Northfield Avenue, Great Bowden, Market Harborough, LE16

A stylish semi-detached home in a prime position with attractive views over the communal green at the heart of the prestigious Hursley Park development on the fringes of this highly desirable south Leicestershire village. With bespoke cabinetry to the sitting room, a re-fitted contemporary, open-plan kitchen/diner and landscaped, south facing garden, as well as detached garage and off-road parking, it s ideal for first time buyers and downsizers alike.

Accommodation

A welcoming hall with attractive tiled flooring greets you as you step in through the front door. There is space for your coats and shoes here with a handy guest cloakroom to your right, with contemporary white suite. The sitting room to the left of the hall, feels cosy and enjoys an attractive view of the communal green. Bespoke cabinetry and shelves add a touch of luxury, as well as functional storage space, to the room. The spacious dining kitchen spans the width of the home. Natural light floods the room through the south facing window and double doors. The kitchen area was re-fitted in autumn 2023 and features an extensive range of wall and base units with ample work surface space above. Integrated appliances include electric oven and gas hob with extractor hood over, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, and plumbing and space for a washing machine. Tucked away, discreetly in the corner of the dining area, you will find a handy built in storage cupboard (under the stairs).Upstairs the master bedroom features a built-in wardrobe and ensuite shower room. There is a further guest, double bedroom and single bedroom which could serve as a home office/study.

Outside

Nestled in a prime position overlooking the communal green, the attractive, landscaped front garden welcomes you as you walk up the path to the front door. A hard-standing drive to the side provides off-road parking for two vehicles and leads to the single garage. Gated access leads through from the driveway into the landscaped rear garden, where you will find a paved patio dining terrace that takes advantage of the bright, sunny south facing aspect. Raised timber plant boxes flank the patio and lawn, with a further landscaped bedding area with timber border at the rear. Tucked behind the garage is a practical space for a timber-framed shed, which could also serve as a further, private seating terrace.

Location

Great Bowden is one of the most highly sought after villages within the county both by virtue of the quality housing stock and strong community spirit, good local amenities include a parish church, post office, village store and primary school. There is a selection of places to eat and dine with two gastro public houses, the Shoulder of Mutton and Red Lion both recently renovated and upgraded and very popular amongst villagers and people who visit. In addition, there are two cafes, the renowned Bowden Stores which also has a gift shop and Welton s Deli which has a post office and shop, as well as a caf?.The nearby town of Market Harborough provides a wide range of shopping, leisure, education and recreational facilities with a mainline train service within convenient walking distance, giving access to London St. Pancras in under an hour. Schooling is well catered for in both the state and private sector. Of note are Uppingham School, Oakham School, Stoneygate School, Leicester Grammar the latter two in Great Glen.

Property Information

Tenure: FreeholdLocal Authority: Harborough District CouncilListed Status: Not ListedConservation Area: Not in a Conservation AreaTree Preservation Orders: No Tree Preservation OrdersTax Band: CEstate Charges: ?494 per annum (as of April 2024) for the upkeep of the communal open spaces within the Hursley Park development. Services: The property is offered to the market with all mains services and gas-fired central heating.Shared accessway: There are shared accessways within the Hursley Park development that will remain private. Each plot owner that uses these shared driveways will contribute a fair and reasonable proportion of maintaining the driveways and paths. Our clients are responsible for the area directly in front of the property on the shared accessway.Broadband delivered to the property: FTTCNon-standard construction: Believed to be of standard constructionWayleaves, Rights of Way & Covenants: There are restrictive covenantsFlooding issues in the last 5 years: NoneAccessibility: Two storey dwelling. No accessibility modificationsPlanning issues affecting the property: None which our clients are aware ofPlanning local to the property: There is a planning application pending a decision (as of April 2024) for a proposed Anaerobic Digestion Plant and associated infrastructure at Marigold Farm, Welham Road, Great Bowden. Application reference: 24/00041/CMA.

Satnav Information

The property s postcode is LE16 7GN, and house number 17.