Guide Price £550,000

An excellent opportunity to acquire this charming three-bedroom detached dormer bungalow, situated in the highly sought-after village of Burbage. The property offers well-proportioned accommodation arranged over two floors, together with a detached double garage, ample parking and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The property is approached via a private resin driveway providing parking for several vehicles, with the well-presented frontage creating an attractive first impression. The accommodation extends to approximately 1,464 sq ft, with a further 442 sq ft detached double garage, giving an overall area of approximately 1,906 sq ft.

Inside, the welcoming entrance area leads through to the ground-floor accommodation. The impressive 19'6" x 15'11" living room provides a generous principal living space, while the substantial 29'5" x 11'11" kitchen/dining room offers excellent space for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen has been re-fitted with a contemporary range of wall and base units, granite worktops and integrated Neff appliances, including a dishwasher, oven, hob, hood, microwave and fridge/freezer.

A useful utility room provides additional practical space and benefits from access towards the outside. There is also a separate ground-floor WC.

The ground floor further provides a generously proportioned Bedroom 1, measuring 13'11" x 12'2", together with a recently installed en-suite shower room. The bedroom benefits from a bay window and electric blinds to the front windows.

Stairs rise to the first floor, where two further bedrooms and the family bathroom are located. Bedroom 2 is particularly well proportioned at 16'4" x 12'1", while Bedroom 3 measures 12'5" x 9'9". The first-floor bathroom is fitted with both a bath and separate shower enclosure. The first floor also benefits from new floor coverings.

Externally, the property enjoys beautifully landscaped and well-maintained gardens, with patio areas accessible from the kitchen and living room, providing an appealing setting for outdoor entertaining. The garden also benefits from a fitted irrigation system with timers, a greenhouse and a substantial shed which could provide useful additional space, subject to the purchaser's requirements.

A further notable feature is the detached double garage, measuring 16'1" x 10'6", with electric roller shutter doors and additional access from Victoria Road. The property also benefits from dual access, additional car standing and pedestrian access between the garage and garden.

The property is further complemented by gas central heating, UPVC double glazing and electric blinds to the front windows. The current owners have refurbished, maintained and improved the property to a high standard.

The property also has an interesting history, having once been owned by Flight Lieutenant Geoffrey Rice DFC, a founding pilot of the renowned 617 Dambusters Squadron.

Offering flexible accommodation, generous living space, excellent parking and attractive gardens, this home is likely to appeal to families, professional couples, downsizers and buyers seeking a well-positioned property within a popular village setting.

Local Area

Burbage is a popular village adjoining Hinckley in Leicestershire, offering a range of local amenities alongside convenient access to the wider Midlands.

For families, Sketchley Hill Primary School is located on Sketchley Road and provides primary education for children aged 4–11. Hastings High School, on St Catherine's Close in Burbage, provides secondary education for pupils aged 11–16.

The area is well served by outdoor recreation. Burbage Common and Woods is a substantial countryside site of approximately 80 hectares, offering opportunities for walking, wildlife observation, horse riding and orienteering. Burbage also has a number of recreation grounds and sporting facilities, including football pitches, rugby, cricket and bowling facilities.

Local shopping and everyday amenities are available within Burbage, while nearby Hinckley provides a broader range of shops, cafés, restaurants and services. Hinckley town centre includes the Britannia Shopping Centre and a variety of independent and national retailers, with supermarkets including ALDI and Sainsbury's.

There is also a good selection of pubs, restaurants and leisure facilities locally, with venues including The Red Lion, The Anchor Inn, The Chequers Inn and The Woolcomber. Hinckley Leisure Centre, situated at Argents Mead in the town centre, provides swimming pools, an eight-court sports hall, gym, fitness studios, sauna and steam room, together with a café.

For commuters, Hinckley railway station is located on Station Road and provides rail connections, with the station served by CrossCountry services. Bus services also connect Burbage with Hinckley and Nuneaton, including Arriva service 7, while service 8 links Burbage with Hinckley and Lutterworth.

Road connections are another advantage, with the M69 Junction 1 approximately two miles south of Hinckley, providing links towards the M1 and M6. The A5 is approximately three miles south, while the A47 provides an east-west route towards Leicester and Nuneaton.

Room Descriptions

Living Room

19'6" x 15'11" (5.95 x 4.86m) A particularly generous principal living space with excellent proportions and ample room for a range of furniture arrangements.

Kitchen/Dining Room

29'5" x 11'11" (8.97 x 3.64m) An impressive, spacious kitchen and dining area providing substantial room for cooking, dining and day-to-day family life. The room forms one of the principal living areas of the home.

Utility Room

13'4" x 4'8" (4.07 x 1.43m) A useful separate utility space providing valuable additional storage and working space, with access towards the outside.

WC

A separate ground-floor cloakroom positioned conveniently off the central accommodation.

Bedroom 1

13'11" x 12'2" (4.25 x 3.70m) A well-proportioned ground-floor bedroom with a bay window to the front. The room benefits from a dedicated en-suite shower room.

En-suite

8'3" x 3'0" (2.51 x 0.92m) A recently installed en-suite serving Bedroom 1.

Bedroom 2

16'4" x 12'1" (4.98 x 3.69m) A substantial first-floor bedroom offering generous floor space and a flexible layout.

Bedroom 3

12'5" x 9'9" (3.79 x 2.96m) A well-proportioned further first-floor bedroom, suitable for a variety of uses depending upon the purchaser's requirements.

Bathroom

11'1" x 6'8" (3.39 x 2.04m) A generous family bathroom with space for both a bath and separate shower enclosure.

Detached Double Garage

21" x 21" (4.61 × 4.61m) A detached double garage with electric roller shutter doors and additional access from Victoria Road. The garage provides useful additional storage and parking space.

Important Information

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