lavatory and wash hand basin. Fully tiled walls and ladder style towel rail.

BEDROOM TWO 12'2" x 11'7"
Bank of fitted wardrobes, knee hole dressing table and a bedside table. Central heating radiator.

BEDROOM THREE 11' x 10'2"
Overlooking the garden. There are fitted wardrobes arranged around a bed space. Central heating radiator.

BATHROOM 11'5" x 7'
An impressive contemporary bathroom with a suite comprising wash hand basin set in vanity unit, panelled bath and low flush lavatory. There is cornicing to the ceiling and a chrome ladder style towel rail.

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

GALLERIED LANDING
Opening off the galleried landing are the remaining bedrooms and the potential "annexe".

KITCHEN 10'6" x 7'
Fitted with a range of base units with an electric cooker point and a double drainer sink unit. Door to sitting room.

BEDROOM FIVE 19' x 13'10"
A superb room. There are two roof lights, central heating radiator, linen cupboard and door to a large loft space.

BEDROOM FOUR 14'5" x 10'10"
A double bedroom with roof light. Central heating radiator.

LIVING ROOM 13'7" x 13'7"
A fabulous room which overlooks the garden. Central heating radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
It should be noted that the shower room now requires renovation.

OUTSIDE
The property is set well back from the road with a magnificent "in and out" drive leading to an extensive block paved parking in front of the property. A mature border in the centre of the in and out drive is heavily stocked with shrubs and conifers which very effectively screens the property form the road. Fronting onto the parking area there are two double garages. To the side of the parking area is a lawned garden.

DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 18' x 18'
A substantial detached double garage With two electric doors.

ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE 23'3" x 17'9"
It should be noted that the garage now requires some work, as there is an issue with the ceiling. Houses the oil fired boiler.

OUTBUILDINGS
WORKSHOP 29'6" x 9' together with a fuel store and secure garden store. There is a also a gardener's toilet.

THE GARDENS
The main garden is to the rear of the property. There is a beautiful formal garden with manicured privet hedges and terracing perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. There is an impressive 'Hartley botanic green house' (14'6" x 8'3") complete with staging and a Dovecote. Beyond the garden, there is an area where the owner kept chickens, to the side of which there is a vegetable garden with cold frame and two dog kennels. Pond.

THE PADDOCK
To the North of the house is the paddock. There is an idyllic pond which is a haven for wildlife. The remainder of the paddock is down to grass and there is a gate.

IMPORTANT NOTE
There is a covenant not to erect any buildings on part of the paddock. This restriction does not extend to the house and gardens.