‘Hollow Ridge’, 230 Main Street, Thornton, Leicestershire LE67 1AG

A fantastic opportunity to purchase a unique spacious, superbly renovated, family home, presented to the highest standard in a contemporary style. Updated by the present owners with great detail and finished to an extraordinarily high standard the property offers great accommodation and a stunning, peaceful walled garden. The property has been described as a ‘surprising tardis!’ and is literally ready for any discerning buyer to move straight into, with many added features and bonuses.

Situated in the delightful and popular reservoir village of Thornton, only 12 miles from the city centre of Leicester, the property benefits from a country feel whilst being close to the links of the M1 (5 minutes) and M42 (15 minutes).

The property briefly comprises:-


* Entrance hall – [5’0”x 5’0”] UPVC double-glazed front door leads into enclosed porch area with Italian tiled floor, recessed halogen spotlight and double wooden partly-glazed doors leading into…..

* Lounge – [20’9”x13’6”] open-plan area delightfully presented with a feature steel and granite fireplace for a working open fire, and open individually designed block wooden and steel staircase, carpeted with a deep pile, port wine carpet. Italian designer radiator [6’x1’ vertical], lit recessed shelving beneath staircase, UPVC double-glazed bay window overlooking the front aspect of the property. Recessed halogen dimming spotlights and feature lighting with remote control operation. [Central Heating thermostat, 1 x double and 2 single stainless powerpoints, TV point and speaker plug in for surround sound system]. Purpose-built beech unit, with feature lighting, containing 42” Sony Plasma TV and Sony Surround System separates lounge area from…….

* Raised Dining/Music area – [8’0”x13’6”] wooden laminate flooring complete with unique dimming floor uplighters. Italian designer radiator matching that of the lounge [3’8”x1’6” horizontal], feature shelving to back of display unit and side and rear UPVC double-glazed windows with private aspects to the garden. This area is currently housing a wonderful grand piano but could easily be converted to a dining room or pleasant light study area [1 x double and 2 single powerpoints].

* Double cantilever glass panelled doors lead into a wonderful light and warm UPVC/brick based Conservatory with defusing roof – [12’4”x10’6”] complete with UPVC double-glazed doors that open out onto the south-facing garden. Wooden laminate floor, convector heater, Feature suspended halogen suspended lighting on two walls. [2 x double powerpoints and power switches for exterior wall lighting and pond water feature].

* Office/Study/Dining Room/Bedroom 4 (entrance door next to the double front doors from the porch entrance) – [10’4”x9’6”] currently used as a home office with wooden laminate flooring, dimming fish-eye spotlights with radiator, with a UPVC double-glazed window [7 x double powerpoints, 2 x phone points and TV and aerial point].

* Fantastic contemporary Kitchen/Diner – [12’2”x11’0”] with a modern and Mediterranean feel provided by Terracotta walls and Italian tiled floor. Many blue Hygena built-in units with roll-topped, beech work surface and stainless steel splash backs all around. Beech breakfast bar offers a delightful place to enjoy cosy kitchen eating! UPVC double-glazed window with lighting supplied by recessed halogen spotlights, under-cupboard strips and extra spotlighting in glass display cabinets. One and a half bowl stainless steel sink and drainer with mixer tap built in plus appliances which include built-in Hotpoint dishwasher (6 months old), Blomberg electric/halogen hob with stainless steel/glass feature Baumatic extractor hood, Neff convector oven. Baxi Gas Boiler concealed in kitchen unit together with power (for concealed Microwave). [3 x double stainless steel powerpoints, 1 single with cooker point plus 1 double concealed power point and TV and aerial point]. Stunning archway leads through to……..

* Kitchen annex – [9’9”x6’6”] with built-in, plumbed-in Hotpoint Aluminium American-style Fridge/Freezer (6 months old), built around wine/champagne storage and blue cupboards. Recessed halogen spotlights and heat supplied by radiator. UPVC Double-glazed back door. [1 x double powerpoint, concealed]. Leading on to………

* Utility Room – [6’2”x6’1”] fully plumbed with in-built Indesit Washing machine and vented Philips Tumble dryer. Wonderful original white Butlers Sink and tiled splash back, with wooden work surface. Ceramic tiled floor. [1 double power point, concealed].

* Storage cupboard – [3’0”x1’9”] With ceramic tiled floor this useful area supplied storage for vacuums etc, with built in shelving for other items and easy access for electricity metres, fuses etc.

* Downstairs Cloakroom – [4’4”x3’0”] Low flush white WC and corner hand basin, half-tiled walls, ceramic tiled floor and UPVC double-glazed window with privacy glass.

