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36, High Street, , Market Harborough
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Full Details for 2 Bedroom Flat for sale in Market Harborough, LE16 :

An immaculately presented apartment situated within the historic Great Bowden Hall, a magnificent stucco mansion built in around 1860. The grounds of the residence are accessed via a private gated entrance, and one approaches the property along the sweeping driveway adjacent to the formal gardens

SITUATION
The apartment is situated within the historic Great Bowden Hall, a magnificent stucco mansion built in around 1860. The Grade II listed hall has since been converted to an immaculate standard and now comprises an exclusive selection of apartments, homes, and lodge houses. The property is situated towards the edge of the sought-after village of Great Bowden, approximately a mile to the North-East of Market Harborough and approximately fifteen miles to the South-East of Leicester. Great Bowden is a thriving village and amenities include a popular village shop, post office, tea room and delicatessen, two pub restaurants, convenience store, a well-regarded primary school, and a village hall and Church. There are all manner of societies and clubs available to villagers, as publicised in the quarterly village newsletter. Nearby Market Harborough has extensive facilities, and range of boutique shopping, restaurants, bars and hotels.Market Harborough train station offers access to London St Pancras from 55 minutes, making Great Bowden an excellent location for those wishing to travel regularly to London for leisure or work purposes. Leicester and Peterborough are easily accessible via the A47, and the M1 and the M6 are a short distance away, providing access to London and Birmingham respectively. There is a wide selection of state and independent schooling in the area including preparatory schools at Spratton, Maidwell, and Stoneygate (Great Glen). Secondary schooling is available locally at Market Harborough, whilst notable private secondary schooling options are available at Leicester Grammar School (Great Glen), Uppingham School, Oakham School, and Leicester High School.

DESCRIPTION
The grounds of the residence are accessed via a private gated entrance, and one approaches the property along the sweeping driveway adjacent to the formal gardens. The living room is a wonderful space with large sash windows looking onto the gardens providing ample natural light. The living room is accessible via double doors from the kitchen, making it ideal for a formal dining area to occupy one end of the generous space. Contemporary touches complimenting the period features include a 'Lutron' lighting system and steel 'Victorian style' radiators. Leading from the living room is the kitchen, fitted with a range of wall and base units. Spot lighting is present and white bevelled tiles are fitted from floor to ceiling along one wall, which is both functional and adds to the clean lines of the kitchen design. In the centre of the kitchen is an impressive 'DeLonghi' oven range, with a large oven, six gas burners and steel extractor hood. A door leads on to the private courtyard outside, allowing for al fresco dining in the summer months. The master bedroom is a well-proportioned room with an abundance of sleek fitted wardrobe space and with double doors which lead on to the courtyard outside. The ensuite bathroom benefits from high ceilings and is a wonderfully light and luxurious space. As well as a bath, free standing sink and toilet there is a large shower and steam room. The second bedroom has a sash window looking on to the gardens beyond, and cupboard storage. The ensuite bathroom features a shower, toilet, and a free standing sink.

OUTSIDE
To the outside of the property is private space for parking vehicles as well as access to the excellently maintained communal gardens which feature a variety of lawn and sitting areas. The apartment also benefits from its own private courtyard.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains gas, water, electricity, and drainage.Local Authority: Harborough District CouncilCouncil Tax Band: FTenure: Leasehold (110 years remaining) EPC Rating: ExemptService charge & ground rent of £1,599 per annum for the hall apartments and £700 per annum for the estate are to be paid.Part ownership of the field to the rear of the Hall runs with the property.




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Stations Nearby

Market Harborough
1.1 miles
Corby
9.8 miles
Kettering
10.7 miles

Schools Nearby

Maplefields School
8.9 miles
Kettering Buccleuch Academy
10.6 miles
Wigston Birkett House Community Special School
9.9 miles
Market Harborough Church of England Primary School
0.9 miles
Great Bowden Church of England Primary School
0.7 miles
Ridgeway Primary School
0.7 miles
Brooke House College
0.9 miles
The Robert Smyth Academy
0.6 miles
Montsaye Academy
6.8 miles