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

PRICE REDUCTION

19 Manor Road, Desford £199,950 original price £245,000 THIS MORNING OUR CLIENTS REDUCED THE PRICE OF THEIR BUNGALOW AND GAVE US SIX WEEK TO SELL OR THEY WILL RENT. 19 MANOR ROAD WENT ON THE MARKET AT THE END OF OCTOBER 2008 FOR £245,000 AND WAS REDUCED ON 21 JANUARY 2009 TO £229,950. Contact our Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898

PRICE REDUCTION

Wayside Bungalow, 102 Station Road, Bagworth £325,000 reduced from £345,000 Wayside Bungalow is a stylish detached bungalow set in a generous plot with fabulous countryside views. The bungalow itself dates from the 1930s and is mostly double glazed with flow gas heating. The bungalow has a substantial parking area to the front and double garage to the rear. Briefly it comprises well appointed kitchen with dining room off, spacious lounge with fireplace, three bedrooms master having luxury en-suite and there is a separate bathroom. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the spacious and stylish accommodation on offer and the fabulous countryside views to the rear. Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

WHAT DO YOU THINK ?

I have now been blogging for a month and want other members of the team at Country Properties to get involved. I would welcome any comments you may have on this blog.
Are you finding it useful ?
Is there anything else you feel should be included in the blog ?
Is the information well presented ?
In short have you got any suggestions that will improve this blog ?
Do you think the blog could potentially be more important than our newspaper advert ?

Please drop me a line at anthony@countryproperties.org.uk

NEW INSTRUCTION

30 Marriott Drive, Kibworth Harcourt £145,000 A well presented, three bedroom property with off road parking for two cars and a south west facing enclosed rear garden, realistically priced. The property briefly comprises: Hallway, Sitting Room, Dining Kitchen, First Floor Landing, Three Bedrooms, Bathroom, Off Road Parking for 2 cars and enclosed rear garden mainly laid to lawn which is South West facing. Contact our Kibworth Office 0116 2796543

NEW INSTRUCTION

Chestnut Villa, The Horsepool, Burbage £325,000 Chestnut Villa is a delightful period property which is believed to date from the reign of Edward VII. The Horsepool forms part of the Burbage conservation area. It is understood that there was former coaching inn on the site, together with a watering hole providing fresh water for passing horses. There are a good range of facilities in Burbage itself including shops, schools and restaurants. Burbage is extremely well located for access to the motorway network via Junction 1 on the M69 and consequently several of the region's main commercial centres are within commuting distance. There are more comprehensive facilities in neighbouring Hinckley. ( Particulars in the course of preparation)

PRICE REDUCTION

21 Harwood Drive, Hinckley £185,000 originally £215,000 22 Harwood Drive is a modern detached home situated in a popular residential area of Hinckley. With views over the park to rear and pretty landscaped garden. Internally the property has been updated with a refitted kitchen and bathroom. With spacious accommodation to both the ground and first floor this home makes an ideal family house.

PRICE REDUCTION

Haddons Cottage, Burbage, £279,950 originally priced at £355,000 Haddons Cottage is a charming character home with beautifully presented accommodation and is full of old world charm. The cottage has a wealth of features including exposed timber beams, cottage windows and doors. A particular feature are the beautifully kept gardens. The property has gas fired central heating and briefly comprises: dining hall with feature fireplace, lounge with attractive bay window and feature open fireplace, superb dining kitchen with newly fitted shaker style units and integrated appliances. There is also an aga and a utility/cloak room off, rear lobby opens on to the rear garden. There are three bedrooms to the first floor and a family bathroom. Outside to the front is off road parking. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate the charm and space of this cottage. A part exchange would be considered.

