An exceptional detached family home situated in this highly sought-after village, the property offers an abundance of flexible family living space which has been sympathetically extended from the original property which was constructed in the 1930s and retains many original character features. There are five bedrooms, three bathrooms, three reception rooms, an open plan living dining kitchen fitted by DeVol and a large family entertaining room with bi-fold doors and fitted bar area. There is a detached garage with studio above and a large rear garden with tennis court and outdoor heated swimming pool. We recommend an early inspection of this stunning detached family home.
Entrance Porch An impressive character entrance porch with timber panelled front door and glazed window panel, additional window to the side and quarry tiled threshold. There is a glazed internal door and matching side panels through to:
Entrance Hall16'10" x 6'2" (5.13m x 1.88m). A large entrance hallway with timber flooring running through the expanse of the hallway and into the sitting room.
Sitting Room20'10" x 12' (6.35m x 3.66m). A generously proportioned reception room with a grand feature open fireplace with decorative stone surround and hearth, two windows at the front elevation overlooking the front garden and views beyond, timber flooring and ceiling coving. This room is currently used as a sitting room/study area.
Lounge17'5" x 16'9" (5.3m x 5.1m). A comfortable family living room with two windows at the front elevation, feature porthole window to the rear, Herringbone style wood block flooring and a central feature fireplace with log burner inset and rustic timber mantelpiece surround.
Garden Room16'6" x 11'3" (5.03m x 3.43m). A delightful garden room with a hint of Art Deco styling including column style walls, curved windows and Herringbone wood block flooring. French doors and full length windows into the lounge and with a superb view of the rear garden, pool, patio areas and front garden. There are French doors to the side of the garden room leading out into a decking area overlooking a feature pond and with an additional door at the rear leading directly into the garden.
Rear Hallway With staircase rising the first floor landing, cloak cupboard, timber flooring and access to:
Cloakroom/WC8'9" (2.67m) x 8' (2.44m) at widest points. With useful understairs storage cupboard, window to the rear and side, sink unit in an Art Deco style and separate WC with low level push button WC and window to the rear.
Kitchen19' x 21'5" (5.8m x 6.53m). A magnificent open-plan living dining kitchen centred by a large island unit and matching kitchen units fitted by DeVol. The timber fronted units have a mixture of timber working top, solid slate working tops and double Belfast sink with hot and cold mixer tap above. There is an integrated full sized dishwasher and cleverly concealed American style fridge freezer (available by separate negotiation). There is also space for an Aga or range cooker (Aga not included). The kitchen has wood flooring through with tiled floor area in the working part of the kitchen, recessed ceiling spotlighting and windows to the side and access to the rear lobby. There is ample space for dining table and chairs looking through Art Deco style timber framed sealed unit double glazed windows and French doors at the side. The dining kitchen space links seamlessly with a snug sitting area.
Snug14'5" x 9'9" (4.4m x 2.97m). A superb open-plan space with the main working/dining area of the kitchen and having a set of matching Art Deco style French doors and windows to the side elevation leading out onto the garden patio. There is timber flooring and ample space for sofas, chairs, TV etc.
Rear Lobby9'8" x 7'3" (2.95m x 2.2m). With window and door to the side leading out into a utility courtyard. There is flagstone flooring and access to the boiler room.
Boiler Room With floor mounted oil fired central heating boiler.
Boot Room6'5" x 7'10" (1.96m x 2.39m). A useful cloakroom/boot room with tiled flooring and ample space for coats, boots etc.
Utility Room17'10" x 8'1" (5.44m x 2.46m). A large utility room with an ample range of timber fronted wall and base mounted storage cupboards with laminate work tops, Belfast sink with hot and cold tap, space and plumbing for washing machine and space for tumble dryer, wall mounted extractor fan and window to the rear, tiled flooring which runs through into a shower room.
Office13'9" x 9'8" (4.2m x 2.95m). A substantial office room which also has potential as a snug/study with window to the side and ample space for office furniture, with access from the rear lobby.
Shower Room8'1" x 5'5" (2.46m x 1.65m). With a three piece suite comprising low level WC, pedestal wash hand basin with hot and cold mixer tap, walk-in double shower cubicle with wall mounted mixer shower, window to the side, tiled flooring and tiled splashbacks.
