Lodge Farm Stud

Harby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4BJ

Guide Price

£1,750,000

  • Status: FOR SALE SOLD UNDER OFFER
  • First Marketed: Jun 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • 20.5 acres
  • 5 beds

Residential Tags: N/A

Property Tags: Equestrian, Leisure Business, Ménage

Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Irrigation, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland

Summary Details

  • First Marketed: Jun 2022
  • Removed: Dec 2022
  • Residential Tags: N/A
  • Property Tags: Equestrian, Leisure Business, Ménage
  • Land Tags: Fishing Rights and Lakes, Irrigation, Paddock, Pasture Land, Woodland
Distances:
Melton Mowbray 9 miles, Oakham 18 miles, Grantham 14 miles, (Direct train to London Kings Cross from 1hour 6 mins), Uppingham 24 miles, Nottingham 15 miles, Stamford 28 miles. (All distances and times are approximate)

Situation:

Lodge Farm Stud is nestled in the rolling countryside of the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, on the outskirts of the sought-after village of Harby.
An area of stunning countryside, The Vale of Belvoir, is known for dairy farming and, more specifically, the production of Stilton Cheese, with three of the major producers just a stones throw from Harby.
The public house, is one of the oldest pubs in Leicestershire dating back to the 14th century. Further amenities within the village include Harby Garage, village shop, Tea Junction Cafe and Post Office, the Pre-School and Harby Church of England Primary School. There is also a village hall, of which regular users include Harby Primary School, the Women’s Institute, and local youth, music, art, exercise, dance and drama groups. The village even has its own website with a wealth of information on history, transport facilities, activities, events and local updates further highlighting its welcoming community.
Transport communications in the area are excellent. Melton Mowbray lies nine miles south of Lodge Farm Stud, 23 miles south-west is Leicester and 15 miles north-west is Nottingham. Melton Mowbray railway station is on the Birmingham to Stanstead Airport line. Hourly trains also go to Leicester, Peterborough and Cambridge. The A606 provides great access from Melton Mowbray to Nottingham and Oakham and the A607 between Leicester and Grantham. Grantham station also has direct trains to London Kings Cross. East Midlands Airport is approximately 40 minutes away providing superb access to Europe.
Harby village is conveniently placed for a number of popular schools with excellent educational facilities within easy reach and a choice of state and private schooling for children of all ages. Stamford, Oakham, Uppingham public schools are all within easy travelling distance. Grantham itself has two excellent Grammar schools and a prep school along with a good range of shops, restaurants and other leisure facilities.
Lodge Farm Stud is a 10-minute drive from Belvoir Castle, with the Engine Yard and many leisure activities within the Vale. There is also access from the village of Harby to beautiful walks along the Grantham Canal. Belton House, a 17th century mansion, is approximately 17 miles away offering Belton Woods Golf Club and Leisure Complex and Belton Park. Rutland Water with its nature reserve, water sports and trout fishing is some 24 miles to the south and ‘Twinlakes’, a family park, is eight miles south. For those of equestrian persuasion, there is a network of happy hacking opportunities on your doorstep. For the more adventurous, Lodge Farm Stud is situated in historic Belvoir Hunt country.

Description:

Lodge Farm Stud is a beautiful, turn of the century, red brick family home under a pantile roof with an extension approximately 40 years ago.
Approached from the courtyard, through the porch, is the dual aspect office and security hub where all cameras feed into.
To the west of the property is the breakfast-kitchen enjoying views over the garden and courtyard, a raised larder provides plenty of storage and there is an oil-fired Rayburn in addition to which is the NEFF electric oven and microwave combi-oven.
Forming the extension, the rear hall leads to the garden and the family snug with feature beams and working fireplace as well as doors onto the garden. There is also access to the entrance hall of the annexe which has its own door onto the courtyard. Alighting the stairs there is a kitchenette, bathroom with shower over bath and a double bedroom with feature fireplace.
Returning to the reception hall, there are red brick steps that lead down to a cellar with raised brick storage platforms and wine racks.
To the front of the property is the main door leading onto the dining terrace. Off the reception hall is the drawing room with feature beams and three large windows framing the stunning countryside views, a further window looks out over the courtyard and there is a working, brick fireplace providing a focal point to the room. Opposite is the dining room with feature fireplace, again, boasting stunning views over the canter track and Vale of Belvoir beyond. Completing the ground floor accommodation is the WC.
Alighting the stairs, the landing forks. To the front of the property is the principal suite with feature fireplace and beams and breath-taking views, dressing room and ensuite bathroom. An additional ensuite double bedroom with built in storage shares the views across the countryside vistas.
To the northwest of the property is a landing, with loft access, off which are a further two double bedrooms, one with views over the courtyard and the other with views over the garden. A family bathroom with bath and separate shower and linen closet concludes the accommodation of this versatile family home.

