The Croft, Main Street, Orton on the Hill
- Land size
- 1.7 acres
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2
Description
**NO UPWARD CHAIN** **Traditional Dormer Bungalow **Idyllic Setting Approx 1.7 Acres of Gardens and Paddock Land **Southerly Views **Fabulous Sitting / Dining room **Breakfast Kitchen **Conservatory **Two Ground Floor Bedrooms inc. En-Suite & Shower Room **Two Further Bedrooms on the First Floor (one of which could be a dressing room)
General - 'The Croft' is a traditional dormer bungalow in an idyllic setting, including approximately 1.7 acres of gardens and paddock land. The property is set in beautifully landscaped gardens with exceptional Southerly views over the adjoining paddocks. The accommodation briefly includes a magnificent sitting room that opens directly into the dining room, a breakfast kitchen and conservatory. On the ground floor there are also two double bedrooms one of which has an en suite. On the first floor there are two further bedrooms (one of which could be a dressing room).
Although the bungalow has been well loved and looked after, it does now require some modernisation. There is potential, subject to the usual consents, to extend and further develop the bungalow and indeed the owner has prepared plans for an additional dwelling which are available to any purchaser.
Location - The property is located in the highly regarded village of Orton on the Hill on the Leicestershire/Warwickshire borders, surrounded by open countryside and has good access to the main Midlands motorway network via the A5/A444 and Junction 11 of the M42. Birmingham airport is also within easy reach and there is a main line rail service to London from Nuneaton. There is private schooling which can be found at both Twycross and Market Bosworth. The historic town of Market Bosworth is close by with some interesting shops and restaurants overlooking the market place and there are some lovely walks in the area.
The Croft - The accommodation is arranged as follows. Front door opening into reception hall.
Reception Hall - An impressive introduction to the bungalow. There is coving to the ceiling, a dado rail and stairs rising to first floor. Central heating radiator.
Sitting Room - 6.05m x 5.28m (19'10" x 17'4") - A lovely light room with an open fireplace and sliding patio doors opening into the garden. Opening into the dining room, creating a superb open plan space for family parties. Central heating radiators.
Dining Room - 4.88m into bay x 3.45m (16' into bay x 11'4") - An elegant room with a working open fireplace with a chimney. Bay window and central heating radiator.
Breakfast Kitchen - 6.63m x 2.95m (21'9" x 9'8") - The kitchen overlooks the garden and is fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall cabinets with integrated appliances including a double oven and "Neff" gas hob with extractor over. Sliding doors open from the breakfast area into the conservatory. (Second measurement 12' max).
Conservatory - 2.77m x 2.49m (9'1" x 8'2") - A lovely vantage point from which to enjoy the garden and views. Tiled finish to floor and French door to garden.
Utility Area - 2.74m x 1.42m (9' x 4'8") - With Terrazzo tiled floor and door to garden.
Master Bedroom - 3.96mmax x 3.43mmax (13'max x 11'3"max) - Overlooking the garden. Fitted wardrobes, central heating radiator and wash hand basin. Door to en-suite.
En-Suite - Panelled bath with shower fixture over, pedestal wash hand basin and low flush lavatory. Central heating radiator.
Bedroom Two - 3.96m x 3.66m (13' x 12') - A double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and dressing table. Coving to ceiling. Central heating radiator.
Shower Room - Shower enclosure with electric shower, wash hand basin and low flush lavatory.
On The First Floor - Stairs rise from the reception hall to a small landing, opening off which is bedroom three. There is a also a door to a roof storage area.
Bedroom Three - 4.17m max x 3.61m (13'8" max x 11'10") - Window seat with roof light from which the views can be enjoyed. Fitted wardrobes and door to large dressing room/bedroom four.
Bedroom Four/Dressing Rm - 3.45m x 2.49m (11'4" x 8'2") - This a good size room which could be used as a bedroom or dressing room and could also make a wonderful en-suite. There is a roof light and central heating radiator. (6'1" measured to 5' eaves height).
The Garden - The bungalow is set in lovely mature gardens which wrap around three sides of the property. There are sweeping lawns with heavily stocked flower and herbaceous borders.
Outside - The bungalow is set well back from the road and approached down a shared drive to a parking area.
The Paddock - There is a paddock to the South of the bungalow enclosed by hedges which have been allowed to grow out and are haven for wildlife.
Council Tax Band & Epc - The Croft - HBBC - Council Tax Rating E - EPC Rating E
The Plan - The plan is not to scale and has been included for illustrative purposes. An accurate plan will be produced showing the agreed boundaries once a sale is agreed.
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- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
- E
- Date Posted
- 2026-02-07
Market Value Analysis
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Property Features
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- Parking
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Connectivity
Broadband
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80 Mbps
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Mobile signal
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Nearest Schools
Primary
- Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School1.4 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 183
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Austrey CofE Primary School1.9 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 93
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 95
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- The Nethersole CofE Academy2.6 milesOfsted report card · Jun 2026
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Pupils
- 221
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Faith
- Church of England
- Newton Regis CofE Primary School2.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 99
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
Secondary
- The Polesworth School3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,459
- Type
- Academy converter
- The Queen Elizabeth Academy4.1 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 746
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Landau Forte Academy, Amington4.8 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 892
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Lift Tamworth5.3 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 636
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- The Wilnecote School5.3 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 961
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
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