PRICE REDUCTION

1A Burbage Common Road, Elmesthorpe £475,000 originally priced at £525,000 Set in approx three acres a delightful individual house developed by Freeman Construction Midlands Ltd., a well known local builder. The house has been designed with considerable flair with some interesting features including a large "Voysey" style bay window designed to mirror the listed building next door. The accommodation is spacious with a magnificent Reception Hall, elegant Drawing Room and good sized Sitting Room. On the First Floor there are two Bedrooms with En-Suite facilities, three further Bedrooms and a Family Bathroom. The house is located on a good sized mature plot, the main feature of which are the Black Pines and there is a paddock in all extending to approximately three acres. Separate access to road. Part Exchange considered.

NEW INSTRUCTION

49 Church Street, Burbage £279,950 *PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED*49 Church Street Burbage is an attractive three storey cottage believed to date from circa 1800. The property overlooks the former Horsepool where it is understood that coaching horses were watered en route to London. The property has been refurbished and recently rewired to create a stylish comfortable home with some delightful features such as oak flooring, fireplace and exposed beams. The property briefly comprises: attractive dining hall with exposed oak flooring, separate sitting room with feature fireplace, kitchen, four generous bedrooms and family bathroom. Outside to the rear is an attractive well maintained rear garden and patio area. The vendors inform us that they have planning permission for a two storey extension. Viewing is highly recommended to fully appreciate the style and scope of this delightful home.

NEW INSTRUCTION

32 Windrush Drive, Hinckley £319,950 32 Windrush Drive is a beautifully presented detached family home. The property offers spacious accommodation with quality fixtures and fittings and is stylishly decorated throughout. The property briefly comprises two reception rooms, well equipped dining kitchen with utility and cloakroom, separate study, four generous bedrooms, luxury en-suite to master bedroom and family bathroom. Gas fired central heating and double glazing. Viewing is highly recommended to appreciate and the size and quality of this superb home. Contact our Hinckley Office 01455 890898

Please note this property is new to the market and is not yet on our web site

NEW PROPERTY

Manor Farm Cottage, Wellsborough £375,000 Charming Grade II Listed Cottage with spectacular views and paddock extending to approx 1.2 acres Manor Farm Cottage is a property of some character, believed in part to date from the 15th Century. The cottage is in a spectacular setting with panoramic views over some of West Leicestershire's most attractive countryside. The principal rooms are laid out to take advantage of the views and there are some interesting period features including beamed ceiling, wall timbers and latched doors. The landscaped South facing gardens are a particular feature of the property and there is a small paddock with Harlow stable block. Contact our Market Bosworth Tel 01455 890898

Please note this property is not yet on our web site

NEW INSTRUCTION

64 Kent Drive, Hinckley £215,000 Stylish modern house on a generous corner plot - PART EXCHANGE CONSIDERED - NO UPWARD CHAIN. Internally the property has been updated to include refitted kitchen and bathroom. It offers spacious accommodation to both ground and 1st floor, and briefly comprises: reception Hall, stylishly decorated lounge, separate dining room, refitted kitchen, conservatory and to the 1st floor and four bedrooms and family bathroom. Contact our Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898

GREEN SHOOTS ! ?

We have had an incredible start to the week ( an estate agent would say that !). We have agreed quite a few sales and are still negotiating hard ! It would be great if I could announce the housing market is on the road to recovery but unfortunately this would be premature. All the sales we are agreeing are at prices at least 15% less than they would have been twelve months ago. I think vendors are starting to understand where market values lie and there are obviously people out there with the confidence to buy. There is no doubt that for those with a healthy deposit there are some really incredible mortgage deals and the opportunity to fix at very low interest rates. I hope these deals will start to tempt the potential purchasers who are in the fortunate position of being able to trade up to a larger property.

I am aware blogs are a new technology but as you may be aware you can register for updates to your pc almost as soon as we submit them. If you should have any problems please do contact me.
Anthony Fox anthony@countryproperties.org.uk

PRICE REDUCTION

11 Redmoor Close, Market Bosworth reduced from £307,950 to £299,950 Originally marketed at £345,000 Attractive detached home sitting in an elevated position at the end of a small cul de sac. The property is decorated in neutral tones and has a refurbished kitchen and recently replaced gas fired central heating combination boiler. The property has generous living accommodation and briefly comprises spacious reception hall with shower room off, lounge, dining room, well appointed kitchen and utility room. To the first floor are four bedrooms and bathroom. Outside is a well kept established garden having sunny aspect and countryside views.

Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

PRICE REDUCTION

19 Manor Road, Desford reduced from £245,000 to £229,950 19 Manor Road Desford is an attractive, detached bungalow with stylish contemporary interior. The accommodation boasts an impressive entrance hall, guest bathroom, attractive lounge with views over a private rear garden, well fitted breakfast kitchen with archway through to the dining room, master bedroom with en-suite faciltiies. Outside there is off road parking for several vehicles and a driveway which leads to pitched roof detached garage. The property is being sold with no upward chain. Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

PRICE REDUCTION

33b Hinckley Road, Dadlington reduced from £395,000 to £379,950 It should be noted that this house was originally on the market at £425,000 A delightful family house in prime village overlooking countryside Contact Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898

NEW INSTRUCTION

39 Edward Road, Fleckney £239,950 A superbly presented detatched family house on a good plot adjoining countryside. Contact our Kibworth Office Tel 0116 2796543

NEW INSTRUCTION

Field View, Bruntingthorpe £269,950 A three storey village house substantially refurbished and remodelled in recent years. Contact our Husbands Bosworth Office Tel 01858 880175 ( Details currently being prepared )

NEW INSTRUCTION

2 Stable Cottage, East Langton £179,950 A charming period cottage in one of South Leicestershires most desirable villages. Contact our Kibworth Office for more details Tel 0116 2796543 ( Details currently being prepared )

NEW INSTRUCTION

73 Pipistrelle Drive, Market Bosworth £158,950 Stylish ground floor apartment on exclusive canal side development on edge of Market Bosworth Contact our Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898

REMEMBER OUR OPEN DAY IN PECKLETON THIS SATURDAY PLEASE SEE EARLIER POST

NEW INSTRUCTION

21 Westhaven Court, Market Bosworth £249,950 Interesting two bedroom period terrace located within walking distance of historic market place in Market Bosworth Contact Market Bosworth Office Tel 01455 890898 ( Particulars currently being prepared )

NEW PROPERTY

Brookfields, Smeeton Westerby £475,000 A fabulous opportunity to purchase a converted barn that is almost complete together with five acres of pastureland Contact Kibworth Office Tel 0116 2796543 for further details

New Instruction

10 Arguile Place, Hinckley £199,950 Contemporary mews style house in courtyard setting comprising Sitting Room, Dining Room, Study Area, Conservatory, Breakfast Kitchen, Master Bedroom En-Suite, Two futher Bedrooms. Contact Hinckley Office Tel 01455 890898 ( Particulars in course of preparation )

OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY

65 Main Street, Peckleton £299,950 We have an open day at this cottage on Saturday from 1.30pm to 2.30pm no appointment is necessary to attend. For details contact our Hinckley office tel 01455 890898

Whats going on ?

It has been an interesting two weeks back at the office. There has been a definite improvement in the number of people registering on our mailing list and looking at our we site. We are also coming across a lot of people in rented accommodation with cash in the bank. I think they are very concerned about low interest rates and indeed the safety of their money despite all the government assurances ! They want to buy a house but are frustrated by the lack of suitable houses on the market and concern about how much prices will go down. We definitely need to tempt these individuals and to do that we need more properties on the market.
On another note I was surprised to say the least about the reporting of Margeret Becketts latest thoughts in the Sunday Times. Apparently the Labour Government is already preparing for the next bout of house price inflation !! I think we would all prefer our elected leaders to focus on the problems we all currently facing !