Outside:

Since the current vendor purchased the property in 1990, they have drastically improved the equestrian facilities across the estate. Lodge Farm Stud is approached through an electric gate along a meandering driveway between paddock land laid to ridge and furrow, with beautifully manicured hedging. The drive sweeps round to the entrance yard featuring loading ramp and gated access to the north-east of the property where the menage, two lunge rings and three large paddocks are located.
Gated access opens into the main yard. To the left is a block of ten stables and the four bay horse walker (for separate negotiation). To the other side of the Barn is an additional nine Imperial Monarch stables featuring anti-weave grills and sliding doors. There is a wash box area and useful hayloft storage with a doorway leading to the north-east yard and menage. The barn benefits from concrete hardstanding throughout with mains water and electricity.
A timber framed garage cum garden store provides more suitable shelving for equipment, coal and logs. Adjacent to this are three south-east facing, timber stables which look out across the two furlong, all weather, circular canter track, cleverly designed to encompass four grazing paddocks.
Following on from these stables are an additional six Redmire stables sheltered from the elements by a concrete awning before entering through into a series of three Monarch stables. Around the corner towards the north-east yard are nine stables and the concrete designated area for the muck-heap, neatly enclosed by three breeze block walls.
There is access to a series of eleven paddocks of varying sizes to the East, some of which benefit from shelter from a woodland thicket of trees, all with hedging maintained with precision alongside post and rail fencing. In all, across Lodge Farm Stud, there are eighteen paddocks of different sizes, some laid to ridge and furrow, increasing the surface area for grazing.
Off the main yard and through a red brick, gated archway is the courtyard to the family home with six additional stables and a series of traditional redbrick outbuildings under pantile roof, in keeping with the house, with a range of uses to include; a two storey tack room, feeding station, storage room and a laundry room with staff WC and shower facilities. All the courtyard outbuildings benefit from a concrete floor with mains water and electricity supply.
In addition to the extensive equestrian facilities, with sensor lights, coded gate access, cameras and alarm systems for security, this impressive property also enjoys gardens. The courtyard terrace is a suntrap, and a range of climbers softens the exterior of the house. The front aspect of the property has a raised dining terrace perfectly positioned to absorb the exquisite and uninterrupted views across the canter track to the backdrop over the Vale of Belvoir. Beautiful cream roses have been trained along the contrasting red brick, framing the windows of the charming frontage to the family home.
Accessed from a side gate or from the kitchen hall is the garden, sheltered by mature trees and with impressive beds of hydrangeas.
In total, Lodge Farm Stud sits in approximately 20.5 acres.

GENERAL REMARKS

VAT
Any guide prices quoted or discussed are exclusive of VAT. In the event of a sale of the estate or any part if it, or any right attached to it of it becoming a chargeable supply for the purpose of VAT, such tax will be paid in addition to the purchase price.

RIGHTS OF WAY, EAVESMENTS, WAY LEAVES
The property will be sold subject to the benefit of all existing rights, both public and private including rights of way, supply of drainage, water abstraction, electricity supplies and other rights, covenants, restrictions and obligations, quasi-easements and all wayleaves, whether referred to or not. It may be necessary for rights and reservations to be made to provide services, access and maintenance to the properties if the property is not sold as a whole.

SPORTING, TIMBER AND MINERAL RIGHTS
In so far as they are owned by the vendors, rights of sporting, timber and mineral are included within the sale.

BASIC PAYMENT SCHEME
In so far as any land is registered with the Rural Payments Agency for the Basic Payments Scheme, no entitlements will be transferred as part of the sale.

PLANS, AREAS AND SCHEDULES
The plans and associated acreages have been prepared for illustrative purposes and their accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

FIXTURES AND FITTINGS
If the property is to continue within the equestrian industry, the four bay walker may remain by separate negotiation, further to this, only those mentioned in these sales particulars are included in the sale. All others, such as curtains, light fitting and garden ornaments/ stone pots are specifically excluded but may be available by separate negotiation.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Melton Borough Council:
Council Tax Band: G

SERVICES

Mains water and electricity are connected. Gas central heating to the main part of the house and oil to the Rayburn in the kitchen and the extension (comprising annexe and sitting room). Private drainage. None of the services have been tested by the agents.

VIEWING

The property may only be inspected by prior arrangement through King West

DIRECTIONS

From the A1 continue along the A607 through the villages of Harlaxton, Denton and Croxton Kerrial. At the fork in the road turn right onto Green Lane then at the T-junction turn right onto Waltham Road and continue past the village of Eastwell. Before reaching the village of Harby, turn left onto Hose Lane and the electric gate to Lodge Farm Stud is approximately 0.4 miles on the left-hand side.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

King West, their joint Agents (if any) and clients give notice that:
1. These property particulars should not be regarded as an offer, or contract or part of one. You should not rely on any statements by King West in the particulars, or by word of mouth or in writing as being factually accurate about the property, nor its condition or its value. We have no authority to make any representations or warranties in relation to the property either here or elsewhere and accordingly any information given is entirely without responsibility.
2. The photographs illustrate parts of the property as were apparent at the time they were taken. Any areas, measurements or distances are approximate only.
3. Any reference to the use or alterations of any part of the property does not imply that the necessary planning, building regulations or other consents have been obtained. It is the responsibility of a purchaser or lessee to confirm that these have been dealt with properly and that all information is correct.
4. All dimensions, descriptions, areas, reference to condition and permission for use and occupation and their details are given in good faith and are believed to be correct, but intending purchasers should not rely upon them as statements of fact but must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the accuracy of each item.
5. King West have not tested any services, equipment or facilities, the buyer or lessee must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise.
6. MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS: Intending purchasers will be asked to produce satisfactory proof of their identification and address at the point any sale is agreed in order to comply with The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. King West asks for your co-operation in this regard. June 2022
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Marketed by: King West, Stamford

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