THE SITUATION                    

Higher House is a Grade II listed 17^th Century House located within Burton Overy Village on the southern outskirts of Leicester.

There are good communications to the surrounding towns of Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray and Leicester. The larger village of Kibworth is some 3.5 miles and offers a good range of shops. Main line rail services operate from Market Harborough and Leicester.

There is a wide choice of schooling in the area, with preparatory available at Great Glen, Maidwell and Uppingham, with senior at Uppingham, Oakham and Leicester.

Sporting activities include golf at great Glen and Kibworth, sailing/fishing at Rutland Water and fishing at Eyebrook Reservoir. The attractive rolling countryside is also host to an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways catering for the dog walker, rider and rambler alike.

THE PROPERTY                     

An imposing Grade II Listed village house; the property has been recently refurbished to a high standard, with exposed beams throughout. The property offers mature landscaped gardens which are tended to in the summer months by a gardener (cost included in the rent). 

GROUND FLOOR

• Front door, 
• Entrance Hall 
• Kitchen & Dining Area
• Sitting Room
• Dining Room
• Conservatory
• Study/Library
• Downstairs Cloakroom            
• Utility Room                              
• Back Hall

FIRST FLOOR

• Landing
• Master Bedroom      
• Bedroom 2
• Bedroom 3
• En-suite
• Family Bathroom   

SECOND FLOOR

• Landing
• Bedroom 4
• Bedroom 5
• Playroom/Bedroom 6
• Bedroom 7
• Bathroom 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Services                                 

The property has mains gas, electricity, water (rates). Central heating is gas fired. The property is served by mains drainage.

Council Tax                            

Band H - the current annual payment is £2914.56 (Tax year 2011/12)

Tenancy                                 

To be let on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy for a minimum term of 12 months, available from the middle of September 2011.

Rent                                        

The asking rent to be £2,550.00 per calendar month, which includes a weekly gardening service, during the summer months.

Deposit

A deposit of £5,000.00 to be held by the Landlord’s agents under a Tenancy Deposit Scheme until the end of the term, repayable subject to there being no dilapidations or outstanding rent, or outgoings.

Tenancy Agreement              

A copy of the Landlord’s standard Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement is available upon request.

Garden maintenance              

The Landlord will retain a part time gardener who will provide weekly garden services throughout the summer months. The cost of which is included in the monthly rent.

Pets                                        

Pets are allowed provided that they are well behaved. They are however, restricted to the ground floor.

Smoking                                  

Non smokers only need apply.

Viewing                                  

Viewing is strictly by appointment only and arrangements may be made through the letting agents, King West, 10 Church Square, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7NB. Telephone: 01858 435970.