The Croft is a substantial, six-bedroom home situated within easy walking distance of the village centre. In contrast to its 1950’s appearance the property is presented in a contemporary style and its open plan layout creates an extremely spacious, modern feel.
Reconfigured and extended by the current owners with entertaining in mind, the accommodation which is flooded with natural light suits the demands of any family. The sitting room with large roof lantern flows seamlessly into a large dining room and bifold doors from the sitting room open into an aluminium framed, contemporary style garden room with log burner. The kitchen with central island offers space for family and friends to gather and further bifold doors provide access to the rear garden. A ground floor bedroom and shower room are ideal for those seeking annexe accommodation and on the first floor are five, further double bedrooms, box room and three bathroom/shower rooms and separate W/C. The property stands in mature grounds with lawned gardens to both front and rear and a gated driveway to front provides ample hardstanding. Available with NO CHAIN and priced realistically for a quick sale, early viewing is strongly recommended.
Location
Ratby is a popular village in West Leicestershire which has an impressive range of local amenities including shops, parish church, primary school, parks and there’s a newly opened local medical centre. There are regular buses from the village to Leicester City Centre and the surrounding countryside provide pleasant walks and bridleways. The village is ideally placed for fast access onto the M1, M69 and A46 Western Bypass.
Distances
Leicester 5.5 miles / Nottingham 26.5 miles / Market Bosworth 8.7 miles / Loughborough 11.7 miles / Hinckley 13 miles / Ashby-de-la-Zouch 14.5 miles / Bradgate Park 2.9 miles / M1(J22) 4.5 miles / M69 & M1(J21) 5.6miles / East Midlands Airport 15 miles / Ratcliffe College 10 miles
Outside
The property occupies a prominent corner position close to the village centre. Enjoying a wide road frontage a wall of mature trees which line the front boundary provide a high degree of privacy. The front garden is mainly laid to lawn and a gated driveway provides hardstanding for numerous vehicle. There is side access to the rear garden which narrows towards the rear boundary is mainly laid to lawn and includes a large wooden garden shed. There are two outdoor taps, several outdoor power points including one for charging car.
Contemporary Garden Pod
Bifold doors from the sitting room open into an attached Aluminium framed garden pod fitted by Carribbean Blinds complete with log burner. Highly contemporary in its style this large indoor/outdoor space is fully automated with two windproof side screens and has a fully automated, louvered roof. Lights and electric heaters are operated by radio control.
Local Authority
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council.
Tenure
Freehold.
Services
All mains’ services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating fired by a Worcester boiler (installed 2023) and a Megaflo water cylinder. The property has air-conditioning in the sitting room, dining room, kitchen, bedrooms 1 & 2 and has wooden double glazing.
Directions
From the centre of the village proceed along Main Street towards Groby passing the village primary school on the left-hand side. At the mini roundabout take the first exit onto Groby Road where the property is situated immediately on the right-hand side.