This property exudes quality, strength of design and attention to detail from the very first glance. When approaching from Hall Lane this bungalow is framed with mature trees and shrubs, giving it an air of privacy and beauty that leads the eyes down the curved but widening private drive. Here, the spacious herring boned patterned, blocked and shingled frontage leads to Orchards; a most desirable and highly original home.



From the driveway, the size and style of the property can really be appreciated. This is a beautifully proportioned bungalow that nature seems to be nestling into its midst. The approach indicates style, taste and quality but we’ve only just begun!



This detached property with its distinctive farmland setting has been tastefully maintained to incorporate contemporary features while maintaining its sublime charm. Here, we have an idyllically positioned 6 bedroom detached property in excellent condition, set in 0.76 acres of established, well stocked, landscaped gardens. This is a fantastic opportunity for those seeking a new home offering contemporary living, with privacy and style in the leafy, south Leicestershire village of Walton.



The warmest of welcomes.



As you walk from the drive into the kitchen, the airiness and space is invocative of the impression you will gain throughout this property. This is not only due to the crisp lines and distinctive interior decoration throughout, but primarily the windows. They reach from ceiling to floor, flooding the kitchen and adjoining reception rooms with light and presenting the gardens in all their glory. This property is not named ‘Orchards’ without cause: in this home you will always have a green vista to appreciate through your window pane, whether garden or farmland landscape.



The kitchen is fitted with Shaker style cabinetry. This is complimented with solid oak worktops. The white feature wall tiles and large, riven floor tiles, blend the natural colour schemes and materials together, accentuating the feeling of quality and permanency. There is a generous amount of open and closed storage, with ample space for a separate table and chairs for informal dining. The kitchen has a Neff slide and hide oven and a Smeg four ring induction hob. There is an integrated dishwasher and fridge freezer.



This gorgeous space is bound to become a favourite. It epitomises the ‘heart of the home’ ideal often used to describe beautiful, bespoke kitchens, providing both functionality and style. This would certainly be a wonderful space for food preparation, entertaining or simply enjoying a bowl of cereal sitting at the central island, before the busyness of a new day begins. It is easily the central point of the home, being well designed to maximise the geography of the bungalow. It also has a door opening directly into the garden but let’s not go there yet!



Let’s have a wander.



From the kitchen there is access to some of the bedrooms via a hall and in the opposite direction, the reception rooms. The first reception room is the living room.



This has a feature fireplace, log burner and stunning views into the garden. Oak flooring is throughout this room, the dining room and master bedroom. The dining room also features bi folding doors leading onto an extended patio and into the garden. As previously stated, light and airiness is a predominant feature due to the statuesque windows: these rooms are impressive. In all weathers, the magnificence of the outside - while inside - can be fully appreciated. How wonderful to be able to gaze out towards the silver birches reflected in the pond and enjoy the company of a few or throw back the doors and entertain on a grander scale. The choice will be yours!



The master suite



The master bedroom is entered by leaving the dining room, crossing a hall with doors to both the front and rear of the property and into a lobby area that opens into the third bedroom, shower room and master bedroom. The latter has bi folding doors opening into the garden and a dressing room that also provides easy access to the front of the property. The shower room is immaculately presented and fitted to a high standard, with a white suite and feature tiling on both walls and floor.



If we now return to the kitchen, the clever design of the bungalow becomes immediately apparent. The clusters of bedrooms on either side of the kitchen and reception rooms provides enormous versatility and opportunity for diverse requirements. This is a supremely advantageous characteristic of this property. The organisation, size and arrangement of bedrooms could easily be used as an annexe or a guest suite. The layout provides privacy but easy access to the remainder of the property. If you are looking to change a bedroom to become a study, an office, a cinema room or a games room, this is totally feasible.



The second cluster of bedrooms – two, four, five and six – are reached by a separate hall from the kitchen. There is a family bathroom in this area and a Jack & Jill shower room. Both have white fittings and are presented to a very high standard. This means that this bungalow has three washing facilities and six bedrooms. They are all decorated to a high standard and share similar design features to provide consistency throughout.



While attention to detail has been a feature of the interior, the Orchards continues to surprise as we look outside. A utility room provides a perfect space for all things messy and at the head of the drive a spacious double garage which houses a workshop with skylight.



The Orchards



You will have enough space to plant fruit trees in abundance if you so wish but hopefully not before watching the seasons unfold in this beautifully landscaped garden. The established shrubs and trees include apple, quince and of course, those majestic silver birches. Whether you are wandering through the wisteria tunnel, reading in the tree house or astride the ride on mower, you will be away from hustle and bustle, free to roam in your own private haven admiring the views over the beauty of a rural landscape. Bliss!



The village of Walton is in a region known as the East Midlands, in the southern portion of the county of Leicestershire. The Midlands are essentially central to everything in England: airports, motorways and train stations are easily accessible. For example, the East Midlands airport is approximately 30 miles away, London is approximately 90 miles away and it is possible to visit the seaside for a day trip, by road or train, the closest stations being South Wigston and Narborough. The M1, M69 and M6 maximise the potential for travel by road from this central location.



The original ‘Walton in Knaptoft’ began as a hamlet in the ancient parish of Knaptoft but the parish has now merged with the neighbouring village of Kimcote to form the civil parish of Kimcote and Walton. It is in the district of Harborough. The larger town of Lutterworth (A426 link) provides an array of amenities, as do the larger villages of Upper Bruntingthorpe and Husbands Bosworth



Walton maintains all the charm and features associated with a rural location. There is a village hall, local public house – The Dog and Gun – and a red telephone kiosk centrally positioned. The grade II listed Walton Hall is close by and the first step to many countryside walks is literally from your front door.



The locality provides the Gilmorton Chandler and St Andrews Church of England Schools across the educational age range; nursery, primary and secondary. There are private establishments in the county offering bordering facilities. The Office for Standards in Education - OFSTED – is best researched to provide a comprehensive review of currently rated standards of practice.



Council Tax Band: E

EPC Rating: E

Tenure: Freehold



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