RECENT PROPERTIES

Willowbrook House, Sibson £610,000 Willowbrook House is a magnificent property on a small and very exclusive development in the West Leicestershre village of Sibson. As the name suggests the development is located in the former grounds of Sheepy Manor and comprises four high quality individually designed houses. It is rare to find a modern house on such a large plot and indeed the gardens, which enjoy a southerly aspect, have sweeping lawns which are a fabulous feature of the property. Considerable thought has been given to the design of the house and there are some interesting features such as the different rooflines and window detailing . The accommodation is extremely flexible and can be used in a number of ways there is a magnificent open plan living kitchen with separate dining and sitting area. There is also an elegant drawing room with inglenook style fireplace and french doors opening on to the garden, a family room with large bay window, master bedroom suite with dressing room and en-suite and three further bedrooms.

GENERAL

We have been frantically busy following Easter I suspect the poor weather on the Friday and Saturday encouraged people to view properties rather than head off to the coast. We are continuing to get conflicting news from the statisticians whilst Nationwide were reporting a rise in house prices in March Halifax immediately reported prices had fallen. Clearly a months figures in isolation have little or no meaning and it is certainly too early to predict we have reached the bottom.

GENERAL COMMENT

The last ten days have been bit crazy hence I have fallen behind with updating my blog . We are taking on a lot of interesting properties and have even sold a few. There are people out there wanting to buy but they are really looking for value.
We are now counting down to some big changes in the law on HIPs at the beginning of April. We will now not be able to market properties until the major components of the HIP are in place. There will also be a requirement for vendors to a complete property information form.
I would welcome any comments you may have positive or otherwise !!

NEW INSTRUCTION

Paddock House, Stapleton £760,000 Paddock House is a stunning barn which was converted with considerable style some two years ago. The barn provides an interesting mix of contemporary open plan living space and traditional elegant rooms. The owner has carried out a meticulous conversion combining high quality oak joinery with the preservation of the original building timbers. At the centre of the house is a fabulous kitchen with open plan livng and dining areas which are flooded with light from the french windows that open directly onto the swimming pool terrace. An interesting spiral staircase rises to a galleried walkway that leads to a mezzanine study. There are some interesting features including A "Sonos" all round sound system.
On the ground floor there are two further reception rooms and a gymn. On the first floor there is a magnificent master bedroom suite, a guest bedroom suite and two further bedrooms. Contact our Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898

COUNTRY PROPERTIES MAGAZINE

The February issue of our magazine has been published and we are already down to our last few copies. It has been incredibly well received and is a great showcase for our properties. If you would like a copy please contact Jo on joanne@countryproperties.org.uk.

WEEKLY COMMENT

It has been another busy week. Although we have not agreed many sales there have been a lot of viewings and some really good potential purchasers are coming out of the woodwork. We have had a mixed bag of valuations this week some prospective vendors are struggling to accept the market while others are exceptionally realistic. We have a lot of valuations planned for next week which is promising as it is half term.

NEW INSTRUCTION

12 Beaker Close, Smeeton Westerby £397,500 RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY HOUSE ON EXCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT IN PRIME VILLAGE. A superbly presented four bedroom detached family home, occupying a reasonably private plot, siding onto fields having stunning views over the South Leicestershire countryside. The accommodation in brief includes: Reception Hall, Cloakroom, Study, Dining Kitchen, Dining Room, L Shaped Sitting Room, very good sized Conservatory. To the first floor: Landing, Four Bedrooms (Master Bedroom en-suite), Family Bathroom. Outside is a Detached Garage and Gardens to the front and rear. Details in course of preparation contact Kibworth Office Tel 0116 2796543