4 bed detached house for sale

Melton Road, Syston LE7

Totally transformed and completely renovated, Kirby House dates back to 1875 and provides a unique opportunity to purchase a detached residence full of charm and character, set within a plot approaching 1/3 of an acre. Successfully combining period features with modern comforts, the accommodation includes an entrance porch, hall with minton flooring, three reception rooms, extended contemporary living kitchen diner with bi-folding doors to the garden, utility room and wc, with four bedrooms and a modern bathroom found to the first floor, the master bedroom having access to its own ensuite bathroom. There is also the added benefit of a refurbished cellar. Outside the property enjoys a sizeable driveway providing plenty of parking with gates leading to a garage and gym/home office. A particular selling feature is the rear garden being mainly laid to lawn with fruit trees and useful outbuilding, providing a private and secluded setting for families to enjoy.

Location

Kirby House occupies a convenient position within the favoured and popular residential suburb on the northern fringe of Leicester situated within walking distance to Syston Train Station, as well as being nearby to the major road links including the A46 Western Bypass which leads to the M1 and M69. The property is also conveniently located for access to neighbouring towns and cities including Loughborough, Melton Mowbray and Nottingham. Syston it's self offers a variety of local amenities including wide ranging shops, all grades of schooling and a variety of traditional pubs, restaurants, cafes and take away outlets.

Accommodation

Wooden glazed front entrance door opens into the:

Entrance Porch

Presented with encaustic tiled flooring, there is an original stained glass window and an original stained glazed door leading to the:

Entrance Hall

Presented with traditional Minton tiled flooring, the entrance hall offers a staircase rising to the first floor, wood panelling, radiator, an original & sealed wooden rear door, access to the cellar and doors lead to the reception rooms.

Living Room (5.33m x 3.78m)

Positioned around a feature multi fuel burner with surround, the principal living space enjoys light provided by dual aspect glazing. With two central heating radiators, original suspended timber floors, high skirting boards, picture rails and coving.

Drawing Room (4.37m max into bay x 3.68m)

Enjoying a walk in bay window to the front elevation, the second reception room is centred around a working feature fireplace with original Minton ceramic wall tiles depicting the Idylls of the King by Tennyson. Having high skirting boards, side elevation windows, original suspended timber floors, coving, central heating radiator and picture rails.

Formal Dining Room/Playroom (3.51m' x 3.71m)

Perfect for formal dining occasions, the third reception room enjoys traditional wood panelling. With dual aspect glazing, carpet flooring, useful built in storage, central heating radiator and picture rails. A door leads to the:

Cellar (4.60m x 3.52m)

Steps lead down from the hallway to the refurbished cellar which currently provides useful storage. The cellar has the potential to be used as a home office, cinema or hobby room.

Lobby Area

Offering a built in storage cupboard housing Worcester Bosch boiler upgraded in 2019 with the heating controlled by wireless thermostats, side elevation window, side access door and open access through to the:

Extended Open Plan Living Kitchen Diner

The heart of the home, a particular selling feature is the open plan living space consisting of a kitchen, comfortable sitting area and space for formal dining. Enlarged by an extension to the rear, this area of the home enjoys under floor heating and is perfect for families and those occasions when entertaining. Upon entry from the entrance hall, you walk into the Mereway kitchen fitted with a contemporary range of wall mounted and base units with complementary Quartz worktops in Iconic white, soft closing drawers, unit lighting and bespoke wrap-around glass splashback by Decoglaze. Features include a built in 'Hotpoint' double oven (one being a combi oven), 'Hotpoint' five ring hob with fitted extractor hood above, inset 1.5 sink with countertop drainer and mixer tap, built in wine cooler, integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher and bin. Enjoying an island with breakfast bar and pop up socket and usb points. With woodland natural porcelain tiled flooring. With velux windows.

Utility Room (1.83m x 2.92m)

Providing practical space for further appliances and storage, the utility room offers underfloor heating and continuation of the units from the kitchen. Having plumbing for a washing machine and space for further appliances, inset sink and drainer unit, extractor fan, velux window and door to the:

Ground Floor WC

Fitted with a two piece suite comprising a wc and wash hand basin with storage beneath, with heated towel rail, underfloor heating and extractor fan.

First Floor Landing

Giving access to the bedrooms and family bathroom, with wood panelling, stained glass window, central heating radiator and carpet flooring.

Master Bedroom (4.37m x 3.78m)

A double room enjoying light provided by dual aspect glazing, having two radiators, picture rails and carpet flooring. A door leads to the:

En-Suite (0.79m x 3.76m)

Fitted with a three piece suite comprising a mira shower, wash hand basin with storage beneath and wc, all with complementary part tiled walls and flooring with under floor heating. Having two windows to the rear elevation.

Bedroom Two (3.86m x 3.58m)

A second double room enjoying dual aspect glazing with carpet flooring, picture rails and radiator.

Bedroom Three (3.51m x 2.44m)

A third room with a window to the side elevation, carpet flooring, central heating radiator and hatch to the boarded loft space with power and light.

Bedroom Four (2.95m x 2.29m)

With a window to the side, built in wardrobes, carpet flooring and central heating radiator.

Family Bathroom (2.26m x 2.84m)

Fitted with a modern four piece suite comprising a Sottini freestanding bath tap with shower mixer, Aqualisa Q smart shower with dual shower heads, wash hand basin and wc, with complementary tiled surrounds and natural oak Karndean flooring. With heated towel rail, wall mounted mirror unit and window to the rear elevation.

Outside

Another particular focal point of the accommodation is the larger than average plot, firstly beginning with a driveway to the front completed by an EV charger providing off road parking for multiple vehicles, set behind a brick wall and shrubbery. Gates lead to a private landscaped paved courtyard area and garage which in turn leads to the rear garden being mainly laid to lawn surrounded by planted borders and shrubs. Boasting a summer house with light and power, hen house, raised vegetable beds, water feature, multiple seating areas and brick built outbuilding with light and power. There is also a variety of trees including apples, cooking and eating, walnut, hazelnut, plum, cherry, pear, damsen
and further mature trees which create a most private and secluded setting. There is also outside sockets, lighting and water tap.
And further mature trees which create a most private and secluded setting. There is also outside sockets, lighting and water tap.

Garage

With light and power.

Home Office/Gym (3.76m x 3.79m)

With light, power, ethernet connection and French doors to the garden.

Tenure & Council Tax

We understand the property to be freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood - Tax Band E. Please be advised that when a property is sold, local authorities reserve the right to re-calculate the council tax band.

Viewing Arrangements

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