Anthony Fox
anthony@countryproperties.org.uk
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Price Reductions

Bishops House, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £550,000 to £495,000 Bishops House is a striking contemporary house built to a demanding specification with high quality bespoke kitchens and well proportioned reception rooms. There are superb views over rolling south leicestershire countryside. Contact Sue at Husbands Bosworth for details Tel 01858 880175

Holly Edge, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £349,950 to £335,000 This is an exceptional bungalow on a great plot. There is a fabulous living kitchen with an aga! Contact Sue at Husbands Bosworth for details Tel 01858 880175

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Price Reductions

Meadow View House, Countesthorpe reduced from £399,950 to £360,000 .Contemporary five bedroomed with fabulous living kitchen. This house is competitively priced considering the quality and size of the accommodation. Contact Lynn in Kibworth Tel 01162796543.

8 Bell Lane, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £144,950 to £139,950 Modern three bed semi located in the centre of the village. Contact Sue in Husbands Bosworth Tel 01858 880175

4 Church Lane, Husbands Bosworth reduced from £105,000 to £95,000 It is rare to find and village property under £100,000 ! Contact Sue in Husbands Bosworth Tel 01858 880175

Flat 6 Byrons Court, Fleckney reduced from £99,950 to £94950 Two bedroomed apartment in Fleckney. Contact Lynn in Kibworth Tel 0116 2796543

Price Reduction

The Brambles, Carlton reduced from £545,000 to £510,000 The Brambles is a house of character which has been extended in recent years with some style. The house is on a good plot and there is a fabulous drawing room measuring 25'8" max x 17'3" ( Carlton is the closest village to Market Bosworth )

New Property

Newbold Road, Desford £240,000 We have just started marketing this charming cottage located in the heart of Desford. There are three bedrooms, a garden and off street parking. Contact our Hinckley Office 01455 890898

Price Reduction

Corner Thatch, Peatling Parva Reduced from £460,000 to £430,000 This is a fabulous thatched cottage in one of Leicestershires most popular villages. Contact Sue on 01858 880175

Happy new year

2009 is going to be an interesting year for the housing market. The experts are divided on whether Armageddon or recovery is just around the corner! It is certainly interesting reading the reviews of 2008 and hearing financial journalist rationalise their predictions for the year. I think what is clear from last year is beware of the experts and 24 hour news ! It is clearly not healthy watching events unfold minute by minute and it almost seems that further financial decline becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
The first week back has been interesting to say the least. On one sale we agreed the vendor actually had to decide between two competing purchasers ! We have spent much of the last week on the phone to our mailing list applicants. There are definitely people out there desperately wanting to move but frustrated by the lack of suitable properties on the market. They are not prepared to compromise and there is certainly no problem finding a comfortable rented property while they search.

COUNTRY PROPERTIES MAGAZINE

We have this month launched a new magazine. The magazine will include a selection of properties together with editorial. The magazine is available from our office and from March as a downloadable pfd from our web site.

PRICE REDUCTIONS

We have had some fantastic price reductions to start the new year.

20 Folley Road, Kibworth reduced from £450,000 to £397500. This is a magnificent five bedroomed David Wilson House with fabulous country views. Comparable properties currently start on the New David Wilson site at £439,995 but don't have the same views and are also a long walk from the village centre !

Plot 2 Hall Farm, Frolesworth reduced from £595,000 to £499,950. This is a fantastic price reduction on a prime village house. The property was built by Francis Jackson Homes a highly regarded builder specialising in quality village houses and has only recently been completed . We have already had good interest following this reduction.

149 The Park, Market Bosworth reduced from £595,000 to £525,000. The Park is one of the most prestigious locations in Market Bosworth.

Jeneva, 8 West End reduced from £265,000 to £248,000. Jeneva is a charming village property with a delightful garden.

Long View House, Kibworth Beauchamp reduced from £189,000 000 to £179,000 Stylish mews style town house on pretty development close to the heart of Kibworth Beauchamp.

Strawberry House, Kibworth Beauchamp reduced from £195,000 to £180,000. Stylish mews style house on pretty development.

11 Nelson Drive, Hinckley reduced from £164,950 to £154,950 This is a good detatched three bedroomed house with an integral garage. At this price it must be good value for money

Anthony Fox
anthony@countryproperties.org.uk