Tenure: Freehold
A truly once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a period detached family home set within beautiful mature wooded grounds and gardens extending to approximately 5 acres.
The home would be of particular interest to a young and growing or multi generational family seeking further potential for enlargement or living within the same grounds and developing within the plot annexe type accommodation.
The original cottage dates back to I880, with an extension to the East in 1910 and West in 1936, and lovingly occupied by the same family for the last fifty seven years.
Enter the home through arched double doors through an entrance vestibule with original internal solid oak door leading to a generous hallway with quarry tiled floor, views out to the rear gardens, square arch into an inner hallway with cloaks storage cupboards and balustrade staircase to the first floor.
The lounge is a unique hexagon style shape with eight windows flooding the room with light and taking full advantage of the gardens and grounds. Centred around an open style fireplace with inset cast iron roaring log burner with quarry tiled hearth and an exposed beamed ceiling.
Evidence of the original 1880's cottage can be enjoyed in the middle part of the home, in particular with a stained glass internal window and painted exposed stone walling. There is a second sitting room centred around an open stone fireplace with original 1910 decorative tiled inset and gas connection point. Original Yorkshire multi pane style single glazed windows, exposed ceiling beam and door through to a pleasant garden room looking out on to the rear.
The garden room has a large Velux window, ceramic tiled flooring, door into a large garden conservatory of brick and uPVC double glazed construction and continuation of the ceramic tiled flooring. There is a useful utility/laundry room with belfast sink, plumbing for washing machine, quarry tiled floor, Velux window, rear door into a covered auxiliary store/wood store and connecting door from the utility into a large workshop measuring 24ft x 11ft. The workshop has a vaulted ceiling, enjoys views of the garden and holds huge potential for the creation of a dining kitchen or relaxation space.
Upstairs there are five bedrooms, (three double) with the master bedroom replicating the shape of the lounge below and enjoying views of surrounding grounds and gardens. There is also a door out on to a flat roof with surrounding balustrade creating a pleasant balcony area to enjoy views of the surrounding mature trees and flower beds etc.
There are two bathrooms serving the bedrooms, one a principal shower room with modern walk in double shower enclosure, having an electric shower with low level wc and pedestal wash hand basin, chrome heated towel radiator and vinyl floor along with a family bathroom enjoying an original heritage design, with half height tiling, chrome heated towel radiator and traditional airing cupboard.
The property stands well back from Ashby Road West entirely screened by mature hedges and trees and to a point where it is virtually unseen from the road. Enter the plot via a long driveway to the front which sweeps all the way around the rear of the property eventually reaching parking areas with three single type garages, brick built outbuildings and a large concrete agricultural style barn. if its the 'Good Life' you're after, then look no further than the cottage style vegetable gardens along with a greenhouse, beautifully landscaped borders, shrubs, flowers and maturing trees and these extend to the immediate rear of the property where there is a brick built vaulted open fronted entertainment area, ideal for those sheltered summer barbecues and family time!
Take yourself on a stroll through the mature lawns and within less than a minute you find yourself standing in a wonderland of nature with undulating wooded areas all situated within the perimeter of the property which borders the Oaks in Charnwood.
Good to know: The property has part uPVC double glazing. Gas central heating powered by a new conventional 'Worcester Greenstar Ri' boiler installed in 2022 and located in the attached workshop with hot water cylinder in the family bathroom. Mains electricity, gas and water are connected to the property. Drainage and sewerage for the property is serviced by an independant septic tank located in one corner at the front of the plot. The property was re-wired in 2020 and had a new roof in 2016. UPLIFT CLAUSE: Please note, the sale includes an 'uplift clause' meaning if building development of more than two separate properties occurs within the boundary of the property within the next 25 years, 25% of the uplifting value of the land would be payable to the current vendors.
To find the property, from M1 motorway junction 23, proceed towards Shepshed along the A512 Ashby Road continuing over the three sets of traffic lights where the road becomes Ashby Road West. Pass The Horse country pub where a few hundred yards along the property is situated on the left hand side identified by the agent's 'For Sale' board.
EPC rating: D. Council tax band: G, Domestic rates: £3699, Tenure: Freehold,
ENTRANCE VESTIBULE
1.02 x 1.86 Metres
ENTRANCE HALLWAY
3.43 x 5.60 Metres
GROUND FLOOR WC/CLOAKS
1.41 x 2.68 Metres
LOUNGE
4.69 x 6.98 Metres
SITTING ROOM
3.79 x 5.61 Metres
DINING KITCHEN
3.56 x 6.08 Metres
UTILITY ROOM
2.02 x 4.00 Metres
GARDEN ROOM
2.79 x 4.69 Metres
GARDEN CONSERVATORY
2.86 x 8.87 Metres
MASTER BEDROOM
4.70 x 5.61 Metres
BEDROOM TWO
2.91 x 3.71 Metres
BEDROOM THREE
3.65 x 3.81 Metres
BEDROOM FOUR
3.05 x 3.39 Metres
BEDROOM FIVE
1.70 x 2.97 Metres
PRINCIPAL SHOWER ROOM
2.38 x 3.20 Metres
BATHROOM
1.69 x 3.74 Metres
SERVICES & TENURE
The property is freehold with vacant possession upon completion. Charnwood Borough Council - Tax Band G.
DISCLAIMER
We endeavour to make our sales particulars accurate and reliable, however, they do not constitute or form part of an offer or any contract and none is to be relied upon as statements of representation or fact. Any services, systems and appliances listed in this specification have not been tested by us and no guarantee as to their operating ability or efficiency is given. All measurements have been taken as a guide to prospective buyers only and are not precise. If you require clarification or further information on any points, please contact us, especially if you are travelling some distance to view. Fixtures and fittings other than those mentioned are to be agreed with the seller by separate negotiation.
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