* Leading from the lounge, Unique open wooden block and steel staircase leads to light airy landing – [19’4”x5’4”], lit with overhead halogen lighting and featuring a unique wood and steel balustrade, landing also has 1 thermostat controlled radiator, UPVC double-glazed window to the front, cream pile carpet. [1 x double powerpoint]. Hatch with built-in ladder gives access to extensive loft space with power points and lighting. Loft also houses water tanks.

* Master Bedroom with en-suite & dressing room – this fantastic and unique room offers:
Bedroom – [13’1”x10’4”] in contemporary calm colours with cream pile carpet, recessed, dimming halogen spotlights, built-in overbed lights, built-in music system and power for wall mounted TV. UPVC double-glazed window to the front. [2 x double and 1 x single powerpoint and TV and aerial point]. Leads through a featured archway to…..

Fantastic en-suite bathroom – [10’0”x9’4”] comprising white low double-flush, close-coupled Italian wc, wall-mounted white Italian hand basin with stainless mixer tap, white corner double Jacuzzi Spa bath with seat with mirrored surround and tiled entry step. Freestanding circular shower cubicle incorporating Power Shower, sear, body- and neck-jets. Heated chrome towel rail, feature halogen light with recessed halogen spotlight above shower. Partially tiled in black Italian marbled tiles with matching floor tiles in wet area and cream carpet in others. UPVC double-glazed window with privacy glass. Leading through featured archway to…..

Dressing area – [9’4”x7’0”], decorated to complement bedroom and en-suite, with built in drawers and part-mirrored, full length wardrobes. Recessed spotlights and single panelled radiator. UPVC double-glazed window to the rear. [1 x double power point].

Bedroom 2 – [13’1”x10’4”] large, light, double room with built-in full length wardrobe with feature glass sliding doors with over-door lighting. Recessed halogen spotlights, cream pile carpet and radiator. UPVC double-glazed window to the front. [2 x double and 1 single powerpoint and TV and aerial point].

Bedroom 3 – [12’7”x10’4”] large, light double room with built in wardrobe with pine doors. Recessed halogen spotlights, cream pile carpet and radiator. UPVC double-glazed window to the rear. [2 x single powerpoints].

Superb Family Bathroom – [9’0”x7’8”] light, bright and airy with built-in flush-fitting white wc, white bath, with pop-up waste, chrome fittings and raised wood entry step with thermostatically controlled Power shower over. Beautiful aquamarine glass pedestal bowl with chrome tap and fittings. Fully tiled bath and shower area with Italian white and feature border tiles, mirror-backed glass display shelves, chrome heated towel rail, recessed halogen spotlights and solid wood floor. UPVC double-glazed window with privacy glass to the rear. Door leading to fully shelved airing cupboard with insulated water tank, powershower pump and central heating pump.

All carpets, curtains and blinds are included in the sale, together with the aforementioned ‘specials’ – there is also an opportunity to negotiate with the vendors for certain items of furniture that are almost ‘part of the house’, should you wish to buy completely into the lifestyle on offer!

Outside areas consist of:

* Feature gravel driveway with off-road parking of up to 5 vehicles, and beds with wide variety of trees, shrubs and plants, leading to…..

* Single garage – larger than a standard single with pitched roof, entry through an up and over door at the front or through side access door, with side window. Excellent space for car storage with built-in work benches and storage and shelving (including the rafters). 4 x double powerpoints and light are supplied throughout the garage and power and light available at the front exterior. Secure gated entrance beside the front garage door leads to……….

* Superb, redeveloped but now established and easy to maintain, completely enclosed, secure South-facing L-shaped garden offering three separate patio areas to be used for entertaining or relaxing throughout the day as you can follow the sun around! Raised beds with brick walls (some with built-in lighting) throughout the garden are filled with trees, shrubs and plants and the main feature is a raised pond [10’x10’] complete with feature stainless steel waterfall and fountain.
Garden shed [8’x5’] with 2 double powerpoints and light, provides extra storage for the garden and houses pumps and filters for the pond.
Greenhouse [8’x5’] fits snugly onto the rear patio where there is a delightful pergola across the back aspect of the house with built-in lighting and also outside power and water supply, with links to a double irrigation system for the back garden.
Back entrance passageway with secure gate entrance to the front has ample space for storage of bins etc and also has external water and links to irrigation system for the front of the property.

This property has to be viewed to be fully appreciated and is available immediately, with no chain, for a very lucky discerning buyer at a price of £390,000.

Advertiser contact details
Name: Jennie Kelly
Email: Contact the Advertiser
Ad Ref: 53029