Offered to the market with NO UPWARD CHAIN is this beautiful conversion of former stables in the desirable village of Somerby, located between Oakham and Melton Mowbray. The property provides bright and contemporary interiors, alongside generous south west facing gardens.
General Description - Alexanders of Melton Mowbray are delighted to offer to the market this beautiful conversion, in the delightful village of Somerby in East Leicestershire. The property forms part of a private development of individual homes that have been skillfully converted and designed from former working stables.
Internally, the property has been lovingly updated and maintained by the current owners and offers a wealth of beautifully appointed, contemporary living accommodation, alongside landscaped, south west facing private gardens.
Location - Somerby is a quintessentially English village settlement located in East Leicestershire, between the market towns of Melton Mowbray and Oakham.
Burrough Hill and Rutland Water are both easily accessible, and the village offers a range of amenities including a public house, primary school, village shop and Post Office. The village is well known in equine circles and there is a riding school, as well as livery options. The area offers excellent schooling, namely Oakham and Uppingham.
The surrounding countryside is spectacular and there are beautiful walks and lots of hacking routes for horse riders. Just a short walk away is Burrough Hill, one of the highest points in Leicestershire, synonymous with beautiful views and a great spot for sledging in the snow in winter.
Accommodation - The property provides living accommodation laid across two floors, mainly on the ground level, with an impressive gross floor area of 1,850 sq ft. Expect to find inviting, contemporary living spaces both centrally heated and double glazed.
In total, there are four bedrooms and a contemporary bathroom. The principal bedroom suite features a dressing room and private en-suite facilities. From a light-filled hallway is access to a fully fitted shaker style dining kitchen, and the spacious zoned living room with dining and seating area, affording direct garden access via tri-fold doors onto a south west facing entertaining terrace. There is also a flexible room that could be snug, fifth bedroom or craft room, and a garage with useful mezzanine store over.
The Outside - There is a private drive to the development from the road, and Grove Stables provides parking for up to three vehicles directly to the front of the property.
There are beautiful mature gardens. To the rear of the property is a fenced working garden, and there is a flagstone laid private courtyard to the side with access from the guest bedroom and living area. The rear gardens are totally private, enjoying a south westerly aspect with a lovely entertaining terrace. There is a lovely summer house, and the borders are full and mature including a variety of harvesting fruit trees.
Distances - Rutland Water 11 miles, Oakham 6 miles, Melton Mowbray 7 miles, Leicester 17 miles, Nottingham 28 miles, Oakham School 6 miles and Uppingham School 13 miles.
Viewing - Viewing strictly by appointment only via sole selling agent, Alexanders of Melton Mowbray (01664) 896332.
Tenure - Freehold
Local Authority - Melton Borough Council, Parkside, Station Approach, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH (Tel: 01664 502502). Council Tax Band F.
Measurements - Every care has been taken to reflect the true dimensions of this property, but they should be treated as approximate and for general guidance only.
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