Family Room22'7" x 26' (6.88m x 7.92m). A magnificent family room providing a contemporary addition to the main house and accessed through glazed double doors from the kitchen. The family room is currently used as a games room with ample space for a pool table, sofas and also a fitted bar area with shelving, space for beer fridge and pendant lighting above in addition to the many wall lights within this room, window to the side, French doors to the opposite side and a 4m set of bi-fold doors across the rear leading out onto a semi-circular feature patio area overlooking the garden from an elevated position. There is also a staircase rising to a mezzanine office.
First Floor Landing A substantial first floor landing with windows to the side and rear, loft access and access to all rooms.
Master Bedroom22' (6.7m) narrowing to 14'4" (4.37m) x 16'5" (5m). A substantial master bedroom with windows to the side and front elevations with delightful views over the front garden and open countryside beyond. There is ample space for bed and bedroom furniture and access to:
En-suite11'3" (3.43m) x 10'6" (3.2m) at the widest points. A large luxury en-suite with a six piece suite comprising low level flush WC, bidet, 'His & Hers' sink bowl units with hot and cold mixer taps above, large spa bath with tiled splashbacks, separate shower cubicle, window to the front and recessed ceiling spotlighting. The en-suite provides a generous amount of space with a great deal of potential to upgrade to suit personal taste. This room also has a doorway which leads through to the mezzanine above the family room.
Bedroom Two20'1" (6.13m) maximum x 13'11" (4.24m). A substantial bedroom situated at the end of the property with wood laminate flooring, ample space for a double bed and bedroom furniture, skylight window to the side and access to:
En-suite 1 With shower cubicle with wall mounted shower, low level flush WC, wash hand basin and skylight window to the side.
Bedroom Three16'9" x 10'11" (5.1m x 3.33m). An interesting room with lower level ceilings, dormer style window to the side, ample space for double bed and bedroom furniture, door giving access out onto a balcony overlooking the rear garden and patio and with access to:
En-suite 2 With low level flush WC, wash hand basin and corner shower cubicle with wall mounted shower and window to the side.
Bedroom Four11'10" x 12' (3.6m x 3.66m). Having window to the front overlooking the front garden and open views beyond, this room is currently used as a twin bedroom and has ample space for bed and bedroom furniture.
Bedroom Five11'10" x 10'7" (3.6m x 3.23m). With window to the front overlooking the front garden and open field views beyond with ample space for double bed, bedroom furniture and fitted wardrobes.
Bedroom Six22'9" (6.93m) x 14'2" (4.32m) at the widest points. A large mezzanine area providing opportunity for further improvement and alteration with a number of Velux windows and half of the floor area having timber flooring with balustrade and spindles separating the space. There is also a door leading through into the main part of the building.
Family Bathroom With roll top bath, sink unit, WC, (this bathroom is a contemporary family bathroom that requires finishing.
Outside to the Front The property sits in a delightful position on Brooksby Road overlooking far reaching countryside views. The front garden offers a substantial area of lawn with feature mature shrubbery, plants and trees, there is a driveway reaching the side and front of the property allowing off road parking for a large number of vehicles and with the interior of the house having external lighting and an attractive painted façade with character pan-tile roof typical of the era. There is access to the garage at the side and pedestrian access on the left hand side of the property across a feature decking area overlooking ornamental pond, a substantial patio area adjacent to the working area of the kitchen with exterior lighting and steps leading down to the outdoor pool. At the rear of the family room there is a large feature semi-circular patio area overlooking the garden and outdoor pool.
Outdoor Pool A substantial and well maintained outdoor swimming pool which has solar heating and a large surrounding patio area ideal for entertaining with a set of bi-fold doors leading to a subterranean room beneath the semi-circular patio with excellent potential for converting into changing room facilities. This room measures 22' x 11'9" at the widest points and has the swimming pool pump within a corner of the room.
Rear Garden There is a substantial rear garden with many mature shrubs, plants and trees including fruit trees and specimen plants with a large lawn tennis court. There are further grass pathways leading to the opposite side of the property where there is a utility courtyard with greenhouse, shed and wood store and also access to the detached garage block.
Garage Block A substantial garage with studio room above, power and lighting.
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