A most impressive ground floor apartment converted from the original Georgian house, retaining many original character features including mullion windows, high ceilings throughout and with a real country appeal yet with a modern contemporary interior. Lying in a conservation area at the centre of Rothley village, the property stands in grounds extending to approximately 5 acres being accessed via electric gates. The accommodation comprises entrance into hallway, magnificent south-west facing drawing room with inglenook fireplace and high original bay window and window seat. There is a separate impressive dining room with three feature arches leading into the inner hallway, dining kitchen with integrated appliances. Having a separate bathroom and two generous double bedrooms, bedroom one has built-in wardrobes and an en-suite shower room, bedroom two has a recessed walk-in wardrobe. Outside the property has allocated parking and a walkway through to the property with attractive patio area. In addition there is a separate brick built garage with electric up and over door. A truly rare visitor to the open market, an internal inspection is essential to appreciate size and quality of the accommodation on offer.
Entrance Hallway Accessed via a solid oak front door with obscure glass side panels, side window, further inner hallway and double doors leading into:
Magnificent Drawing Room21'10" (6.65m) into bay x 24'9" (7.54m). Having a recessed feature inglenook sandstone fireplace with inset electric stove and spotlighting either side, full height leaded light bay window with window seat with storage compartments under, multi-paned sealed glazed windows to the side and high ceilings.
Dining Room16'7" x 15'3" (5.05m x 4.65m). With mullion leaded light window to the front elevation, high ceilings, wall lights and three archways opening into the inner hallway.
Dining Kitchen17'6" x 14'3" (5.33m x 4.34m). An L-shaped room with flagstone Porcelanosa tiled flooring, series of base cupboards and matching eye level units with concealed lighting under, solid granite preparation work surfaces with one and a half stainless steel sink unit with swan mixer taps, integrated dishwasher, Bosch gas hob, extractor hood and light over, double oven and grill to the side, microwave, fridge and freezer, wine rack section and plumbing and space for washing machine. There are high ceilings, spotlighting and an original mullion leaded light window to the front elevation.
Inner Hallway Having access into:
Boiler Room8'9" x 3'5" (2.67m x 1.04m). With Worcester Bosch gas fired boiler, cylinder, light and underfloor heating controls.
Bedroom Two16'9" x 10'4" (5.1m x 3.15m). Having a multi-paned window to the front, fitted with two double fronted wardrobes, recess for double bed, side table and drawer with shelving under.
Walk-In Wardrobe6'1" x 5'3" (1.85m x 1.6m). With hanging facilities, shelving over and electric light.
Bedroom One12'8" x 13'6" (3.86m x 4.11m). With multi-paned double glazed windows to rear, double fronted wardrobe with hanging facility and shelving over.
En-Suite Shower Room9'3" x 6'2" (2.82m x 1.88m). Fitted with double tray shower having a rain and handheld shower with sliding doors, vanity wash hand basin with swan mixer tap, mirrored fronted cabinet, low flush WC with dual flush, heated white finish towel rail, shaver point, tiled flooring, spotlights to the ceiling, extractor fan and obscure glazed window to the rear.
Bathroom7'2" x 9'5" (2.18m x 2.87m). Fitted with white Roca suite comprising oval panelled bath with central chrome mixer taps with telephone shower, vanity wash hand basin, low flush WC, heated white finish towel rail, spotlighting and extractor fan to the ceiling, shaver point and obscure glazed window to the rear with tiled sill.
Outside The property is approached via secure electric gated vehicular access to the side of the development into an allocated parking area. There is further access through a covered entrance into an attractive front shared courtyard with outside security lighting and stocked perennial borders giving access to the front door. The grounds to the development extend to approximately 5 acres of mature grounds, enveloping to the rear with central patio area and stocked perennial borders. The grounds are beautifully maintained and are mainly laid to lawn and feature a number of large specimen trees allowing privacy for the residents only. The Rothley brook forms the rear boundary, beyond which is pasture land which gives the property a surprisingly rural feel. There are also a number of seating areas that have been created. Close to the property is an old cider press which has been retained and is a particular focal point.
Garage A separate garage is located in the adjoining car park, first garage on the right hand side with power and light and an electric up and over door.
Tenure The property is held on a 125 year lease set up in 2008. There is a ground rent of £300 per annum and a monthly service charge of £227.15 which includes general maintenance of the communal areas, including communal lighting, electric gates and buildings insurance.
Services All mains services are available and connected. The apartment benefits from a security alarm system and has mains gas with a Worcester boiler (installed in 2009) and underfloor heating system throughout.
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