This attractive, Edwardian home with high ceilings and open fires features a large family kitchen and a southwest facing garden. The property is ideally located close to the town centre in a leafy, conservation setting and is within easy walking distance of Loughborough Amherst School. ‘Homeland’ dates from around 1910 and has been lovingly restored and improved by the current owners. An impressive, central hallway with original stained glass and staircase provides access to the cellar which is made up of two rooms. Three lovely reception rooms, all with period features are complimented by an extended breakfast kitchen which overlooks the rear garden. A utility, store and cloaks/WC complete the ground floor accommodation. A galleried landing on the first floor provides access to four, unusually large, double bedrooms and a four-piece family bathroom. To the side of the property a generous driveway provides ample off-road parking and access to a detached former coach house/garage with room over. Offering further development opportunity, early viewing is strongly recommended.



Location

The property is located on the south side of the town within easy walking distance of all facilities. Loughborough is a vibrant University town offering an excellent range of facilities and amenities, with schooling of all grades including the renowned Loughborough Endowed Schools. This market town has a wide range of shopping facilities including cinema, leisure centre and the nearby M1 allows easy access for both North and South. The surrounding cities of Leicester, Derby and Nottingham are all within easy commuting distance and Loughborough train station provides a regular mainline service to London St Pancras. East midlands Airport and Birmingham International provides excellent air links.



Distances

Leicester 11 miles / Nottingham 17 miles / Derby 21 miles / Quorn 2.3 miles / Woodhouse Eaves 4.4 miles / Bradgate Park 6.4 miles / Loughborough Mainline Station 1.4 miles (27 minute walk (London St Pancras approx 1h 14m) / East Midlands Airport 9 miles / M1 (J23) 3.4 miles / M69/M1(J21) 16 miles



Ground Floor

The property is entered through an open porch and original stained-glass door into a large central hallway. A polished Oak floor, deep skirting boards, picture rails and ornate cornicing are features within the hallway and an original staircase is a particular focal point. Under the original staircase steps lead down to the cellar which is made up of two rooms. The drawing room and adjoining dining room feature original bay windows, open fires and display many period features. Overlooking the rear garden is a study with further period fireplace and a large extended breakfast kitchen. Fitted in a shaker style, the kitchen offers ample space to dine and relax in soft seating and doors provide direct access to the rear garden. A cloak/WC, utility and coal store complete the ground floor accommodation.



First Floor

A large galleried landing on the first floor which is flooded with natural light through a large stained-glass window provides access to four double bedrooms and a large family bathroom fitted with a four-piece suite.



Outside

To the front are lawned gardens nestled behind an original brick front boundary wall and neatly clipped hedge over. A generous driveway to the side of the property leads to a detached Coach House/garage. To the rear are private, southwest facing gardens with a seating terrace, large central lawn and mature borders and beds. Attached to the property are two brick stores currently used as a utility room and coal store.



Former Coach House/Garage

This Edwardian coach house is entered through large timber doors with further stable door to side. Above, with access via a ladder is a roomy Hayloft with small door to front. This separate building, full of original character would suit sensible conversion for use as a home office, or annexed accommodation, subject to the necessary approvals.



Local Authority

Charnwood Borough Council



Tenure

Freehold



Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has gas central heating fired by a Ideal boiler located under the main staircase. The property is partially double glazed and the roof was replaced in 2014.



Directions

Travelling along the Epinal Way A6004, at the McDonalds roundabout turn onto Park Road/Shelthorpe Road travelling in a north easterly direction. At the mini roundabout take the first exit, continuing Park Road. Homeland is located on the left-hand side just after the junction with Charnwood Road.