7 bedroom house

Location

Old Dalby is a rural village located within the picturesque Vale of Belvoir within north east Leicestershire and close to the Nottinghamshire border. Equidistant between Leicester (15 miles) and Nottingham (15.7 miles) the village is conveniently placed and the nearby A46 (2.2 miles) provides fast access both north and south. Nestled within unspoilt, rolling countryside the area is known for its long country walks and abundant wildlife and within the village itself is a highly regarded pub/restaurant, primary school and church. There is an active social scene within the village with various social clubs and annual events are held throughout the year. The market towns of Melton Mowbray (7.8 miles) and Loughborough (10.8 miles) are within easy reach and there are direct rail services to London St Pancras and King's Cross and flights from nearby East Midlands airport (17.3 miles)

Ground Floor

From Church Lane a flag stone path finds its way to an open fronted porch with lovely dressed stone features. From the hallway an original staircase with polished handrail rises to the first floor and stone steps from the hallway lead to the cellar. The hallway is flanked by two south facing reception rooms which the current owners have used as formal dining and family room. Both rooms have large multi paned windows and original fireplaces with stone surrounds. The drawing room is located within the oldest part of the house and showcases typical Georgian features. A high ceiling which is a theme throughout the property creates an extremely spacious feel and a large multi paned window looks over the garden. The feature fireplace has an open grate and stone surround and off the drawing room is a rear hallway with back staircase to the master suite and door to garden.

Ground Floor Cont'd

Two rooms have been combined to create a large 'L' shaped family dining kitchen which is fitted with a range of high quality painted beech cabinets with central island and granite and wooden worktops. The kitchen is fitted in a traditional style with features to include a Belfast sink, range of integrated Neff appliances and an oil fired Aga is a real focal point. A fully equipped utility room and inner hallway plus cloaks/wc completes the ground floor accommodation.

Upper Ground Floor

A short staircase from the kitchen leads to a gym and office/bedroom with en suite shower room.

First Floor

Natural light floods into the landing through an original multi paned window. A range of fitted cupboards provide useful storage and an enclosed staircase from the landing rises to the second floor. The master suite is located to the rear of the property and looks out over the rear garden. Leading off the bedroom is a dressing room and a large en suite with double ended bath and separate double shower. There are three further double bedrooms located on the first floor, two of which have period fireplaces and en suite shower rooms. The family bathroom is fitted with high quality sanitary ware and has two garden facing multi paned windows.

Second Floor

Located on the second floor are two fully carpeted attic rooms both with high vaulted ceilings. Both rooms have dormer windows and the larger room has a sliding Yorkshire sash window.

Outside

A particular feature of the property is its beautiful mature gardens which have a backdrop of a number of specimen trees. Enjoying a quiet backwater location close to the village church, Home Farm is set back from the lane with a low maintenance hedge. Elegant cast iron gates open to a sweeping gravel driveway and a gravel path extends to all sides of the property. The gardens have been beautifully landscaped and enjoy a pleasant, south easterly aspect. Adored by the current owners the garden is mainly laid to lawn, with wide flower borders and a large stone terrace flanked by a number of mature trees offers a high degree of privacy. The terrace was strategically placed to take full advantage of the afternoon/evening sunshine and from which the best view of Home Farm can be enjoyed. Also included in the sale is a stylish, cedar shingle roofed octagonal summerhouse complete with electrical supply.

Separate Annexe/Home Office

Separate to the main house and accessed from the rear porch and garden steps is an ideal annexe/home office. Facing Church Lane is a bedroom and sitting room with a kitchen and shower room located to the rear.

Former Garage

Now provides useful storage.

Outdoor WC/Shower Room

Including shower room, Belfast sink and bread oven

Brick Stores

Two useful enclosed stores.

Boiler Room

Two wall mounted Worcester Bosch boilers, Pressurised Megaflow water cylinder.

Services

All mains services are available and connected. The property has mains gas central heating with two boilers located in the boiler room(installed 2019). The Aga in the kitchen is oil fired. Superfast broadband is available and a Sky dish is installed.

Directions

From the A46 follow signs for Old Dalby. Approaching the village on either Nottingham Lane/Lawn Lane, turn onto Wood Hill and drop down into the village. At the village green turn right onto Church Lane where the property can be found located on the left hand side facing St John the Baptist Church.

Distances

Leicester 15 miles / Nottingham 15.7 miles / Melton Mowbray 7.8 / Loughborough 10.8 miles / Grantham 20 miles / Oakham 18 miles / Ratcliffe College 8.2 miles / East Midlands Airport 17.3 miles / East Midlands Parkway 15.9 miles