Property Details: - Type: Bungalow - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 2
Agent: Leaders - Loughborough Phone: 01509 428595
A comprehensive five-bedroom detached bungalow arranged over two levels and set back from the road behind a sweeping hedge-lined driveway boasting over 2700 square feet of space (approx).<br/><br/>The property offers flexible accommodation suited to family living and entertaining, with a substantial double garage that includes workshop/utility space which would be suitable to be converted to an annex for additional living (subject to planning), two reception rooms, four double bedrooms including a master with ensuite and a versatile single bedroom, stunning four piece family bathroom, underfloor heating and nestled in the picturesque village of Long Whatton.<br/><br/>Ground Floor<br/><br/>Entrance Hall:<br/>The entrance hall provides access to the principal ground-floor accommodation and leads to the kitchen, dining/sitting room and a ground-floor double bedroom. Stairs rise to the first floor and there is an under-stairs cupboard and a radiator.<br/><br/>Kitchen:<br/>The kitchen is fitted with a comprehensive range of wall and base units, roll-edge worksurfaces and a central island with breakfast space. Appliances include a Neff gas hob with extractor hood, Neff oven and a Lamona dishwasher. There is a one-and-a-half bowl ceramic sink, recessed spotlights, underfloor heating throughout the room, a decorative radiator, a double-glazed window to the rear elevation and space for a large fridge/freezer.<br/><br/>Utility Room:<br/>From the kitchen, the utility room provides further wall and base units with roll-edge worksurfaces, plumbing and space for a washing machine and tumble dryer, an Ideal boiler, a radiator, a rear-facing double-glazed window and an external door to the garden. The utility also gives access to the downstairs WC.<br/><br/>Downstairs WC:<br/>Fitted with a close-coupled WC and pedestal wash hand basin.<br/><br/>Dining / Sitting Room:<br/>The dining/sitting room opens via sliding doors to the rear garden and serves as a versatile reception and dining space with a radiator.<br/><br/>Living Room:<br/>Accessed through double internal doors from the kitchen, the living room features two front-aspect windows and a focal fireplace housing a log burner set on a slate hearth with a timber lintel. The room benefits from a central ceiling light, two wall-mounted light points and a radiator.<br/><br/>Ground-Floor Bedroom:<br/>A double bedroom on the ground floor with front aspect glazing, a decorative front window, a radiator and space for wardrobes and dressing furniture.<br/><br/>Double Garage:<br/>The double garage is accessed by two up-and-over doors to the front and is arranged in three sections: the main garage area, a rear workshop/storage area and an additional tiled room currently used as an ancillary utility. That room has fitted base units, a two-bowl sink and a single-bowl sink, a fridge/freezer and window to the rear elevation. Services including electricity and water are connected and there is an external door to the garden and a side window to the garage.<br/><br/>First Floor <br/><br/>Landing:<br/>The first-floor landing gives access to all bedrooms and the family bathroom, with two adjacent storage cupboards and boarded loft access.<br/><br/>Principal Bedroom (Bedroom 1):<br/>Located at the end of the corridor, the principal bedroom is dual aspect with windows to the front and rear elevations, two radiators, built-in wardrobe/storage and recessed lighting.<br/>En-suite: Corner shower enclosure, close-coupled WC, pedestal wash hand basin, towel radiator, tiled floor and recessed lighting.<br/><br/>Bedroom 2:<br/>A double bedroom to the rear elevation benefitting from a Velux window and a radiator.<br/><br/>Bedroom 3:<br/>A further double bedroom with a front-facing window, a recessed area used as wardrobe space and a radiator.<br/><br/>Bedroom 4:<br/>A versatile room with built-in storage, a Velux window to the front elevation and a radiator — suitable as a bedroom or home office.<br/><br/>Family Bathroom:<br/>Fitted with a back-to-wall WC, vanity wash basin with mixer tap, freestanding bath with mixer tap, corner tiled shower enclosure, towel radiator, tiled floor and recessed spotlights.<br/><br/>Outside<br/><br/>Front:<br/>A sweeping hedge-lined driveway provides ample off-street parking and direct access to the double garage. A gated side passage runs alongside the property providing secure access to the rear garden.<br/><br/>Rear:<br/>The rear garden is accessed from the dining/sitting room via sliding doors and from the utility/garage or from the passage through the middle of the property. The garden has mature boundaries with a patio area and then laid to lawn and also has direct access into the garage.<br/><br/>The Area — Long Whatton<br/>Long Whatton is a picturesque Leicestershire village centred around The Green, prized for its semi-rural charm, mature trees and a strong village community. The area combines peaceful country living with convenient access to larger centres such as Loughborough and the M1, making it popular with families and commuters.<br/><br/>The village benefits from a range of local amenities and independent businesses that give it a friendly, lived-in feel. The Royal Oak is a well-regarded village pub offering seasonal dining and a comfortable spot for weekend lunches or evening meals. Manor Organic Farm provides a farm shop, bakery and tearoom, popular for fresh local produce and casual dining. There is also a village shop with a post office and a selection of small local services that support day-to-day living.<br/><br/>Community life is active, with village halls, clubs and events held throughout the year and pleasant walking routes around the surrounding countryside. The mix of independent businesses, community spirit and good transport links makes The Green an appealing and convenient location for those seeking quieter village life without losing practical connections.<br/><br/>Viewings:<br/>Viewings are by appointment via Leaders Estate Agents in Loughborough. To arrange a viewing or for further information, please contact Leaders.
