5 Bed Detached House, Single Let, Leicester, LE9 8BN £725,000

House of Character on Exceptional Plot with South Facing Gardens Three Receptions Five Bedrooms Double Garage and Driveway **Indoor Heated Swimming Pool

General - 'Learoyd' is a house of considerable character on an exceptional plot, extending to approximately 0.37 acres with beautiful gardens and south facing views. The house is believed to date from the 1930's and has been substantially upgraded and improved over the years by the present owners. On the ground floor there is a beautiful, light sitting room, dining room, living kitchen and games room together with indoor swimming pool. On the first floor there are five bedrooms, bathroom and separate w.c.

It should be noted that there are solar panels which generate significant savings (more details can be provided on request).

'Learoyd' has been in the hands of the present owners for the last 40 years during which time, it has been a much loved family home. However, some works to modernise the house are now required.

Location - Located on the outskirts of the village. Barwell is a thriving village with an excellent range of amenities and shops to include two churches, public houses, shops, restaurants, schools, doctors surgeries etc. There is easy access to the major road networks via the A47, A5 and M69 and the town of Hinckley where there are fast train services to Birmingham and Leicester.

The House - The accommodation is arranged as follows. Front door with leaded light opening into an entrance porch.

Entrance Porch - With an inner door to the reception hall.

Reception Hall - A magnificent introduction to the house. There is a balustrade staircase rising to the first floor, understairs storage cupboard and cloaks cupboard. Central heating radiator.

Cloakroom - Low flush lavatory and wash hand basin.

Sitting Room - 8.18m x 4.70m red to 3.66m (26'10" x 15'5" red to - An impressive and elegant room with sliding patio doors opening onto the terrace. The focal point is the period mahogany fireplace with tiled inset, which presently houses a gas fire. There is cornicing to the ceiling, a display alcove and dado rail. Central heating radiator.

Dining Room - 4.72m x 3.48m (15'6" x 11'5") - The principal feature of the dining room is the elegant Victorian fireplace. There are sliding patio doors opening onto the terrace and cornicing to the ceiling. Central heating radiator.

Living Kitchen - 8.36m x 2.90m (27'5" x 9'6") - The kitchen area is fitted with a comprehensive range of oak fronted base and wall units with integrated appliances including a double oven, four ring gas hob, dishwasher and fridge freezer. An archway from the dining kitchen leads to the dining area. Patio doors open from the dining area into the Pool Room.

Games Room/Utility - 5.72m x 4.88m (18'9" x 16') - There is a pool table to be included in the sale. There are counter tops under which there is plumbing for a washing machine. Door to the pool complex.

Second Cloakroom - With low flush lavatory and wash hand basin.

Pool Complex - 10.39m x 10.36m (34'1" x 34') - The Pool Complex is a fantastic entertaining area with sliding patio doors opening onto the garden terrace. The heated swimming pool is 27'10" x 13'8". There is also a jacuzzi (not in working order) and a changing room with shower and sauna.

Steps lead down to a lower level, pine ceiling and roof lights.

It should be noted that some work is now required to upgrade the pool complex and repair some of the fittings.

On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the reception hall to the galleried landing.

Galleried Landing - Opening off the landing are the bedrooms.

Bedroom One - 4.50m x 4.39m (14'9" x 14'5") - A beautiful light room with superb views over the garden and countryside beyond. There is a generous range of fitted wardrobes with a sink discreetly positioned in one of the wardrobes. Cornicing to ceiling, ceiling rose and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Two - 4.09m x 3.66m (13'5" x 12') - Cornicing to ceiling, ceiling rose. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Three - 4.72m into bay x 3.51m (15'6" into bay x 11'6") - With country views, wash hand basin set in vanity unit, cornicing to ceiling and central heating radiator.

Bedroom Four - 3.96m x 2.90m (13' x 9'6") - With fitted wardrobes, wash hand basin set in vanity unit. Central heating radiator.

Bedroom Five - 3.05m x 2.64m (10' x 8'8") - Double wardrobe. Central heating radiator.

Bathroom - Suite comprising a corner bath with mixer tap, low flush lavatory, wash hand basin. Radiator.

Separate Wc - Low flush lavatory.

Outside - The house is well screened from the road with electric wrought iron gates opening onto an extensive parking area.

Double Garage - 5.87m x 5.03m (19'3" x 16'6") - With electric up and over door.

The Gardens - The gardens are a wonderful feature of the property. Immediately adjoining the house there is a large raised terrace, with access to the swimming pool, a perfect spot for outdoor dining and entertaining. There are sweeping lawns, an ornamental pond and summer house.

Council Tax Band - Hinckley & Bosworth Council Tax Band F.