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Fine & Country (Market Harborough)
36, High Street, , Market Harborough
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Full Details for 5 Bedroom Detached for sale in Market Harborough, LE16 :

EXCITING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITYThe Poplars offers an exciting opportunity to purchase an immaculately presented Georgian property that includes a large stone built barn with full planning permission to convert into a five bedroom two storey, independent dwelling on a generous plot.

SITUATION
Wilbarston is a popular Welland Valley village on the border of Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, providing a strong local community with excellent amenities including a public house, a village store, a well-supported parish church and a village hall.The village is approximately 11 miles to the lovely market town of Uppingham to the north and approximately 7 miles to Market Harborough to the west, both providing a range of boutique shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, supermarkets including Waitrose and various farmers and international markets held throughout the month. More extensive and mainstream amenities can be found in Corby to the east, including an international swimming pool, theatre, multi-screen cinema, pedestrian shopping centre and supermarkets. Recreational facilities in the area are excellent and as well as all country pursuits that can be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside, Rutland Water is close by for water sports enthusiasts. Rockingham Castle, East Carlton Country Park and a number of golf courses are all easily accessible. The area is home to many public schools including Oakham, Oundle, Uppingham and Stamford and there is a good range of well-regarded state schools including Wilbarston's own Church of England Primary School rated 'Good' by Ofsted at the last inspection. Wilbarston benefits from good road access to the A14, M1 and A1 and the East Coast Mainline train services to London St Pancras runs from Corby, Market Harborough and Kettering from 49 minutes. International air travel is available close by at East Midlands, Birmingham and Stansted airports.

DESCRIPTION - Main House
Entering into this attractive stone built property through the solid wooden front door with ornate surround and arched glazing above, the spacious hallway has exposed beams, half panelled walls and flows through the depth of the property. The sitting room has a large sash window, woodburning stove set in a brick and quarry tile fireplace and feature arches with storage below to either side. On the opposite side of the hallway is the dining room, currently utilised as a second living room, with sash window mirroring the sitting room, open fire with tile and wood surround and double doors leading through to the kitchen/breakfast room. The breakfast room and kitchen both have bespoke units with Belfast sink, range cooker, dining area, quarry tile floor and windows overlooking the courtyard to the kitchen. The central hallway has stairs to the first floor and door to the utility room and a further tiled rear hall gives way to a second entrance to the kitchen, door to the rear courtyard, shower room and third reception room, currently utilised as a fifth bedroom. Two large double bedrooms benefit from a full range of fitted wardrobes and sash windows to the front elevation, with a further two bedrooms overlooking the rear of the property and family bathroom making up the first floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE
Fronted with a low stone wall and wrought iron fencing, the property is approached through a single gate with flagstones leading to the front door with vehicular access to the side of the property. To the rear of the property is a courtyard with steps leading to a raised, private garden with lawn and mature beds.

DESCRIPTION - Barn
Stone built two storey barn with full planning permission to convert into a stunning new home. Accommodation currently set to include a large open plan kitchen - living - dining area with bi-folding doors looking out over the large south facing gardens to the rear. Two additional reception rooms, utility room and shower room will complete the ground floor accommodation. To the first floor, a large master bedroom with dressing area and en suite looks over the gardens, as does the guest bedroom with en suite. Three additional bedrooms and independent bathroom will complete the first floor accommodation.

OUTSIDE
The gardens to the rear of the barn are a principle feature of the opportunity. They cover an extensive area and offer complete privacy whilst being predominantly south facing.

AGENT NOTE
AGENTS COMMENT: Planning Permission has been granted for the conversion of the barn to a five bedroom dwelling with extensive gardens and private parking. Please see Planning Application No: KET/2016/0081 and contact selling agents for further details.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: Mains water, electricity, gas and sewerage all connected. Local Authority: Kettering Borough Council (01536 410333)Council Tax Band: FTenure: FreeholdEPC Rating: E


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